Having an acoustic guitar stand is often an after thought and whilst acoustic guitar stands are not the be all and end all of your guitar gear, they are something that can affect how often you play and how safe your guitar is from dings and scratches. There are 4 main ways you can store […]
What is Humidipak and How Does it Work?
If you’ve recently started playing guitar, purchased a new guitar or moved to a different location with different humidity, then you might have heard of humidipak and wondered what is. This post will outline what humidipak is, how it works and how to use it. What is Humidipak? In actual fact Humidipak is the old […]
Ebony Fretboard Care: How to Look After Your Ebony Fretboard
When it comes to Ebony freboard care it’s more about what not to do than it is about what to do. Whilst there are a lot of differing opinions in how to care for your ebony fretboards (from owners of guitars with ebony fretboards and luthiers who use ebony), there are some definite no-no’s. In […]
Acoustic Guitar Anatomy: Diagram and Definitions
Below you’ll find a diagram of the acoustic guitar anatomy plus explanations for what each part is and what each part does. It’s not crucial to understand all the parts of the guitar if you are just a casual player and have no interest in doing your own guitar maintenance. However, if you are interested […]
How to Store an Acoustic Guitar Properly
Learning how to store an acoustic guitar properly will help to extend the life of the guitar – and the quality of life of the guitar. What Can Happen if My Guitar is Stored Improperly? One of the biggest issues of storing a guitar is having the proper humidity levels. Incorrect humidity levels in either […]
Hanging Guitars On The Wall: Is it OK or will it Damage my Guitar
Whether hanging guitars on the wall will be ok for your guitar will depend on a couple of different things. It will also depend on the kind of lifetime you expect for your guitar. Will Hanging my Guitar Damage it? Probably the most accurate answer to this question is yes. However, it will take a […]
Is it o.k. to put Steel Strings on a Classical Guitar?
When someone asks me if it’s ok to put steel strings on a classical guitar, my reaction is that of horror! Well actually it’s more of relief – relief that they asked first and didn’t do it first and then ask later. The answer to this question is an emphatic no. Can you feel the […]
How to Clean an Acoustic Guitar: Step By Step Guide
Learning how to clean an acoustic guitar is an important part of caring for your instrument. This step by step guide will show you how to clean your guitar including protecting it as you clean. It’s pretty simple really, there are just a couple of things you should know before starting. Cleaning the Fretboard Probably […]