Guitar Garage
Guitar Garage is where The Guitar Plugged gets practical. From restringing a Floyd Rose to setting pickup height, fixing fret buzz, cleaning fretboards, and dialing in better tone at home, this is the hands-on section for guitar players who want to keep their gear playing right.
Guitar Garage is The Guitar Plugged's practical section for players who want to know the how and why behind their instrument. Setup guides, tuning tips, maintenance advice, and tone-chasing tutorials — written by a player with 20+ years of hands-on experience.
10 Things Every Gigging Guitarist Needs (And the One Thing They Always Forget)
Every guitarist obsesses over amps and pedals, but smooth gigs come down to preparation. Here are 10 essentials every gigging guitarist needs — plus the one thing almost everyone forgets.
Why Does My Guitar Go Out of Tune? 11 Causes (And How to Fix Each One)
Discover the 11 most common reasons guitars go out of tune and learn practical fixes to keep your instrument stable and sounding its best.
How to Record Guitar at Home (And Actually Get a Professional Sound)
From your very first riff to a polished recording — everything you need to know without wasting money on gear you don't need.
How to Restring a Floyd Rose Without Losing Your Mind
A detailed beginner-friendly guide to restringing a Floyd Rose guitar — bridge blocking, fine tuners, locking nut setup, spring tension, diagrams, and common mistakes.
How to Intonate Your Guitar: The Complete Guide
Have you ever noticed that your guitar sounds perfectly in tune when you play an open chord, but starts sounding off as you move up the neck? If so, your guitar may need an intonation adjustment.