Collings Guitars: A Standard in Excellence | Midwood Guitar StudioBill Collings came from an engineering background and his meticulous attention to detail was unparalleled. He found a way to consistently produce exceptional, high-end instruments with the smallest possible difference from serial numb …

Dana Bourgeois: Wood Whisperer | Midwood Guitar StudioDana Bourgeois of Bourgeois Guitars is perhaps the most significant luthier in the modern acoustic guitar renaissance. He effortlessly imbues tradition with innovation, consistently producing instruments that are both precise and unique …

The Post-Modern Perfection of Novo Guitars | Midwood Guitar Studio“Postmodern”, being an aesthetic defined by negation, is a tricky term to apply. I don’t do it lightly. In my mind, for something to be truly postmodern, it must be historically informed, but not retro, innovative without being fut …

Martin D-28 Authentic 1937 Aged Dreadnought Review | Robinson EarleThis is as close to a veritable clone as an acoustic guitar has ever come. I’m awed at the level of detail Martin has risen to. It’s a work of art. It’s like someone painstakingly recreated the exact paint mixture used on the Mona Li …

Boucher Guitars: An Introduction (a Revelation)An “introduction” isn’t really necessary at this point given the resounding splash they’ve made in the acoustic guitar world, but I would still like to take the time to describe my experiences with these magnificent instruments and the man behind them …

How to Choose the Right Acoustic Guitar | Midwood Guitar StudioWhether you already have an “electric” background or are approaching the instrument for the first time, the acoustic guitar can seem mysterious to the uninitiated. It’s hard to know what you’re after before you know what’s out there. I’v …