Joe Nevin

Can you use lemon oil on guitar body?

I use about 3 or 4 coats of small amounts of lemon oil, letting it soak in between coats. This puts a bit of the moisture back on the neck and makes it easier to play. I use a small dab on the rest of the body just because it gives it a nice sheen.

What is the most common open guitar tuning?

Open G (DGDGBD) and Open D (DADF#AD) are the most popular open tunings, though any tuning that can be achieved without making the open strings too loose or too tight can be used.

Who is Teardrops on My Guitar written for?

“Teardrops on My Guitar” was inspired by Taylor Swift’s teenage crush on a boy named Andrew Hardwick. He went by “Drew,” the very same name Taylor is referencing in each line of the song.

What is a trapeze tailpiece on a guitar?

A type of guitar tailpiece that does not mount to the top of the instrument. Rather, it is secured to the endpin of the guitar, and “floats” above the surface of the guitar top. Trapeze tailpieces are typically used on hollowbody guitars, though they are also found on semi-hollowbodies and a few solidbodies.