Acoustic Guitar
Are Classical Guitars Tuned Differently? Facts Explained
Classical guitars are a lot different than acoustic and electric guitars. Even just their appearance sets them apart, never mind…
Acoustic Guitar
Acoustic guitar guides from Sandy Music Lab cover how steel-string and classical acoustics work, how to choose the right body size and shape, how to plug in an acoustic-electric, and how to make any acoustic sound louder, warmer and better.
New to acoustic? Start with the best acoustic guitars to see which models are worth your money at each budget, then read whether to start on acoustic or electric. If you already own one, the maintenance and tone guides here help with string buzz, high action, cracked tops and pickups that stop working, and the strings guides explain which sets suit strumming, fingerpicking and bluegrass.
Players who lead songs at church will also find worship guitar tips, and the style guides compare dreadnoughts, fingerstyle guitars and Yamaha acoustics. Every guide is written in plain English for beginners and experienced players alike.
Acoustic Guitar
Why Do Acoustic Guitars Have High Action?
Any good guitarist will tell you that the action of your acoustic guitar can be a make or break factor…
Acoustic Guitar
The Pros and Cons of Acoustic-Electric Guitars Explained
Why choose between an acoustic guitar or an electric guitar when an acoustic-electric guitar can fulfill all of your playing…
Guitar Maintenance & Repair
How To Turn a Right-Handed Acoustic Guitar Left-Handed
Are you a southpaw strummer who needs a left-handed guitar but you don’t have the budget for it? And you’re…
Electric Guitar
How To Make Any Guitar Sound Brighter: 8 Tips and Tricks
There are numerous guitar players out there who are after a brighter tone. While this can be achieved by choosing…
Guitar Maintenance & Repair
Should an Acoustic Guitar Be Kept in Its Case?
It doesn’t take much to destroy an acoustic guitar, which is why Pete Townsend smashed electric ones. Protecting, caring, and…
Acoustic Guitar
Are Cheap Acoustic Guitars Harder To Play?
When you’re just starting with a new instrument, it can be tempting to buy a cheap one first before you…
Acoustic Guitar
Are Acoustic Guitar Batteries Interchangeable?
If the battery in your acoustic guitar has stopped working or is low on juice, you will need to replace…
Acoustic Guitar
Should the Top of an Acoustic Guitar Be Flat?
If you’ve seen a new acoustic guitar, you probably noticed a flat top underneath the strings. When looking at a…
Guitar Strings
Can You Put Nylon Strings on an Electric Guitar?
While the strings are one of the most essential parts of guitars, most people don’t focus on the type of…