At Winter NAMM 2017, Faith Guitars released its new Neptune model which features a torrefied sitka spruce top, solid rosewood back and sides, and ebony fingerboard and fittings. Available spring 2017. Watch the above video for more info from Faith Guitars. Check…
Santa Cruz Guitar Company continues to celebrate its 40th anniversary, which took place last year, by putting its FTC model back into production. Watch above as Santa Cruz founder and luthier Richard Hoover shows off the F cutaway model — made famous by Eric…
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Known for its impeccably constructed high-end instruments, Taylor Guitars is charting new territory with its Academy series. “We wanted to give the first-time buyer a quality, affordable instrument, one that enriches their experience, that has the playable neck for which Taylor is…
By Greg Cahill Frank Falbo of Falbo Guitars presents the company’s new Alpha Jumbo Multi-Scale with ziricote back and sides. The guitar features Falbo’s Intension Bridge, which produces negative torque. That innovative design eliminates the need for bracing behind the…
At Winter NAMM 2017, Levy’s Leathers released several new designs: the Billy series, which is a strudy hemp top strap with a suede bottom, and the Aura series in bright colored suede, both featuring secure double stitching and Levy’s trademark “ice…
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Mark Althans of Collings Guitars introduced a new baritone model at Winter NAMM 2017: the Baritone 1A. Built with the body of Collings’ classic DS slope-shoulder dreadnought, the scale length is extended from 25.5 to 27.5 for that baritone feel. The neck joins…
At Winter NAMM 2017, Cort Guitars launched its new Gold Series line of acoustic guitars. In this video, Cort shows us the features of the new line including a torrefied top. Check out more Winter NAMM 2017 coverage.
In this video from Winter NAMM 2017, Michael Kelly showcases several of their guitars. Some highlights include the Forte Exotic, 3D, and the Koa Special models. Watch the video for more details on these instruments. Check out more Winter NAMM 2017 coverage.
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Stevensville, Maryland-based PRS (Paul Reed Smith) Guitars is best-known for its electrics, but it has turned out consistently fine acoustic instruments for many years, as well, and a number of those were on display at Winter NAMM 2017. Above, watch…
By Greg Cahill An expansion of Taylor Guitar’s flagship 800 line, the Taylor 814ce Deluxe features a comfortable beveled armrest, Adirondack spruce bracing, Gotoh 510 tuners (with a 21:1 gear ratio for an ultra-smooth tuning experience), and other appointments. This…