Thankfully Takamine serial numbers are a little more straight forward than some other guitar companies. This article will look at what your Takamine serial number can tell you about your guitar and how to decode that number. What They Can Tell You About Your Guitar The main things that Takamine’s serial number tells you is […]
Top 20 Quotes About Guitar
Below are 20 quotes about guitar from some of the most influential guitarists in guitar history. Most play guitar because it’s something we love to do. It brings personal enjoyment and enriches the lives of others. Most of us study the habits and methods of great guitar players of past and present, hoping to understand […]
The Top 10 Guitarists of All Time
Picking the top 10 guitarists of all time is no easy feat – and it means leaving off hundreds of worthy contenders. Put simply, playing the guitar is one of the most difficult instruments to play yet, these guitarists make it look like a walk in the park. To regular people, playing the guitar is […]
10 Benefits of Playing Guitar
There are lots of benefits of playing guitar. The following are 10 of them. If you were considering picking up this instrument – or another instrument for that matter – but are still on the fence, hopefully this will give you all the motivation you need to get started. Benefit #1: Improve Your Social Network […]
All About Seagull Guitars: History of Seagull Guitars
In 1982 a man by the name of Robert Godin made the very first Seagull guitars ever produced in the Canadian village of La Patrie, Quebec, thus beginning the history of Seagull Guitars. The initial idea behind this brand of guitar, was to craft beautifully hand-crafted instruments from high-quality tops with astounding finishes. Seagull guitars […]
Takamine Guitars History: The Story of Takamine Guitars
Takamine started as a small family business based in Japan, but since then it has become one of the leading manufacturers of acoustic guitar in the world. The History of Takamine guitars can be dated back as early as 1962 and the brand went global during the mid-1970s, when Takamine tapped into the growing popularity […]
A Brief History of the Acoustic Guitar
Acoustic guitars are one of the most famous instruments around the world. The history of the acoustic guitar dates back thousands of years, and the acoustic guitar’s history can be described as rich as colorful. In the Beginning It is believed that the acoustic guitar developed from ancient stringed instruments, as evidenced by stone carvings […]
Ovation Guitars History: The Story of Ovation Acoustic Guitars
In the year of 1966, the guitar world had no idea who Charlie Kaman, the successful helicopter manufacturer, was. Or that he would become part of the history of guitar making. They also had no idea that the History of Ovation Guitars would become part of music history. The Innovative Mr Kaman However, the people […]
Fender Acoustic Guitar History: The Story of Fender Guitars
Fender’s Acoustic Guitar History is unique in that they began manufacturing electric guitars, before they manufactured acoustic guitars, which at the time was not the normal. Early History Fender started production and commercialization of acoustic guitars in the 1960s, more than a decade after they had released their first electric guitars. Fender’s original acoustics were […]
Gibson Acoustic Guitars History: The Story of Gibson Guitars
A household name like Gibson hardly needs introducing to the musical community. As a whole, the history of Gibson Guitars dates back as far as 120 years. Thanks to legends like Clapton and Slash, everyone has undoubtedly seen a Les Paul electric guitar, but what about Gibson Acoustic Guitars History? The Founding of Gibson – […]
Yamaha Acoustic Guitar History: The Story of Yamaha Guitars
This is the story of Yamaha’s acoustic guitar history. Yamaha didn’t start out making guitars – but they do it very well now. The Beginnings The history of Yamaha begins many years prior to the initial production of their innovative, affordable, high quality guitars. The company was established in 1887 in the island country of […]
The History of Taylor Guitars: The Evolution And Innovations Of Taylor Guitars
The history of Taylor Guitars spans over 40 years and Taylor Guitars has evolved into one of the world’s leading designer, builder and seller of acoustic guitars. The Early History Of Taylor Guitars The company was originally started in El Cajon, California and was owned by Sam Radding and named American Dream, a guitar making […]
Gibson Guitar Serial Numbers: What Can They Tell You?
Gibson guitar serial numbers are, like a lot of serial number systems from guitar manufacturers, a complicated beast. But with a little bit of research you should be able to find out when your Gibson was built and in some cases where. There are a number of distinct time periods for Gibson’s serial numbers, where […]
Martin Guitars Categorized by Shape
Martin guitars, one of the premier and largest acoustic guitar manufacturers, have several different shapes – each of them bringing a different sound and different feel. The tables below are separated into shape for ease of reference – so if you know the shape of guitar that you are interested in, you can check out […]
Yamaha Guitar Serial Numbers: What Can They Tell You?
Ever wondered what you’re Yamaha guitar serial numbers tell you about your guitar? Or maybe you’re just curious about the year that your guitar was built? Here’s the system that Yamaha uses for their acoustic guitar serial numbers and what those numbers can tell you about your guitar. Where to Find the Serial Number If […]
Seagull Guitar Serial Numbers: When Was Your Seagull Guitar Built
O.k. this post should probably be called Godin guitar serial numbers rather than Seagull guitar serial numbers – because it applies to all guitars under the Godin umbrella (Seagull, Art & Lutherie, Simon & Patrick, Norman and La Patrie) but it certainly applies to Seagull guitars. Get your concentrating hat on because they haven’t made […]
Taylor Guitar Serial Numbers – What Can They Tell You About Your Guitar?
What can your Taylor Guitar serial number tell you about your guitar? Well, it can tell you a few things depending on when the guitar was built. The system has changed a bit over the years so it gets a little bit complicated – but stick with me. There are 4 different serial number systems […]
Martin Guitar Serial Numbers – When Was Your Martin Guitar Built
What year is the model of your guitar? Ever wanted to know but aren’t quite sure. Well, it’s quite easy to determine using the serial number on your Martin guitar. Where Do I Find the Serial Number? On Martin Guitars the serial number is usually located on the heel of the neck inside the soundhole. […]
Guitar Tips for Small Hands
If you have small hands it can be tricky to play guitar the way you want to on a “standard sized” guitar. Now what constitutes a standard sized guitar is up for debate but the important thing is that there are some useful guitar tips for small hands players that will help you to play […]
How Can I Reduce Acoustic Guitar String Tension?
Sometimes a guitarist might want to reduce their acoustic guitar string tension. This might be for a number of reasons, including but not limited to: Hand issues To make a guitar easier to play for beginners To make a guitar easier to play for children who may not have the same hand strength To play […]