How to Check Your Intonation in Five Minutes
A tuner reading true at the open string does not guarantee the same accuracy up the neck. Here is the five-minute check that reveals whether your intonation is off, and how to fix it.
Do You Really Need a Tuner Pedal?
A pedal tuner reads your signal directly and mutes silently on stage, while a clip-on or phone app has real limits in a noisy room. Here is whether the upgrade is worth it for you.
String Gauge Guide: Light, Medium, or Heavy?
Pick the wrong gauge and your guitar fights you every time you play it. Here’s how to choose light, medium, or heavy, and what each one actually does.


A tuner reading true at the open string does not guarantee the same accuracy up the neck. Here is the five-minute check that reveals whether your intonation is off, and how to fix it.