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Which are the Best Strings for My Guitar?
By Alejandro Gonzalez from Encordando. "WHICH ARE THE BEST GUITAR STRINGS? WHICH STRINGS DO YOU RECOMMEND THE MOST? WHICH STRINGS LAST THE LONGEST?" These are undoubtedly the most common questions regarding guitar strings. The ideal strings depend on many factors such as: -Your ideal sound -Your anatomy (nails, fingers, and hands) -The filing you use. -Your technique. -Your guitar. -The repertoire you play. -The environment (climate, sound) where you are going to play, etc. To help you choose your ideal strings we included the factors to consider in two large groups:... Read more...
How to Care for Your Guitar
Your guitar is made of organic matter,  thus it is susceptible to changes in temperature and humidity. Wood is always in motion, It contracts and expands.   In addition, it will absorb external particles such as mineral salts, smoke, sweat, and other elements. How to care for your guitar: 1.-  Do not subject your guitar to sudden changes in temperature, always travel with thermal cases, and never leave it under the sun, air conditioning, or heating. 2.-  To avoid cracks, and” frets growing”, the ideal percentage of relative humidity should be between 40% and 65%. 3.-... Read more...
Fan Bracing Top vs Lattice Bracing Top
 by luthier Marcus Dominelli, Victoria, BC, Canadá. Fan Bracing top Antonio de Torres (1817–1892) is generally given credit as the father of the modern classical guitar. He radically redesigned the instrument, giving it a larger body, lighter bracing, and a thinner soundboard than did his predecessors. The bracing pattern, shown here or in slight variations of it, is the most widely used in the classical guitar since the time of Torres. It is now commonplace, but 150 years ago, it was truly revolutionary. You can see from the picture how the... Read more...
The Vihuela and the Classical Guitar
 The vihuela is a plucked string instrument that originated in Spain during the 15th century. It belongs to the lute family of instruments and played an important role in the development of Renaissance music and the Classical Guitar. The early vihuelas were typically small instruments with a rounded body, similar to a guitar, and featured a flat back and a sound hole. They had six double-string courses, meaning each course consisted of two strings tuned in unison or octaves. The strings were made of gut, and the instrument was played... Read more...
When Looking for a Nylon String Guitar- Classical or a Flamenco?
The choice between a classical guitar and a flamenco guitar depends on your musical preferences and playing style. Both types of guitars use nylon strings, but they have distinct differences in terms of wood tone, sound, construction, and playability.   The Classical Guitar: Classical guitars are known for their warm and rich tone. They have a well-balanced sound with a strong emphasis on the bass notes, and due to the stiff back and the sides, they have longer sustain. Classical guitars may have a wider neck and a slightly deeper... Read more...