How to improve acoustic guitar tone

10 Ways To Make Your Acoustic Guitar Sound Better

1. #1 Install New Strings.
2. #2 Check Your Humidity.
3. #3 Clean Your Acoustic Guitar.
4. #4 Ensure No Fret Buzz.
5. #5 Make Sure The Nut Is Slotted Properly.
6. #6 Make Sure The Saddle Is Seated Properly.
7. #7 Replace the Saddle and Nut with Bone or TUSQ.
8. #8 Diagnose Your Guitar's Electronics.

1. Can you make a cheap acoustic guitar sound better?

Can you make a cheap acoustic guitar sound better?

If you have a guitar that cost you less than $200, most likely its pins, nut and saddle are made of plastic. ... For less than twenty dollars you can buy a full set of bone pins,a nut and a saddle. This means that with some sandpaper and glue, you can upgrade your guitar sound in about one hour.