The Soundboard: A Primer
Written by admin on August 11, 2010 – 12:59 am -By Dan Cross, About.com Guide What is the soundboard? The soundboard is the top of an acoustic guitar, and plays the most critical role in determining the overall tone and projection qualities of the instrument. Though there are many available materials suited to satisfy the structural requirements of a soundboard, none have been found to match the acoustic properties of wood. How soundboards are built Traditionally, soundboards have been made from high-quality, quarter-sawn spruce planks that have been carefully seasoned to remove moisture and ensure structural stability. Higher quality instruments use two 'book-matched' pieces of wood, butted together to avoid warping caused by differential shrinking. On the back of soundboards is a pattern... more
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“Sound” Advice on Guitars as Christmas Gifts
Written by admin on December 13, 2009 – 12:58 am -Guitars are sold everywhere this holiday season. But be wary: Don't go and buy the cheapest thing you see or pick up the first instrument you find. Local instrument experts say you should consider these things whether you're buying a guitar. Whether your son or daughter is trying to shred like Metallica or play Bob Dylan covers, here's what to look for: In general For beginners, many guitars come in packages that include everything you need to start learning to play. Electric guitar packages come with the guitar, an amplifier, a strap, extra strings, picks, a carrying bag and an instructional DVD or book or both. Acoustic guitar packages come with the guitar, bag, strap, strings, picks and instructional material. Some stores also offer another... more
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A beginner’s guide to the acoustic guitar
Written by admin on September 18, 2009 – 8:46 pm -An acoustic guitar is a stringed musical instrument that is played by picking the strings with fingers or a plectrum. The vibration of the strings creates the sound, which is then made louder acoustically inside the guitar's hollow body or sound box. Further amplification is sometimes needed for performances and this is usually achieved by playing the instrument into a microphone, although some acoustic guitars do feature pickups, allowing them to be plugged in to an amp in a similar way to an electric guitar. There are several different types of acoustic guitar available, catering for different styles of music. Classical guitars - sometimes referred to as concert or Spanish - typically feature six nylon strings and are generally used to play... more
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