Acoustic Guitars
If you’re more of a strummer than a shredder, you’re in the right place. Read about your favourite acoustic brands, building techniques and the latest acoustic guitar trends!
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What Makes a Guitar Expensive?
Some expensive, high-end guitars are worth five times more than their midrange counterparts. What makes the price of a guitar jump from £500 to £5000?
9 Jul 2018 - 5 min read
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What is a Terz Guitar?
Have you ever wondered what a Terz guitar is? Read our guide and learn all there is to know about these short scale instruments!
2 Jul 2018 - 3 min read
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Acoustic Guitar Tonewood Guide
Tonewoods are arguably the most important factor to consider when building or choosing an acoustic guitar. They play a huge part in the tonal characteristics of your instrument, not to mention the aesthetics and feel. In this article, we'll take a closer look at some of the most popular tonewood options for acoustic guitars, and how each section of the guitar is affected!
2 May 2018 - 17 min read
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Why is my guitar out of tune with a capo?
Have you ever wondered why your guitar sounds out of tune when you use a capo? It could be a number of reasons including: using the wrong capo or even your guitar requiring a setup! Read our guide on how to tell why your guitar doesn't sound the best it could when using a capo.
4 Jul 2017 - 6 min read
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What’s the Best Guitar String Gauge?
Finding the perfect guitar strings can be a tricky thing. It can be difficult to decipher what all the different numbers mean and how those actually translate to playing the guitar. How does string gauge affect guitar tone? Click here to discover what the best set of strings is for you.
3 Sep 2016 - 5 min read
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The Return Of The Passive Humbucker
Metal guitar tone has evolved and changed massively over the past few decades. Single-coils, PAF-style humbuckers, and of course, the active EMG pickup have left their mark on the genre; so why are passive pickups making a comeback?
26 Jun 2016 - 4 min read
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Guitar Humidity – Is damp in your house affecting your guitar?
The humidity of domestic homes can vary greatly and cause your expensive acoustic guitar to become damaged in extreme cases. Read our humidity guide to protect your guitar from humid air.
17 Oct 2015 - 8 min read
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The Man Behind the Brand – Bob Taylor
An insight into the man behind some of the most popular and exquisite guitars in the world!
23 Mar 2015 - 5 min read
