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At some point in every acoustic guitarist’s journey (these days, often immediately), they will start weighing amplification options. Although we may have been attracted to the instrument due to its intimacy, our current cultural context begs that it be rendered louder. Suddenly, we’re confronted with a myriad of “pickup” options that confound the acoustic guitar’s ori … read more

One 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 a deeper low note, but the 6th string now forms an octave with your 4th string (with a fifth interval in between on the 5t … read more

Back 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, combined them with the pragmatic simplicity of Fender, and added a 25” scale length that he felt best complimented standard t … read more

Gretsch was Founded in the 1880s by a German immigrant, and the company initially focused on drums and tambourines. They began producing guitars in the 1930s and quickly gained a reputation for the production of quality 6-strings. It was in the 1950s, however, under the leadership of Fred Gretsch Jr. (great grandson of the founder, Friedrich), that the Grets … read more

Taylor is largely responsible for the development of the modern acoustic guitar. Since the mid-70s, they have been crafting innovative instruments that address many of the issues players have been navigating since the dawn of the steel string.Whether it’s their “NT” bolt-on necks, which offer an unprecedented amount of adjustability, or their new “V-brace”, … read more