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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The best guitar for strumming isn?t one particular guitar or even guitar brand. The best guitars for strumming are those that have a particular shape, size and construction. The tone-woods used can also affect was is perceived as a good strummer ? though this is often different depending on the ear. Sound beauty is definitely […]

Once upon a time a guitar wouldn?t have been anything different from the norm if it was a 12-fret guitar – because they used to be the norm – they are now rarer. Hang on – what is a 12 fret guitar? O.k. first let?s cover what a 12-fret guitar is and how it differs […]

When figuring out what the best guitar for children is, first you have to decide the type of guitar that is the easiest to learn on and in doing so you have to take into account the fact that a child has smaller hands and arms and less physical strength than an adult. First of […]

Acoustic guitars come in all different sizes and shapes – and the necks are no exception. Different acoustic guitar neck sizes and shapes affect the feel of how the guitar is played. Neck sizes and shapes are more of a playability concern than a tonal one. These days there are a number of different neck […]

You may have seen some guitars that have Sapele back and sides or Mahogany back and sides or Mahogany tops but you might wonder what the difference is. So, in the battle of Sapele vs Mahogany, which is the better tonewood? This, of course, as always, depends on your particular tastes – mostly. It should […]

The Sitka vs Engelmann debate could go on and on – and no one would win because what sounds better to you, well it? sounds better to you. Full stop. So why write a post about Sitka vs Engelmann? Because it?s not so much about which is better – but rather which is better suited […]

Whether you go for an acoustic guitar with a cutaway or a non-cutaway guitar will depend on a few things. There are advantages and disadvantages to both. What you go with will depend on a couple of things: How much you need to reach the upper frets Your tone preferences What you use your guitar […]

I was wondering to myself the other day about what the average price of an acoustic guitar is. So I set out to discover this. The Range of Guitar Prices Of course there is a wide range of different prices for acoustic guitars. In fact, it?s one of those things that has one of the […]

Why one person might be better starting on a nylon string guitar (aka classical guitar) and another person better off on a steel string guitar (aka acoustic guitar)?

This post is going to look at Mahogany vs Rosewood in terms of their characteristics when used as the back and sides of a guitar. First let?s take a look at the tonal characteristics of each and then we?ll see which is better. Mahogany Our Top Pick Mahogany Guitar Mahogany is a wood that is […]

Every acoustic guitar has bracing and this bracing has an effect on the tone and strength of the guitar. Different types of bracing will give the guitar a unique tonal character and some bracing methods are better than others. What is Bracing on a Guitar? Bracing is essentially strips of wood – or more accurately […]

There are a variety of acoustic guitar neck widths. And each have their own advantages and disadvantages. First of all let?s take a look at what a neck width actually is and then we?ll take a look at the common widths and the pros and cons of each. Where is neck width measured? When we […]

This post will set out what a concert guitar is and what kind of guitarist this type of guitar is most suited to. What is a Concert Guitar? To the musical newcomer, the world of guitars can be an overwhelming one. Electrics and Acoustics In the broadest scope, there are electric and acoustic guitars. Both […]

Sometimes they get confused as being the same thing but there is a difference between a classical and an acoustic guitar. The following are the main differences between the two types of guitar. Strings Acoustic guitars have steel strings. Classical guitars have nylon strings. This is one of?the most significant differences, but not the only […]

The term ?parlor guitar? is a term that is widely used today to cover a spectrum of guitar types. But usually a parlor will only be described as such if it is of a certain smaller size. The word parlor actually refers to reception rooms from old times and since compact sized guitars were regularly […]