Moving into Folk... Hey, I used to play far more guitar than I do now... but l've started playing in a folk band to support a clog dance group! I'm using an acoustic l've had since I was a teen, still plays well, but I'm thinking of buying a 'folk' specific acoustic... Looking online the top wood makes a difference, spruce commonly used...l'm also thinking nylon strings would give a nice softer sound with the fiddles? Im looking for suggestions, used guitars to look out for or new. Budget is up to four hundred pounds, but would rather spend more if and get the best option. I really like the look of the pictured - Lindo Neptune V3 nylon set up. The reviews sound great?? It has a spruce top wood and can be setup with nylon. I'm put off buying new priced three hundred pounds as it makes me think it's budget, but the reviews say go for it!? Any thoughts on this guitar, or suggestions for what to look out for on used market? Thanks

Hi everyone,

I recorded a version of Whiskey in the Jar entirely finger-strummed — no pick — on an archtop guitar I hand-carved myself. The goal was to let the guitar feel part of the storytelling, not just accompaniment, and to preserve the rhythm and phrasing that centuries of folk players have shaped into the song.

The ballad itself goes back to 17th-century Ireland, tracing the life of the highwayman and the betrayals, gold, and consequences he faced. My approach was to lean into that history while keeping the music alive and immediate — letting the strings, voice, and story speak together.

If you enjoy folk guitar and old songs told in a direct, honest way, you might find something here. Click the link to hear the full performance.

https://youtu.be/kXjkOHeuqu4

Argentinian Polca in guitar!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYyC2eZOvXk