Remember, we can't modify the hardware on any guitar to our liking. In our testing, we have come across many Faber guitar parts that won't do any good with modification and require a complete body alteration. Visit - https://faberusa.com/

1. Maximizing
Guitar
Performance:
Faber's
German
Hardware for
Top Brands

2. Ask any seasoned guitarist, and they will tell
you how hardware isn't exactly responsible
for sound output. However, they won't deny
that upgrading hardware can be a game
changer.
We've been testing guitar hardware for
years and cover leading brands like
FaberUSA, which sells top-of-the-line
stuff, including a wraparound bridge and a
Faber tailpiece. Here's our two pence on
upgrading guitar hardware to maximize
performance.
Introduction

3. The first telltale sign is a guitar going out of
tune. That can happen for many reasons, such
as a minor dent on the nut. If your guitar is
tuned to a specific style, like country or reggae,
upgrading the hardware can mess things up. So
take time to figure out what is actually wrong.
For a beginner, it's going to be difficult, and
thus, we recommend using a luthier. Seasoned
players, however, know their limits in finding
faults with the guitar hardware. No matter
what, here are some basic pointers to make life
easy.
Know Which Hardware Needs Modification

4. Watch out for guitar action. Does it feel strange on your playing hand? Try to replace or
adjust the bridge and nut to see if that improves it.
Next, pay attention to any fret buzz. Chances are your truss rod needs adjustment. If
things don't improve, your guitar will require re-fretting.
Now comes the tuning and intonation, which are common with affordable guitars. In
such cases, the entire mechanism, from the guitar bridge to the tuners, can be the
culprit.
Remember, we can't modify the hardware on any guitar to our liking. In our testing, we
have come across many Faber guitar parts that won't do any good with modification
and require a complete body alteration.
Let's take a closer look at the significant Faber hardware components that can do better
with an upgrade.

5. The String Trees
Anyone who owns a guitar with a
Fender-inspired headstock will
notice how the high B and high E
strings run through little retainers
before touching the nut. These are
string trees, as their only function
is to add to a guitar's playability.
Technically, they create the right
angle and tension so that the
strings fit snugly on the nut.

6. That being said, if you replace strings on a guitar and
forget to pass it through string trees, it will run out of tune
a lot sooner. So, when considering a hardware upgrade,
always do the following.
Check if there's any rust on the string trees. Never twist
the string trees from their position when replacing strings.
This could completely shift the tension.
Pro tip: Ideally, string trees don't require to be changed or
upgraded now and then on any guitar. Even if you buy a
pair of cheap metal ones, they should do the same job as
an expensive pair. But of course, if you like to keep things
top-notch, by all means, go for it. It will not only make the
setup a lot more secure but also give you peace of mind.

7. Inarguably, the most essential of all Faber guitar
parts to keep the instrument in tune is the
headstock. Why? Because these strings can only run
through the Faber bridge on the guitar body.
If you buy an ordinary guitar and want to improve its
performance, start by changing the tuners. For stage
play, you will need to invest in a quality one. We
have encountered several inexpensive guitars that
stay in tune when played at home. The issue occurs
when you travel and your guitar is exposed to
temperature changes and road bumps. That's
something cheap tuners can't help with.
The Headstock

8. The bridge is perhaps the most loved guitar
part. In our testing of the Faber USA
German hardware, we came across the
Nashville bridge, which uses a metal body
bushing and is equipped with an integrated
thumbwheel. If you struggle to keep your
affordable super start or even the Squires
in tune, we recommend upgrading to
Nashville or a wraparound bridge. The
letter style has two distinct points for the
bridge to anchor into the guitar body. This,
in turn, minimizes the loss that comes from
string vibrations.
The Bridge

9. The answer is yes, but always have a
clear idea about the look and feel
before saying yes. We recommend
consulting a guitar hardware
upgrading expert at FaberUSA to
get a better idea.
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