Dana Bourgeois

Oct 2, 2024 | acousticguitar.com | Dana Bourgeois |Martin Keith |Brian Michael

Modifications like this can be a nice way to add some variety to a collection, bring some excitement back to an underplayed guitar, and open up fun new musical horizons. However, not all modifications end well, and some cause damage that could easily have been avoided. In the late 1990s, I bought a guitar that was built as a prototype. It turned out to be improperly intonated, and even after sending it back to the maker it’s never sounded right.

Jun 26, 2024 | acousticguitar.com | Martin Keith |Dana Bourgeois

Changing strings is the easiest and least expensive way to meaningfully alter the character of a guitar, and it’s definitely worth spending some time and a few dollars to investigate the various options and find the best fit for each specific guitar, as what works for one may not be ideal for another. Q: Can you give an analysis of nylon strings and when to change them? Also, I would welcome a discussion on the various metals used in today’s string making.

Feb 4, 2024 | acousticguitar.com | Teja Gerken |Dana Bourgeois |Brian Michael |Martin Keith

Q: I recently bought a new, factory-made 000 with a torrefied Adirondack spruce top and a light satin finish. I spend each summer and fall in Nova Scotia near the ocean, so I have learned to keep my instruments in their cases with Humidipaks to avoid humidity issues. Even though I did this to my new guitar, the action went from .085″ to .15″ in a heartbeat.