Jack Ellis

Competing with a band when armed with an acoustic presents some obvious sound issues. Is it time to boost your acoustic for stage performances? Here’s how to do it yourself...

Upgraded machineheads can improve ropey tuning, here’s how to properly fit them like a pro

A nifty intonation-improving upgrade is now available for ashtray bridges...

Swapping out a faulty pickup switch needn’t be a dreaded chore with this guide

How to get a crucial component of your acoustic tone right

Grab a bonus sound from a humbucker with this neat hum-cancelling wiring mod

Love them or hate them, we show you how to tame this idiosyncratic piece of Fender hardware

Change strings and intonate this tricky trem with our easy guide

Learn how to make your own with our DIY guide

Get twice as much from your humbuckers with just a few new parts!

Give your LP a fresh lease of life

Acoustics are not as friendly as electrics when it comes to setting saddle height. As a consequence a lot of acoustics are left with the wrong action

Need to change your pickup switch? Our man in the workshop will show you how to change this crucial component as used on Strats, Teles and more...

Avoid onstage mishaps by locking your strap onto your guitar. Here’s how to install straplocks properly…

Changing a pickup can really rejuvenate your old guitar and with the Tele design there are hundreds of choices for upgrades - you can certainly beat those stock pickups

Go beyond matchsticks and get the job done properly