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Celebrating 17 years of Kepma Guitar and every player who keeps practicing, creating, and finding their own voice through the guitar.
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2026 Kama Cup Second Round Lineup Announced
The 9th Kama Cup (2026) prelims closed on Aug 20. Meet the second-round lineup - players aged 5 to 53 from China and abroad - and see the full bracket.
2026Kepma Competition
2026 KEPMA Cup: registration closed. See 105 semifinalists, entry rules, the September 1–October 15 semifinal and October 28 final planned in Shanghai.
2026Kepma Competition guidance
Read the official 2026 Kepma Competition guide for entry requirements, submission instructions and competition information.
Acoustic Guitar Finishes and Their Acoustic Impact: An Analysis
How guitar finishes affect mass, stiffness and damping. Compare nitro, polyester, polyurethane, shellac and oil finishes by thickness, protection and repair.
Acoustic Guitar Wood Selection: Empiricism and Engineering Capability
Choose guitar woods by density, directional stiffness, loss and moisture. Understand impedance, radiation-ratio limits and equilibrium moisture estimates.
An Analysis of the Science and Practice of Adhesives in Guitar Making
Compare guitar adhesives by joint fit, load, cure and repairability. Understand hide glue, wood glues, CA, epoxy, open time and water-resistance limits.
Analysis of the Ingredients, Efficacy, and Application of Guitar Fretboard Care Oils
Choose fretboard oil by ingredients and surface treatment. Compare mineral, plant and formulated lemon oils, with maple restrictions and humidity advice.
Circle of Fifths: Interactive Guide
Explore keys, signatures, scales and chord progressions with an interactive circle of fifths. Hear examples and distinguish equal-tempered fifths from pure ratios.
Effective Practice for Acoustic Guitar
It's not how long you practise but how: a research-based guide to learning acoustic guitar in four stages, with deliberate practice, chunking, slow practice, metronome work and recording reviews.
Exploring Bearclaw
Bearclaw figure in spruce tops has evolved from defect to prized feature. A rigorous look at its definition, cause, vibro-mechanical properties, the great tone debate, market value and buying advice.
Fundamentals of Guitar Modal Concepts
Understand guitar modes, damping and coupling, with the assumptions behind vibration equations and an illustration of nodes and antinodes.
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A Virtual Tour of Kepma Guitars
Follow the camera inside Kepma Guitars and see how every guitar comes to life.