Joe Nevin

Should you oil a classical guitar fretboard?

I like to use mineral oil, a non-drying oil, to clean and condition the fingerboard. It soaks in to the wood and acts like a solvent to bring dirt and moisture to the surface. Mineral oil will also prevent the fingerboard from absorbing excess moisture, creating a more stable neck.

What loop system does Ed Sheeran use?

The best way to replicate Sheeran’s sound is to use the Boss RC30 loop station. This is the pedal that Ed Sheeran used before the Chewie II was built, and could be seen at many of his older live performances.

What should each guitar string be tuned to?

Standard guitar tuning, starting from the thickest, lowest-pitched string (the 6th string) at the top of neck is: E – A – D – G – B – E – The high E string—the thinnest, highest-pitched string at the bottom of the neck—is known as the 1st string and all others follow suit.

Are DiMarzio straps good?

Great Strap I’ve used DiMarzio Cliplocks since 1986. They are well built, comfortable to wear playing for long sessions and are on everything from my children’s guitars to my vintage equipment. My guitars have not experienced any damage from the cliplocks and I do not use their instructions.