r/AcousticGuitar

Hey, I’ve been playing guitar since I was little but this is the first guitar I bought by myself, a PRS a50e from thomann. (B-stock) It sounds great and I enjoy playing it, however I noticed there is like a tiny little gap at the base of the neck. My other guitar has a similar thing with small cracks but it’s a way cheaper guitar and I’ve had it for at least 10 years so I’m not as surprised. The action on the strings feels normal, not too tight and there’s no buzz etc. (Correct me on the photos, looks good imo) I still have a while on their return policy so I was just thinking if this is something to worry about or if it’s nothing serious. Also, please write if you got any other things to look for that could be a problem later on. Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone!

I've been learning acoustic guitar for only a few days, and this is me playing Ode to Joy from my beginner course.

I'm not looking for compliments—I really want honest and constructive criticism.

Could you please tell me:

Is my posture correct?

Is my left-hand finger position okay?

Am I holding the pick correctly?

Does my picking technique look right?

Is my rhythm consistent?

Are there any bad habits I should fix now before they become harder to change?

Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

If you notice even small mistakes, please point them out. I'd rather fix them now than develop bad habits.

Now hopefully I restrung everything correctly and nothing explodes or goes catastrophically wrong in the few months when I need to do this all again!

Arrived Friday the 3rd of July.

Mahogany ply, top, back & sides. Removable mahogany neck. 24.5 inch scale. Curly maple binding. Packs into the black role on case.

Single cone spider resonator. Single humbucker. Volume & tone controls.

Sounds great. Plays easily. Needs 13s to drive the cone properly.

Comes with a second higher bridge, for Dobro style playing.

Me likey!Along with my battery powered Honey tone amp, it’s my new traveling & camping rig.

Outstanding value at 1.3k AU$.

BIG F’ing Grin!

🇦🇺🐾🎼🎸🪕🏍️🛶🎣❤️

Saw this at the used section for 299, seagull s6 folk. Pictures dont do it justice how BEAT UP this thing is, I love it and ive never played something so nice, whoever had this before set this up perfectly. Low action, super easy barres for me and little to no buzz. Very happy with it.

Sadly my pride and joy took a knock today causing a bit of damage. I’ve been in touch with a luthier based in London who I plan on taking to, but was wondering if anyone who has experienced similar can give me some advice please?

How ‘bad’ is the damage and is it easily repairable? What sort of ballpark cost can I expect?

And yes I am gutted. Appreciate any responses.

YouTube link: https://youtu.be/HQuPZWtifkg

Bought a used 2018 Eastman E20SS for $1,049 from Musician’s Friend/Guitar Center online last night. Listed as good condition. Store says cosmetic chips, small headstock ding (I honestly don’t care about cosmetic stuff at all, I never plan on selling and it only adds to its story), no case, bridge not lifting, action a little high. I’m planning to take it to a local repair shop during the return window for inspection/setup. Assuming no structural issues, does this seem like a solid buy? It’s a lot of money for me, and after playing for over 20 years now, I was way past due for a decent acoustic. Thanks

Update: Thanks for your replies. Who knows bc of the holiday, but hopefully it gets here by end of the week. The return policy was the main reason I pulled the trigger, but I’m hoping even if dinged up it’s structurally safe. I will let you know how it goes!

On holiday in France without a guitar.
So I gave myself a Gibson J45 Studio walnut.🫣

I feel like I've won something or achieved a new level. After 36 years of playing, I can count on two hands the number of strings I've broke. It rarely happens, but tonight Holy Sh... it drew blood!! Haha

I have an Ovation 8-string reconfigured A-A (1/2 step down) with a .007 high A.

For the very first time I've had a string break at a fret, 5th fret. So bizarre. Didn't expect a snap to whack my index finger like a whip and draw blood though! Good thing there are a ton of spares in stock.

Drawing blood can't be a common thing... or prove me wrong? Let us all know! I can't be the only one.

btw I feel this doesn't break posting rule #6 ;) as it doesn't mention blood

1967 b25 in original condition and plays flawlessly. I couldn’t not buy it Its hard to find a 59 year old guitar in this condition.

I think somehow it got in contact with water ....and this happened I did not even notice until today...does anyone know how to fix this 😭😔

I had saved up and searched far and wide for a used Collings D2HA and found it! 2007 edition. Sounds and plays like a dream! Love the bear claw too!