Michael Staun Blog
Vintage instruments, restoration, repair work and music stories.
Why Does My Guitar Have Sharp Fret Ends? – Filing and RoundingSharp fret ends can result from a fingerboard shrinking in dry conditions or from insufficient factory finishing. See how protruding fret ends are filed, rounded, polished and the fingerboard cared for.
Why Does My Guitar Buzz or Rattle? – Spot Leveling High FretsWhy does your guitar buzz on certain notes? Incorrect setup or one high fret may be responsible. Learn how a fret rocker identifies the problem and how localized fret leveling, polishing and fretboard care can help.
Why Is My Guitar Hard to Play? – How to Adjust the Guitar NutAre chords difficult near the first frets, or do open strings buzz? Learn how nut slot height, precision nut files, neck relief and bridge setup affect playability.
How Do You Lower Guitar Action? – String Height and Intonation ExplainedAre your guitar strings too high? Learn how the nut, truss rod, bridge and frets affect string action and intonation, and why a proper setup involves them all.
Instrument Workshop in Tornemark – Near Slagelse, Næstved, Skælskør, Sorø and RingstedString instrument repairs, restoration and setup in Tornemark, Denmark. Guitars, banjos, mandolins, double basses, violins and cellos. Flexible visits by appointment and shipping by prior arrangement.
Amplify Your Cello Live with Planet Wing Cello PickupLearn how a Planet Wing Cello Pickup can make amplifying a cello on stage easier, from feedback control to bridge-wing installation and easy removal.
Fitting a Cello Bridge – From Blank to Finished BridgeFollow the fitting of a cello bridge, from selecting the maple blank and shaping the feet to setting string height and checking the final fit. Five original workshop photographs.
How to Amplify an Archtop Guitar with a HumbuckerA workshop guide to permanently fitting a humbucker, output jack and simple 500 kΩ volume control to my own archtop guitar.
Guitar Truss Rod Adjustment – Understanding Neck ReliefLearn what a guitar truss rod does, where its adjustment is located, and why neck relief matters. Illustrated with original photos from Michael Staun’s workshop in Denmark.
When Should You Change Your Guitar Strings?Learn when guitar strings need replacing, how to choose the right strings and what to check during a string change. Advice from Michael Staun’s instrument workshop in Tornemark, Denmark.
Planet Wing Pickups – Bringing Double Bass and Cello to LifeDiscover Planet Wing Pickups for double bass and cello, designed to deliver a warm, balanced amplified sound with clarity across the full range. Learn about the instruments, the sound and international dealers.
Instrument Workshop in Tornemark – Giving Old Instruments New LifeInside Michael Staun’s workshop in Tornemark, where guitars, double basses, violins, banjos and other string instruments are repaired, restored and set up.
Slow Banjo – From YouTube and Relaxation to Film MusicMichael Staun’s Slow Banjo has over 2 million views on YouTube. Read about listeners’ experiences and music for Rabiya (2024) and GREATER – Anthem Film (2025).
Skipperlaks – From Møjn Møjn Møjn to Bye Bye Bajer!Skipperlaks presents the new single Bye Bye Bajer. Read about Møjn Møjn Møjn, Fredag Fredag Fredag and Alkohol i Blodet too.