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.
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Classical Bluegrass? Learn How to Flatpick a Matteo Carcassi Etude
Matteo Carcassi’s 25 Etudes, Op. 60 are a rite of passage for the advancing classical guitarist. Learn how to flatpick this classic on acoustic guitar.
Classical Guitar Builder Joshia de Jonge on Experimentation and a Life of Lutherie
Classical guitar builder Joshia de Jonge talks about experimenting in her own shop after years of working alongside her father & other facets of a life of lutherie.
Kaleidoscope Ears: Gyan Riley Has a Unique Approach to Nylon-string Guitar
Gyan Riley’s big ears and deep guitar skills have taken him from solo shows to classical ensembles.
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Guitar Talk: Gene Bertoncini and His Unique Nylon-String Approach to Jazz
Over his 5-decade career, guitarist Gene Bertoncini has worked with many musical greats in many different styles, from jazz—his specialty—to pop to Brazilian.
A Steel-String Guitarist’s Introduction to Nylon-String Techniques and Repertoire
In this guitar lesson you’ll learn to make simple changes that will profoundly affect your skill level and musicianship in playing nylon-string guitar.
Review: Córdoba Fusion 5 is a Crossover Acoustic-Electric Nylon-String That Won’t Break the Bank
For those wanting to add some nylon-string flavors to their sound, crossover guitars make the leap from steel-string a little bit easier, and the new Córdoba Fusion 5 is a great option that’s affordable and fun to play.
10 Essential Non-Classical Nylon-String Guitar Albums
The nylon-string acoustic guitar is known as a classical or flamenco instrument, but here are 10 non-classical albums centered around the nylon-string guitar.
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10 Things Steel-String Players Should Know About Nylon-String Classical Guitars
A new guitar might just be what you need to spark some creativity. Here are 10 things you should know about nylon-stringed guitars, if you’re a steel-string player.
Gear Review: Augustine’s Imperial and Regal Nylon Strings Receive Colorful New Packaging
From the May/June 2021 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By Mark Small The late 1940s saw a major advancement in classical guitar strings ... Read More...