Craigs Number One, All-Time Tech Tip - Don't Try This At Home!
When in doubt, don't. If the repair you're about to attempt amounts to more than changing the strings on your guitar, we suggest that you take it to someone who knows what they're doing.. We can't tell you how many times we see valuable amplifiers and guitars come into our repair shop that have lost a large part of their value because the owner tried to handle the repair work on his own. What's more, the warranty on your item will probably be voided if you're the one that attempts the repair. And worst of all, if you're not an experienced electronics expert, working on your own amplifier is not only dangerous for the amp, it's dangerous for you. Don't do it.

As for working on your own instrument, many times the problems you're experiencing can be fixed with a simple and inexpensive setup by an expert. They generally run anywhere from $40 to $60. But that's not always the case after you start working on your guitar. Just one turn too many on the truss rod of your guitar, or a slip of the wrist and a pickup coil wrap is broken. Then you'll be facing damage that many times is irreparible.

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