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: I'll show you it's much more 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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