Choosing the right strings is going to have a significant effect on the sound you produce (this is especially the case with acoustic and classical guitars) and will affect playability. The question of how to choose acoustic guitar strings comes down to 3 main considerations: String Material Gauge of String Construction Techniques Which material, gauge and […]
What is the Best Guitar Fretboard Wood?
The fretboard has arguably the most influence over playability than any other part of the guitar. So what the fretboard (a.k.a. fingerboard) is made of will have a significant influence over the overall playability of a guitar. The purpose of this post is to discuss what the best guitar fretboard wood is. First let’s look […]
What Is The Best Wood For Guitar Necks?
Continuing on with this theme of articles about the best materials for acoustic articles, this article will discuss the best wood for guitar necks. In particular, of course, we are looking at acoustic guitar necks. Why Care about the Wood of the Neck? Whether you are interested in making your own guitar, having a guitar […]
What are the Different Acoustic Guitar Body Types
Deciding on an acoustic guitar involves a number of things – and one of those things is getting the body shape that will be best suited to your purposes. Below I will discuss the different acoustic guitar body types, what each type is most commonly used for and which types are most commonly used today. […]
What are the Best Materials for Acoustic Guitar Bridges?
The bridge of any guitar is a very important component both in terms of functionality and sound. Below I will cover the best materials for acoustic guitar bridges. But first let’s have a look the components of the bridge and how it works. The Bridge Components and How it Works The bridge has a couple […]
What is the Best Material for Acoustic Guitar Nuts?
Acoustic guitar nuts (and no I don’t mean people who are nuts for acoustic guitars!) are an important little part of a guitar. To the non guitarists eye this would be almost unnoticeable but without it the guitar simply could not function as an instrument. The first part of this article will look at the […]
What is the Best Wood for Acoustic Guitars
If you are in the market for a new guitar, your first guitar, or even looking to custom build, you may be wondering about the best wood for acoustic guitars. This is going to depend on the tone you desire and how much money you can/are willing to spend on the guitar. Why the Wood Matters […]