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Humidity changes from North to South

2015-11-252016-12-03
Guitars, How to, Humidity

Before I moved to North Carolina I got rid of the cabinet I had modified to keep my guitars humidified during New England winters. I… Read More »Humidity changes from North to South

Moving Instruments

2015-11-102015-11-14
Banjo, Guitars, How to, Mandolin, Ukulele

My wife and I did it. We moved from Massachusetts to North Carolina. Although there were many stressful aspects of the move, the one of… Read More »Moving Instruments

Modifying a Goodtime Banjo

2015-05-282015-05-30
Banjo, How to

I’m still loving the Goodtime open back banjo I recently purchased. But I wasn’t entirely satisfied with the sound when I bought it. I’ve been… Read More »Modifying a Goodtime Banjo

Banjo Setup by and for a beginner

2015-04-212015-04-23
Banjo, How to

Goodtime Open Back Banjo Setup by and for a Beginner (at banjo) My new musical obsession is banjo, due in large part to my new… Read More »Banjo Setup by and for a beginner

Money saving tips on Banjo tools and accessories

2015-04-142015-04-16
Accessories, Banjo, How to

How to save money on Banjo tools and accessories. What is the first thing you do when you purchase a new or used banjo? Besides… Read More »Money saving tips on Banjo tools and accessories

Updates from other DanLovesGuitars Sites

2015-04-092016-10-27
Banjo, How to, Lessons, Musicians, People, Women

This is a quick post to share some of the content I’ve curated from my Pinterest and YouTube channels. The items here relate to recent or soon to be published… Read More »Updates from other DanLovesGuitars Sites

Harmonica Instruction Videos

2014-12-192016-10-27
Harmonica, Harmonica players, How to, Lessons, People

Last week I posted a suggestion that giving a harmonica is a good choice for the holidays or anytime. Harmonicas are relatively inexpensive and a… Read More »Harmonica Instruction Videos

The Problem of Humidity

2014-11-272016-12-03
How to, Humidity

The indoor relative humidity was recently 20% in my study where I keep my guitars. The good news is my guitars are inside my humidified… Read More »The Problem of Humidity

Guitar Stands – Part 2 (not homemade)

2014-11-082016-02-19
Accessories, How to

I just reviewed homemade guitar and ukulele stands. But I believe in most cases you’d be better off purchasing a stand. What do you look for… Read More »Guitar Stands – Part 2 (not homemade)

Homemade Guitar Stands

2014-11-012016-02-19
Accessories, Guitars, How to, Ukulele

Have you ever made a guitar stand? Or have you thought about making something to hold your ukulele? Why would anyone do that? There are… Read More »Homemade Guitar Stands

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How to make a Guitarist’s razor blade use-tracker

First question: How do you store your razors and blades between use? Razors and blades will last longer if kept clean and dry. Thus, storing your blade in your razor… [...]

Your Next Razor: Vintage or New?

While watching youtube reviews of the Rockwell T2 adjustable razor, I got to thinking about why someone would pay $150 for a new razor rather than purchase a vintage Gillette… [...]

Super Speed Flare Tip vs. GAP

I shaved with a Gillette Super Speed Flare Tip razor for the first time today. I won’t share how I came to own this razor in the first place except… [...]

Shaving Terminology

Shaving Terms 1-piece razor New blades are inserted into a one-piece razor by turning part of the handle, which opens a pair of butterfly doors on the head. Although the… [...]

Know your Gap?

Know your blade gap If you shave with a double-edged or single-edged safety razor, you may know about blade gaps and their relationship to how aggressively a razor shaves. But… [...]