We’ve all encountered acoustic guitars that seem unplayable with their inflexible strings and unforgiving actions. You might think that this is a result of bad craftsmanship, but chances are it’s ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Olly Curtis / Future It's unbelievable to me now but for the first few years I played ...

To non-musicians I’m sure that steel-string and nylon-string guitars probably look almost indistinguishable – they’re just acoustic guitars. However, anyone who has listened to both side-by-side will ...

Some musicians spend years trying to find a reliable guitar best suited for their needs, playing style and personal tastes. There's a myriad of factors to consider: intonation, body shape, neck size, ...

Acoustic and classical guitars look very similar, both made of wood, both with six strings, and both with the familiar guitar shape with a curved body and long neck. But there are key differences that ...

It don't mean a thang if it ain't got that twang. Here are top-of-the-line acoustic instruments for pros and beginners alike. By Julian Vittorio Updated Jun 15, 2023 5:01 PM EDT We may earn revenue ...

Everything starts with tuning; and if you're a guitarist it's a burden you have to accept. Pianists? They have it easy! Set and forget. But every time you pick your guitar up to play you'll need to ...

For beginners, finding the best guitar to start with can be intimidating, to say nothing of actually learning to play it. There are a few age-old dichotomies to navigate—electric or acoustic, steel ...

It's unbelievable to me now but for the first few years I played guitar, I had absolutely no idea what a truss rod was – let alone how to adjust it. Blame it on being self-taught and knowing few other ...