If you’ve been playing guitar for any length of time, you probably can tell the difference between the loud, bright sound of a steel-string acoustic guitar and the softer, warmer sound of a classical. And if you play a steel-string, you might want to try out classical guitar sound without shelling out the cash for […]
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 Often Should I Change My Guitar Strings?
I often asked myself the question – how often should I change my guitar strings? So I thought this would be a great topic for a post on SixStringAcoustic.com. Why You Need to Change your Strings Strings on an acoustic are made of steel – and as much as you treat them well they will […]
How to String a Guitar: Illustrated Step by Step Guide
Learning how to string a guitar is a vital skill for any guitarist. You don?t want to have to have to take your guitar into a shop or have a friend change a string any time you break one – or when those old strings all need changing. When and Why you Need to Change […]