Acoustic Guitar Accessories
January 31, 2020 / March 24, 2025
A simple to follow guide outlining the different types of acoustic guitar pickups, how they work, the differences between the four main types of acoustic guitar pickups available and the pros and cons of each.
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Guitar Chord Theory
January 22, 2020 / March 24, 2025
Our introductory guide explains (in very simple terms) what chords are, how to read chord charts, how chords are named and how chords are constructed.
Learn Acoustic Guitar
November 19, 2019 / March 24, 2025
How to learn all the notes on your guitar's fretboard. A complete guide to the chromatic scale, root notes, octaves and intervals and handy hacks to help memorise the fretboard.
Guitar Scale Theory
November 17, 2019 / March 24, 2025
Ever wondered what scales are and why they are so important for guitarists? In this article we explain the concept of scales in an easy to digest manner.
Recording The Acoustic Guitar
October 29, 2019 / March 24, 2025
Learn some useful tips and tricks for recording classical guitar at home using just a basic home studio setup.
Acoustic Guitar Care
October 22, 2019 / March 24, 2025
Learn why humidity affects acoustic guitars and some of the tools and accessories available that can help control humidity and lessen the risk of problems occurring.
Acoustic Guitar Anatomy
October 15, 2019 / March 24, 2025
Acoustic guitars are highly susceptible to feedback. Learn why this occurs and how to prevent acoustic guitar feedback.
Fingerpicking
October 11, 2019 / March 24, 2025
In the market for a new guitar and play more in a fingerpicking style as opposed to using a pick? In the following article we’ll break down why some guitars are better suited to fingerpicking than others.
Acoustic Guitar Types
October 8, 2019 / March 24, 2025
Want to give your kids the best introduction to guitar possible? Getting them started on the right foot starts with the right size guitar. Learn how to pick the right size guitar for your child with our in-depth guide.
October 2, 2019 / March 24, 2025
There are few things more frustrating than putting a dent in a guitar you really cherish, but there are solutions anyone can take advantage of. Learn how to repair dents and chips on acoustic guitars.
September 26, 2019 / March 24, 2025
The term 'Tonewood' is used to describe wood used in the construction of stringed instruments, chosen for their acoustic properties. In the following article we're going to explore the world of acoustic guitar tonewoods, and explain how different characteristics of timber such as density, moisture, strength and flexibility influence how an acoustic guitar sounds.
September 16, 2019 / March 24, 2025
A distinctive instrument in its own right, the resonator guitar (also commonly referred to as the ‘dobro’ or ‘steel guitar’) is synonymous with delta blues, traditional blues, bluegrass guitar, and even jazz and country. Click here to learn more about them.
September 10, 2019 / March 24, 2025
Ever wondered why acoustic guitars needs batteries but your electric doesn’t? Click here to learn more about acoustic guitar amplification.
September 9, 2019 / March 24, 2025
Guitar not staying in tune? Or feeling a little harder to play. It might be time for a string change. Click here to read more about costs involved in restringing.
September 4, 2019 / March 24, 2025
Right-hand acoustic guitars can be strung left-handed. While the shape of an acoustic guitar is symmetrical (unless a cutaway) attention....
September 3, 2019 / March 24, 2025
Curious as to who invented the acoustic guitar and when? The first steel-string acoustic guitar was developed by Christian Frederick....
August 30, 2019 / March 24, 2025
Ever wondered why your acoustic guitar has that big old hole right in the middle? Click here to find out.
August 29, 2019 / March 24, 2025
Not sure how often to change your acoustic guitar strings? Click here to learn when to change them, and how to make them last longer.
August 28, 2019 / March 24, 2025
Why don't classical guitars have truss rods? The answer is fairly simple, but it's changing, perhaps for the better? Click here for more.
August 27, 2019 / March 24, 2025
Shouldn’t guitars, like most things improve over previous decades with the benefit of modern design and manufacturing practices? Or is it just a case of, they don’t make ‘em’ like they used to?
