How Often Should You Change Guitar Strings
How to tell when strings are done, how long they last, and what coated strings and gauge change.
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Guides From the Shop
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Mandolin Buying Guide A-Style vs F-Style
What the two mandolin body shapes change, what they do not, and how to choose your first one.
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Banjo Buying Guide Openback vs Resonator
How openback and resonator banjos differ in sound, weight and style, and which to buy first.
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How to Choose Your First Acoustic Guitar
Body size, solid tops, what to spend and why setup matters more than the name on the headstock.
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