Latest articles by Acoustic Expo 2013
Quick tips for acoustic guitar maintenance
Keep your acoustic in top shape and deal with pesky problems
The truth about acoustics
You can buy acoustic guitars at all kinds of price points, but which factors really affect their tone? Let's investigate...
Easy ways to record acoustic guitar
In this video tutorial, we show you how to get better recorded acoustic sounds now.
Singer-songwriter Top Trumps: modern heroes
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?
Unplugged: the stars' favourite acoustic albums
Guitarists choose their favourite acoustic moments
Singer-songwriter Top Trumps: legends
In a playful game of Top Trumps, we rate and praise 15 of our favourite legendary singer-songwriters who wield an acoustic guitar.
From folk to indie: bright lights on the acoustic scene
The hottest picks from around the world
From design to stage, the life cycle of a Lowden
Luthier George Lowden explains the process step-by-step
The new wave of British acoustic guitarists
Guitarists get chatty in a series of exclusive Acoustic Expo 2013 blogs.
The Lumineers talk piano, mandolin and acoustics
Guitarist, pianist and mandolinist Stelth Ulvang on arranging acoustic guitar with additional instrumentation such as mandolin and piano.
L.R. Baggs M80 acoustic guitar soundhole pick-up
Standard magnetic pick-ups hear only dry strings, resulting in an 'electric' sound that omits the true acoustic voice of your guitar.
Seasick Steve flavoured slide blues grooves
We take our lead from the man who brought blues slide to the mainstream
Ben Howard / Jake Bugg style fingerpicking
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?
Raul Midón guest lesson: part one
In this essential guest lesson, the magnificent Midón discusses his revered technique.
Andy McKee and Newton Faulkner percussive guitar
Percussive techniques have shaken up the world of acoustic guitar in recent years
Chet Atkins style harp harmonics
Harp harmonics allow you to create sweet-sounding lines by mixing harmonics with regular picked notes.
Union Station guest lesson
We learn the tricks of the trade from Union Station's guitarists.
Raul Midón guest lesson: part two
The extraordinary playing of Raul Midon is covered in more detail.
