The neck of a guitar is probably one of the most important parts, if not the most important, this instrument has.
You see, here is where your fretting hand will rest and grip when you are playing. I know I’m …
There are many players that choose their instruments based on how much they weigh.
But is this really important?
Are heavier guitars actually better?
Does guitar weight actually affect tone? Here is a short answer:
Weight does not have …
The scale length of a guitar is something many people struggle to understand completely.
I know because I was one of those until very recently.
The longitude of a guitar’s neck has many effects on its playability, tone, and even …
Guitars come in many shapes and materials, and that’s what is beautiful about them.
But not everything is a matter of aesthetics and looks.
We all know (I think) that the materials with which a guitar is built have a…
Guitars are not standardized tools designed to solve a problem in just one way.
They are instruments prepared to create art, and in my opinion, guitars are actual pieces of art by themselves.
Given that art is free, manufacturers over …
Frets are one of the fundamental parts of a guitar that many of us really take for granted.
Did you know there are many different fret sizes and that these are not arbitrary?
Many players prefer some over the other …
Guitars come in many different materials and shapes, and this is not always a matter of aesthetics or economics.
The headstock of a guitar is commonly used by manufacturers to balance the instrument so its weight is distributed in a …
Modern electric guitar necks are not completely made of wood.
Since players noticed that their guitar necks started bending after sudden changes in weather, ages ago, manufacturers started adding metal rods inside their necks to help maintain them straight.
But …
The way a guitar’s neck is attached to its body is not something you should take lightly.
You see, how these 2 pieces interact will have a big effect on how the whole instrument resonates and sounds.
Many players have …
