As I’m currently seeing a lot of guitars with winter issues, I thought that I would issue an updated seasonal reminder. The heat is running a lot in your homes. Any acoustic guitar that is on a stand, or hanging on a wall, needs a damp-it guitar humidifier in the sound hole. This will balance […]
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Summertime Guitar Care
As we are in the hot days of summer I wanted to pass on a seasonal reminder. Since heat is the main enemy of all stringed instruments, never leave any instrument in any part of a vehicle unattended. Temperatures rise in a closed vehicle rapidly and can severely damage your piece. I have seen bridges […]
Q & A with Luthier & Guitar Repair Expert Barrett Coughlan
Q. How do you describe your profession? A. I am a Luthier. A Luthier is someone who builds and repairs string instruments. I have been a guitar builder, but the last 20 years I have had a focus on string instrument set up and repair. The instruments that I service include acoustic guitar, electric guitar, […]
Barrett Guitar Repair Launches New Website
Welcome, I am excited to launch the new Barrett Guitar Repair website. I am looking forward to sharing tips and tricks for maintaining your instrument and keeping it playing at peak performance. Regards, Barrett
