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…

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…

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…

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…

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: 

Sponsored by LR Baggs: Nashville native Daniel Donato stopped by our Soundcheck office with guitarist Nick Fry to share their experience with the Voiceprint DI. “The Voiceprint DI technology is the best synchronicity of technology and tradition that is available on the market today.” – Daniel Donato Voiceprint DI – Acoustic…

Sponsored by Elixir® Strings: Award-winning fingerstyle acoustic blues guitarist, music educator and Elixir® Strings artist Mary Flower breaks down the best fingering for a rolling boogie woogie-style bassline in this quick acoustic guitar lesson. Mary chooses Elixir Acoustic 80/20 Bronze Strings with POLYWEB® Coating for their warm tone that lasts and lasts.…

Sponsored by Taylor Guitars: The latest addition to Taylor’s American Dream Series, the AD22e is a Grand Concert acoustic-electric guitar made with solid sapele back and sides, a mahogany top, and V-Class bracing, all available at an exceptional value for everyday musicians. Blending rich projection and sustain with a warm,…

Sponsored by Kyser: Exploring delightfully unexpected conversations and surprise collaborations with artists from Kyser’s home state.  You never know what you’re going to get, but you could see that one act that turns into a living legend, or simply get inspired throughout their creative process. Join us for our inaugural…

Sponsored by Gibson: We collaborated with songwriters and players who represent a new, wildly diverse generation of genre-crushing musicians to showcase our new collection. Our artist interview series focuses on their creative ethos, artistic process, and what it means to hear more of themselves with their Generation Collection acoustic. In…