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Guitar Guru: When it Comes to Repairs, When Is Enough Enough?

By Dana Bourgeois | From the September 2016 issue of Acoustic GuitarQ: I have a D-18 from the mid-’60s. Before I owned it, a lot of repair work h... Read More...

Guitar Guru: Vintage vs. Modern Instruments—Do Blindfold Tests Really Work?

By Dana Bourgeois | From the June 2016 issue of Acoustic GuitarQ: I've read about blind tests in which professional violinists attempted to identify contempo... 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 September/Octob... Read More...

Guitar Guru: How Much Do Acoustic Guitar Top Woods Contribute to Tone?

By Dana Bourgeois | From the August 2016 issue of Acoustic GuitarQ: Back in the day, it seemed that all new guitars came with Sitka spruce tops. Now players ... Read More...

Guitar Guru: Is It “Right” to Experiment?

From the April 2016 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By Dana BourgeoisQ: What do you feel are the “right” areas to try to improve upon t... Read More...

Guitar Guru: How Do You Acquire the Wood for Your Instruments?

BY DANA BOURGEOISQ: How do you go about acquiring the wood that goes into your instruments? Do you use pre-cut slabs of selected woods or do you look at an... Read More...

Guitar Guru: Do Bonding Agents Affect a Guitar’s Sound?

By Dana BourgeoisQ: Why is hot hide glue preferred by some luthiers, while others use synthetic glues, and what are its advantages and disadvantages? ... Read More...

Guitar Guru: What can Torrefaction Do for Your Instrument?

Properly torrefied, properly selected wood used in conjunction with a well-engineered design, can produce guitars that are both great-sounding and durable.

Guitar Guru: How Long Should it Take to Break In a New Guitar?

Numerous and complex elements contribute to breaking in an acoustic guitar, and it requires a lot of playing. But long long does it take to break in a new guitar?

Guitar Guru: Should I Put a Pickup on My High-End Instrument?

By Dana BourgeoisQ: Onstage, miking an acoustic guitar can be problematic. Today, we have a wide variety of pickup options, and in the right hands, guitars... Read More...