Set up your guitar
Typically from £45
Unlike electric guitars where the sound is mangled and processed through your entire signal chain, the most common objective when amplifying an acoustic guitar is for it to sound like an organic instrument – just louder. This means there’s no hiding the annoying buzzes, rattles or any other noises that could ruin an otherwise great performance. You can breathe a lease of life into your guitar by getting it set up by a professional luthier or tech, leaving you with a comfortable action, perfect intonation and problem-free playing.
Check your electronics regularly
From £2
You know what can kill the intimate storytelling of a delicate acoustic performance? That intermittent burst of ear-splitting noise from the jack socket you “keep meaning to do something about”. If you don’t want your audience looking back in anger, it pays to keep an eye on your guitar’s electronics. Prices vary, but you can find new jack sockets and pots (potentiometers, i.e., volume knobs) for under
