What Are the Dimensions of an Acoustic Guitar? (Updated 2023)
Acoustics come in all shapes and sizes – we run down the typical dimensions of an acoustic guitar, from concert to grand!
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Anatomy
What is Agathis Wood and Why Is It So Hated by Guitarists?
Agathis wood is the web’s least popular wood. Some say it’s a step up from plywood, but only barely. We look closer at why it’s so hated, and reveal some instances where having an agathis wood guitar is just fine.
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Illustrated Guide To Guitar Neck Shapes [2023]
Knowing the pros and cons of neck shapes is essential in picking up the right guitar for your hands. We run down the list.
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What Is “neck dive” and How to Fix it – Our Complete Guide [2023]
Neck dive is quite common in many popular guitar shapes, and can be a huge pain in the butt, or a simple fix depending on your approach. We go over the causes and some popular solutions to this issue.
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Guitar Fret Wire Size [2023] – Everything you need to know
When you’re getting into the nitty gritty of a great playing guitar, fret wire is the first port of call. Here’s some info on sizes.
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What Are the Advantages of a Tusq Nut vs Bone Nut?
While there are many different materials for guitar nuts, most people find themselves choosing primarily between bone and Tusq. However, if you want a bright sound with good volume and sustain, and you want all of the strings to be consistent, there’s only one choice. Let’s find out which that is!
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Ultimate Guide to Guitar Action – Ideal Heights and How to Measure (Electric/Acoustic)
A guitar’s action is crucial to it’s playability, but a lot of guitarists are unaware of it’s effect on sound. We walk you through everything you need to know about action, including how to adjust for most bridge types.
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What is a Skunk Stripe on a guitar?
Fender is known for making guitars with skunk stripes on the back of the neck, but what purpose do they serve? We take a look!
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Ultimate Guide To Guitar Sizes (Electric, Acoustic & More)
One of the key concepts when purchasing a guitar is getting the right size to fit your body shape and the sound you need. Here’s all of them.
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Maple vs Rosewood Fretboard – what to look out for!
Maple vs rosewood – what are the differences and which is better on a fretboard? We take a deep dive on this crucial choice!
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Neck vs Bridge Pickup – When to use and why!
Neck pickups have a distinct tonal difference to bridge pickups – we discuss why that is, and when to use one or the other!
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Why Are There Dots on Guitar Fretboards? Your Guide To Inlays And Markers
Guitar fretboard dots/inlays/markers are helpful for beginners, but also provide amazing customization options. We take a look.
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Types of Guitars – A fully illustrated guide to all types of guitars
We cover all types of guitar from types of electric to types of acoustic, bass, pedal steel and more – with illustrations, pictures and more!
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Ibanez Wizard Neck – What Is It and Why Do People Love It?
What makes an Ibanez a shred machine? For many, it’s the legendary Wizard neck. We take a look.
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A Short Guide to Jatoba Wood For Guitars
Jatoba wood saw increased use in guitars after CITES regulations had a huge impact on the availability of rosewood. We take a look at this lesser known guitar wood.
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Ultimate Guide To Scale Length
Understanding scale length and how it effects a guitar’s playability can be a key component of buying the right guitar for your playing style – you probably don’t want a baritone for country, or a short scale guitar for djent. We walk you through scale length and how it effects you.
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All About Truss Rods – adjustments, intonation, tools and more
One of the most daunting steps for guitarists who want to start doing their own maintenance is dealing with the truss rod, but really you’ve got to go out of your way to mess it up badly. We go over what a truss rod is, and how to use it to fix what’s bothering you.
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