This year marks the 135th anniversary of the founding of Washburn Guitars, and one way the company is celebrating this milestone is by releasing a limited-edition anniversary instrument, the RSD135D, modeled after a 1937 Washburn dreadnought. Only 135 of these beautiful guitars are being made, with the serial numbers ascending…
At Winter NAMM 2018, Fishman debuted a battery powered version of its popular Loudbox Mini acoustic amp, and introduced its new Matrix Infinity VT and Matrix Infinity Mic Blend pickup/preamp systems. Watch the video above for more info.
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In this video from Winter NAMM 2018, Adam at Luna Guitars presents new models from the Henna, Gypsy, and Vintage series. Watch the video to learn more.
Fred Taylor of RBI Music introduces the company’s Vintage brand guitars at Winter NAMM 2018. These guitars were inspired by vintage Stella guitars and designed by noted player and collector Paul Brett. They feature solid woods and Fishman electronics. There are several models to choose from including a unique travel-size 12-string,…
Alvarez Guitars launched a new Honduran series in its Yairi line. The new Alvarez-Yairi Honduran lineup, which feature all-solid Honduran mahogany backs and sides built using wood purchased nearly five decades ago by Mr. Yairi. The guitars also include mahogany necks with ebony fingerboards, ebony bridges, and bone nuts and saddles,…
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In this video from Winter NAMM 2018, John Stippell from Tanglewood Guitars Introduces the company’s new Union Series guitars, which feature solid mahogany tops, mahogany backs and sides, and maple hardwood binding. The Union Series instruments are available in cutaway and standard dreadnought and folk configurations. Watch the video for…
In this video from Winter NAMM 2018, Rob McCoy of Gator Cases explains how the Stanley Guitar Foot lets you rest any acoustic guitar on the floor.
In this video from Winter NAMM 2018, Richard Hoover, founder of Santa Cruz Guitar Company, explains their uniquely designed Parabolic Tension Strings. Watch it now for more.
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In this video from Winter NAMM 2018, Stephen Marchione of Marchione Guitars showcases his latest handmade instruments, while fingerstyle guitarists John Storie and Michael Mandrell demo the OM and OMC models, respectively. Check out AG‘s August 2017 review of the Marchione 14-fret OMC here: Video Review: Stephen Marchione’s 14-fret OMC…
At the Winter 2018 NAMM show, Tom Bedell discusses the range of Breedlove body sizes, presents a Legacy with beautiful cocobolo back and sides, and explains how the company uses sound optimization to create the best tone in each guitar. He also shows a new Bedell guitar with an Adirondack soundboard and Brazilian rosewood back and…
At the 2018 NAMM show in Anaheim, California, Collings Guitars showed off some expansions to its Traditional line. They added the Single-0 line, which includes 14-fret and 12-fret models, made with light builds, thin nitrocellulose finishes, animal protein glue, and different appointments (wood purfling and tortoise-style bridge pins). Mark Althans from Collings shows off…
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In this video from Winter NAMM 2018, guitarists Calum Graham, Mike Dawes, Thomas Leeb, and Andy McKee discuss the ToneWoodAmp and its effect on their music, performances, and creativity. Read AG‘s October 2016 review of the ToneWoodAmp here: Gear Review: The Truly Acoustic, Acoustic Guitar ToneWoodAmp [VIDEO]
L.R. Baggs showed off their new Align Series acoustic pedals at Winter NAMM 2018. This new series, designed specifically for acoustic instruments, allows players to tailor this board set-up for their specific needs. Guitarist Justin Weaver demonstrates what each new pedal does featuring the Session, Equalizer, Reverb, and Active DI.…
Peter Henriksen showcases the Henriksen product line. Watch the video for more, including the latest model, which weighs just 12 pounds and is designed with the working musician in mind.
In this video from Winter NAMM 2018, G7th demonstrates its stainless steel, yoke-style, Heritage capo with “adaptive radius technology.” This capo provides maximum tuning stability with the minimum tension required. Watch the video for more details.
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At Winter NAMM 2018, Mark Althans of Collings Guitars plays some tasteful chords and lines on two all-mahogany Waterloos—the WL-12 Mh, with a 12th-fret neck junction, and its 14-fret counterpart. Also, check out the new soundhole label, shown below, on all Waterloo guitars. It depicts the late Bill Collings at work—a loving tribute…
Fender had plenty of new acoustic guitars on display at the 2018 Winter NAMM Show. Billy Martinez walked us through Fender’s California lines featuring the Redondo, the concert/auditorium hybrid Newporter, and the small-body Malibu, all of which are made with playability and aesthetic at the forefront. Tons of guitars; California…
This week at Winter NAMM 2018, Eastman showed off an exciting range of new guitars. Starting of with their Traditional Series, Dan shows us the E1D (spruce) and E2D (sapele) that have open pore sides and back, glossed top, and Eastman’s new pick guard material (RV $575). The exciting new Gypsy Series, an…
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In this video from Winter NAMM 2018, Yamaha shows off their new TransAcoustic Series, featuring the FG820. New technology, which allows for chorus and reverb regulation, makes playing in different environments easier to control without sacrificing sound. Retails at $599. See more of the latest from Yamaha on their website.
Steve from D’Addario introduces its new Acoustic Series Nickel-Bronze strings and Cradle Capo at Winter NAMM 2018. These strings are made of nickel-plated phosphor bronze and designed to last longer, stay in tune better, and bring out the true tone of your guitar. The Cradle Capo features aircraft-grade aluminum construction and provides even tension on all strings.…
In this video from Winter NAMM 2018, Cordoba announces their partnership with Disney for their new Coco–themed guitars and showcases these unique instruments. Included are spruce- and mahogany-topped models as well as a limited-edition, exact replica of the guitar in the movie. Watch the video for more details.
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By Greg Olwell On the first day of the NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, Taylor Guitars introduced its new V-Class bracing system. While the outside of the guitar remains nearly identical, the company’s luthier Andy Powers has developed a unique interior architecture that seems to transform how the guitar sounds.…
Here’s Chris F Martin IV at the Martin Guitars booth at Winter NAMM 2018, talking about the genesis of their new line of ‘Reimagined’ Standard Series guitars. MORE MARTIN GUITARS Review: Martin’s 0-18 Is a Small-Bodied Classic Video Review: The D-1 Authentic 1931 Is a Note-Perfect Replica of a Rare Martin…
Here’s our first look at Guild Guitars jumbo F-55. The F-55 has a solid Sitka spruce top with solid Indian rosewood back and sides, it is the first jumbo body size made in Guild’s California factory. Watch the video for more info. MORE FROM GUILD GUITARS: Gear Review: Guild…