Gretsch Guitars were 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 …

Taylor and the 21st Century Guitar | Midwood Guitar StudioTaylor 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 s …

Virtues of the Straight Brace | Midwood Guitar StudioThe ideal “voicing” for a guitar is highly subjective. The wood and the luthier fall into a deep conversation with the end goal of mutual self-expression. The scalloping of the braces on the top is often emphasized as one of the mos …

This One’s a Doozy! | Midwood Guitar StudioThe sensual curves and vibrant finishes of classic automobiles have always borne a strong influence on the aesthetics of electric guitars. Cars and guitars. It’s as if the cosmic symmetry of the universe aligned to ensure these two words rhymed. In the case …

One of the great things about the guitar is its versatility. It can be employed as a lead, rhythm, or solo instrument. Players can decide between a myriad of body, wood, design, and electronic options. Much of the world’s music has already been arranged for it. These are all compelling virtues, bu …

Fender Custom Shop: Continuing a Legacy of InnovationLeo Fender first began building amps out of frustration with the quality of technology he was tasked to fix. He’d had success with the PA systems he’d constructed for local dance halls, and although his sign read “Radio Repair Shop”, more and more …