Guitar Guides & Articles

Welcome to our library of guides and articles on everything acoustic guitar – from choosing your first instrument and caring for it properly, to understanding tonewoods, strings, tuning and setup. Browse by category below to find what you’re after.

Buying, Selling & Collecting

Thinking about buying, selling, consigning or collecting acoustic guitars? These guides cover what to know before you commit.

Guitar Care & Maintenance

Keep your guitar playing and sounding its best with our maintenance guides, from humidity control to setup basics.

Strings, Tuning & Setup

Everything you need to know about strings, tuning and getting your guitar set up properly.

Guitar Anatomy, Tonewoods & Construction

A closer look at how acoustic guitars are actually built, and how that construction shapes the way they sound.

Amplification & Electronics

Guides to amplifying your acoustic guitar and understanding pickups, electronics and hybrid designs.

Learning & Playing

Advice and encouragement for players at every stage, from picking up the guitar for the first time to getting back into it after time away.

Brand Spotlights & Buyer's Guides

Deep dives into the brands and models we know and love, from Australian-made icons to classic American workhorses.

Accessories & Travel

Practical guides to the gear and habits that make playing and travelling with your guitar easier.