acoustic

In this video, Jake Kelly walks you through some simple steps to make the most out of your plugged in acoustic guitar tone.

Acoustic Guitar Pickup Primer: Part 9 - Conclusion

Amplifying your acoustic guitar to get a usable sound doesn’t have to be a compromise (other than monetary expense). From this series you have probably learned that technology has caught up with...

Acoustic Guitar Pickup Primer: Part 8 Acoustic Amplifiers

When talking about acoustic guitar pickups, preamps, direct boxes and the signal path your electric acoustic transverses, we would be remiss if we didn’t mention the breed of amplifiers designed for...

Acoustic Guitar Pickup Primer: Part 7 Direct Boxes

In order to run your electric acoustic guitar into most professional P.A. systems, you need to plug into a direct box, which is also commonly referred to as a D.I. box or line transformer. ...

Acoustic Guitar Pickup Primer: Part 6 Outboard Pre-amps

Many factory equipped electric acoustic guitars have a preamp installed on the rim of the guitar giving the performing guitarist control of their sound at their fingertips. But few owners of...

Acoustic Guitar Pickup Primer: Part 5 Onboard Pre-amps

The signal produced by any pickup source, whether it is an on-board mic, magnetic pickup, or piezoelectric pickup, is just the first link in the signal chain. Before it reaches the audience’s...

The Wildwood Artist Acoustic-Electric From DRC

Daisy Rock Girl Guitars has introduced the Wildwood Artist Acoustic-Electric guitar in Royal Blue Burst finish, the newest addition to the Daisy Rock line of full-scale guitars and basses. The...

The Performing Songwriter: What You Do

At some point you are going to have to perform your songs for a live audience, so it’s best to be prepared. A great way to cut your teeth on live performance is to participate at an open...

Demystifying Guitar

Whether you are a beginner player or a seasoned player looking for some new tips, this original series of articles created for L2P by veteran touring and studio artist Jake Kelly is sure to help....

Demystifying the Guitar: Your First Guitar

Question: I’m going to buy a guitar and I need help. What should l buy? I’m thinking acoustic, but don’t know the difference between a 6 or 12 string. What’s a good guitar for beginners? Answer...