https://acousticguitar.com lessons, music to play, and how-tos for all guitarists Thu, 16 Nov 2023 22:52:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/acousticguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/AG_Favicon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 https://acousticguitar.com 32 32 103806923 https://acousticguitar.com/fishmans-new-afx-mini-acoustic-pedals-are-tailored-for-acoustic-guitarists/ https://acousticguitar.com/fishmans-new-afx-mini-acoustic-pedals-are-tailored-for-acoustic-guitarists/#respond Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=141758 Fishman’s Pocket Blender, AcoustiVerb, Broken Record, and Pro EQ Mini pedals feature quality sound and advanced signal routing capabilities.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/fishmans-new-afx-mini-acoustic-pedals-are-tailored-for-acoustic-guitarists/feed/ 0 141758 https://acousticguitar.com/tortoiseshell-alternative-guitar-picks-from-boutique-makers/ https://acousticguitar.com/tortoiseshell-alternative-guitar-picks-from-boutique-makers/#respond Sun, 17 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=131906 Dive into the boutique pick market, where makers work by hand to produce flatpicks in small batches, and discover the difference these small accessories can make.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/tortoiseshell-alternative-guitar-picks-from-boutique-makers/feed/ 0 131906 https://acousticguitar.com/hercules-mic-camera-stands-review/ https://acousticguitar.com/hercules-mic-camera-stands-review/#respond Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=126977 Hercules Stands offers new products to aid in the pursuit of producing the perfect home video for your music performance.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/hercules-mic-camera-stands-review/feed/ 0 126977 https://acousticguitar.com/musicnomad-kiss-guitar-setup-kit-review/ https://acousticguitar.com/musicnomad-kiss-guitar-setup-kit-review/#respond Sun, 14 Nov 2021 14:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=125731 MusicNomad has introduced the Keep It Simple, Setup (KISS), a DIY kit designed to make guitar setups easy even for the entirely uninitiated.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/musicnomad-kiss-guitar-setup-kit-review/feed/ 0 125731 https://acousticguitar.com/review-daddario-xs-phosphor-bronze-guitar-strings/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-daddario-xs-phosphor-bronze-guitar-strings/#comments Sun, 12 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=124622 D'addario's XS phosphor bronze acoustic guitar strings are an innovative new set that combines hyper-thin coating with NY Steel cores. Here's our review.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-daddario-xs-phosphor-bronze-guitar-strings/feed/ 1 124622 https://acousticguitar.com/orange-acoustic-pedal-review/ https://acousticguitar.com/orange-acoustic-pedal-review/#respond Sun, 29 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=124619 The Orange Acoustic Pedal is a single-ended class A preamp that with JFET circuit and plenty of headroom to provide a clean and low-noise signal.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/orange-acoustic-pedal-review/feed/ 0 124619 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-fender-preverb-and-smolder-od-stompboxes-bring-practicality-and-fun-to-acoustic-players/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-fender-preverb-and-smolder-od-stompboxes-bring-practicality-and-fun-to-acoustic-players/#respond Fri, 14 May 2021 21:21:26 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=123643 The Fender Acoustic Preverb and Smolder Acoustic OD are practical preamp/reverb and overdrive pedals designed especially for acoustic guitarists.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-fender-preverb-and-smolder-od-stompboxes-bring-practicality-and-fun-to-acoustic-players/feed/ 0 123643 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-augustines-imperial-and-regal-nylon-strings-receive-colorful-new-packaging/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-augustines-imperial-and-regal-nylon-strings-receive-colorful-new-packaging/#respond Fri, 19 Mar 2021 14:08:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=122397 Augustine Strings has relaunched the premium Imperial and Regal classical guitar lines with new packaging to enable guitarists to easily identify which of the four sets will best serve them. ]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-augustines-imperial-and-regal-nylon-strings-receive-colorful-new-packaging/feed/ 0 122397 https://acousticguitar.com/get-a-grip-acoustic-guitar-capo-guides-and-reviews/ https://acousticguitar.com/get-a-grip-acoustic-guitar-capo-guides-and-reviews/#respond Thu, 11 Feb 2021 00:48:42 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=122077 For such a simple device, there are a surprising number of brands, types, and subtle factors involved in choosing a capo.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/get-a-grip-acoustic-guitar-capo-guides-and-reviews/feed/ 0 122077 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-roadie-3-offers-precise-automatic-tuning-for-guitar-and-much-more/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-roadie-3-offers-precise-automatic-tuning-for-guitar-and-much-more/#respond Wed, 16 Dec 2020 18:01:50 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=121497 You can use the Roadie 3 for instruments ranging from guitar to bouzouki—basically, anything with a geared tuning machine. ]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-roadie-3-offers-precise-automatic-tuning-for-guitar-and-much-more/feed/ 0 121497 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-caseadillo-case-covers-offer-added-protection-for-high-end-guitars/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-caseadillo-case-covers-offer-added-protection-for-high-end-guitars/#respond Wed, 07 Oct 2020 13:35:56 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=120532 After looking unsuccessfully for a case cover, Sam Guidry decided to make his own. He formally introduced his product, branded as Caseadillo, at the beginning of 2020. ]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-caseadillo-case-covers-offer-added-protection-for-high-end-guitars/feed/ 0 120532 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-sit-american-roots-monel-acoustic-guitar-strings-offer-warm-vintage-tone/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-sit-american-roots-monel-acoustic-guitar-strings-offer-warm-vintage-tone/#respond Wed, 12 Aug 2020 14:07:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=119353 Monel strings are known for giving a warm, rich sound that highlights a more even, natural guitar tone while offering natural corrosion resistance.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-sit-american-roots-monel-acoustic-guitar-strings-offer-warm-vintage-tone/feed/ 0 119353 https://acousticguitar.com/daddario-casein-picks-a-fine-alternative-to-tortoiseshell/ https://acousticguitar.com/daddario-casein-picks-a-fine-alternative-to-tortoiseshell/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2020 16:20:25 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=117852 D’Addario was the first major manufacturer to offer casein plectrums, including a heavy 2.00mm 351-shape guitar pick ($21.99 street) with a faux-tortoiseshell appearance, beveled edges, and embossing to provide grip—with prices lower than their typical boutique counterparts. ]]> https://acousticguitar.com/daddario-casein-picks-a-fine-alternative-to-tortoiseshell/feed/ 0 117852 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-sonotone-symphonic-strings/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-sonotone-symphonic-strings/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2020 15:45:55 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=115929 SonoTone, a small-batch guitar-string company based in Massachusetts, prides itself on design and tone, as well as the pitch accuracy of its handiwork. Developed to faithfully produce authentic vintage tones from the 1950s–’70s, SonoTone’s American-made strings are available in two types for acoustic guitarists: phosphor bronze Symphonic and Concert brass. ]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-sonotone-symphonic-strings/feed/ 0 115929 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-shubb-capo-royale/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-shubb-capo-royale/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2020 13:35:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=115927 Shubb stands out among the most popular capos for its elegantly simple lever design]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-shubb-capo-royale/feed/ 0 115927 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-music-nomad-acousti-lok/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-music-nomad-acousti-lok/#respond Sat, 01 Feb 2020 16:55:35 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=114289 This clever device replaces the endpin jack so you you have both the usual 1/4-inch input and a separate button that accepts a locking strap]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-music-nomad-acousti-lok/feed/ 0 114289 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-nexi-acoustic-pedalboard/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-nexi-acoustic-pedalboard/#respond Wed, 04 Dec 2019 20:06:14 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=113604 The Nexi Acoustic ($299 retail, including a reverb pedal) is an inspired and happening take on the time-honored pedalboard concept from Nexi Industries. ]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-nexi-acoustic-pedalboard/feed/ 0 113604 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-l-r-baggs-align-series-delay-and-chorus-pedals/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-l-r-baggs-align-series-delay-and-chorus-pedals/#respond Fri, 15 Nov 2019 06:52:15 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=113198 The Delay and Chorus pedals are proof that L.R. Baggs has succeeded in creating acoustic effects that can enhance and expand your sonic toolkit—while preserving the natural tone of your acoustic guitar.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-l-r-baggs-align-series-delay-and-chorus-pedals/feed/ 0 113198 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-daddario-xt-strings/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-daddario-xt-strings/#respond Thu, 12 Sep 2019 17:44:17 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=112781 D’Addario’s new XT series strings, which incorporate high-carbon steel cores, are designed to be less prone to breakage.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-daddario-xt-strings/feed/ 0 112781 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-ernie-ball-guitar-straps/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-ernie-ball-guitar-straps/#respond Tue, 13 Aug 2019 16:54:55 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=111723 These straps should suit most guitarist’s needs both functionally and stylistically, offering another way to express yourself on your instrument. ]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-ernie-ball-guitar-straps/feed/ 0 111723 https://acousticguitar.com/g7th-performance-3-capo/ https://acousticguitar.com/g7th-performance-3-capo/#respond Mon, 05 Aug 2019 18:19:25 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=111727 A clever new accessory from G7th, the Performance 3 capo, has a feature that sets it apart from anything else out there: namely the company’s “adaptive radius technology” (ART).]]> https://acousticguitar.com/g7th-performance-3-capo/feed/ 0 111727 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-oasis-oh-2c-digital-thermometer-and-hygrometer/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-oasis-oh-2c-digital-thermometer-and-hygrometer/#respond Wed, 10 Jul 2019 21:12:57 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=111606 The OH-2C is a palm-sized, super slim unit with a pair of Velcro squares for easy mounting on any surface]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-oasis-oh-2c-digital-thermometer-and-hygrometer/feed/ 0 111606 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-magslide-magnesium-guitar-slide/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-magslide-magnesium-guitar-slide/#respond Fri, 17 May 2019 14:18:45 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=111148 The most common materials for bottleneck slides are steel, brass, glass, and ceramic. I have also seen slides fashioned from copper tubing and plastic cylinders. Now comes the MagSlide, made of magnesium, the eighth most abundant element, as well as the lightest structural metal on earth.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-magslide-magnesium-guitar-slide/feed/ 0 111148 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-santa-cruz-parabolic-tension-strings/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-santa-cruz-parabolic-tension-strings/#respond Wed, 27 Mar 2019 23:48:16 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=110271 When it comes to strings, guitarists seem to fall into one of two categories: some obsess about gauges and materials, while others tend to put on whatever is laying around or happens to be on sale at the local guitar store.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-santa-cruz-parabolic-tension-strings/feed/ 0 110271 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-groovetech-acoustic-guitar-tech-kit/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-groovetech-acoustic-guitar-tech-kit/#respond Fri, 15 Mar 2019 14:20:43 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=110274 Guitars can use a little care from time to time, and the GrooveTech Acoustic Guitar Tech Kit covers all of the essentials.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-groovetech-acoustic-guitar-tech-kit/feed/ 0 110274