Learn the best gear and other guitar-related accessories for fingerstyle guitarists with my expert recommendations.

The bridge of the classical guitar showing tie-end nylon guitar strings

Top 5 Nylon Strings For Fingerpicking Or Classical Guitar

Written by: Brett Vachon

If you're a fingerstyle player and you need a new set of strings for your nylon guitar, this is the guide for you.

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A set of Curt Mangan 80/20 acoustic guitar strings for fingerstyle guitar, one of the best for fingerpicking

The 5 Best Acoustic Guitar Strings for Fingerpicking

Written by: Brett Vachon

If you're a fingerstyle player and it's time for you to buy a new set of strings for your acoustic guitar, this is the guide for you.

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A young boy playing the acoustic guitar fingerstyle while looking at the fretting hand

7 Incredible Genres to Play On Acoustic Guitar

Written by: Brett Vachon

You might think that the acoustic guitar is just for hanging on the wall at your uncle's house, but don't be fooled, because I'll show you that it's much more versatile than that. 

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A Neumann U87 microphone resting on a professional audio console.
Photo by Mat Smith (Flickr)

7 Best Microphones for Recording Acoustic Fingerstyle

Written by: Brett Vachon

Here's how to find the best microphone to record your acoustic fingerstyle guitar.

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