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 Care and Repair
Ask the Expert: Sound Advice for Making a Living in Lutherie
Perhaps above all, I’d recommend starting right away by finding some inexpensive broken guitars and trying to repair them. Often, people are happy to give them away.
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.
Ask the Expert: The Delicate Art of Fretwork—and Why It’s Best Left to a Professional
Whether building an instrument from scratch, restoring a collector’s item, or setting up a brand-new guitar, it’s likely that some amount of fretwork will be required.
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 KeithQ: “I recently had the action adjusted on my acoustic-electric... Read More...
Ask the Expert: Is It Safe to Hang My Guitar on the Wall?
Will hanging my guitar on the wall alter the setup or damage it? Expert luthier Mamie Minch offers two great reasons to hang your guitar, plus some caveats to consider.
Ask the Expert: All About Celluloid Rot—and What to Do About It
From the March/April 2020 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By Martin KeithI just inherited a beautiful vintage Gretsch acoustic from my ... Read More...
Ask the Expert: What’s the History Behind Solid Headstocks and Banjo Tuners on Guitars?
From the January/February 2021 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By George GruhnQ: Having seen the 1930 Martin 000-45 Deluxe in the Septe... Read More...
Ask the Expert: Why Does My New Guitar Need a Setup?
From the September 2018 issue of Acoustic Guitar | BY MAMIE MINCHQ: I recently ordered a brand-new acoustic guitar from a well-known, reputable online compan... Read More...
Ask the Expert: Why is My Action Suddenly High?
From the November 2018 issue of Acoustic Guitar | BY MAMIE MINCHI have a relatively new Martin dreadnought guitar, and I generally ... Read More...