Everything you can hear about guitars!
While not many guitarists will ever hear about or experience a guitar string splinter or sliver, it is entirely possible to get a metal splinter from a guitar string. The most likely way to get a splinter from a guitar string would be brushing your hand around the headstock, where the ends of the strings …
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If you notice your fingers have black smear or smudges after playing guitar your first reaction might be that you need to change out your strings. But what if your new strings are turning your finger tips black? Why do guitar strings turn fingers black in the first place? Basically, Oxidation from the metal of …
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Most guitars are designed to be played right handed, however there are many guitars made for left handed players. While it is great that you can choose whether you want to play left or right handed, sometimes you might want to convert an acoustic guitar to fit your play style. Can a left handed acoustic …
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There’s a debate in the guitar world, a friendly argument between two schools of thought around changing guitar strings. One side says you should only ever change guitar strings one at a time. The other says you should remove them all at once. So, can I take all the strings off my guitar at once? …
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Electric acoustic guitars can offer the best of both worlds. You can play out at a campfire, or shred some solos with your amp. This brings us to the question at hand: Can you play an electric acoustic guitar without an amp? Are there any special considerations I should know about with electric acoustic guitar …
Can You Play An Electric Acoustic Guitar Without An Amp? Solved! Read More »
If you’re in the market for a new Taylor guitar, you’re probably ready to fork over a good amount of money for the purchase. Therefore, you’ll want to know how to spot a fake Taylor guitar, and verify that it isn’t a spotty counterfeit. The good news is that Taylor guitars take this VERY seriously, …
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Cheapest Way To Ship A Guitar: How To Ship A Guitar Cheap If you’re selling a guitar, or need to ship it in for a repair, you’ll want to know the cheapest way to ship a guitar. While there are many methods for getting a guitar from point A to point B, some cost a …
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Pickguards, otherwise known as scratchplates, is usually a plastic piece installed on electric and acoustic guitars to protect the surface of the guitar from scratches while strumming. Many acoustic guitars have pickguards, however, it is just as common to see an acoustic guitar without a pickguard. Acoustic guitars benefit from having a pickguard in order …
Acoustic Guitar Without Pickguard: Do I Need A Scratchplate Read More »
Playing guitar can be tougher to grasp at first, if you have shorter finger or smaller hands. So does playing guitar make your finger longer? Will your fingers become stronger or thinner from playing guitar? Can someone with small hands, develop their fingers to be able to play better? No, playing guitar does not make …
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If you’re fortunate enough to get your guitar autographed by someone you admire, you’re going to want to protect the signature. How to preserve a signature on a guitar can be a tricky task to navigate, but we have a few tips to point you in the right direction. If you want to preserve a …
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