Guitar is classified as a string instrument even though it shares some similarities with other instruments. Guitar is not known as a percussion instrument since it is intended to make sound by amplifying the sound of the vibrating strings. In this article I will show you exactly why guitars are string instruments, and also look…
If you’re playing your guitar late at night in a quiet house you might wonder if it’s too loud for people trying to sleep? Alternately, if you record your guitar you want to have it loud enough to cut through the mix. Making your guitar sound soft or loud sound greatly depends on your playing…
Donner is a fairly new guitar and musical instrument maker, and while their starter guitars won’t give you the best pick-ups, hardware, or bridges, you can find one that’s both decent and affordable. Donner aim their guitars more at the beginner market, however more experienced players might like them for a cheap casual player instrument…
Ever since Fender started using basswood for their electric guitar bodies in the 1980’s it has been widely used ever since. Basswood is used to make many cheap guitar bodies, but you will also find it in more expensive guitars like Suhr and Music Man. Some people dislike the bland look of basswood, think the…
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, and both of my Yamaha SLG200s and SLG110s silent guitars were pristine when I got them. I’ve had some time…
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…
