Guitar – Acoustic
Just starting your guitar journey? Here are 10 songs that you can play right away. One of the best ways to get started on guitar is to learn some songs. It’s easy to get overwhelmed with learning technique, scales, and barre chords, so learning some easy songs helps remind you why you are playing in …
If you’re reading this, you probably love guitars, and probably own one… or two… or twelve. Does this make you a collector? A guitar investor? Or a person who plays guitars? Let’s look at being a guitar player vs. a guitar collector, and why it matters. Is More Better? In the guitar world, amateurs who …
No tonewood commonly used for guitars has a greater status gap than maple. The back and sides of acoustic guitars have historically been constructed of Rosewood or Mahogany, with maple-bodied guitars being far less common. Stradivarius violins, long considered the finest in the world, are constructed with maple back and sides. In modern times, John …
Maple Acoustic Guitars—Why isn’t this Tonewood Used More? Read More »
Fret size is one of the most important but overlooked aspects of a guitar. Unlike neck relief, action, pickups, and other hardware, frets are not adjustable (without a costly refret, of course). Replacing guitar frets is expensive, so it’s worth paying attention to the fret size on any guitar that you are considering for purchase. …
Guitar Frets: How to Choose the Right Ones For You Read More »
One of the great things about playing guitar today is all of the options we have to tweak our tone. Silk and Steel acoustic guitar strings are one of those options. I had heard of silk strings, but never considered trying them until recently. What I found was pretty interesting. What are Silk & Steel …
I recently slapped a set of Martin Retro strings on my Taylor 314 acoustic. The set is Martin Retro acoustic, gauge 12-54. These “retro” Martin strings are named Retro because they are made of Monel, an alloy used in the past that is now enjoying a resurgence in popularity. I wanted to see what the …
Today we’re highlighting an excellent brand of guitar strings that you should be aware of: John Pearse. John Pearse makes acoustic and electric strings, as well strings for bass and other instruments such as 12-string guitar, Pedal Steel, and Lap Steel. In this John Pearse strings review I will highlight three guitar string sets: Two …
Strap yourself in because this question is in the Top 10 of guitarist’s most heated debates! And for good reason: It is here that people’s views on money, value, and disposable income clash in a heated exchange of opinions, web rumors, and hearsay. To answer the question, we need to take a step back and …
Choosing a guitar to buy can be tricky, especially if you’ve recently started playing. When buying a guitar, it helps to have an approach. This is important for a couple of reasons: First, having a repeatable system means you’ll be able to apply it to any instrument that you are considering. Second, it reduces the …
You’ve made the decision to start playing guitar—you may already have a guitar, or are ready to purchase one. You love electric guitar, but you’ve also heard that acoustics are better for a beginner to learn on, and wondering if this is true. Let’s explore the electric vs. acoustic guitar question, and talk about some …
Acoustic vs Electric guitar for a Beginner: Which is Best? Read More »
