Latest articles by Acoustic Expo 2013
Keep your acoustic in top shape and deal with pesky problems
You can buy acoustic guitars at all kinds of price points, but which factors really affect their tone? Let's investigate...
In this video tutorial, we show you how to get better recorded acoustic sounds now.
We all know the legendary singer-songwriters – the Dylans, Springsteens and Youngs of this world – but how many can you think of that emerged after the close of the millennium?
Guitarists choose their favourite acoustic moments
In a playful game of Top Trumps, we rate and praise 15 of our favourite legendary singer-songwriters who wield an acoustic guitar.
The hottest picks from around the world
Luthier George Lowden explains the process step-by-step
Guitarists get chatty in a series of exclusive Acoustic Expo 2013 blogs.
Guitarist, pianist and mandolinist Stelth Ulvang on arranging acoustic guitar with additional instrumentation such as mandolin and piano.
Standard magnetic pick-ups hear only dry strings, resulting in an 'electric' sound that omits the true acoustic voice of your guitar.
We take our lead from the man who brought blues slide to the mainstream
It's an obstacle most fingerpickers will face at some point: how do you take that step from picking easy open chords to playing more elaborate ideas covering a wider range of the guitar neck?
In this essential guest lesson, the magnificent Midón discusses his revered technique.
Percussive techniques have shaken up the world of acoustic guitar in recent years
Harp harmonics allow you to create sweet-sounding lines by mixing harmonics with regular picked notes.
We learn the tricks of the trade from Union Station's guitarists.
The extraordinary playing of Raul Midon is covered in more detail.
