What's The Best Finish For Your Guitar?

A while back I posted an article on my website explaining the cost of refinishing a guitar. This text is taken from the original article which can be found here.

Your guitar’s finish is not just there to make it look pretty. It actually does one of the most crucial jobs - Protecting the wood of your guitar!

Moisture is the main culprit behind wood damage, and the the best way to protect your wood from moisture is to coat a thin layer of finish over your instrument.

For this reason, and also to minimize any accidental damage to the wood surface, having a proper finish is vital for the long-life of your guitar.

But what finish is right for you?

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Music photography: 4 Pieces of equipment for the perfect shot

As a music photographer, your job is a challenging one that comes with new curve balls every day. Because of this, you have to learn to be versatile and adaptable. Many different situations will come your way during your career, so get ready for them as they come your way. Working in the music industry will give you a very well-rounded set of skills. Besides that, remember that you will need the right equipment to make yourself a success.

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How To Keep Your Instruments And Equipment From Water Damage

Musical instruments and equipment are expensive. In an ideal world, you could keep them in a controlled environment like your home or a studio and only take them out when you need them. Unfortunately, most musicians don’t live like that, so you’ll often find yourself trying to keep your equipment dry in the pouring rain as you move in and out of gig venues. What can you do to protect your instruments from water damage?

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How To Stay Safe As A Touring Musician

When you’re on tour, you’ll be visiting new places where there will be many people and possibly unexpected scenarios. You and your band’s safety is of the utmost importance while touring. 

Safety encompasses various aspects — your physical health, mental health, road safety and equipment security, including personal items. If you’ve booked your tour and are ready to hit the road, read these tips on how to stay safe as a touring musician:

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What Makes Quality Headphones For Classical And Rock Music Enthusiasts

If there is one thing people are hooked on, it is the music they relax or rock out to on a daily basis. To enhance their listening experience, music enthusiasts spend a bundle of money on high end audio-systems and top of the line speakers. However, sometimes they need to keep it quiet, but still want to experience full body, quality sound. This is where having a superb pair of headphones are required for the task. The following are some tips to consider when looking for the right kind of headphones for getting the most out of classical and rock music.

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So, You’re A Muso? Here Are 4 Reasons Why You Should Invest In Studio Headphones

If you are serious about music, that is, you consider yourself somewhat a professional when it comes to mixing or recording music, it’s probably a good time to invest in a set of studio headphones if you haven’t done so already.

We would even say if you just want to enjoy music at a casual level, studio headphones are a great choice because of their amazing sound production!

Here are 4 reasons why you should get on the studio headphone bandwagon.

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How To Build A Bass Cabinet

A speaker gives your favorite bass some extra power, but the sound isn’t always what you might want it to be. That’s where bass cabinets come in — speaker boxes that are designed to provide the best sound possible from your instrument. While you can buy one from your local music shop, it’s not nearly as much fun as building one yourself. 

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4 Ways To Troubleshoot Your Home Sound System

If you enjoy music, then a home sound system is one of the best ways to truly experience your favorite tunes. Sometimes, however, you may encounter trouble with your sound system, which can quickly become frustrating if it’s not quickly resolved.

Rather than becoming angry, though, there are some simple steps you can take to troubleshoot your sound system and identify the source of the problem. To avoid an unpleasant listening experience, here are four ways to troubleshoot your home sound system.

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Recommended Vehicles For Musicians To Use During Music Tours

Are you a musician who is currently planning a tour? If yes, you need to understand that the type of vehicle you have is vital in the success of your music tours. Although many musicians may prefer renting vans, it is imperative to note that such a move proves expensive in the long run and might even limit the number of gigs that one can attend. As a gigging musician, you deserve a vehicle that enhances your comfort and flexibility.

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Audio Networks - Key Considerations

Today everything is making use of a network. When it comes to the history of audio networks- it’s full of incompatibilities and questions of its reliability to give an optimum performance in a production environment whether it’s broadcast; live, cinema, post or recording.

In this article, we will discuss some key aspects to consider in audio networks and some key information that will help you out to design and configure your own.

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Want To Make Money As A Musician? 4 Tips For Building A DIY Home Recording Studio

If you’re a musician with some experience in audio recording, owning and operating a home studio can be a good way to make some extra money on the side or even build a full-time business. While the earnings may not be huge at first, it’s entirely possible to make $20 an hour or more for recording, mixing and mastering songs. Here are four tips that will help you put together your home studio so you can start making money from it.

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How Responsible Musicians Properly Store Delicate Musical Instruments

Instruments help musicians make breathtaking music. Musicians have to thank their instruments by looking after them appropriately as well. If you want to keep your rather fragile instrument dependable and strong in storage, then you have to focus on effective and tried and tested approaches. It’s important to never approach musical instrument storage in a careless or rash way.

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The Curse Of The Golden Ear: In Search Of Headphones

There’s a reason the term starving artist applies to musicians more than any other creative group - mimes included. It’s a gift to be able to make music, and it takes an incredible amount of skill to get good at it. But those abilities come with a curse: As we advance in our careers the lust for better equipment grows stronger and stronger.

If you’ve ever skipped your car payment to get new gear, you know exactly what I’m talking about.

So it’s somewhat begrudgingly that I share my latest experience and list because I know many of you will whip that plastic out of your collective wallets faster than Johnny Rabb with two sticks. So here we go…

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4 Tips To Moving Your Band's Equipment To A New Storage Location

Band equipment can take up a large amount of space, and you understandably may not have a suitable amount of space in your home for all of your gear. This equipment is typically expensive, and it must be stored in the ideal location to avoid damage. Now that you have decided to relocate your band’s equipment to a different location, you need to follow a few steps to ensure that the process is completed properly.

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