Back in the 1960’s Yamaha started making guitars in Japan at their Hamamatsu factory, however they now manufacture their guitars world-wide. Similar to many other guitar companies, Yamaha branched out to other countries as the years rolled by to produce affordable guitars that anyone could buy. Factories in some countries are intended to serve the…
Many new wonders of Yamaha Silent guitars are not happy with the strings they come fitted with, and want to replace them with something better. In some cases the strings are just a bit old, but for some players they just don’t like the sound of the factory-fitted strings. Yamaha Silent guitars are designed to…
Yamaha Silent guitars are great for late night and early morning guitar playing when you don’t want to disturb others, and are mostly well designed. I own two Yamaha steel string silent guitars and have found them quite reliable, with only a few minor problems showing up after years of use. This doesn’t mean that…
Yamaha Silent guitars are unique in the world of guitars, and if you’ve never picked one up then you could be mistaken for thinking they are just a gimmick. I own two of these guitars, both bought second-hand from beginners who wanted to learn guitar and thought a Yamaha Silent guitar would make them good…
Mahogany is a common wood used for guitars, and it is known for its rich, warm sound. The debate over whether mahogany guitars sound better with age is one that has been around for years. Some guitarists believe that the wood matures and develops a richer, more complex tone over time. Others argue that the…
Guild guitars and their subsidiary brands have been made in many countries and factories over the years, and have followed the general trend toward Asian manufacturing for their cheaper models. Early on, Guild was making guitars in Rhode Island, before moving production to California, then South Korea, China, and Indonesia. I took a look at…
Picking up a few acoustic guitars in a store you soon realize that just because a guitar looks good on the outside it might not sound as good as others, but why? There’s a lot that goes into making a good sounding acoustic guitar, and only a very little amount of that is the finish…
Mitchell acoustic and electric guitars are good looking instruments at a price that everyone can afford, but are they really worth considering for your New Guitar Day? If it just came down to looks, you would presume they are mostly good quality for the price, but there is more to consider when it comes to…
You probably know already that humidity can destroy a guitar, and is more likely to wreak havoc on an acoustic guitar than an electric. Storing your guitar in a case offers it much more protection than just leaving it out, but how well does it really protect your guitar from the weather? Soft cases are…
Some guitars obviously sound better than others, although it’s not always apparent why since two guitars may look similar but sound very different. It can be hard to know what to look for with so many guitars out there, and having a good idea of what really matters can help you narrow down your choices….
