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Do old guitars sound better because of the way wood ages?

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This is a claim you hear lots of vintage guitar aficionados make, but my understanding is that there is little scientific consensus in most cases. read more

Older guitars have a different sound, whether it’s because of the old wood or the construction and build of the guitar itself. But different doesn’t mean better. It’s mostly something told by people who love vintage guitars, that old guitars sound better. Compare that to vintage violins, and how people talk about them, which make more sense. read more

All the flames, quilted maple, and exotic things you see on music shop guitars don't add anything to the musical instrument in terms of the way it sounds. I'm sick of it. In 1995, I bought Paul Reed Smith guitar online and spent $2,000. read more

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