The use of open tunings can open up a whole new world for singer/songwriters looking to establish their own voice on acoustic guitar. Here we take a look at Ri... Read More...
By Acoustic Guitar staffAlternate tunings on the guitar are quite alluring: They open the door to unconventional sounds, generate complex chords with easy ... Read More...
From dreaming of another time with a 1977 throwback, to learning how to jam together in realtime through the internet, Acoustic Guitar's top 8 stories of 2020 ... Read More...
By Acoustic Guitar StaffHere are three holiday songs for acoustic guitar, arranged for fingerstyle or solo playing. These pieces are excerpted from our boo... Read More...
By Acoustic Guitar StaffGiven the right atmosphere and mood, the acoustic guitar has a power to evoke a singalong that few other instruments possess. Here ... Read More...
Acoustic Guitar is hosting another Facebook Live event with Ron Jackson and special guests Thursday, Oct. 29.Join us at 7PM (PT)/10PM (ET) for a live perfo... Read More...
BY ADAM PERLMUTTER
Several years ago, Carolyn Sills of the Santa Cruz Guitar Company got a phone call from a guitar owner in great distress. A pair of antlers h... Read More...
If your guitar could use a tune-up, there are several things you can do at home to get it playing, sounding, and looking its best. Here we give primers on acou... Read More...
By Doug YoungWhen you are confident that you’re capturing a good sound, you’re ready to record. There are many ways to approach the actual recording, depen... Read More...
By Doug YoungThere are many types of microphones, but the most popular type for recording acoustic guitar is the cardioid condenser mic. Inexpensive models... Read More...