Joe Nevin

Does fretboard thickness matter?

Fingerboard thickness is a significant contributor to the overall geometry – if bridge/saddle height and neck angle stay the same, then a thicker fingerboard will result in lower action and easier playability.

Is it worth upgrading guitar nut?

I would say no, unless it’s something you really want. Yamaha’s are good guitars, if it’s a lower end model, most likely parts to go wrong are the electronics. If the tuners feel good and hold tuning, then there isn’t any real reason to change them out, unless you want locking tuners.

What kind of strings does David Russell use?

“I have used D’Addario strings for such a long time that I don’t remember not using D’Addario. The quality of their strings and faithfulness to classical guitar is totally outstanding.” “I have used D’Addario strings for such a long time that I don’t remember not using D’Addario.

Do drum shields reduce noise?

Conclusion. Drum shields are a great way to reduce overall stage volume to help achieve better live mixes at your shows. Some are affordable and some are very expensive. Unfortunately, the more you spend, the more sound reduction you get.

Can you use rubbing alcohol to clean guitar strings?

We don’t recommend it. Rubbing alcohol may dry out the wood of the fingerboard, and may damage certain plastic materials on the guitar, and in some cases, even damage the guitar’s finish. We’ve found that it can even make your strings squeak more!