https://acousticguitar.com lessons, music to play, and how-tos for all guitarists Sat, 13 Jan 2024 23:25:49 +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/great-acoustics-los-lobos-bajo-sexto-and-requinto-jarocho/ https://acousticguitar.com/great-acoustics-los-lobos-bajo-sexto-and-requinto-jarocho/#respond Sun, 14 Jan 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=143193 Two instruments belonging to Cesar Rosas and David Hidalgo reflect the breadth of the band’s influences and dedication to tradition.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/great-acoustics-los-lobos-bajo-sexto-and-requinto-jarocho/feed/ 0 143193 https://acousticguitar.com/13-easy-ways-to-troubleshoot-your-ax/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 15:17:08 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=119227 Sometimes it’s the little things that keep you from enjoying your guitar. 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https://acousticguitar.com/reuben-cox-old-style-guitar-shop/ https://acousticguitar.com/reuben-cox-old-style-guitar-shop/#comments Sun, 10 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=141048 Whether working on guitars for Jackson Browne, building a rubber bridge for an instrument powering a Taylor Swift hit, or setting up some kid’s cheap acoustic, Cox keeps chasing a sound—and inviting the world along for the ride.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/reuben-cox-old-style-guitar-shop/feed/ 3 141048 https://acousticguitar.com/cordoba-stage-guitar-review/ https://acousticguitar.com/cordoba-stage-guitar-review/#comments Fri, 25 Aug 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=141022 With its C-shaped mahogany neck and radiused fretboard, the Stage handles more like a semi-hollow electric than a traditional classical or flamenco guitar.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/cordoba-stage-guitar-review/feed/ 4 141022 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13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=141145 Collaborating with a luthier can result in an instrument that satisfies performance needs, creative desires, or both.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/a-guide-to-commissioning-the-custom-guitar-of-your-dreams/feed/ 8 141145 https://acousticguitar.com/ask-the-expert-is-it-possible-to-improve-a-guitars-tone-by-changing-tuners/ Sun, 23 Jul 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=138666 Considering the physics of sound in stringed instruments, let's explore the impact that tuners can have on the tone of an acoustic guitar.]]> 138666 https://acousticguitar.com/review-gibsons-j-45-50s-faded-and-keb-mo-3-0-12-fret-j-45/ Fri, 14 Jul 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=138644 Both models stick to the strengths and depart from the script in terms of our preconceived ideas about the J-45 shape.]]> 138644