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Review: The Yamaha FG9 R Boasts Boutique Specs and a Vibrant Tone
This limited-edition beauty feels like a bespoke guitar, and it truly shines whether flatpicked or fingerpicked.
How to Clean a Guitar Fretboard the Proper—and Safe—Way
Cleaning and maintaining your fretboard can be fun and satisfying. Here are some expert tips on how to do the job the right way.
Reviews & Demos
Fishman’s New AFX Mini Acoustic Pedals Are Tailored for Acoustic Guitarists
Fishman’s Pocket Blender, AcoustiVerb, Broken Record, and Pro EQ Mini pedals feature quality sound and advanced signal routing capabilities.
Review: Martin’s Super D and D-18 StreetLegend—Two Bold New Takes on Classic Dreadnoughts
Two new guitars that stretch the parameters of the models they take after without abandoning their core sonic or build qualities.
Ask the Expert
Martin Keith is a luthier, repair and restoration expert, and working musician based in Woodstock, New York. He’s been answering your questions about guitars and gear for Acoustic Guitar since 2019.
Ask the Expert: Is it Possible to Improve a Guitar’s Tone by Changing Tuners?
Considering the physics of sound in stringed instruments, let’s explore the impact that tuners can have on the tone of an acoustic guitar.
Ask the Expert: What’s the Deal with Nylon Strings?
Guitar repair expert Martin Keith explains the differences between steel and nylon guitar strings and shares some useful terminology.
How to Set Up a Single Guitar for Use in Multiple Tunings
When setting up a guitar for a player who uses many alternate tunings, I take a slightly different approach from the usual setup job.