Five string guitar (non-bass), with a standard-width fretboard: Why am I not finding m/any, and how can one be altered, purchased, or constructed cheaply by a non-expert. [more inside]
posted by jjjjjjjijjjjjjj on Sep 25, 2009 - 12 answers

I need to learn how to play guitar. I'd like to start on an acoustic so I won't have to lug an amp around all the time. What type of acoustic should I start off with and what is the best way to learn? Websites? Lessons? [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Jul 31, 2009 - 30 answers

Should I buy this used Taylor acoustic guitar? Guitar guru mefites, help me out! [more inside]
posted by Precision on Jul 16, 2009 - 11 answers

Any recommendations for an inexpensive (but not cheap) classical guitar? I'm looking in the $150-$250 range here. [more inside]
posted by littlerobothead on Jan 2, 2009 - 9 answers

Guitarist looking for other string instruments to play around on... [more inside]
posted by fire&wings on Apr 19, 2008 - 19 answers

One-string tunes for guitar or bass? [more inside]
posted by padraigin on Mar 7, 2008 - 19 answers

How hard is it, as a (relatively) long-time musician, to pick up new instruments? (more specifically, as a guitarist moving to other areas) [more inside]
posted by invitapriore on Nov 20, 2006 - 11 answers

How do I play my clarinet alongside guitar? [more inside]
posted by bmct on Sep 3, 2006 - 12 answers

Where to start learning a musical instrument for the musically inept? [more inside]
posted by KirTakat on Mar 30, 2006 - 38 answers

I'd like to buy a beginner's acoustic guitar. [more inside]
posted by MasonDixon on Jan 20, 2006 - 24 answers