https://acousticguitar.com lessons, music to play, and how-tos for all guitarists Wed, 10 Jan 2024 06:48:57 +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/open-now-acoustic-america-iconic-guitars-mandolins-and-banjos-mims-newest-exhibition/ https://acousticguitar.com/open-now-acoustic-america-iconic-guitars-mandolins-and-banjos-mims-newest-exhibition/#respond Sun, 14 Jan 2024 07:50:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=143178 Sponsored by Musical Instrument Museum: Open now in Phoenix, Arizona! Acoustic America: Iconic Guitars, Mandolins, and Banjos, the newest special exhibition at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM), presents a once-in-a-lifetime collection of 90 historic stringed instruments played by the heroes of folk, blues, and bluegrass music. 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[…]]]> 142955 https://acousticguitar.com/9-lbs-of-legendary-fishman-acoustic-tone/ https://acousticguitar.com/9-lbs-of-legendary-fishman-acoustic-tone/#comments Wed, 06 Dec 2023 07:45:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=142950 Sponsored by Fishman: The ultimate practice acoustic amp, Fishman’s new Loudbox Micro packs 40 watts of clean acoustic power into a lunchbox-sized acoustic combo. A sealed cabinet design paired with a bi-amplified driver configuration generates rich, full tone from your acoustic instruments. 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She plays Elixir Acoustic 80/20 Bronze Strings with POLYWEB Coating, for their slick playing feel. “Just gliding on the strings (not fighting the strings) makes Elixir my […]]]> 142444 https://acousticguitar.com/taylors-american-dream-is-going-strong/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 06:45:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=142388 Sponsored by Taylor Guitars: With their all-solid-wood construction, tone-enhancing interior bracing and thoughtfully distilled aesthetics, Taylor’s American Dream Series acoustic guitars have found homes in stages, studios and practice rooms across America. 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These instruments—mandolins, guitars, banjos, ukuleles, and more— have shaped generations of American music since […]]]> https://acousticguitar.com/acoustic-america-iconic-guitars-mandolins-and-banjos-mims-newest-exhibition/feed/ 0 142362 https://acousticguitar.com/michael-watts-acoustic-guitar-lesson-why-string-gauge-matters/ Sun, 15 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=142259 Sponsored by Elixir® Strings: Have you ever wondered what effect your choice of string gauge has on the sound and playability of your acoustic guitar? In this video, award-winning acoustic guitarist Michael Watts compares three string gauges of Elixir Phosphor Bronze Strings on the same instrument to find out! 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