string action
Lots of beginners to guitar are worried about whether or not the guitar they are currently using is a good starter guitar.
Most of the time, the guitars they use are just fine. Chances are good that you are already playing an excellent guitar for your level. But there is that nagging question: How do you know for certain that a guitar is good for learning?
This post will go over that in detail. Let's jump in!
Read MoreThis post goes over how to lower your guitar string height by adjusting the saddle, and it's intended for beginners who are interested in DiY guitar repair.
Where to begin? Let's start with the tools you'll need...
Read MoreGuitar action is also known as string action. It's a measurement of the length between the strings and the fretboard.
Guitar action is measured in small increments, as low as one ten thousandth of an inch. Believe me when I say it, having a guitar with string action that is higher by one ten thousandths of an inch makes a difference.
The rest of this blog post will go over, in detail, why having low guitar action is critical for extra guitar enjoyment. Let's destroy this topic together!
Read MoreChances are that you've already heard guitar string buzz before. It sounds exactly like it's written: Buzzy.
This post goes over the potential causes of guitar string buzz, and it gives you two pieces of advice to fix it.
Let's hit it!
Read MoreThe gauge of a string is the exact measurement of guitar string thickness.
The high E string, for example, can be .010, .011, or .012 millimeters wide. You wouldn't think this tiny of a change makes a difference, but believe me, it does.
Interested in knowing more about the various sizes of guitar strings? This blog was written for you.
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