https://acousticguitar.com lessons, music to play, and how-tos for all guitarists Thu, 09 May 2024 22:29:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/acousticguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/AG_Favicon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 https://acousticguitar.com 32 32 103806923 https://acousticguitar.com/where-to-place-a-strap-button-bolt-on-vs-dovetail-neck-joints-and-more-guitar-advice-from-luthier-frank-ford/ https://acousticguitar.com/where-to-place-a-strap-button-bolt-on-vs-dovetail-neck-joints-and-more-guitar-advice-from-luthier-frank-ford/#respond Fri, 10 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=143864 Ford contributed many articles in the early to mid-2000s, and here is a sampling of the sage advice he offered.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/where-to-place-a-strap-button-bolt-on-vs-dovetail-neck-joints-and-more-guitar-advice-from-luthier-frank-ford/feed/ 0 143864 https://acousticguitar.com/13-easy-ways-to-troubleshoot-your-ax/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 15:17:08 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=119227 Sometimes it’s the little things that keep you from enjoying your guitar. Here are 13 common problems and their typical solutions.]]> 119227 https://acousticguitar.com/how-to-fix-rattles/ https://acousticguitar.com/how-to-fix-rattles/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2015 18:17:13 +0000 http://acousticguitar.stringlettermusic.com/?p=161 Your entire guitar vibrates when you play it: the top most of all, but even the neck and headstock are moved by the vibrating strings’ energy. Any loose part on your guitar may buzz or rattle audibly, sometimes only when certain notes are played. Parts don’t have to be visibly loose to rattle, and it can be quite a job to chase down the causes of some of these little noises.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/how-to-fix-rattles/feed/ 1 161 https://acousticguitar.com/how-to-clean-your-guitar/ https://acousticguitar.com/how-to-clean-your-guitar/#comments Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:28:33 +0000 http://acousticguitar.stringlettermusic.com/?p=321 Learn the differences between commercial polishes and cleaners and get the low-down on how to clean your instrument without scratching the finish.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/how-to-clean-your-guitar/feed/ 1 321 https://acousticguitar.com/cleaning-your-guitars-fingerboard/ https://acousticguitar.com/cleaning-your-guitars-fingerboard/#respond Tue, 16 Oct 2012 07:32:32 +0000 http://acousticguitar.stringlettermusic.com/?p=305 If the dirt buildup is really bad, wiping with a damp cloth won’t suffice. Use some extra-fine wool to scrub gently across the fretboard, parallel to the frets.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/cleaning-your-guitars-fingerboard/feed/ 0 305