Once upon a time a guitar wouldn’t have been anything different from the norm if it was a 12-fret guitar - because they used to be the norm - they are now rarer. Hang on - what is a 12 fret guitar? O.k. first let’s cover what a 12-fret guitar … [Continue reading]
Hello and welcome to my Taylor 210ce review. This review will look at the 210ce in terms of: The Tone; The Playability; The Materials the 210ce is made from; Who the 201ce is best suited to; The 210ce’s value-for-money I’ll … [Continue reading]
Hello and welcome to my overview of the Seagull S6 acoustic guitars. Seagull’s S6 guitars are Seagull’s middle of the range guitars. So if you’re looking for something that won’t cost too much but is still of decent quality then these are worth … [Continue reading]
There are various types of metronomes but these can be broken down into two main types - digital and analog. Below we'll take a look at the different metronomes out there and the pros and cons of each type. But wait - do I even need to be … [Continue reading]
The Martin 15 Series Guitars fall somewhere in the middle of Martin’s range of guitars. Of course, given Martin’s focus on high end guitars, the 15 series guitars are of very high quality and will still set you back a reasonable chunk of cash to … [Continue reading]
This post will show 5 different ways to play the F chord on guitar. Once you’ve mastered some of the basic chords on guitar it’s a good idea to start learning different chords - like 7th chords, sus4 chords etc. But another way you can expand your … [Continue reading]
Taylor 300 series guitars are all solid wood guitars that come with either Mahogany or Spruce tops. The 2016 models see the introduction of Tasmanian Blackwood for the back and sides of some models. The prices for the 300 series range from … [Continue reading]
When figuring out what the best guitar for children is, first you have to decide the type of guitar that is the easiest to learn on and in doing so you have to take into account the fact that a child has smaller hands and arms and less physical … [Continue reading]
Acoustic guitars come in all different sizes and shapes - and the necks are no exception. Different acoustic guitar neck sizes and shapes affect the feel of how the guitar is played. Neck sizes and shapes are more of a playability concern than a … [Continue reading]
Seagull’s Maritime guitars are their 2nd tier series. They fall only behind the Artist series in their line-up. But even though they are high up in the Seagull hierarchy, they are still really affordable for the quality you get. Something that … [Continue reading]
You may have seen some guitars that have Sapele back and sides or Mahogany back and sides or Mahogany tops but you might wonder what the difference is. So, in the battle of Sapele vs Mahogany, which is the better tonewood? This, of course, as … [Continue reading]
Yamaha are well known for producing high quality guitars at an affordable price. The Yamaha A Series acoustic guitars are no exception but they do fall into the higher end of guitars compared to a lot of their other models (perhaps only the L … [Continue reading]
If you’re new to recording, or if you haven’t recorded an acoustic guitar before, then check out these tips for recording acoustic guitar below to ensure that you have a successful time recording. These tips are meant for those that have not done … [Continue reading]
The Seagull Artist Series of Guitars are Seagull’s top of the line guitars. They are all solid wood acoustic guitars and although they are the top of Seagull’s line, they are still really affordable, considering their high level of … [Continue reading]
When it comes to playing your acoustic guitar standing up you are going to need a strap. This post will help you to choose the best acoustic guitar strap for you so that you can make an informed decision about which type is best for you. The … [Continue reading]
Hello and welcome to my overview of the Yamaha L Series Acoustic Guitars. Yamaha’s L Series guitars are Yamaha’s top line of acoustic guitars. There’s a huge range in price between the guitars in this series - with the LS6M ARE coming in at … [Continue reading]
To ensure that you play with good rhythm it’s a great idea to practice guitar with a metronome. You can use a metronome for a separate rhythm practice or, an even better idea, use it for anything that you are practicing on the guitar when you are … [Continue reading]
A couple of weeks back I posted an overview of Taylor’s 100 series. So I thought I’d do a follow up that post by looking at the Tayor 200 series acoustic guitars. There are 14 guitars in the 200 series with prices ranging from $1,068 (USD MSRP) up … [Continue reading]
If you want to play your acoustic guitar standing up you’ll need to learn how to attach an acoustic guitar strap to your guitar. Playing standing up without a strap is much more difficult and you can’t focus on your playing as much - and the … [Continue reading]
Martin’s Performing Artists series of acoustic guitars are characterized by the use of a number of sustainable man made materials together with solid woods. To the purest, they might not like the sound of a fingerboard made from Richlite or a nut … [Continue reading]