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Mahogany vs. Sapele as a Guitar Tonewood

January 15, 2023

The key differences between mahogany and sapele as a tonewood, and what you can expect from each.

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How to Get That Cigarette Smell Out of Your Guitar

December 22, 2021

You bought a used acoustic guitar online and it has arrived smelling like cigarettes. Here’s how to get that cigarette smell out of your guitar and case.

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Closeup of a guitar top

Sitka vs. Adirondack Spruce as a Guitar Top Tonewood

December 18, 2021November 25, 2021

Spend enough time among flatpickers, and you’ll soon learn that everyone has an opinion about whether Sitka or Adirondack spruce makes the best guitar top.

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Guitar pick wedged into the strings of an acoustic guitar on its stand

The Best Bluegrass Guitar Picks for Flatpickers

January 9, 2022October 16, 2021

The guitar pick is a bluegrass guitarist’s second most important piece of gear. Here are the best guitar picks currently out there.

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Top of a vintage Martin D-28

It’s Mostly True: Guitars Sound Better With Age

January 16, 2021January 8, 2021

Some things improve with age, like wine, certain liquors, and cheeses. Guitars can be the same, but they need to be played regularly and often to age well.

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