guitar accessories
“Here are some of the most common items you will need, in addition to your guitar.”
footrest
The way you hold the guitar has a tremendous impact.
A footrest aids in achieving the ideal position for comfortable and efficient playing.
You will be putting a lot of weight on your footrest, so getting a quality one will last you many years to come.
guitar support
An alternative to the footrest, use a guitar support such as this pillow.
This allows the player to keep both feet on the ground.
By using a guitar support you can play with comfort and flexibility.
gig bag full size
A gig bag protects your guitar from bumps, scratches and the elements in a lightweight package.
Backpack straps allow for easy portability.
Offers reasonable protection at an affordable price and is easy to carry.
hardshell case
A hard shell case is the best protection for your guitar.
Necessary if you plan on traveling with your instrument on an airplane.
Provides an airtight barrier ideal for humidification.
nail buffer
A quality nail buffer is necessary for removing rough edges and polishing your nail.
Necessary for having beautiful tone.
Use this in conjunction with a nail file.
guitar tuner
Poly tune technology lets you tune all 6 strings simultaneously.
Chromatic (/- 0.5 cent) and extra accurate strobe (/- 0.02 cent) modes.
Ultra-bright and easy to read adaptive display - ensures a perfect readout No matter what orientation clip is attached.
Flat tuning and capo modes.
Elegant yet durable design, with high-quality stainless steel clip.
music stand
A music stand is a necessary practice tool for every musician.
A solid stand like this one is great for at home use because it is sturdy and can hold even the heaviest of music books.
hygrometer
Guitars are susceptible to cracking if the air becomes too dry.
Protect your instrument by keeping track of the humidity level in your case or room.
Guitars should be kept around 45-50% humidity.
gig bag 3/4 size
Fits a 3/4 size guitar.
strings (CLASSICAL)
My personal favorite strings that I use on my classical guitars.
The Savarez Cantiga feature Alliance trebles paired with Cantiga basses.
Alliance trebles offer a similar elasticity and density to that of gut strings, with very long life and smooth feel, which reduces left hand noise.
micro mesh
Micro-Mesh is a unique cushioned abrasive that produces a very fine and uniform scratch pattern.
The nine grades of abrasives range from 1500 grit to 12000 grit. The 1500 is similar in grit range to conventional 400 grit wet/dry sandpaper. The 12000 will leave a scratch pattern that cannot be detected by the human eye and produces a wonderful looking finish.
wire music stand
As a performer you need a stand you can trust on the go.
A wire stand needs to be ultra portable and strong to withstand being used on the road.
Height adjustment below 24” is crucial to allow the audience maximum visibility.
humidipaks
The simplest way to keep your guitar hydrated and playing in optimum condition.
Put the Humidipak inside your hardshell case and keep it closed when not in use.
Replace every 6 months or when you notice the packs are no longer soft/your humidity is no longer maintained at 45-50%.
gig bag all sizes
Available in full size, 3/4, 1/2 and 1/4 sizes.
Strings (acoustic)
For steel string acoustic guitars, you can’t go wrong with Darco Bronze.
The Darco line of acoustic strings promises quality, tone, and value in every pack.
If you take away the bells and whistles, the magic coatings, the chrome-plated alloys and all the markups that make strings cost more, what really makes a great guitar string is superb tone, strength, clarity, and reliability. Darco strings deliver all of this and more at an unbeatable value.
This bundle includes three packs of Martin D530 Darco Acoustic 80/20 Bronze Mediums 13-56 strings.
nail file
A quality metal nail file is necessary for shaping your right hand nails.
Ideal for getting the rough shape of your nail and taking off bulk.
capo
Light weight and low profile.
Fast, accurate and with just the right amount of pressure touch.
Designed specifically for the wider classical guitar neck.
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