Shopping for used acoustic guitars is a lot easier than looking at used cars because their defects are fairly obvious. But, you need to know what to look out for and do a thorough examination to ensure that there are no issues with it and to make sure that the price reflects any associated problems. [...] Read more »
Used Acoustic Guitars Buying Guide
Introduction A used acoustic guitar offers several adavantages over a new guitar and shopping for used acoustic guitars is extremely easy today from the comfort of your home via the interent. Web sites like eBay, craigslist.org and the web pages of traditional music shops make it easy to find bargains and compare the pricing and availablity [...] Read more »
Introducing the Ovation iDea Acoustic-Electric Guitar
The Ovation iDea acoustic-electric guitar hit the market in November of 2008. It has a retail price of $599 and has a sound similar to many other acoustic guitars in this price range. However, this unique guitar has a built-in MP3 recorder that allows you to play and record your music ideas instantly. This innovative [...] Read more »
I'm looking at Alvarez guitars. Are they good acoustic guitars or should I look for something else?
Adam Halsey asked: I've saved some money and I'm looking for a good acoustic electric guitar that I will keep. I'm looking for guitars in the $500-1000 range. I started out looking for Ovation guitars because I'm familiar with them. However, I played some Alvarez guitars in the music store and they have caught my [...] Read more »
Collecting Vintage Guitars
Every guitar player admires quality guitars and recognizes some of the innovative features and designs in original releases. Many music legends own and play these aged instruments because they want the sound that only the original is able to produce. However, today these vintage guitars are being sought after by more than just musicians looking [...] Read more »
Why are Martin acoustic guitars made before WWII more valuable than guitars made after the war?
GroganK asked: I noticed on eBay that some Martin acoustic guitars are listed as pre-war guitars. I've also seen these guitars go for higher prices that I would have thought. Why are these pre-WWII guitars more valuable and sell for so much more that the acoustic guitars made after the war? Tags: Acoustic Guitar, Martin [...] Read more »
Are Martin DX1 acoustic guitars made in Mexico?
Bentley asked: I have a Martin DX1 acoustic guitar that was used when I bought it. I thought that Martin guitars were supposed to be made in America but the label inside of the guitar says that it was made in Mexico. Does anybody know if Martin makes acoustic guitars in Mexico? Tags: Martin Guitars, Martin [...] Read more »
How much is a used acoustic guitar?
Lorenzo asked: I'm going to learn to play guitar and I need to buy one. I read that an acoustic guitar is better than an electric guitar to learn with. How much is a used acoustic guitar? Tags: Used Acoustic Guitar, acoustic guitars, Play Guitar, Electric Guitar Read more »
Popular Acoustic Guitar Brands
If you are new to guitars, you can learn to play on just about any guitar, but learning to play on an acoustic guitar is probably recommended since it is easier to migrate from an acoustic guitar to an electric guitar than the other way around. This is because the mistakes that you make on an acoustic guitar will be more noticeable and not be hidden by the electronics of
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Fret wire on Taylor Guitars?
Bond007 asked: What size fret wire does Taylor use on their acoustic guitars? Where can I buy some fret wire? Tags: Acoustic Guitar, Taylor Guitars, acoustic guitars, Fretwire, Taylor Guitar Read more »
