Acoustic Guitars

A normal or natural acoustic guitar is one which relies solely on the sound it produces acoustically. It can be either a nylon strung classical or a steel strung acoustic type instrument, both of which sound different. A classical guitar sound will more mellow than the higher pitched steel strung guitar....

So you have made the decision to learn to play an acoustic guitar. By far the best way to start is with a beginner's package. Starter packs are available for both classical and acoustic guitars. The pack will include the guitar and may even include accessories such as a strap, spare strings, tuner,...

There are quite a few players who are left handed and need to have a suitable instrument. The easiest to address is the normal nylon strung classical guitar which can be restrung the other way round to suit the left hander. With a normal steel strung acoustic this is not possible so you need to get...

Guitar manufacturers from time to time offer limited edition copies of the stars guitars which by their very nature are highly desirable. Some collectors buy the guitars and never play them, while others use them every day. As the number of these guitars produced is very low, they become much sought...

The twelve string guitar is, as its name suggests, a guitar with 12 strings which produces a rich, resonant tone that is sweeter and more harmonious than the standard six string variety. It presents a natural chorus effect due to minute tuning differentials and the subtle difference in string timbre....

The Banjo usually has five strings and is associated with bluegrass and country style music. To play a banjo requires different skills to guitar playing as the strings need to be picked rather than strummed. The banjo is an interesting instrument and a real challenge if you want to learn something a...

The Ukulele was originally created in Hawaii as an easy to make instrument and a cheap way to produce music. It is small in size, has four strings (usually nylon) and makes its own very unique sound. The Ukulele is played by strumming or picking the strings. It's not the world's most popular instrument...