Electric Guitar Virtuoso Mick Barr Discovers the Joy of Unplugging
Across these three new acoustic albums, guitarist Mick Barr has opened up worlds of possibility. We chatted about how he came to finally love the acoustic guitar.
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Does Nashville Have the Best Guitar Shops in the Country?
Here's a look inside Music City’s "Temples of Spruce" to find out if Nashville really does have the best guitar shops in the country.
Acoustic Guitar Maintenance 101: 4 Tips to Keep Your Instrument Playing, Sounding, and Looking Great
Here we give primers on acoustic guitar maintenance, including adjusting the truss rod and saddle height, fixing loose tuners, and properly cleaning the instrument
How to Enhance Your Plugged-In Tone with Pedals and Preamps
Here's a guide to some of the effects pedals, preamps, and signal processors you can use to amplify and enhance the tone of your acoustic guitar.
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2021 Roundup of Acoustic Guitar Pickups and Microphones
This roundup of acoustic guitar pickups & microphones includes music gear specifically tailored to the needs of acoustic guitar players.
Guitar Amps and PA Systems for the Acoustic Guitarist
This roundup of acoustic guitar amplifiers includes on seven amps and PA systems that are specifically tailored to the needs of acoustic guitar players.
Tips on How to Make a Living Writing Your Own Music
It can be difficult to eke out a living as an acoustic guitarist, but it is not impossible, and artists have found clever ways of adapting to these changing times.
Folk Unlocked Festival Begins Online Next Week with Hundreds of Artists from Around the World
By Nicolas GrizzleFolk Alliance International, a leading non-profit organization for folk musicians and the folk music industry, is hosting a massive virtu... Read More...
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Exploring the Open Tunings of 3 Prolific Singer-Songwriters
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...
Add Some Color with Open-G Tuning, Dropped-D, and Other Easy Alternate Guitar Tunings
Here's how to use alternate tunings on guitar to open the door to new sounds, generate complex chords with easy fingerings, and extend the range of the instrument.
