Mahogany vs. Sapele as a Guitar Tonewood
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
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.
Sitka vs. Adirondack Spruce as a Guitar Top Tonewood
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.
The Best Bluegrass Guitar Picks for Flatpickers
The guitar pick is a bluegrass guitarist’s second most important piece of gear. Here are the best guitar picks currently out there.
It’s Mostly True: Guitars Sound Better With Age
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.