Emile Menasché

Guitarist, composer, writer.

Resonator

Gear Review: Gold Tone PBS-D

The Gold Tone PBS-D—or Paul Beard PB Signature-Series Squareneck Resonator Deluxe Guitar—is an elegant instrument with a homespun sound. In terms of looks, materials, and tone, it covers all the bases for slide players looking for high performance in a traditional package.

March 25, 2020

Guides and How To

Beyond Flattops: The Magic of Baritone Guitars

If the baritone guitar were a basketball player, it would end up on the scouting report as a tweener—a player whose size and skills don’t fit a standard position.

March 8, 2020

Mics, Pickups, Recording Gear

Gear Review: DPA 4099 CORE Instrument Microphone

DPA’s series of 4099 CORE microphones includes models designed to cover a wide range of instruments, depending on their sound-pressure levels. Each mic features some important qualities—a small footprint, a pre-polarized supercardioid condenser capsule, and mounting hardware optimized for the instrument in question.

March 2, 2020

Guides and How To

a collage showing three guitars: a resonator, a baritone, and an archtop

Beyond Flattops: The Magic of Resonator, Baritone, and Archtop Guitars

The wide tonal palette of acoustic guitars includes archtop, resonator, and baritone colors. Here's more about the history, makers, and players of these instruments.

February 7, 2020

Guitarmakers and Guitarmaking

Makers & Shakers: A Chat with Nylon-String Luthier Stephan Connor

Cape Cod, Massachusetts–based luthier Stephan Connor has built a world-class reputation by taking a fresh approach to what may be the most traditional branch of guitar building.

December 30, 2019

Parlor

Gear Review: Yamaha CSF-TA

Few musical pleasures compare to playing well-made small guitars. They’re comfortable. They resonate easily. They reward a subtle touch in ways few of their big siblings can match.

August 29, 2019