Yes! The usage of wood in the construction of electric guitars is very crucial as the guitar is mostly made up of wood. The tonewood is what gives the guitar its unique tone and sound. Many people think that cheap guitars are not bad due to their construction, but rather because they don’t hold a […]
Koa wood is a type of wood that is made from the native plant of Hawaii. It is one of the favorite types of wood because it does not require any treatment. Koa trees grow in the Hawaiian rainforest and can be found on Oahu, Molokai, and Kauai. A koa guitar produces a very sweet […]
Yes, you can use guitar polish on swamp ash and other types of guitar wood. The guitar polish will remove the surface gloss from the top of your guitars, but is not abrasive enough to strip away the finish. This gives swamp ash electric guitars a “worn in” look and improves tone, depending on how […]
Wood is one of the most important materials for guitar players. A guitar’s tone is greatly shaped by the type of wood it’s made from – both the body and guitar necks, and each kind of wood produces a distinct sound. Try the different kinds of woods for your electric guitar to find your favorite […]
If you’re looking for the best wood for making a semi hollow body guitar, then you’ve come to the right place. To save time and headache, this article will take an in-depth look at the different types of woods that make for a good guitar sound. Tonal qualities of the semi hollow body guitar will […]
Do you want to make your Stratocaster look older? Reliced guitars seem to be a trend these days. My personal opinion is that if you plan to do this to your guitar, I would have a professional do it or just buy a Strat (or Super Strat) that has already been road worn. But, if […]
Learning how to play guitar is as essential as familiarizing yourself with the best maintenance practices. After prolonged use, grime builds up on the strings that end up lowering the quality of sound. The dust combines with the oils from your fingers that ruin the strings faster than you may expect. Acoustic guitars may experience […]
The need to paint an electric guitar could arise if you are not happy with the factory colors of your guitar and would like to give it a more custom look, or the original paint has come off or is showing signs of wear and tear and you’d like freshen up its looks a bit. […]
Building a guitar body template is not that difficult, provided you have the tools and materials ready and also have detailed knowledge of the steps involved in the process. Keep reading to learn how to build guitar body profile templates from scratch. Start with the Body Profile Blueprint Before you start building a body template, […]
Learning how to build a guitar offers appealing personal and professional benefits for both amateur and serious musicians. The prerequisites include some basic woodworking skills and access to tools because the job can be quite demanding. However, if you’re committed to the process, you can take however much time you need to finish each step. […]
Experienced guitarists know the importance of choosing the best wood for a good electric guitar body. While other components of an electric guitar such as pickups can be changed, the body stays put so it is good to get the right one in the first place. Guitars come alive when they are in the hands […]
Interested in building guitars? The urge to build is a common feeling among many. Rather than spending their days in an office cubicle, there are people would prefer building things with their own hands in a shop. The freedom and creativity that this kind of job offers provides a satisfaction that is hard to match. […]
There is something magical about building something with your own two hands. A lot of people try making things that they need around the house like furniture and fencing. Others create items that are closely related to their hobbies. If you are a musician who loves woodworking, then making your own guitar would be an […]
Ever since the punk rock ethos caught the fancy of the young guitar players, especially those belonging to teenage outfits performing gigs at local clubs and so on, it has become somewhat of a fashion to make sure to turn a blind eye to the defects of a guitar and its sound. What is more, […]
What better way to personalize a guitar than to build it yourself? If you have been playing guitar for a bit of time and are quite familiar with the intricacies of a stringed musical instrument, you might be tempted to build a guitar from scratch. Done right, a self-build guitar can be a fantastic project, […]
