Guitar Strings – History, Technology
Most of us have probably heard that guitars once were strung with catgut strings but unless you are into early music, you probably don’t have… Read More »Guitar Strings – History, Technology
Innovation
Acoustic Guitar Strings
When I was a kid my local music store stocked one brand of guitar string, Black Diamond. I had two choices for string gauge. Although… Read More »Acoustic Guitar Strings
How the sound gets out – Sound holes and ports
Round sound holes centered near the waist of acoustic guitars have been the standard since before Torres. The main alternative we’re all familiar with are… Read More »How the sound gets out – Sound holes and ports
Guitar Top Bracing
Acoustic Guitar Tops – Technology. Ladder, X and Fan bracing were the only bracing patterns for guitar tops that I was aware of until recently.… Read More »Guitar Top Bracing
Technology, Copyright and Learning to Play Guitar
The tools available to students of the guitar – or any instrument – are constantly changing and for the most part improving with time. When… Read More »Technology, Copyright and Learning to Play Guitar
What’s the difference between a classical and a flamenco guitar?
I’ve twice been in guitar stores in recent weeks where a staff member working in the guitar department asked me to explain the difference between… Read More »What’s the difference between a classical and a flamenco guitar?
The Gibson ES-335 and Competitors
Gibson ES-335 history and innovations. There are many guitars I’ve dreamed of owning but the first electric guitar I wished for was the Gibson ES-355.… Read More »The Gibson ES-335 and Competitors
Resonator Instrument Makers
Makers of resonator guitars, mandolins and ukuleles, like all musical instrument companies, come and go. Some have long histories and are dedicated to the instruments… Read More »Resonator Instrument Makers
Ukulele Strings, Tunings and Technology
Whenever I got a new guitar I used to spend some time trying to find the perfect set of strings for the instrument. This could… Read More »Ukulele Strings, Tunings and Technology
Two Year Anniversary of danlovesguitars.com
The first post for danlovesguitars.com was published on July 9th, 2010. This is the second anniversary or if you prefer it is the danlovesguitars.com 2nd birthday.… Read More »Two Year Anniversary of danlovesguitars.com
