--- title: "Instruments" url: https://alaskawoods.com/shop/instruments/ type: term taxonomy: category taxonomy_label: "Category" count: 10 lang: en --- # Instruments ## Categories - [Guitars](https://alaskawoods.com/shop/instruments/guitars/) (22) - [Harp Guitars](https://alaskawoods.com/shop/instruments/harp-guitars/) (1) ## Latest entries - [What is a Weissenborn Guitar?](https://alaskawoods.com/what-is-a-weissenborn-guitar/) — What do famous guitar players Ronnie Wood (Rolling Stones), Ben Harper, and David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) all have in common? They’ve all played a Weissenborn guitar at some point in their career. A... - [The Interesting History of the Harp Guitar](https://alaskawoods.com/the-interesting-history-of-the-harp-guitar/) — You don’t see too many harp guitars in use. They’re somewhat rare. A harp guitar can easily be described as basically a combination of the harp and the guitar, with several more strings than what... - [Laminate vs. Solid Wood Acoustic Guitars](https://alaskawoods.com/laminate-vs-solid-wood-acoustic-guitars/) — What’s better-- laminate or solid wood acoustic guitars? Interestingly, the most common building material is still solid wood, even though guitars can be made from carbon fiber, Ekoa, fiberglass... - [How to Protect and Preserve Your Guitar](https://alaskawoods.com/how-to-protect-and-preserve-your-guitar/) — Alaska Specialty Woods is known for supplying the finest instrument tonewood material for guitar tops. Guitars, in general, need to be treated like pets and babies-- with tender, lovin’ care. Here... - [A Short History of the Guitar](https://alaskawoods.com/a-short-history-of-the-guitar/) — Sitka Spruce from Alaska Specialty Woods is used to make many guitars sound great. Though guitars today seem ubiquitous, and are the most popular instrument for popular music, did you ever wonder... - [What is an Archtop Guitar?](https://alaskawoods.com/what-is-an-archtop-guitar/) — There are many different types of guitars, one of which is called an archtop. With an arched top and back rather than a flat one, the archtop guitar is typically a hollow steel-stringed acoustic or... - [How to Weatherproof Your Guitar](https://alaskawoods.com/how-to-weatherproof-your-guitar/) — If you own a guitar, you know that it’s treated with the utmost care-- usually-- because you want it to last a long time and continue to be in good shape, right? If you’re the kind of musician... - [How Often Should You Change Your Acoustic Guitar Strings?](https://alaskawoods.com/how-often-should-you-change-your-acoustic-guitar-strings/) — Acoustic guitar strings should be changed as needed. Depending on how much you use them, the strings can last a long time or a short time. For instance, if you’re the type of guitar player who... - [Why Acoustic Guitars are More Fun than Electric Guitars](https://alaskawoods.com/why-acoustic-guitars-are-more-fun-than-electric-guitars/) — Did you ever wonder why vinyl is making a comeback? Could it be that people are a bit tired of the seemingly soulless music formats like the digital CD and MP3? Vinyl has a warmth to it that those... - [Tips for Optimizing the Sound of Your Guitar](https://alaskawoods.com/tips-for-optimizing-the-sound-of-your-guitar/) — Guitar players seem to gravitate toward certain guitars based on their sound, which often has to do with the kind of tonewood used by the guitar maker. The bodies of guitars can be made using... - [Tips for Buying an Acoustic Guitar](https://alaskawoods.com/tips-for-buying-an-acoustic-guitar/) — The average person looks at two guitars and doesn’t notice much difference between them, but those who know and play guitars can often tell you all about their differences. When buying an acoustic... - [Tips for Creating Your Own Guitar](https://alaskawoods.com/tips-for-creating-your-own-guitar/) — There are music lovers and there are wood crafting enthusiasts; and sometimes the two are combined. Whether your love is for the sound that a guitar creates, or actually creating the instrument... - [How to Improve your Flute Playing](https://alaskawoods.com/how-to-improve-your-flute-playing/) — Mastering any instrument is a difficult task, but can also be rewarding. Here are a few tips to help you become the flutist you have always wanted to be. 1. Sit up straight- Yes your mother has been... - [Tips For Practicing the Cello](https://alaskawoods.com/tips-for-practicing-the-cello/) — The cello is a beautiful instrument. If you’ve ever had the pleasure of hearing its sound on recordings or a live concert, it is a musical instrument that leaves an indelible mark upon your spirit.... - [All About Archtop Guitars](https://alaskawoods.com/all-about-archtop-guitars/) — Archtop guitars were first introduced in the late 1890's they were a new type of sound people were looking for. These new guitars were not invented to be amplified at the time. They already produced... - [A Dreadnought Guitar: How Is It Different?](https://alaskawoods.com/a-dreadnaught-guitar-how-is-it-different/) — Acoustic guitars have been the symbol of many loved and respected musicians; from singer songwriter James Taylor to today’s pop superstar John Mayer. Throughout the decades, the sound of the... - [Knowing How to Grade Tonewood](https://alaskawoods.com/knowing-how-to-grade-tonewood/) — Tonewood plays a significant role in the sound of acoustic guitars. The difference is an obvious one, and even untrained ears can tell. The higher the quality of your tonewood, the better the sound... - [All About Your Instrument’s Reeds](https://alaskawoods.com/all-about-your-instruments-reeds/) — Reeds are important to many woodwind instruments.  One could say that without the saxophone or clarinet the great sounds of jazz may never had existed.  Reeds are so important in bringing a unique... - [How Mandolins Are Different From Other String Instruments](https://alaskawoods.com/how-mandolins-are-different-from-other-string-instruments/) — Mandolins are string instruments that many people have not heard of, and they are actually growing in popularity by crossing over into a variety of musical genres.  Mandolins are unique in their own... - [13 Tips for Better Guitar Practice](https://alaskawoods.com/13-tips-for-better-guitar-practice/) —   Many people are turning to self-teaching methods with books and videos, instead of going to a teacher and getting lessons with feedback. Here are some helpful tips that will maximize your... ...and 9 more.