As we progress into the 21st century, it’s clear that many exotic wood species are not sustainable, and their use as guitar tonewoods will be reduced. There are a few …
Ergon Guitars
I met the owner of Ergon Guitars, Adriano Sérgio at the Holy Grail Guitar Show a few years ago, and was really impressed with his guitars and designs. You can see …
The Woodstock Invitational Luthiers Showcase 2018
Bearsville Theater / Utopia Soundstage , Woodstock, NY October 26, 27, & 28, 2018 http://woodstockinvitational.com/
Nishgaki Guitar Archtop
Nishgaki Guitars from Japan have that beautiful aesthetic that reminds me of natural harmony. The guitar here is the Style-N Arcus Archtop. I love the finish which resembles an aged …
PRS John Mayer Silver Sky: A Modern Anti-Modern
There has been some controversy recently on the release of the new John Mayer Silver Sky Strat — uh, I mean PRS guitar. A lot of it is negative, and …
Murray Kuun Revisited: Roxy Jazz
Murray Kuun Guitars has been showcased here before, and it is time for a revisit since he has some interesting guitars released. The Roxy Jazz guitar has some design elements similar …
Matsuda Hybrid
Michi continues to amaze with his avant garde designs. His Hybrid acoustic with both magnetic and piezo pickups continues his flow of unique designs. And here’s how it sounds:
Rocklite: new materials for a modern age
There’s been a push for some time to create new man-made materials to replace hard-to-find or banned exotic woods. Tone-producing woods are even harder to replace, so it’s natural to …
2018 Artisan Guitar Show
The Artisan Guitar Show is presented in Hershey-Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on April 13-15, 2018. An Event for Guitars, Guitarists, Luthiers & Music Makers.
Tommy Emmanuel Guitar Camps 2018
Scottish Highlands Happening May 11 – 15, 2018, Tommy Emmanuel’s Guitar Camp Scotland is happening in the highlands of Scotland. Special guest instructors include Richard Smith and John Knowles. Book …