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Gibson Murphy Lab Acoustics

Sponsored by Gibson: Under the watchful eye of Master Artisan Tom Murphy, the Gibson Custom Shop has developed specialized tools and technology to create expertly aged guitars that give you the opportunity to play a piece of history. Expertly aged,…

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Creating Chords With Open Strings | ELIXIR Strings

Sponsored by Elixir® Strings: Using open strings to create chords on the acoustic guitar makes for a big, bold sound compared to playing simple barre chords. Ringing open string chords are great for both solo playing and accompanying singers and can be…

The Tone Traveler Is On Sale!

Sponsored by Tone Traveler: The Tone Traveler is a revolutionary device designed to enhance the sound of acoustic instruments and until the end of the year, it is on sale for $45 off MSRP. It attaches to your guitar or other…

Scott Goldbaum teaches Say It & Play It! Rhythm Guitar Lesson

If You Can Say It, You Can Play It | Rhythm Guitar Lesson

Sponsored by Elixir® Strings: Unlock the potential of the often-underestimated metronome—an invaluable tool that can transform your playing. Elixir® Strings Artist Scott Goldbaum shows you how to use a metronome to build strong rhythm habits with a quick, easy-to-follow exercise you can…

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The Ultimate Guitar Multi-Tool: Taylor Beacon 

The Taylor Beacon is a new, pocket-sized 5-in-1 guitar accessory designed to make it easier for you to make music. In this 30-second video, you’ll see why the Beacon is the ultimate multi-tool for guitarists.  Sponsored by Taylor Guitars: This handy…

Honoring Preston Thompson with a New Model

Sponsored by Thompson Guitars: This new PK Thompson Model was designed with elements of a 1983 Preston original dreadnought that lives in our shop. This guitar offers a 41 style top trim, single abalone ring rosette, custom backstrip all made with…

A Tour Inside The Cor-Tek (Cort) Acoustic Guitar Factory

Sponsored by Cort Guitars: Cor-Tek Corporation, the driving force behind renowned brands Cort Guitars and Digitech/DOD, invites you on an exclusive journey into cutting-edge manufacturing in their latest factory tour video, marking the pinnacle of their 50th-anniversary celebration. Unveiling behind-the-scenes…

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9 lbs. of Legendary Fishman Acoustic Tone

Sponsored by Fishman: The ultimate practice acoustic amp, Fishman’s new Loudbox Micro packs 40 watts of clean acoustic power into a lunchbox-sized acoustic combo. A sealed cabinet design paired with a bi-amplified driver configuration generates rich, full tone from your acoustic…

An Introduction to Spread Triads | ELIXIR Strings

Sponsored by Elixir® Strings: Unlocking the fretboard and being able to play chords all over the neck is one of the most useful skills for a guitar player to master. The ability to locate chords all over the fingerboard allows you to…

SALE! ToneWoodAmp Brings Mike Dawes “Endless Joy”

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 world-renown fingerstyle guitarist Mike Dawes: “ToneWoodAmp is the best acoustic gadget since the capo!” …

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Introducing the Fender Highway Series

Sponsored by Fender: Built with a feedback-resistant, ergonomic design and Fishman® Fluence® pickup for seamless setup, the Highway Series offers the classic vibe of a traditional acoustic guitar with upgraded features for today’s live acoustic player. LIGHTWEIGHT & ERGONOMIC BODY The Highway…

Scott Goldabum demonstrates acoustic guitar exercises to add creativity to common chord progressions

How to Make Common Chord Progressions Sound Unique

Sponsored by Elixir® Strings: If you’ve been playing the same strumming pattern over the same chord progression in song after song, this quick tutorial will help you infuse your accompaniment with creativity and individuality. Elixir® Strings Artist Scott Goldbaum shows you a…

Legendary Fishman Acoustic Tone At Just Over 9 lbs.

Sponsored by Fishman: Loudbox Micro packs 40W of clean acoustic power into a two channel lunchbox-sized acoustic combo. A sealed cabinet design paired with a bi-amplified driver configuration generates rich, full tone from your acoustic instruments. It features a dedicated…

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Taylor’s American Dream Is Going Strong

Sponsored by Taylor Guitars: With their all-solid-wood construction, tone-enhancing interior bracing and thoughtfully distilled aesthetics, Taylor’s American Dream Series acoustic guitars have found homes in stages, studios and practice rooms across America. Originally designed to provide working musicians with full-voiced options…

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Michael Watts Acoustic Guitar Lesson: Why String Gauge Matters

Sponsored by Elixir® Strings: Have you ever wondered what effect your choice of string gauge has on the sound and playability of your acoustic guitar? In this video, award-winning acoustic guitarist Michael Watts compares three string gauges of Elixir Phosphor Bronze Strings…

Intonation – A Capo’s Greatest Challenge

Sponsored by Shubb: Many capo companies casually advertise that their capos “don’t put the instrument out of tune.” Shubb has taken intonation very seriously and over 40 years ago committed to minimizing or eliminating retuning and, well…the proof is in the tuning. …

Cort Guitars: Modern Black

Sponsored by Cort Guitars: In this video by Jay Leonard J, he puts this boutique guitar to the test. You have to hear the Cort Modern Black for yourself. Check out why so many players are leaving the sound hole…

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Glen Andrew Brown on Composing for TV, Movies and Games

Sponsored by Taylor Guitars: Composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and Taylor player Glen Andrew Brown has made a name for himself as a BAFTA-award-winning creator of music for a wide range of media, from video games to television and movies. In this…

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