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Why your nails sound scratchy and how to fix it
A scratchy nail can make even a beautiful guitar sound like it needs an oil change. You know the sound: a f...
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You Broke a Nail. Now What? A Classical Guitarist’s Emergency Guide
There are two kinds of people in the world. People who break a fingernail and say, “Oh well.” And classical...
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The Forbidden Spoon Hack: How to Fix a Hook-Shaped Nail
There are certain things classical guitarists do that sound perfectly reasonable to other classical guitari...
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How to Stop Weak Nails From Splitting
A guitarist’s nail doesn’t usually break all at once. It starts with something small. A rough edge. A tiny ...
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Finding the Right Nail Length: The Balancing Act Every Guitarist Faces
One of the first questions many classical guitarists ask after growing their nails is, “How long should the...
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The Ramp Shape: The Nail Profile That Lets the String Do the Work
If there were a “secret” to great classical guitar tone, it probably wouldn’t stay secret for very long. Th...