A big issue with fake "brand name" guitars has been growing on Ebay. The majority (about 95%) of these fake guitars have been coming out of China. The most common copied brands are:Gibson / Epiphone Les Paul...
Having regularly seen the fantastic looking Ibanez guitars listed for £4.99 with £190 P P (from China of course!), I figured they were losing on the guitar but making on the postage. I have just been on the...
Anything made largely of wood is likely to degrade with time. Guitars are usually made of a variety of woods combined, some very thin, and this heightens the possibility of warping and splitting. Varnishes are...
Choosing the right strings for your Acoustic Guitar Acoustic guitar strings come in many varieties and gauges. We have put together this guide in attempt to share our views with you and hopefully help you...
I 'VE SEEN CHINESE GUITARS THAT HAVE HAD THE GREAT MAKERS NAMES AND LOGOS EMBLAZENED ACCROSS THEIR HEADSTOCKS AND HAVE ASKED THEIR SELLERS TO VERIFY THE AUTHENTICITY OF THE INSTRUMENT. THEY NEVER REPLY. THIS...
All guitars (acoustic, classical, electric) come in different sizes: full (4/4), 3/4, 1/2, 1/4. Full size is the most common size and has the most choices to choose from. 3/4, 1/2, and 1/4 sizes are for kids....
A very common request or idea for a present or gift is to buy someone a guitar. This is a wonderful thing as the joy of making music is something you come to treasure and a tremendous source of personal...
I have been playing guitar for 15 years. Many guitars had been and gone. Some expensive, some cheap ones. It was time to get a decent one for keeps. I'm not loaded with spare cash. I had to save really hard to...
Famed for their bowlback construction (from synthetic Lyrachord), Ovations are immediately recognisable electro-acoustic instruments. Their unconventional appearance and construction can arouse strong feelings...
Knowing I teach guitar, and have been playing for more than 45 years, my sister-in-law recently asked me to find her a 3/4 size acoustic guitar for her 6 year old grandson. I would prefer guitar students to...