Michael Watts

Latest articles by Michael Watts

Fingerstylist Andy McKee uses a K+K Pure pickup system in his custom Greenfield acoustic as he performs here in 2018

The challenge of amplifying our acoustics has been one of guitar’s great challenges over the decades – are we nearly there yet?

By Michael Watts published

We’ve come a long way from the “plastic piezo ping” – acoustic players today have more options on how to present their sound onstage just as nature intended

Acoustic-electric Guitars
JWJ Guitars Orchestra

Rosewood or mahogany: does it make a difference? How your acoustic’s back and sides affect your guitar tone

By Michael Watts published

Let's explore the absolutely controversy-free subject of tonewoods and acoustic tone, and maybe solve this debate once and for all

Acoustic Guitars