Sponsored by Elixir® Strings: Open tunings literally open up all kinds of possibilities for acoustic guitarists. While many will start with the much-loved DADGAD tuning, there are lots more options to explore. In this short acoustic guitar tutorial, one of the UK’s leading guitarists and Elixir® Strings artist Tristan Seume gives an…
Sponsored by PK Thompson: Chris Luquette has used his Thompson 00-14MA many times while playing bluegrass with Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen. This smaller bodied Thompson has the chops and projection to make it happen, even for a bluegrass flatpicker. Learn More.
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Sponsored by Taylor Guitars: Brian Truesby knows his way around an acoustic guitar, with a dynamic fingerstyle approach beautifully suited to the seasoned sounds of the Taylor Builder’s Edition 517. Back and sides of solid mahogany deliver a warm, woody response characterized by a punchy midrange and clear low-end power.…
With a large, deep body and wide waist, RainSong’s V-DR1100N2 has the powerful bass and ringing treble of a great rhythmic guitar, but still maintains a wonderfully balanced sound, with clear distinction among individual notes. From rhythm to lead, the DR makes its presence known. GIVEAWAY ENDS JULY 15, 2020…
Sponsored by Elixir® Strings: Add some sparkle to acoustic progressions with this simple-to-understand chord tutorial from session and touring guitarist and educator Kenny Echizen. Learn how to use just a couple of shapes up and down the neck to breathe life into standard open-position changes, adding instant flair and sophistication to your…
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Sponsored by Fender: Last year, Fender revolutionized the way guitar is played with the launch of the American Acoustasonic Telecaster. Building off this innovation success story, the Acoustasonic Stratocaster was created and released in March of 2020, redefining the sonic territories where acoustic meets electric. As a celebration of the Acoustasonic Strat, Fender…
Sponsored by Elixir® Strings: Guitarist and composer Chris Woods shows intermediate guitarists an easy fingerpicking pattern that is based on a 1-2-3, 1-2-3, 1-2 counting pattern. Chris of ‘The Chris Woods Groove Orchestra’ recommends starting slow and gradually increasing speed once comfortable with the fingerpicking pattern. Chris uses a Martin 000×1 with…
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Sponsored by Taylor Guitars: The Taylor Builder’s Edition 324ce introduces new, sustainably sourced Urban Ash to the Taylor acoustic lineup, adding a fresh musical flavor in a sleek, contoured package. Made with back and sides of sustainably sourced Urban Ash and a solid mahogany top, the Builder’s Edition 324ce combines…
Sponsored by Elixir® Strings: Mary Flower, a renowned songwriter, performer and music educator, shows the right way to combine hammer-ons and alternating bass in a twelve-bar blues. Mary Flower performs this quick acoustic lesson with Elixir® Acoustic 80/20 Bronze Strings with POLYWEB® Coating. “When guitar strings bring comfort to your fingertips, outlast…
ACOUSTIC GUITAR MAGAZINE + FENDER GIVEAWAY ONE GRAND PRIZE WINNER WILL RECEIVE: MALIBU CLASSIC ACOUSTIC GUITAR Ideal for recording, the short-scale Malibu shape is compact and focused, just like its sound. The low end is balanced by the lively highs, while the midrange is balanced and present. ACOUSTIC 200…
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Sponsored by Fender: In this video, Molly Tuttle opts for the tight bass and clear trebles of a mahogany dreadnought – a classic bluegrass combo – to complement her flatpicking skills. Learn more about the American Acoustasonic Series here:
Sponsored by PK Thompson: One Sky Films recently completed this short documentary about our shop that we wanted to share. Wishing everyone to stay healthy and persevere during these tough times. Watch Now.
Sponsored by Elixir® Strings: In this acoustic guitar lesson, award-winning fingerstyle guitarist Maneli Jamal demonstrates how to do a double harmonic slap with the right hand fingers. This creates a driving force of groove as he is doing them with 16th notes. He also shares some variations by changing between the 12th…
Sponsored by Elixir® Strings: Guitar maestro and composer Kaki King shares tips to improve your solo performance in this Elixir® Strings Artist Spotlight video. Kaki plays Elixir Acoustic 80/20 Bronze Strings with POLYWEB® Coating. “Elixir Strings hold their tuning and feel great for a very long time even after playing for hours…
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Sponsored by Bose: With the S1 Pro, we didn’t just make a smaller PA. That’s easy. We designed a system for you—purpose-built using key technologies from the acclaimed Bose L1 and F1 families. So you get stunning clarity and practical portability. It’s a streamlined system with all the features you…
Sponsored by Elixir® Strings: Award-winning fingerstyle guitarist, singer/songwriter and educator, Mary Flower shows how to unlock your guitar’s neck using two-finger chords and a dead-thumb bassline to produce a funky blues groove. Mary Flower performs this quick acoustic lesson with Elixir® Acoustic 80/20 Bronze Strings with POLYWEB® Coating. “When guitar strings bring…
Sponsored by PK Thompson: Thompson Guitars has created a CD to honor Preston Thompson with proceeds going to a Scholarship fund. Enjoy the sounds of a Thompson created by many celebrated pickers, singer/songwriters including Molly Tuttle, Billy Strings, Chris Luquette, Trey Hensley and Josh Rinkel plus many more amazing players! Learn More.
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Sponsored by RainSong: RainSong Graphite Guitars has developed SFT: Soundboard Fusion Technology that combines the stability and robustness of carbon fiber with the traditional aesthetics and tone of wood. After careful experimentation, we fused a thin spruce soundboard and a unidirectional pre-impregnated carbon top in a single molding step. The…
Sponsored by Santa Cruz Guitar Company: While most guitar makers attending the NAMM show were focused on new models, Santa Cruz Guitar Company once again presented a snapshot of their daily production: extremely custom, one-of-a-kind instruments built for sophistication of sound, ease of playability and players’ personal taste. In the…
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 major 9…
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THIS GIVEAWAY ENDS DECEMBER 31, 2019 One lucky winner will receive the Taylor Builder’s Edition 517e in Wild Honey Burst (MSRP $ 2,999) This round-shoulder Grand Pacific resonates with a finely-honed balance of low-end power and clarity across the middle and upper registers, producing warm, rounded tone in which notes…
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)
Sponsored by Bose: Sound great anywhere with the ultra-portable Bose S1 Pro Multi-Position PA system. Ideal for acoustic performers, the S1 Pro is the ultimate all-in-one PA, floor monitor, practice amplifier, and primary music system. Multiple positions, supported by Auto EQ, ensure you always sound your best. With a three-channel…
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Sponsored by Elixir® Strings: Guitar virtuoso Shawn Persinger demonstrates alternatives to those challenging G string bends on the acoustic guitar. This quick lesson sponsored by Elixir® Strings is great for all guitar styles and ability levels. Shawn, guitarist, composer, educator and writer, in this lesson plays Elixir Acoustic 80/20 Bronze Strings with…