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What Type of Tonewood Should I Choose for the Back and Sides of My Acoustic?

What Type of Tonewood Should I Choose for the Back and Sides of My Acoustic?

Hello, RFGE Readers!  Here we have another question that focuses on one of the topics that folks often ask us about at the shop.  We sell a lot of acoustics from Collings, Taylor, Yamaha, and PRS along with a multitude of used guitars by other makers, and while each manufacturer has their own designs, specs, etc., there is some general knowledge that applies to acoustics no matter who makes them.  In a prior blog post we discussed topwoods for acoustics, which are primarily spruce …
8th Feb 2025 - Nick Lyons, General Manager RFGE
Acoustic Guitar Top Woods...Whats the Difference?

Acoustic Guitar Top Woods...Whats the Difference?

The top wood of an acoustic guitar plays a crucial role in shaping its tone and resonance, and understanding the different types can help you select the perfect instrument for your playing style. The top wood directly affects the guitar’s projection, sustain, and tonal balance, which is why many players give it so much consideration. Among the most popular choices for acoustic guitar tops are spruce, cedar, and mahogany—each offering a unique set of tonal qualities.Spruce is by far the most comm …
30th Jan 2025 - Ryan Fowler
Masterclass #2 with Dan Ryan on Feb 1, 2025

Masterclass #2 with Dan Ryan on Feb 1, 2025

Date: Feb 1, 2025Time: 12pm-2pmTicket: Free to attend, Seating will be very limited depending on turnout. This event was so cool the first time, we have invited Dan Ryan back to come and teach another masterclass! Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the most talented musicians in Baltimore. Dan is a genre bending guitarist, composer and arranger and he is among the absolute best guitar players you will see on any stage. His playing is endlessly creative and he is comfortable wi …
21st Jan 2025
The Magical Supertune...Why Our Guitars Are Better Than Theirs

The Magical Supertune...Why Our Guitars Are Better Than Theirs

     Ever wonder why you buy a guitar from one dealer, used or new, and it plays amazing and then you buy one from another dealer and it feels awful? Or why you always seem to have issues with switches or scratchy pots? I have worked in guitar shops my entire adult life, nearly 16 years and I have the answer for you. They didn't set it up and in some cases they didn't even plug it in. The guitar came into their shop, they snapped a pic, hung it on the wall and when it sold they th …
14th Jan 2025 - Ryan Fowler
Keeping Your Guitar Safe and Properly Humidified

Keeping Your Guitar Safe and Properly Humidified

Depending on the climate where you live your guitars should usually be set up at least once a year. This is as simple as taking your guitar to a professional luthier to make sure that the action is adjusted properly and it plays in tune. Here in the mid-Atlantic we have two extreme climates to deal with each year. The frozen winter which can get down to the single digits and the balmy summer which can get up around 100 degrees with gobs of humidity. Guitars are like people. They generally are c …
14th Jan 2025 - Ryan Fowler
Finding the Best Advice for Buying the Right Guitar

Finding the Best Advice for Buying the Right Guitar

     As guitar players we are often asked "Why do you have so many guitars?" or my favorite question..."How many guitars do you really need?" My response to this question (with a slight smirk) has always been "Just one more." The reality is that in this modern era of Goggle and the endless information on the internet there are far more choices then at any point in history. From rare vintage guitars to modern boutique masterpieces it is a good time to be a guitar player to say the …
14th Jan 2025 - Ryan Fowler