The diagram above shows the complete anatomy of an acoustic guitar. Some guitars may vary e.g. many classical or flamenco guitars will not feature a pick guard or truss rod. But for the most part, the components listed below are common on all acoustic guitars. The section below provides more information on each of the …
Short scale acoustic guitars are becoming increasingly popular. Learn what a short scale acoustic guitar is, how the shorter scale affects playability and the impact this has on tone.
Learn how to measure scale length and why simply measuring the length of the string able to freely vibrate is not an accurate method.
Wondering what to look for in an acoustic guitar? new or second-hand? how much you should spend? which brands you can trust. Our in-depth guide covers everything you need to know and more.
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.
Acoustic guitars are highly susceptible to feedback. Learn why this occurs and how to prevent acoustic guitar feedback.
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.
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.
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.
Resonator guitars work by transferring the vibrations from the strings of the guitar, through the bridge directly to a metal cone (or cones), known as a ‘resonator’ cone located within the guitars body. Resonator guitars can feature single cones (biscuit or spider style) or three cones (tricones) which are connected through a T shaped aluminium …
Ever wondered why acoustic guitars needs batteries but your electric doesn’t? It’s not magic, most acoustic guitars use a different type of pickup system to electric guitars, and while this more accurately captures the natural characteristics of the guitar, the signal is much weaker. Because of this, acoustic guitars often require the additional boost in …