Tagged: fingerstyle

Fuzz on an acoustic-electric can sound glorious or fall apart completely. Doug explains why the pickup type decides everything, and what to try first.

Plugging in vs putting up a mic — or blending both. Here's what actually works when recording acoustic guitar at home, from a builder who's tried all of it.

Fingerpicking and overdrive pedals have a complicated relationship. Here's what's actually happening when your tone cleans up — or collapses — under your fingers.

Your acoustic sounds great open but goes sharp past the fifth fret. Doug explains why saddle compensation fixes this — and what to do about it.

Overdrive on acoustic sounds wrong — until it doesn't. Doug walks through how to run dirt into an acoustic-electric without losing what makes the instrument alive.

The amount of pressure you apply when fretting an acoustic note shapes tone more than most players realise — and it points directly to whether your guitar's setup is working for you.

String gauge shapes tone, playability and even how your acoustic guitar responds over time. Here's how to find the right fit for your hands and your music.

Wood moves with the seasons. Doug explains how to protect your acoustic from humidity swings, how to clean it properly, and what to watch for year-round.

From parlour to jumbo, acoustic body shapes change how a guitar feels under your arm and how it reproduces low-end. Here's what to listen for.

Not every amp flatters an acoustic-electric. Doug walks through what to look for — and what to avoid — when you need to amplify a plugged-in acoustic.