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B. Viggy's Guitar Tips


The 6 Most Common Guitar Repairs We See in Utah (And Yes, We Can Fix Them)
We know the feeling. Someone knocks your guitar stand over, and time seems to slow down as you watch your Gibson Les Paul hit the floor. Or maybe you pull your acoustic out of the case after a long Utah winter, and there’s a new crack running down the front. Your stomach drops. You think, "Is it ruined forever?" The answer is almost always no . At B. Viggy Guitars, we function like an emergency room for instruments. We see everything from simple electronic failures to catastr
Bryan Vigesaa
Feb 14 min read


Why Is It So Hard to Find a Good Guitar Setup in Utah?
If you're here, good chances are you've taken your guitar to a big-box music store or a random shop in Salt Lake City for a "setup." You pay $100+, wait two weeks, and when you finally get it back... It feels exactly the same. Or worse, it buzzes in places it didn't before. You aren't crazy. Finding a good, affordable guitar setup in Utah is surprisingly difficult. The reason isn't that there are no good techs in Utah; the reason is that most shops are setting up your guitar
Bryan Vigesaa
Jan 313 min read


Bass Guitar Setups in Utah: Why the Dry Climate Hates Your Neck
Walk into most music stores, and you’ll see rows of guitars on the wall and a lonely corner for basses. Unfortunately, many repair benches treat them the same way—as just "big guitars." But if you hold down the low end, you know the truth: a bass is a different beast entirely. And if you live in the Beehive State, your instrument is fighting a battle that 6-string guitars don't have to worry about. If you are a bassist looking for a professional bass guitar setup in Utah , yo
Bryan Vigesaa
Jan 302 min read


Why Your Acoustic Guitar Bridge is Lifting (And How to Fix It in Utah)
You are tuning up your acoustic guitar, and you notice something odd. The action feels higher than usual, and the body of the guitar looks a little... bloated. You look closely at the bridge (the wooden piece anchoring the strings to the body) and see a tiny gap. It looks like it's peeling off. Panic sets in. This is a lifting bridge , and it is one of the most common structural failures we see here in Utah. If you are searching for acoustic guitar bridge repair in Utah , you
Bryan Vigesaa
Jan 292 min read


Buying Used Gear in Utah: How to Spot a Gem (or a Lemon)
Buying a used guitar on Facebook or KSL? Learn how to spot hidden damage yourself and why you should schedule a post-purchase setup with a Utah luthier immediately.
Bryan Vigesaa
Jan 283 min read


Pickup Swaps: The Cheapest Way to Get a "New" Guitar
You’ve been scrolling through KSL Classifieds or Reverb, eyeing a brand-new $2,000 guitar because you feel like your current tone is "thin," "muddy," or "lifeless." Before you drain your savings account, stop. You likely don't need a new guitar. Upgrading your electronics is the single most impactful change you can make to your electric guitar's sound. If you are looking for professional guitar pickup installation in Utah , B. Viggy Guitars can help you find the perfect voice
Bryan Vigesaa
Jan 273 min read
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