Many thanks to John from Guitar Listy for providing this guest post. Acoustic and bass guitars are among the most played types of guitar. But the question is, which one is suitable for beginners to start with? Selecting the right instrument is important when starting to learn the guitar. Know the difference When someone is […]
Acoustic or Electric Guitar: Which Should You Start Learning On
There is always debate about whether it’s best to learn on an acoustic or electric guitar. So, which is it? There are pros and cons to both – and which is going to suit you best will depend on those pros and cons. In the end it probably comes down to the style of music […]
What You Need to Start Playing Guitar
When you first start playing guitar there are a few things that you’ll need to get going. Some are obvious and not so obvious. Some are essential and some are nice to have – some may not be essential but are highly recommended for effective and efficient and enjoyable learning. This list will cover the […]
Takamine Pro Series 5 Acoustic Guitars Overview
Like with a lot Takamine’s pro series the Takamine Pro Series 5 is a small series. There are just 4 different models in the series. This doesn’t leave very many options in terms of different shapes, and different configurations – e.g. cutaway, non-cutaway, with or without electronics etc. However, there are 3 different shape options […]
Martin Guitars 17 Series: Acoustic Guitar Series Overview
This is a brief overview of Martin Guitars 17 Series acoustic guitars. There are 6 different models in the 17 series – plus an alternative finish for each model. Each model has an option to have a “Black Smoke” finish or a “Whiskey Sunset” finish, depending on your aesthetic preferences. Being part of a series […]
Taylor 500 Series Acoustic Guitars Overview
This post is going to take a quick look a the guitars in the Taylor 500 series. I will take a look at the specs and the differences between each guitar in the series. Naturally, each guitar will have a lot of similarities, being part of the same series, but each guitar is different in […]
Takamine Pro Series 4 Acoustic Guitars Overview
The Takamine Pro Series 4 is, like their Pro Series 2 – a very small line of guitars – so this will be a very brief overview. The Pro Series 4 has just 2 guitars (1 more than their Pro 2 series!) in it. Those guitars are the: P4DC; and the CP4DC-OV To better interpret […]
Takamine Pro Series 3 Overview
Below is a quick overview of the Takamine Pro Series 3 acoustic guitars and will look at the specs and the differences and similarities between each guitar in the series. Takamine has 7 different Pro series. This is the 3rd of them. Prices in the Pro Series 3 range from $1,249 to $1,959 – USD […]
Takamine Pro Series 2 Acoustic Series Overview
Below is a brief overview of the Takamine Pro Series 2 acoustic guitars. I will cover the Pro Series 2 guitars and highlight the differences and similarities between them. This is the second of Takamine’s pro series, series. There is something very unique about Takamine’s Pro Series 2 – and that is that there is […]
Takamine Pro Series 1 Acoustic Guitars: Series Overview
Below is a quick overview of the Takamine Pro Series 1 acoustic guitars. I will take a look at the specs of each guitar in the series and the similarities and differences between them. Takamine has 7 different Pro series. This is the 1st of them – it’s the lowest price point for their pro […]
The Different Types of Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar
The dreadnought acoustic guitar is one of the most popular acoustic guitars you can get – and has been one of the most popular choices since the mid 20th century – a few decades after the iconic shape was introduced by Martin in 1916. Since it’s introduction into the market and its subsequent popularity, the […]
Yamaha Guitars Categorized by Shape
This post is going to take a look at Yamaha guitars by shape. This will only include their acoustic and acoustic-electric guitars (does not include their Classical and Electric guitars). Yamaha’s Shapes I couldn’t find any specific information on the shapes/sizes that Yamaha provide but I’ve narrowed it down to these main shapes/sizes: Dreadnought (or […]
Seagull Guitars Categorized by Shape
Below is a list of Seagull guitars that have been categorized by shape. Seagull has 4 main shapes in their line-up which are: Dreadnought Concert Hall Folk Grand They also have mini jumbos but there aren’t heaps of those – but they’ll be shown below too. Each shape, except for the Grand shape, also have […]
Martin Guitars Categorized by Shape
Martin guitars, one of the premier and largest acoustic guitar manufacturers, have several different shapes – each of them bringing a different sound and different feel. The tables below are separated into shape for ease of reference – so if you know the shape of guitar that you are interested in, you can check out […]
Taylor Guitars Categorized by Shape
Below is the Taylor guitars line up categorized by shape. If you know the shape/size of guitar that you want or like and are considering a Taylor guitar, this will hopefully make it easier to see the different guitars that Taylor has for each shape. Taylor’s Shapes Taylor broadly produces the following shapes/sizes: Grand Concert […]
Is it a Good Idea to Rent a Guitar?
The idea of renting a guitar is not something that a lot of people often think about. You might have thought about borrowing a guitar from a friend and you have most likely thought about buying one. But is it a good idea to rent a guitar? Can I Rent a Guitar? A lot of musical […]
What are the Differences between a Classical Guitar and an Acoustic Guitar?
Though they are often referred to as the same thing, there are actually quite a few differences between a classical guitar and an acoustic guitar. In fact, in some ways they are as different as an acoustic guitar is to an electric guitar – but still these two instruments sometimes get lumped under the same […]
Does the Finish on an Acoustic Guitar Affect Tone
There are several different finishes used on acoustic guitars these days. How the finish on an acoustic guitar is applied also differs and is also an important part of the process. But does the finish affect tone? Short answer yes. But to what extent? The Different Types of Acoustic Guitar Finishes To answer this question […]
Taylor 400 Series Acoustic Guitars Overview
This post will be a quick overview of the Taylor 400 series acoustic guitars. It will outline the similarities and differences between the different guitars in the series. There are 22 different guitars in the series (not including the Nylon string models): 410e 410ce 410-R 410e-R 410ce-R 412e 412ce 412e-R 412ce-R 414e 414ce 414e-R 414ce-R […]
How to Choose the Size of an Acoustic Guitar That’s Best for You
An often overlooked factor when choosing a guitar is the size. Choosing the size of an acoustic guitar is an important for several different reasons and we can think of size in a few different ways too. Why Does Size Matter? When it comes to acoustic guitars, size matters for the following reasons: How easy […]