Signals from quieter to louder: • Acoustic guitar pickup, with no pre-amp • Microphone and electric guitar • Active electric guitar and preamped acoustic guitar • CD player, tape deck, keyboard (line level) • Headphone level • Listening level (see above picture for sound levels in this area)

Martin Guitars Humidity & Temperature Recommendations: Your guitar is made of thin wood which is easily affected by temperature and humidity. This combination is the most important single part of your guitar’s surroundings. Martin keeps the factory at a constant 45-55 percent humidity and 72-77 degrees Fahrenheit. If either humidity or temperature get far away from these factory conditions, your …

You’ve decided to buy your first guitar, or perhaps you are buying one for someone else, and you have no clue where to begin.  With the right information you can get an instrument that will make learning the most enjoyable experience possible. AFFORDABILITY VS. PLAYABILITY Price is often a major issue when looking for a first guitar.  What if you …