Sponsored by Fender Inspired by the California lifestyle—colorful, energetic and independent—we fused our electric guitar DNA with exceptional acoustic playability and tone to craft the California Series. CALIFORNIA CLASSIC With their superb playability, distinctive looks and unmistakable Fender vibe, California Classic guitars transcend traditional acoustic guitar design. Starting at $799.99…
Sponsored by Ibanez Based On The Best Of Music’s Past Ever wonder why an old, time-worn guitar seems to have magic buried deep within its sound? Ibanez found the secret, and now you don’t have to wait 25 years and play hundreds of gigs to get that same tone. The…
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Sponsored by Elixir® Strings World-class fingerstyle guitarist Mary Flower shows you how to master a traditional 12-bar blues in F by demonstrating smooth transitions, simplifying clunky chords, and adding a boogie-woogie bassline. Watch and learn as Flower fingerpicks her Elixir® Strings through two choruses of blues and encourages you to…
Shopping for a guitar-playing loved one? Looking for yourself before the holidays hit? Whoever you’re buying for this season, our Holiday Gift Guide is a great resource for discovering gear and accessories. From stocking stuffers to luxuries to splurge on, this guide has got you covered. DOWNLOAD NOW (PDF file; 484KB)
Sponsored by Breedlove Kim Breedlove was always at his best when he was designing and handcrafting stringed instruments. From walking and exploring the koa forests of Hawaii – to his home workshop in Bend, Oregon where he experimented with nuances in ukulele body design – the ukulele was one of…
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Sponsored by D’Addario Missed Raw Talent? Not to worry. Your favorite improv song series is back with seven all-new episodes featuring the likes of John Oates, Striking Matches, The Mastersons, and more! In addition to these chart-topping acoustic artists, this season of Raw Talent spotlights a slew of new artists…
Sponsored by Ibanez Built For The Widest Range Of Players Talent is found in a wide range of players and when it comes to their guitars, one size most certainly does not fit all. With this in mind, Ibanez makes it a point to offer a number of short scale…
Sponsored by Elixir® Strings Guitar legend Richard Thompson demonstrates how to get a richer, fuller sound out of your guitar using alternate tunings and Elixir® Strings. Watch and learn as this Fairport Convention icon performs licks and chords in DADGAD, as well as some hybrid picking virtuosity in open C…
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Sponsored by Fender ELECTRIC FEEL Supremely comfortable, California Series guitars’ slim-taper “C”-shaped mahogany necks are inspired by our electric legacy, giving them the same outstanding feel that’s great for any playing style. STRIKING STYLE Instruments as individual as the artists who play them, California Series guitars have unexpected, electric-inspired style…
THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED One lucky winner will receive both an Andrew White Guitars Freja 112 and a Henriksen Blu Amplifier! Andrew White Guitars Freja 112 The Freja model is the largest of the three guitars and with that is the loudest and most powerful. Even with the added power and volume…
Sponsored by Breedlove At Breedlove, we blaze our own trails, working closely with our craftsmen, artists, and players to engineer distinct body shapes to fit the preferences of different players and playing styles. Our revolutionary distinctive body shapes produce better, more nuanced sound than traditional guitars. And just in time…
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Sponsored by Ibanez Quality Woods & Thermo-Aging For The Sound You’ve Always Imagined There is nothing quite like the sound of a perfectly aged acoustic. The fullness, the sustain, and the projection are what make these instruments so valuable and so desirable. Typically, you’d have to own and play a…
Sponsored by Elixir® Strings, Proud Supporter of “Acoustic Uprising” In this guitar lesson, Marc Seal teaches us common bass-style techniques like slapping and popping to coax some different sounds from your acoustic. Then put it all together in a riff. “Elixir Strings always sound stellar and really last! Because of…
THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED There’s nothing so inspiring as playing guitar in a great sounding room – it makes you play better, longer and with more creativity. The Yamaha TransAcoustic guitar recreates that incredible experience without needing any external amplification or effects, just the guitar itself. It’s the most inspiring,…
Sponsored by the Woodstock Invitational Luthiers Showcase Check out some incredible guitars, watch some fantastic performances, and participate in inspiring and informative workshops at this year’s Tenth Annual Woodstock Invitational Luthiers Showcase. In addition to the fantastic guitars on display, and the great performances from guitarists like Cathy Fink &…
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THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED The AC722CE features a solid Engelmann Spruce top and solid Rosewood back/sides giving this guitar a tight full bodied sound. To the last detail this guitar sounds, feels, and looks like a real player’s instrument. Product Features: Mahogany Neck Ebony Fingerboard Hand…
Sponsored by Bourgeois “Years ago Tony Rice casually advised me to make my Dreadnoughts sound as balanced as OMs. After plowing that field literally for decades, I got a twisted notion to move in the opposite direction, bringing the OM closer to a Dreadnought by enlarging its soundhole. The result…
Sponsored by D’Addario Back in February, D’Addario packed up and took flight to Kansas City for Folk Alliance 2018. There, they teamed up with Cole Clark Guitars and AER Amps to turn a standard, humdrum hotel suite into an all-out folk music showcase, featuring top-notch performances by Molly Tuttle, John…
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THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED Achieve incredible clarity, balance and volume with our jumbo-shaped F-40, made in Southern California. This jumbo acoustic checks all the boxes for players who prize outstanding projection and enhanced mid-range. A satin varnish finish gives this guitar its familiar broken-in look and feel, while allowing the…
Sponsored by Bourgeois “Years ago Tony Rice casually advised me to make my Dreadnoughts sound as balanced as OMs. After plowing that field literally for decades, I got a twisted notion to move in the opposite direction, bringing the OM closer to a Dreadnought by enlarging its soundhole. The result…
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Sponsored by Elixir® Strings, Proud Supporter of “Acoustic Uprising” Award-winning, fingerstyle artist Maneli Jamal demonstrates how to combine strumming, harmonic slaps and percussion to create the illusion of multiple acoustic guitars. Watch Maneli’s easy-to-follow lesson to get this full and rich sound. “Elixir Strings inspire me to pick up my guitar…
Sponsored by Elixir® Strings, Proud Supporter of “Acoustic Uprising” In this guitar lesson, guitarist Marc Seal demonstrates how to arpeggiate more efficiently and accurately using a technique known as “pick leading.” This is a great fingerpicking exercise. “Elixir Strings always sound stellar and really last! Because of the coating, they…
Sponsored by Elixir® Strings | Proud Supporter of “Acoustic Uprising” Fingerstyle master Alex de Grassi demonstrates the interplay of dynamics between the thumb and fingers as an orchestration tool. It adds color, nuance and refinement to fingerstyle play. “I get more volume, a balanced sound, and my strings last longer when…
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Sponsored by Artistworks Martin Taylor has been teaching fingerstyle guitar online at ArtistWorks since 2010. Check out this free lesson where Martin breaks down how to improvise over jazz chords. For beginners, this exercise is a great way to try out improvisation and practice playing a clean solo without too…
