August 24, 2026
The Guitar Features Nobody Talks About Until Something Goes Wrong
Walk into almost any guitar shop and you’ll hear the same set of questions on repeat. “How does it sound?” “What’s the top made of?” “Solid wood or laminate?” “Who builds it?” These questions matter. But they’re rarely the ones…
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August 24, 2026
Your Guide to Guitars Made in the USA (and How They Got Started)
Whether you’re a seasoned musician or an aspiring pro, choosing the right guitar involves assessing your budget, current skill set, tonewood preference, and even where it’s manufactured. Many musicians prefer investing in a guitar made in the USA for their…
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August 24, 2026
Handmade Guitars (and Which Ones to Choose)
Choosing the right guitar is part of the journey to becoming a great musician and can significantly impact playability, sound, and whether or not you have fun playing. Brand choice and style of guitar matter, but so does a manufactured…
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August 24, 2026
What to Look for When Buying an Acoustic Guitar
Whether you’re new to playing the acoustic guitar or a seasoned pro, you already know buying the right instrument for you isn’t so simple. Research shows 1.85 million acoustic guitars were sold in the U.S. in 2021, increasing from 1.6 million in…
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August 24, 2026
Top Rated Acoustic Guitars
When you’re shopping for a new acoustic guitar, it’s not necessary to reinvent the wheel and try to piece everything together on your own. Instead of combing through all the information to figure out which guitar works best, you can…
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August 24, 2026
Best Intermediate Acoustic-Electric Guitars
Budding guitarists ready to make the transition from a beginner to an intermediate acoustic-electric guitar need an instrument that scales with your experience. You may have selected a beginner’s guitar that holds up to some serious practice, but a cheap…
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August 24, 2026
The Best Acoustic Guitars for Kids
When you introduce kids to the world of your music, you’re giving them a gift that grows along with their skills. But it requires the right instrument to help them navigate their ambitions. Otherwise, you could end up with an…
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August 24, 2026
6 Types of Acoustic Guitars (and Which One to Buy)
Acoustic guitars are always an investment, even if you’re planning to stick to a budget-friendly model. Beyond money, choosing the right type of acoustic guitar is an investment of your time and resources, and you want to make the right…
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August 24, 2026
Best Acoustic Guitars Under $2,000
Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, buying an acoustic guitar is a big investment, but it should still be affordable while scaling with your skills. Although you can buy a guitar for a few hundred dollars, a good rule…
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August 24, 2026
The Best Acoustic Guitars Under $1,000
If you’re on a budget, you don’t have to compromise on your dream of learning the guitar. But there are options beyond the budget basement models that go in and out of tune or don’t hold up to scaling with…
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