Great Acoustics: This Custom Style 21 Cowardin 000 Celebrates a Decades-Long Friendship

A friend commissioned Jack Cowardin to build an understated 000 acoustic guitar to complement his 1938 Martin 000-18. The result was much more than just wood and metal.

Ask the Expert: Is There a Correct Way to Position a Saddle on an Acoustic Guitar?

Although guitar tuning is something that can be easily measured, there are many differences in saddle/bridge position and treatment between popular makes.

Guitar Review: Luna’s Vineyard Koa Bevel Folk Is a Versatile and Vibrant Acoustic-Electric

The Vineyard Koa is based on Luna’s Folk body, which splits the difference between a grand auditorium and a parlor. Hear how it sounds in this guitar review.

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.

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.

Ask the Expert: Caring for Your Guitar Over the Long Haul

Guitar repair expert Mamie Minch gives a rundown of some basic things a guitar owner can do, and not do, to maintain the health of their guitar.

Try This Simple Trick to Restring Your Acoustic Guitar with Ease

All guitarists have one thing in common: we eventually need to change our strings. Here's how to restring an acoustic guitar.

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.

Amp Review: VHT True Acoustic 60 Is a Versatile Combo with Clean Sounds

The VHT True Acoustic 60 guitar amp displays relatively little harmonic distortion, even at high-volume settings. Read more in this review!

Ask the Expert: How to Cure Your Guitar’s Wintertime Humidity Blues

Maintaining your guitar’s humidity level is key in avoiding lots of headaches, from a fluctuating setup to potentially expensive structural repairs.