How a Skilled Touchup Artist Can Make Your Guitar’s Dings and Scratches Disappear
Touchup is one of the real dark arts of instrument repair, and one that exists in an almost entirely different universe from structural and functional repairs.
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Finding and Fixing Rattles and Buzzes on Acoustic Guitars
Here is an end-to-end approach for for finding and fixing those annoying rattles and buzzes on your acoustic guitar.
Review: The Nux Stageman II AC-80 Is a Versatile and Natural-Sounding Combo Amp for the Gigging Guitarist
The Nux Stageman II AC-80 is an 80-watt combo amplifier that includes a Bluetooth app, among many other cool features geared towards gigging guitarists.
Guitar Wall Mounts, Floor Stands, & More—How to Keep Your Instrument Safe at Home
Cases? Floor stands? Wall mounts? Here's how to keep your acoustic guitars safe and protected at home.
Great Acoustics: Rick Turner’s Personal 2007 Compass Rose Guitar Speaks to His Forward-Thinking Style
Rick Turner created many unique Compass Rose acoustics, but this one—regarded as among his finest—was the luthier’s personal guitar and a showcase of both his bold concepts and skilled execution.
Ask the Expert: What’s the Deal with Nylon Guitar Strings?
Guitar repair expert Martin Keith explains the differences between steel and nylon guitar strings and shares some useful terminology.
Guitar Amps and PA Systems for the Acoustic Guitarist
This roundup of acoustic guitar amplifiers includes seven amps and PA systems that are specifically tailored to the needs of acoustic guitar players.
Ask the Expert: How To Diagnose and Eliminate Common Nut Problems
Here's a guide to understanding the acoustic guitar nut, a critical area where a few thousandths of an inch can make a big difference in intonation and tuning stability
Ask the Expert: Why Does My Plugged-In Acoustic-Electric Guitar Sound So Uneven?
From the March/April 2021 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By Martin Keith Q: “I recently had the action adjusted on my acoustic-electric... Read More...
Ask the Expert: Understanding Acoustic Guitar Scale Length
Here's a guide to understanding scale length on acoustic guitars, an often overlooked design variable that has a big impact on the sound & feel of the guitar.