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If your guitar is making more racket than a toddler on a drum kit, guitar cavity shielding may be worth a look. Buzz, hum and electrical interference can turn an otherwise lovely instrument into a bit of a nuisance, especially if you play near computer screens, LED lights, pedalboards or less-than-ideal wiring. As a local…

Tuning Trouble? Here’s What’s Really Going On We’ve all been there – you tune up, strum a chord, and five minutes later you’re sounding like a cat walking across piano keys. So why does your guitar keep going out of tune?  Spoiler alert: it’s not always your tuners’ fault. As a local Sussex-based Guitar Tech,…

Scorchio, isn’t it? If your forehead’s glistening like a drummer at an all‑dayer, imagine what your poor guitar’s going through.July 2025 has already nudged 35 °C down here on the South Coast, with the Met Office clocking a toasty 33 °C in Haywards Heath earlier this month.Factor in last week’s yellow heat alert for West Sussex and you’ve got…

Hey there — Stu here, your friendly neighbourhood string-whisperer in occasionally-sunny Sussex. If “guitar tuning problems” is the phrase ringing in your ears because your axe keeps slipping sharp or flat, pull up a chair and grab a cuppa. Let’s get you back in tune—and keep you there. “Out of Tune” vs “Won’t Stay in…

Ever picked up your guitar or bass and thought, “Why does this feel so hard to play?” You’re definitely not alone. Having a guitar or bass that isn’t working right makes  playing hard work –  and can even put you off your practice altogether – even more so if you’re a child. And we all…

Discover why poorly set-up guitars discourage children from practising, and how a professional setup—especially lowering the string action—makes playing easier and enjoyable