One of guitar playing’s simplest joys comes in ringing out a big, open chord and letting the guitar’s strings and tonewoods work their magic. Now imagine that joy, doubled. The best 12-string guitars ...

The 12-String sound is somehow both unique and familiar. Able to produce a lusher, thicker tone than a traditional 6 string, 12-string acoustic guitars were once regarded as novelty instruments, but ...

It’s hard to imagine how a lot of our favorite 60’s and 70’s jams would sound if it wasn’t for the 12-string guitar. Would “Hotel California” really be the same without Don Felder’s Takamine 12-string ...

We’ve all encountered acoustic guitars that seem unplayable with their inflexible strings and unforgiving actions. You might think that this is a result of bad craftsmanship, but chances are it’s ...

String bends, tapping, vibrato and whammy bars are all techniques that add to the distinctiveness of a lead guitarist's sound, whether it's Clapton, Hendrix, or BB King. Now guitarist and physicist Dr ...

How often should guitar strings be changed? There isn’t a simple answer. Because strings wear out at different rates based on your environment, how you play and even your body chemistry, I can’t tell ...