There are many aspects of learning an instrument that might traditionally be deemed rather nerdy or in depth, but which, if approached with an enthusiastic mind and heart can come to benefit the person involved to previously unknown extents. One such field is that of guitar string spacing, the pertinent and diligent study of which […]
Can I put Nylon Strings on a Steel-string Guitar?
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. Though there is a somewhat objective answer, this can vary wildly: After every 100 hours of playing your guitar, you should change the strings because they […]
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 […]