Guitar tuning

Keeping a guitar in tune is never simply a matter of turning the tuning pegs and carrying on. The instrument is constantly responding to its surroundings, and in Dubai that can mean moving between hot, humid outdoor conditions and heavily air-conditioned indoor spaces. For guitarists, these sudden environmental changes can affect much more than tuning. Wood expands and contracts, strings react to temperature, and the neck can shift slightly as humidity changes. On an acoustic guitar, the soundboard and bridge are particularly sensitive. Electric guitars are generally more stable, but they are not immune. Understanding why Dubai weather can affect your [...]