The Bogner Story is Basically an Analog FairytaleThe Bogner story is basically an analog fairytale. Born the son of a Telefunken employee in theGerman town of Ulm where the EL84 was invented, Reinhold Bogner was destined to becomean amp builder. After falling in love with Rock & …

Drop D: The Skeleton Key | Midwood Guitar StudioOne of the most versatile “alternative” tunings is also the most accessible. By dropping your low E down a whole step, you enter an alternate reality in which the key of D reigns supreme. The benefits to a solo guitarist are legion. Not only do you get …

PRS: A Step Ahead of the Rest | Midwood Guitar StudioBack before the dawn of the “boutique” gear industry, Paul Reed Smith boldly positioned himself in between the two major American solid-body guitar builders and changed music history forever. He took the sleek contours of Gibson, combine …

Suhr Guitars, the evolution of guitar manufacturing | Midwood Guitar StudioSuhr Guitars was created by musician turned luthier, John Suhr started building to hone in that “perfect tone” for himself onstage. Needless to say, he succeeded, and today Suhr Guitars have found their way into the hands of …

The Magic of Maton: Thunder from Down Under | Midwood Guitar StudioThe first thing I noticed upon being introduced to Maton Guitars is the way they “cut”. These are lively, powerful acoustic instruments that thump you right in the chest. There’s also an effortless, almost bouncy quality to the actio …

Heed your Hygrometer: Caring for Acoustics throughout the Seasons and the WorldIn case you intend to skim this, let me put the important information up front. Hygrometers measure relative humidity. They are easy to obtain and affordable (usually about $10-$15). Acoustics guitars are most comfortable …