How To Change Strings On Your Acoustic Guitar
How And When To Change Your Strings If you start to see an oily, dirty build up on your strings then you should probably change… Read More »How To Change Strings On Your Acoustic Guitar
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Pawn Shop Guitars: How To Get A Good Deal
One of the most important things to remember when considering the purchase of pawn shop guitars, no matter where they come from, is the price. The pawnshop can be thought of as the world’s oldest financial institution. It can be traced to ancient China, when merchants would hold collateral and heirlooms in exchange for rice. Here, we will give you a little insight to not purchasing a “pig,” as pawn shops call merchandise that can’t be sold and based on luck of an inexperienced buyer.Read More »Pawn Shop Guitars: How To Get A Good Deal
How To Use A Compressor
What does a compressor do? Compression is probably the most misused effect that is used by guitarists. This misuse is probably a result of the fact that many players do not understand what compression is or what it does. When a new guitar player gets a hold of a new effects unit they expect that it is going to alter the sound of the guitar in a very noticeable way. A compressor is not this kind of effect. Think of it as a ghost in the shadow of the effects chain. If you weren’t looking very hard for it you would not even notice that it was there.Read More »How To Use A Compressor
How To Repair Cracks In Your Acoustic Guitar
If you own an acoustic guitar long enough, chances are good that you’ll have to deal with the repair of a crack in the wood.… Read More »How To Repair Cracks In Your Acoustic Guitar