Hosting a wide variety of Gretsch Guitars 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 th …

Taylor and the 21st Century Guitar 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 i …

Virtues of the Straight Brace | Midwood Guitar Studio The 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 …

This One’s a Doozy! | Midwood Guitar a Charlotte NC Music Store The 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 wo …

Easy Chord Shapes in Alternative Tunings 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 arra …

Continuing a Legacy of Innovation Leo 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 musicians were b …