How do I know what kind of acoustic guitar I have?

The most common place to find identification is on the headstock or on a label inside of the guitar, if applicable. If there is nothing on your guitar in question, chances are the original label or logo has fallen off.

How thick is the top of an acoustic guitar?

Top thickness targets for classic guitars are given as around . 100” (2.5 mm) for spruce and . 110” (2.8 mm) for softer wood such as cedar.

Why do acoustic guitars sound better with age?

Wood loses structure over time as water-soluble sugars that make up the wood’s cell walls (cellulose, lignin, and hemicellulose) break down. This causes the wood to become lighter and more resonant, affecting the wood’s ability to hold moisture relative to humidity.

How do I know if my guitar is laminate top?

The vast majority of the time, you can see common-looking mahogany in your soundhole hiding inside the guitar, unfinished in it’s pure state. If you can’t tell, just look at the grain – is it much different in the soundhole than on the back? If it is, it’s laminated.

What is the difference between a dreadnought and regular guitar?

The main differences between Dreadnought vs Concert Guitars are: Dreadnought guitars have a large and broader body, whereas Concert guitars have a smaller body and have less low end. Dreadnought guitars are loud and are ideal for playing in a band, whereas Concert guitars are quieter and are for solo playing.

How do I know if my acoustic has a solid top?

You’ll know if an acoustic has a solid top by looking carefully at the soundhole; because the soundhole has been cut into the wood, you’ll be able to see a cross section of the grain when you look at the edge (see image below).

How do I know if my guitar is solid or laminate?

Look for a change in grain direction at the edges of the soundhole. The top of your guitar, the soundboard, is less than ¼ inch thick, and it’s either a solid piece or a layered laminate top. Many guitars are laminate wood in their entire body construction.

What is an all solid wood acoustic guitar?

In an “all solid wood” acoustic guitar, each body wood component is solid, and not layered or laminated: that means the top, back, and sides are all made from solid wood components. A keen eye can spot these tiny layers in the top if you look at the soundhole opening. Look for a change in grain direction at the edges of the soundhole.

Do I need a solid top on my guitar?

Also with a solid top the tone will improve over time and the instrument will respond more to ambient variations (which is not necessarily a good thing). In this price range there’s plenty of alternatives]