What is an F-Hole in Guitars and What do they do?

what is an f-hole in guitars

You may have seen guitars with a shape cut out of their body. That shape usually looks like a fancy letter “f” and is imaginatively called an “f-hole”. But what is an f-hole in a guitar? Simply: it’s a shape that is cut out from the body of the guitar (or other instrument) that affects …

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What is a Chambered Guitar Body

what is a chambered guitar body

The term ‘chambered body’ is used a lot when talking about guitars. But what is a chambered guitar body? And what are the benefits of one? Simply: a chambered guitar body has ‘chambers’ routed in it that act like air pockets to make it lighter. Guitar body’s come in lots of different shapes, sizes and …

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Are Calluses Good for Guitar Playing?

are calluses good for guitar playing

You are probably familiar with guitar calluses – the thick pads of skin on your fingertips. But you may be wondering what it is about them that is so special and why calluses are good for playing the guitar. Every guitarist gets them and they are seen as essential for playing and playing well. But …

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How Long Does it Take to Build Guitar Calluses

how long does it take to build guitar calluses

Building guitar calluses is one of the most important parts of learning to play the guitar. It should happen fairly early in your journey. But if you’re not seeing the results you expect or finding the pain a lot take then keep reading. We’ll look at how long it takes to build guitar calluses on …

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How to Build Guitar Calluses for your Fingers

how to build guitar calluses

If you’re new to the guitar and just started playing you may have heard of calluses. They’re unavoidable and every guitarist has had to go through the process of developing them. It’s a pain (literally) but well worth putting the time and effort in. But if you aren’t sure how to build guitar calluses or …

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Guitar Calluses Explained: What, Why and How

guitar calluses explained

Guitar calluses are hardened skin on the tips of your fingers. You get them from holding down the tough strings on the guitar. They help protect your fingers tips and make playing guitar painless. Without them holding down the strings would hurt. A lot. They develop the more you play and so require consistent practice …

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