Acoustic Soundboard Restoring a Romantic-Era Acoustic with Ties to the U.S. Presidency Manuel A. DelgadoDec 17, 2024
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Acoustic Soundboard What Do Japanese and American Fingerpickers Have in Common? A chance glance at a Stefan Grossman LP led our columnist to discover the acoustic connections between the U.S. and Japan.Raymond MorinOct 18, 2024
Acoustic Soundboard How Can Computer Technology Help Your Guitar? Computerized processes have given repair techs the power to deliver you a better-playing guitar. But how do they work?Bryan GalloupSep 16, 2024
Acoustic Soundboard The Transcontinental History of the Tres Cubano Our columnist traces the history of the 6-string Cuban tres—from Africa, to Cuba, to the top of American country music.Manuel A. DelgadoAug 20, 2024
Acoustic Soundboard A Primer on Acoustic Guitar String Selection and Care Chris Martin gives readers some key reminders about choosing and maintaining their acoustic guitar strings.Chris MartinAug 03, 2024
Acoustic Soundboard Acoustic Guitarists on the Places That Made Them Our columnist asks his favorite acoustic players how their hometowns, new and old, have changed the music they make.Raymond MorinJun 22, 2024
Acoustic Soundboard Are Boutique Tuners Needed to Improve Your Acoustic Guitar? Unique, high-end guitar tuners and replacement parts offer new levels of customization for modern players.Bryan GalloupMay 17, 2024
Acoustic Soundboard Decoding the Not-So-Secret Language of Acoustic Guitar Tone Why do we all reach for the same words when describing our acoustic guitars? Luthiers chime in on how we talk about sound.Raymond MorinJan 23, 2024
Acoustic Soundboard The Dangers of Replacing Your Vintage Acoustic’s Tuners Curious about upgrading your tuners? It’s not as simple as you might think.Bryan GalloupDec 19, 2023
Acoustic Soundboard A Brief History of the Undersung Requinto Romántico A celebration of the Mexican requinto romántico, the classical guitar’s bright-sounding, smaller-scale cousin and the tool of choice for influential trío romantico shredders.Manuel A. DelgadoDec 15, 2023
Acoustic Soundboard Listen to Your Heroes’ Heroes When diving deep with your influences, trace their sound back to the source, and remember that you don’t need great instruments to make great music. Raymond MorinSep 13, 2023
