Sponsored by MusicNomad: MusicNomad and Geoff Luttrell team up to show you how to setup your Taylor Acoustic Guitar with easy-to-follow how-to setup instructions using MusicNomad’s Precision Gauges and Tools and the KEEP IT SIMPLE, SETUP (KISS)™ method. Don’t have a Taylor Guitar? The same process in the video can be…
Sponsored by Gibson: “The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” “Memphis Flash,” “The Hillbilly Cat,” there’s no short supply of nicknames for one of the most iconic cultural influences in all of music, Elvis Presley. Gibson is proud to honor a legacy fit for a king and announce the addition of…
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Sponsored by Taylor Guitars: For years, the Taylor GS Mini has inspired guitar players of all styles and skill levels with its portable frame and bold musical punch. For Taylor player and singer-songwriter Francisca Valenzuela, her GS Mini Mahogany is a constant source of creativity, a reliable songwriting partner as…
Sponsored by PK Thompson: Sharing our guitars with community fundraisers, flatpick competitions and young emerging players gives us the opportunity each year to make a few guitars that feel like us giving back. We have had so much support over the years that it feels right to share what we…
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Sponsored by Elixir® Strings: Hybrid picking is a great technique for acoustic guitar players to master but using both plectrum and fingers on your picking hand can be a challenge – even if you’re used to fingerpicking. Massimo Varini, renowned educator, monster guitarist and Grammy-winner, demonstrates some musical hybrid picking patterns that…
Sponsored by Irish Music Tours Turas Ceoil, loosely translated, means ‘Music Journey’ or ‘Music Pilgrimage.’ Why not join us right now on a unique journey exploring the music, heritage, history, and beauty of Ireland and its wild and scenic west coast? If you’ve been longing to hit the road, it’s…
Enter to win a set of precision gauges and tools combined with step-by-step guidelines anybody can follow and setup their guitar to play and sound great, and a spa kit designed to detail, clean, polish, or condition. Prize: One KEEP IT SIMPLE, SETUP (KISS)™ and one TOTAL GUITAR SPA KIT MSRP: $343.98 …
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Sponsored by Santa Cruz Guitar Company: Each and every week, Santa Cruz Guitar Company posts custom acoustics shipping from their small shop to various independently owned guitar stores throughout the world. Follow them on Instagram and Facebook to see what’s heading to your local SCGC dealer before it even arrives,…
Sponsored by Alvarez Guitars: Why do you love your Grand Auditorium guitar? Why do you keep reaching for a Dreadnought? Grand Auditoriums are incredibly versatile instruments, with a sweet tonal balance. Dreadnoughts are ideal workhorse guitars for strummers and flatpickers alike, known for their volume, warmth, and comfortable body shapes.…
Sponsored by Taylor Guitars: Taylor first introduced the world to the Grand Pacific dreadnought body shape with a pair of Builder’s Edition models boasting premium solid tonewoods and V-Class interior bracing. Now, they’re growing the Grand Pacific family with the stunning AD27e Flametop, made with back, sides and top of…
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Sponsored by ToneWoodAmp: ToneWoodAmp has been leading a revolution in acoustic guitars with the invention of a compact box that creates effects, unplugged—NO AMP REQUIRED! Hear it from singer-songwriter Tamar Eisenman, playing her new album’s title song “Rain & Dirt” using the ToneWoodAmp: “The ToneWoodAmp offers a whole new strategy in making…
Sponsored by Gibson: “The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” “Memphis Flash,” “The Hillbilly Cat,” there’s no short supply of nicknames for one of the most iconic cultural influences in all of music, Elvis Presley. Elvis was known for many things – his jet-black hair, a voice that transcended genres, the…
Sponsored by Alvarez Guitars: Baritone guitars and acoustic bass guitars open up an entirely different sonic dimension, unlocking an experience that every guitar player should have. Playing in a lower register freshens up old tunes and inspires new ones, and it pushes us as players musically—and it’s important to know…
Sponsored by Elixir® Strings: Fingerstyle legend Alex de Grassi adds expression to his melodies with slides, hammer ons and pull-offs. Watch as he shows these three legato phrasing techniques to create fluidity and texture. “I get more volume, a balanced sound, and my strings last longer when I use Elixir Phosphor Bronze…
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Sponsored by Fanatic Guitars: In order to achieve a great instrument two factors are fundamental: good materials and Know-How. As official dealers, here at Fanatic Guitars we can attest, that’s exactly what Alhambra’s Guitar has accumulated over 55 years, positioning themselves as one of the best handmade classical, flamenco and…
Sponsored by Santa Cruz Guitar Company: Available in both low and mid tension, we are pleased to introduce the newest variation of our Parabolic Tension Strings, specifically engineered for DADGAD players. Santa Cruz Strings are engineered to do what others cannot, to put the exact tension on each individual string…
Sponsored by Taylor Guitars: Meet the new AD22e from Taylor Guitars. This is a Grand Concert acoustic-electric guitar from the American Dream Series, and it features back and sides of solid sapele paired with a solid neo-tropical mahogany top. With V-Class bracing inside for enhanced volume and longer sustain, the…
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Sponsored by MusicNomad: MusicNomad has demystified the guitar setup process by developing the KEEP IT SIMPLE SETUP (KISS)™ system with innovative, precision gauges and tools combined with step-by-step general guidelines anybody can follow. The goal of having the best sound and easiest playability on your guitar can be attained with…
Sponsored by Elixir® Strings: If you’re looking to add some high-end sparkle and harmonic interest to your acoustic guitar parts, the Nashville Tuning method is a great option. Shawn Persinger, master guitarist, educator and Elixir® Strings artist, shows some examples in the style of the Rolling Stones’ “Wild Horses” and Pink Floyd’s…
Sponsored by Gibson: Rolling Stone partnered with Gibson for an exclusive interview and live performance with Amythyst Kiah using her Gibson Generation Collection G-45 at the Gibson Garage. In this live performance, Amythyst performs “Wild Turkey.” Introducing the Generation Collection featuring the exclusive Gibson Player Port™ for a new sonic…
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Sponsored by PK Thompson: Moving into the new year, we are providing more build option details via our website and information on upcoming special projects. Our website is vital as a window into what we do at Thompson guitars. It is important to keep refining and giving our customers a…
Sponsored by Elixir® Strings: Acoustic master and Elixir® Strings artist Clive Carroll reveals his favorite exercises for smoother and more versatile fingerstyle. Following Clive’s tips, learn how to emphasize certain notes, achieve varied tones without a plectrum and get your fingers flowing in harmony. Clive plays Elixir Acoustic Phosphor Bronze and 80/20…
Sponsored by Fender: Streamlined and stage-ready with a simplified 3-Way Switch and powerful Blend Knob, this shape-shifting hybrid goes from acoustic to electric with something new at every turn. Watch Nicholas Veinoglou explore this model’s exciting features and learn more here:
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Sponsored by ToneWoodAmp: The ToneWoodAmp is the first and only product of its kind to use the body and soundhole of ANY acoustic guitar to create a variety of effects—unplugged. No cables, no pedals, NO AMP REQUIRED! All the effects you know and love—reverb, tremolo, delay, autowah, and more. Enhance your…
