Acoustic Guitars

fretboard cleaner alternatives

Fretboard cleaner alternatives – How to clean your fretboard without ruining your guitar

Acoustic Guitars, Bass Guitars, Customizing and setting up guitars, Electric Guitars, General Advice, Repairing Acoustic Guitars, Repairing Bass Guitars, Repairing Electric Guitars

Fretboards get dirty over time, and will become disgusting to play on and diminish the lifespan of the brand new strings you just installed. The best method (other than using fretboard cleaners, of course), will depend on the material the fretboard is made of. For example, rosewood fretboards can be cleaned with lemon oil, while …

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Building a guitar repair bench – is it worth it?

Acoustic Guitars, Bass Guitars, Building Acoustic Guitars, Building Bass Guitars, Building Guitars, Customizing and setting up guitars, Electric Guitars, General Advice, Luthiery, Repairing Acoustic Guitars, Repairing Bass Guitars, Repairing Electric Guitars

As a musician, you know that taking care of your instruments is important. A well-maintained instrument will not only last longer, but it will also sound better. One of the best ways to ensure that your guitars are properly taken care of is to have your own repair bench. Building a guitar repair bench is …

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fingerstyle acoustic setup

Acoustic Guitar Setup for Fingerstyle – Measurements and advice

Acoustic Guitars, General Advice, Repairing Acoustic Guitars

Fingerstyle is a classical and very distinct acoustic guitar playing style, which makes use of the five fingers on the right hand (for right-handed players) instead of picks. As a general rule, acoustic guitar setup for fingerstyle should have string action set to be as low as possible, despite the fact that the strings might …

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must have beginner accessories acoustic guitar

Acoustic Guitar Accessories for Beginners – 10 incredibly useful items you simply cannot do without

Acoustic Guitars, Customizing and setting up guitars, Gear Reviews, General Advice

Beginners often have little to no idea how hard it is to perform decently on a stringed instrument. Being able to overcome all obstacles that becoming a good player offers demands discipline, study, practice, and a lot of patience in the process. But ask any experienced guitar player and they’ll tell you it’s well worth …

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acoustic bass guitar vs electric bass guitar

Acoustic bass vs. Electric bass – Deciding which one is best for you

Acoustic Guitars, Bass Guitars, Gear Reviews, General Advice

While the vast majority of people can’t tell the difference between an electric guitar and a regular electric bass, there is another much more obscure “niche” out there, which is the acoustic bass guitar scene. Today we’re comparing Acoustic bass vs Electric bass, to help you choose which one is for you. Being a relatively …

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