It all started in 1981, when Milton Kyser, a retired machinist, heard his guitar-playing friend complain about the elastic band capo that was standard at the time.
Tag: guitar
Playing Guitar at a Traditional Church
I was the music director at a small Lutheran church for over a decade. My official responsibilities did not include providing music for the worship service, but I often did so out of necessity or because I really wanted to be more involved in the music ministry. As a guitarist, I found there was not […]
A Guide to Open String Tunings
Open string tunings allow guitarists to venture into a whole new realm of music and playing styles. Check out this guide for details on open tunings.
MakingMusicMag/NAMM 2019 Product Spotlight: Yamaha Transacoustic Guitars
Yamaha® CG-TA classical nylon-string guitars give you that same experience everywhere with reverb and chorus effects built right into the instrument. Get transported to new creative spaces with warm tone and inspiring effects that capture everyone’s attention – all without an amp or other external gear.
MakingMusicMag/NAMM 2019 Product Spotlight: Rock-it Barre
Designed as a way to let many frustrated guitarists continue playing. Rock-It Barre was created to play guitar chords (and still allow for some fingering) for experienced guitarists who have developed arthritis; or for those who have a missing digit.
Making Music Product Spotlight: G7th Capos
Learn more about these three types of G7th capos: the Newport, Performance 2, and Heritage. Each provides different benefits and features.
Behind the Nameplate: Sadowsky Guitars
Sadowsky Guitars is a guitar, bass guitar, and preamp maker located in Long Island City, New York started in 1979 by master craftsman Roger Sadowsky.
How To Record, Equalize, and Edit Classical Guitar Tracks In A Home Studio
Recording has become ridiculously easy in the 21st century, thanks to the steady progression of technology. Find out how to record classical guitar.
How to Restring an Acoustic Guitar
These step-by-step instructions, accompanied by images, will help you learn how to restring an acoustic guitar in no time.
Guide to Guitar Strings
Don’t get strung up when buying new guitar strings for your acoustic or electric guitar. Check out this guide for some help!