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 simple trick to integrate riffs and lead work seamlessly into…
Sponsored by Thompson Guitars: These two models are currently available in all Sinker Mahogany (8 sets in stock) – we are offering them with a mahogany binding and rosette to keep a woodsy and simple elegant feel to both of these sweet smaller bodied guitars. They are both balanced and powerful for their size and…
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Sponsored by Musical Instrument Museum: Open now in Phoenix, Arizona! Acoustic America: Iconic Guitars, Mandolins, and Banjos, the newest special exhibition at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM), presents a once-in-a-lifetime collection of 90 historic stringed instruments played by the heroes of folk, blues, and bluegrass music. These instruments—mandolins, guitars, banjos, ukuleles,…
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, down to the last detail, each Murphy Lab acoustic guitar…
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 developed into an advanced guitar technique, allowing you to play…
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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 acoustic instrument and uses advanced sonic vibrations to accelerate the…
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 clip-on accessory combines all the must-have tools for guitar players…
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 red abalone. The body, neck and headstock are all bound with…
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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 mastery, the video showcases techniques propelling heightened production and elevated…
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 instruments. It features a dedicated microphone channel plus an instrument…
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 be really creative with rhythm parts – and it will…
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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 world-renown fingerstyle guitarist Mike Dawes: “ToneWoodAmp is the best acoustic gadget since the capo!” The ToneWoodAmp is the first and only product of its kind…
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 Series features a thinner, lighter body for a more comfortable…
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 microphone channel plus an instrument channel with Fishman’s legendary preamp and…
Sponsored by MusicNomad: MusicNomad is raising the bar with an extensive range of Guitar Fret Care Products. For over a year, they have been researching, developing, prototyping, testing and collaborating with some of the top techs in the world to create this extensive product lineup. Their newest fret care products…
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Sponsored by Elixir® Strings: In this quick acoustic blues lesson, renowned music educator and Elixir Strings artist Mary Flower shares how to play a simple Piedmont-Style blues melody and bassline. She plays Elixir Acoustic 80/20 Bronze Strings with POLYWEB Coating, for their slick playing feel. “Just gliding on the strings (not fighting…
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 that don’t break the bank, these guitars have made their…
Sponsored by Musical Instrument Museum: Opening on November 10, Acoustic America: Iconic Guitars, Mandolins, and Banjos, the newest special exhibition at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Phoenix, Arizona, presents a once-in-a-lifetime collection of 90 historic stringed instruments played by the heroes of folk, blues, and bluegrass music. These instruments—mandolins, guitars, banjos, ukuleles, and more— have shaped…
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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 on the same instrument to find out! Using gauges 11-52…
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. Shubb accomplished this by designing… 1. a unique rubber material that…
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 behind. Modern Black Inspired by the chic and sleek style…
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Sponsored by TASCAM: Excellent sound quality is crucial if you want your music to make an impact. To hear how much the TASCAM Portacapture X6 can improve your sound over an iPhone or camera audio, singer/ songwriter and YouTuber Aaron Kellim put them all to the test in episode 3 of the video…
Sponsored by Elixir® Strings: Composer and musician Kaki King is considered one of the world’s greatest living guitarists, known both for her technical mastery and for her constant quest to push the boundaries of the instrument. Hailed by Rolling Stone as “a genre unto herself,” Kaki has released 9 albums and toured…
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 special video from the Taylor Guitars artist team, Glen demonstrated…
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