Does playing a guitar make it sound better

8 Answers. Yes, this is probably true. As you play a new guitar (or other wooden instrument), the fibers in the wood settle somewhat due to the vibration, and over time this causes the wood to become stiffer, more stable, and more resonant, which in turn improves the sound.

1. Does a better guitar make you a better player?
2. Do some guitars sound better than others?
3. Does a guitar sound better with age?
4. Does the guitar matter for sound?

Does a better guitar make you a better player?

A guitar that gives a better tone might be more inspiring to play but if it isn't more comfortable/playable than what you have you probably won't see much improvement in your ability to play it. If the instrument has a crappy action, poor frets, won't stay in tune, etc., it will only discourage you as a player.

Do some guitars sound better than others?

The most important reason why some guitars sound better than others, is due to the way they are set up. It applies to both electric and acoustic guitars, and is even more important than the material quality of the guitar.

Does a guitar sound better with age?

Wood loses structure over time as water-soluble sugars that make up the wood's cell walls (cellulose, lignin, and hemicellulose) break down. This causes the wood to become lighter and more resonant, affecting the wood's ability to hold moisture relative to humidity.

Does the guitar matter for sound?

So the shape of an electric guitar does affect how it sounds, but only indirectly. What actually impacts the sound, is the size and weight of the body. The thicker and heavier the wood, the better resonance you will get, this means your notes will be more sustained and sound fuller.