Acoustic Guitar Gear
Check out our guides for what to look for when buying an acoustic guitar, learn about the different types of acoustic guitars, famous acoustic guitar brands and the accessories you may (or may not) need for your acoustic guitar.
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Acoustic guitars with 1 3/4“ nut width
Why a 1 3/4″ nut? While there is no true industry standard here, every manufacturer likes to use their own....
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Acoustic Guitars With 24.75″ Scale Length
Guitar scale lengths are somewhat of a misunderstood dark art of the acoustic guitar world. The exact benefits they offer,....
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Italian Acoustic Guitar Brands
Over the last few decades, we’ve seen many of the big guitar brands shift manufacturing overseas in order to produce....
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7 Korean Acoustic Guitar Brands
Korea is a world leader in guitar manufacturing, with huge production plants that make instruments on behalf of brands such....
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Are Small Guitars Easier to Play?
Far more than merely cosmetic, the shape and size has an influence on the dynamic range, volume, and projection of....
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The Brightest Guitar Strings for Acoustic Guitar
In the following article, we’re going to discuss the characteristics of what makes a bright-sounding guitar string, taking into account....
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What Does a DI Box Do & Why You Might Need One
Today we’re going to be taking a closer look at DI (direct injection) boxes and the benefits they offer. But,....
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How to Prevent Your Guitar Pick Slipping
Do you find your guitar pick is rotating between your fingers as you’re trying to play? Or perhaps, even when....
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21 Iconic Acoustic Guitar Brands You Should Know
Whether you’re a brand new player looking for your first acoustic guitar, or a seasoned professional. Taking some time to....
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Buying New or Secondhand Acoustic Guitar For Beginners
As a beginner faced with the prospect of purchasing a new guitar, there can understandably be some apprehension involved. After....
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The History of Fender Acoustic Guitars
Along with Gibson, Fender is the most well-known and successful guitar manufacturer in the world today. And while much is....
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How To Inspect a Secondhand Acoustic Guitar Before Buying
Buying your first secondhand acoustic guitar? How do you know you’re not buying a lemon? In the following article, I’m....
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6 Of The Best British Acoustic Guitar Brands
While Britain is well regarded in the world of amplification (Marshall, Vox, Blackstar, and Orange) the acoustic guitar industry is....
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8 Great Japanese Acoustic Guitar Brands
When we think of acoustic guitars, we often underappreciate how prevalent and innovative Japanese manufacturers have been throughout the history....
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10 Of the Best Canadian Acoustic Guitar Brands
There’s little doubt the most iconic acoustic guitar brands in the world are to be found in the United States.....
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6 Great Australian Acoustic Guitar Brands
Today we’re taking a look at 5 Australian Acoustic Guitar Brands. While there are many companies selling guitars within Australia,....
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The Best Time to Buy a Guitar [New and Secondhand]
The best time to buy a guitar is Black Friday through to late January. This is the busiest time of....
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9 Underrated Acoustic Guitar Brands
In the market for a new acoustic guitar but looking for something more affordable than the big three of Martin,....
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What is an Acoustic-Electric Guitar?
An acoustic-electric guitar is an acoustic guitar with a pickup system and preamp. This allows the guitar to be amplified,....
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Buying An Acoustic Guitar Online [Complete Guide]
In the following article, I’m going to share some useful tips I’ve used over the years for buying acoustic guitars....