‘Little Satchel’— Learn Sarah Jarosz and John Leventhal’s Take on a Traditional Tune
From the November/December 2020 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By Adam PerlmutterOn “Little Satchel,” the most tra... Read More...
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Guitar Review: Breedlove’s Organic Signature Concert Copper CE Is an Entry-Level Acoustic-Electric Made from Sustainable, All-Solid Woods
From the November/December 2020 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By Jamie StillwayWith the introduction of the Organ... Read More...
Acoustic Guitar Review: Gretsch G9520E Gin Rickey Is a Secret Tone Weapon
By Nick Millevoi Parlor guitars are fun to play. Their small size makes them comfo... Read More...
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Ask the Expert: Why Isn’t My Acoustic Guitar Intonating Well, and What Can I Do About It?
From the October 2018 issue of Acoustic Guitar | BY MAMIE MINCHPeople often bring an acoustic guitar into the shop complaining of poor in... Read More...
Ask the Expert: Sound Advice for Making a Living in Lutherie
From the November/December 2020 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By Martin KeithQ: I’m going into my senior year of ... Read More...
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Review: Radial’s HDI High Definition Studio DI Is a Unique Tone-Shaping Tool for Guitars
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Ask the Expert: Caring for Your Guitar Over the Long Haul
From the December 2018 issue of Acoustic Guitar | BY MAMIE MINCHI’ve gotten lots of letters over the years askin... Read More...
DIY Maintenance. How to Make Your Acoustic Guitar Play Better Than Ever
By Teja GerkenEveryone loves a new guitar, and everyone knows that you can’t have too many. But let’s face it: even buying an “affordable”... Read More...
DIY Maintenance: How to Adjust String Height at the Bridge
BY BRIAN MICHAELEvery guitar needs regular maintenance, and at some point, no matter how careful you are with your instrument, it’s b... Read More...
Guitar Guru: Troubleshooting Unwanted Sounds on Acoustic Guitar
By Dana Bourgeois |This article originally appeared in the April 2014 issue of Acoustic Guitar magazine and was reprinted in the&... Read More...
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Class Action: Tips on Building a Successful Guitar Teaching Practice
From the November/December 2020 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By Pete MadsenFor musicians in a struggling economy... Read More...
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Learn from the Best: Plan Your Summer Camp Getaway
From the February 2018 issue of Acoustic Guitar | BY DAVID LUSTERMANSummertime, and the living is . . . way ... Read More...
FEATURED LESSON
Learn to Play in Dropped-D Tuning
Excerpted from Alternate Tunings Guitar EssentialsOne of the things that prevents many guitarists from experimenting in altered tunings is the hassle of retuning. Dropped-D tuning (D A D G B E) lowers the bass string only slightly but opens up a new world of tonalities and textures. To get into... Read More...
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What is Chord by Chord? Introducing Acoustic Guitar’s How-To Video Series
Welcome to Acoustic Guitar’s Chord by Chord, a series of 62 brief lessons designed to build your fretboard familiarity, chord flu... Read More...
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Andy McKee Performs and Teaches “She” | Acoustic Guitar Sessions in Place
Over the last 10 years the writers at Acoustic Guitar have called Andy McKee a “sensation,” a “brilliant sonic storyteller,” and “one of th... Read More...
Badi Assad’s Musical Magic | Acoustic Guitar Sessions in Place
Badi Assad is an enchanting performer, to say the least. Assad's technical mastery allows her to fully explore the guitar’s sonic range, an... Read More...
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Acoustic Classic: Bruce Cockburn’s ‘If I Had a Rocket Launcher’
From the September/October 2019 issue of Acoustic Guitar | BY ADAM PERLMUTTERIn 1984, Bruce Cockburn scored an unlikely pop hit with “If I Had a Rocket Launcher,” which describes the Canadian singer-songwriter’s fantasies of violent retribution following a visit to a Guatemalan refugee camp tha... Read More...
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Inspiration and Unification: Cultural Ambassador Claudia García on the Power of Mariachi
By Kate KoenigMariachi in the realm of music education is nothing new. For California-based educator, vocalist, and guitarist Claudia G... Read More...
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Review: New Fender Acoustasonic Strat Hits All the Right Notes
From the November/December 2020 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By Mark GoldenbergAfter Fender introduced the Ameri... Read More...
Watch Mimi Fox’s Jazzy Takes on “Blackbird” & “Blue Bossa”| Acoustic Guitar Sessions
Mimi Fox is uniquely positioned to wow you with her playing, and then pull the curtain back and show you how she did it. And her jazz guit... Read More...
Jerry Douglas Performs “Foggy Mountain Rock” on His Blackbeard Resonator | Acoustic Guitar Sessions in Place
Jerry Douglas is a true master of the resonator guitar. He seems to effortlessly translate his distinct resophonic slide sound across myria... Read More...
5 Ways to Play an A Diminished Chord | Chord by Chord
BY KATE KOENIGWelcome to the latest installment of Chord by Chord, a series designed to build your understanding of harmony and the fre... Read More...
“Angel from Montgomery”— Here’s How to Play John Prine’s Best-Known Song
From the November/December 2020 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers“I am an old woman.” So goes the opening of “Angel ... Read More...
Gear Review: JBL’s IRX112BT Powered PA Offers Brawn and Flexibility in a Portable Package
From the November/December 2020 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By Doug YoungWhen amplifying an acoustic guitar, th... Read More...