A guitar’s strings must be tuned in order for the instrument to play the desired notes. Standard tuning, which consists of the notes E, A, D, G, and B, is the most popular choice for a guitar’s tuning system (from the low E string to the high E string). However, many guitarists also use “alternative […]
When attached to the guitar neck, a capo raises the pitch of all the strings by the same amount. The Italian term “capo” means “head,” which is fitting because the capo is located at the guitar’s neck. A capo is primarily used to alter the key of a song without requiring the guitarist to alter […]
Since their inception, guitar pedals have seen significant development. They’ve quickly become standard equipment for any guitarist serious about expanding their sonic palette. Putting together a signal chain of guitar pedals is one of the most effective uses for them. The arrangement and interconnection of pedals into a single unit is known as a signal […]
One of the first decisions you’ll face when outfitting your guitar with a fretboard is deciding between a maple fretboard and a rosewood fretboard. Both materials are distinct in their own ways, and both have benefits and drawbacks. In general, fretboards made of maple produce a more piercing and immediate sound. Maple fretboards, thanks to […]
Straps for guitars have been around for well over a century, and their development has paralleled that of the instrument itself. Early guitarists often took a seat while strumming their guitars. Since this was the case, a guitar strap wasn’t necessary. Straps weren’t really needed until the early 20th century, when guitarists started playing their […]
Leather is a resilient and useful material that has been used for a number of things for millennia, including clothing, footwear, and accessories. Leather tanning is the process of turning raw hide or skin into leather. In order to preserve the hide or skin and make it more resilient and resistant to rotting or decomposition, […]
Leather and suede are two materials that are frequently utilized in the production of apparel, footwear, accessories and guitar straps! Both are created from animal hides, but they are processed and finished differently, resulting in significant texture, durability, and appearance variances. The hides of animals such as cows, sheep, and pigs are tanned to make […]
Leather, crafted from animal hides, is a strong yet pliable material. It’s used to produce everything from clothes to shoes to furniture to accessories. All the various leathers out there have their own special qualities. Full-Grain Leather is the greatest quality of leather since it is tanned just from the outermost layer of the cowhide. […]
The evolution of the bracing used in acoustic guitars has been marked by a long and winding road of exploration and innovation, both of which have played significant parts in the instrument’s overall growth. Luthiers and builders of guitars have been experimenting with various bracing patterns ever since the instrument was first developed in order […]
Now that you have your Franklin Strap and are ready to use it, you might notice that your acoustic’s end pin jack doubles as a strap pin. Many times there’s not quite enough room between the body of the instrument and lip of the jack to secure a thicker strap. For this, we offer you […]