Fingerboard Stories

Apr 07, 2026

Out of this World Guitar Songs You Should Know

With the recent buzz around the Artemis II mission and deep space exploration, there’s no better time to look up — and listen. Space has always inspired music. From storytelling classics about astronauts to atmospheric guitar tones that feel like...

Mar 27, 2026

The Beginner’s Guide to Open G Tuning

So, what do Keith Richards, Charlie Starr, Robert Johnson, Joni Mitchell, Rich Robinson and Lowell George all have in common? They all play differently, work in different genres, and are even generations apart... The common element is that they’ve tuned their guitars to Open G. This is one of the more common open tunings there are and provides a great starting point for those who want to experiment with something beyond standard tuning. It’s also fun for those who want to try and play slide guitar.

Mar 24, 2026

Shining How We Want, Brighter Than The Sun

Each summer brings a new song to match the sunshine and warm weather. Often, it’s an uptempo anthem about sunshine, beautiful people, and a hint of excess. In the summer of 2007, we got something a little different, though just...

Mar 05, 2026

3 Capo Classics Every Guitarist Should Know

When it comes to writing great songs, a capo is a seriously useful tool...we’re running through three bona fide classics that feature guitars played with capos. And, because these are songs that every guitarist should have in their arsenal, we’ve included links to the guitar tabs as well.

Mar 03, 2026

A Little Care Goes A Long Way

I love my battle-worn Norman ST-40 acoustic guitar. The cedar top gives it a warm sound, and a proper initial setup by a good luthier in my area has it playing like a dream. However, thanks to the drier winters...