A capo is a great tool for any guitarist looking to change their sound and maybe play something new. But you might find that when you clip your capo to the fretboard and strum, all you get back is horrible fret buzz. Fret buzz from a capo can usually be solved by simply making sure … Read more
We all look forward to the snappy, bright tone of new strings, especially if old strings sound out of tune and dull. Amid the excitement, after a good half hour of restringing, you get the first chords to ring out nicely, yet notice a tedious buzzing sound when playing licks. It might be light in … Read more
The first thing we naturally want to do when picking up an acoustic is strum some satisfying open chords. The guitar feels good on your hands, and you feel there’s nothing there could go wrong, going at it with all you’ve got. Sometimes though, you hear a tedious fret buzz when strumming hard and get … Read more
Time is the ultimate tone shaper for your guitar. Among the many factors that make you sound better in the long term, like practice – old guitar strings can alter the tone of your guitar in a matter of weeks. Much has also been made of why and when you should change strings, and all … Read more
You’ve recently changed the strings in your guitar or perhaps bought a new guitar altogether. But something feels off… The guitar’s in tune but the strings feel too loose! There are a few things that can make the strings on an in tune guitar feel loose: In this guide we’ll take a look at each … Read more
Making sure your guitar feels comfortable to play is vital when it comes to your enjoyment and progression of a guitarist. If your guitar strings feel too tight this can be a problem, especially when it comes to techniques like bending. So, what should I do if my guitar strings feel too tight? If your … Read more