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 […]

You may have heard the term and often wondered “what is a grand auditorium guitar”? You might, like me, have conjured images of a grandiose instrument that bellows out in massive concert halls….or have I just got an overactive imagination! In actual fact The Grand Auditorium guitar is a versatile mid-sized guitar. The Grand Auditorium […]

Essentially the difference between an acoustic guitar and an electric acoustic guitar is the ability to be able to amplify an electric-acoustic. The short answer is that they are the same thing except that one has built in electronics and one doesn’t. There are a couple of other things but there are more similarities than differences. […]

Not everyone is well versed in the different types and sizes of acoustic guitars that are available.  So when they set out to buy one, they end up buying the wrong ‘fit’. The most important things to note when looking at different sizes are the playability and sound qualities. While smaller guitars are easier to […]

There are several different ways you can measure the size of an acoustic guitar. I mean, when you look at a guitar it’ a pretty complex shape – and they come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. But why would you want to measure your guitar? There are a couple of reasons you might […]

You might have seen the term scale length when looking at guitar specs and wondered what is scale length on a guitar? It’s easy to understand once you know but it’s also a bit of a confusing way to do it so if you don’t know it would be hard to figure it out for yourself. […]

A guitar is not something that is immediately obvious as an online purchase but there are a few reasons that make it a good idea to buy an acoustic guitar online. There are of course some cons to this way of purchasing a guitar too. Below I will outline what I think are the pros […]

What you consider the best acoustic guitar brands may differ to what I think. What guitars you like best does come somewhat down to personal preference. That said, it’s also true that there are some brands that stand out from the rest due to their quality & reputation. Below I will outline what I think […]

There are many different acoustic guitar materials and each different material will affect the sound and playability of your guitar. Some materials, such as certain woods, are simply better than others. Whilst with other materials, it comes to your personal preferences. The object of this post is to give an overview of the different parts of […]

If you’re new to guitar or new to acoustic guitars (or have been playing a while but just have never paid any attention to the term dreadnought but have suddenly noticed it) then you may be wondering – what is a dreadnought guitar? I didn’t really notice this terms until after a good few years of […]

If you are looking to get a new, or your first, acoustic guitar there are a number of factors to consider so that you get the right one. This article will help you learn how to choose an acoustic guitar that is right for you. There are number of different acoustic guitars you can get and […]

The question of what is the best acoustic guitar for beginners is one that isn’t given nearly enough thought by most people. The fact that you are searching for information on this, puts you ahead of most other beginner guitarists – because the guitar you start out on will have a big impact on your […]