Traveling with a guitar by car is simple; even a gig bag will do if the guitar is not exposed to extreme heat or cold. Traveling with your guitar on a plane can be a much bigger hassle, and if it

Having the right protective case for your guitar can add years to its lifespan and keep it looking newer for longer. With the proper care, a good guitar can last a lifetime, but most guitars won’t hold up to major wear and tear. A well-fitting guitar case, selected to suit the needs of the player, is an ideal way to extend your playing enjoyment.

Controlling the temperature and humidity around your guitar is vital to extending the instrument’s  longevity. While this may not affect solid-body electric guitars that much, acoustic guitars and hollow body electric guitars can be seriously damaged by fluctuations in their environment.  Acoustic guitars are made from thin sheets of high-quality, natural wood. Just like other […]

Sure you might be into the grunge look, but if you want to keep your guitar sounding great for a long time it is important to keep it clean!  Taking good care of your guitar is not only important because it keeps the instrument looking nice but also because it will help to stop any […]

There are several reasons why guitar strings break. It is important to recognize exactly where the strings are typically breaking, so you can get to the root of the problem and keep it from happening again. There are four common types of breaks: bridge breaks, mid-neck breaks, nut breaks, ball end breaks. Bridge Breaks: A […]

Ok, so maybe the picture is a little misleading. Truthfully, Andy McKee’s Drifting is an amazing piece of music and a great example of how the guitar can both do many different things and be played many different ways.