Any musician who travels knows the struggle. That beautiful, full-sized acoustic that you love just doesn’t quite work on the road. It’s bulky and heavy to carry around. It takes up too much room in the trunk, or they won’t … Read more
Whether it’s a campfire cookout, an impromptu jam session with friends in a garage or just a quiet afternoon to let out your artistic side in the park, having a great acoustic guitar that travels easily while maintaining a quality … Read more
I have worked with a lot of people and taught many guitar lessons. I like to ask people what they are having trouble with so I can figure out where to start with them. I have noticed some common themes … Read more
Every guitarist, whether you have been playing for years or you just started last month, occasionally gets into a rut or a slump. It doesn’t matter if you have been playing 30 years, there is going to come a time … Read more
Whether you’re strumming through a quiet evening around a campfire or shredding during a raucous jam session with a group of friends, few instruments are as essential and versatile to the creation of great music as a good guitar. A … Read more
So you want to learn acoustic guitar, but you’re on a budget and you’re wondering which guitars provide the best value for your money? Or maybe you’re looking for an inexpensive travel or practice guitar that you can use in place … Read more
If you want to produce that deep, rich and versatile acoustic guitar sound, you’re going to need a quality instrument to show off your skills and help build new ones. Whether jamming with a group or accompanying a single vocalist, guitar … Read more
So you love the classic and melodic sound of great acoustic guitars, but you want to play LOUD, or possibly just be heard all the way to the back of the crowded venue? A good acoustic-electric guitar may be just … Read more
When it comes to being a versatile guitar player, there are few tools in your arsenal that will come in handy like a quality capo. A capo may be second only to a top quality acoustic guitar. Whether you are … Read more
So you’ve been admiring some awesome acoustic guitars and are finally ready to purchase your own personal instrument. You’ve read the reviews, been to your local music store and spent countless hours poring over product information only to realize that … Read more
If you’re shopping for a good acoustic guitar, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the different kinds of guitars out there. Nylon or steel strings? Solid wood or laminate? What about cutaways and electronics? There are also a wide … Read more
Learning how to play guitar or how to further develop your skills is anything but easy. Thankfully, we live in an age where information is readily available and abundant. You probably already know about a whole lot of great sites … Read more
Have you ever struggled to tune your guitar by ear? Or had one of your bandmates ask, “are you sure you’re in tune?” Or thought to yourself that something about your sound just seems off? Or you just put some new … Read more
Getting the best sound out your guitar can be a journey. Many different factors contribute to great guitar sound and playability. Everything from the fretboard, type of wood, and shape of the neck have an impact. But when it comes … Read more
The best acoustic guitars are known for their rich, deep and distinct tones. Manufacturers often hype their choice of tonewoods over other brands for just this reason. Mahogany for its bright projection, spruce for that classic twang, exotics for a … Read more
Buying gifts for holidays, birthdays, or other times can be stressful, especially when you have no idea what to get. But if your loved one or friend is a guitar player (or wants to be one), then this helpful list … Read more