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A PAT on the Head
As a gigging musician I am yet to be asked if my kit has been PAT tested. Sure, I have read stories of frantic internet searches after a...

Chris Barker
Dec 4, 20213 min read


When Its OK To Be Biased
Just in case the image doesn't make it clear, we are talking vacuum valves

Chris Barker
Mar 16, 20213 min read


Fret work
Polish, Level or Replace. First things first, Hale Guitar Studio is officially 1 year old. Our web site opened on 18th August 2019 and...

Chris Barker
Aug 24, 20203 min read


Pickup switching
Tap, split or series/parallel. Which to choose and why you might care.

Chris Barker
Jul 20, 20203 min read


Getting the most out of your relationship
Something a little different today. Relationship advice. Who doesn’t want to get the best out of our relationship with a significant...

Chris Barker
Jun 5, 20202 min read


The angle of the dangle
How to check that your guitar's neck angle is set correctly. So Les Paul's have a neck angle and strats are straight, right? Or is it to...

Chris Barker
May 7, 20201 min read


Ensure your guitar is supporting your playing.
You work hard to grow as a musician. Its only fair if your guitar is doing its part too. Poorly set action, a factory carved nut and...

Chris Barker
May 7, 20201 min read
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