Building and Repair

Choosing the Right Tonewood for Your First or Next Acoustic Guitar Guitar

Choosing the Right Tonewood for Your First or Next Acoustic Guitar Guitar

Posted October 24, 2011 at 12:06 pm | No comments

Many new guitar players purchase an acoustic guitar or have one given to them as a gift, not knowing a thing about the ingredients that must go into the craftsmanship in order to produce that tone they heard when they first fell in love with the acoustic guitar and dreamed of becoming a great player.

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The Golden Age of Guitar Makers

The Golden Age of Guitar Makers

Posted November 6, 2009 at 6:49 pm | One comment

Imagine you’re looking for a piece of art to hang in your home. You have an idea of a certain style you are looking for, the size and colors you think might look nice. You might even have specific details in mind regarding the pieces subject matter. At some point you decide to go the route of a facsimile from a home supply store and, though it isn’t an original, it ends up being not all that cheap.

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