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Top 10 Tips for Perfect Nails

What's the one thing every guitarist, no matter their level, is always working on? Nails, of course! Learn the 10 essential nail tips that will help you grow, shape, and maintain your nails better than ever before.

What's Inside
  • Find a nail shape that works for YOU, not others.

  • Try different nail products until you find the one that works.

  • If you practice a lot, protect your nails with tape.

What You Will Learn

Chris, co-founder of tonebase, shares 10 essential nail tips that will make you the envy of all your guitar friends. Learn his approach to shaping, maintaining, and strengthening your nails, ideas gathered from almost twenty years as a classical guitarist. In addition to Chris’s tips, the PDF also includes links to instructional videos from featured tonebase artists, including:

  • Bill Kanengiser
  • Marco Tamayo
  • Thomas Viloteau
  • And More!
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On Color

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