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 […]