Nethan Vines

  Whether you’re a beginner looking for your first acoustic guitar or you’re just looking for an inexpensive guitar,  the best affordable acoustic guitars will give you excellent sound quality with easy playability, all at an affordable price. While acoustic guitars can run from $50 up to many thousands of dollars, finding a quality instrument under $200 isn’t difficult. It just takes a little knowledge of what to look for, which you’re going to learn here. The first guitar on the list is the Fender FA-100.  While Fender is most widely known as the manufacturer of the famous Stratocaster and Telecaster electric guitars, it’s also a leading maker of acoustic guitars. The FA-100 is a full-sized dreadnought acoustic guitar that’s a top pick for those looking for a great beginner instrument. It features a beautiful blonde color top wood with darker sides and back and a classic black pickguard. It’s also available in all black. Construction The to...

  In this tutorial I will explain step-by-step how to set up your guitar to get perfect intonation. Having your guitar "in tune" is a perfect goal for any luthier or the guitarist himself. Poor intonation can be heard whenever we play a chord or play solo on high frets. But you can tune your guitar to achieve a more powerful sound than ever. If the neck is dead straight, and you have no buzzing, and you like the way it feels, it's pretty safe to assume that your truss rod is adjusted just right. Even if you have a little buzzing, if you don't hear it when it's plugged in - assuming that it's an electric, of course - then you can leave it. Not all buzzes will be heard through the amp. If it does buzz when plugged in, it doesn't necessarily mean that the truss rod requires adjustment. You might find your problem is solved by raising the bridge or bridge saddles. The truss rod is essentially a long metal rod that is inserted into the neck of the guitar and fi...