CITES: Facts and Fairytales There is a ban on all rosewood Fairytale. However, there are international rules for the use of rare wood species, the so-called ‘ CITES ’(Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wi... 25 March 2020
I have a scratch or dent in my guitar! Now what?! A Scratch According to some, a scratch adds a bit more 'mojo ' and character to your guitar. So we completely understand why people love our relic guitars so much. But if you prefer a guitar in 'mint... 7 March 2020
Which Acoustic Guitar Model Is For You? Dreadnought "By far the most popular model, and we totally get why (by the way, you can see it above!). A goodDreadnought can do it all! Over a century ago, it was conceived by the builders at Martin ... 28 February 2020
The Fender Telecaster: From Boat Paddle to Must-Have Axe When it comes to the world of legendary instruments, the Fender Telecaste tops the list of iconic guitars. Before it came along, mass-produced electric guitar bodies were hollow. Think of acoustic gu... 21 February 2020
Visiting Kevin Ryan's Workshop in California! Before we jump into the details, let’s talk a little bit about where this brand of guitar comes from. The seed for Ryan Guitars was planted at Christmastime in Southern California, 1984. Kevin Ryan—an... 12 February 2020
The Fender Stratocaster Ubiquitous and essential, the Stratocaster has transcended its original intended purpose as a tool (a stylish one, at that) to become an archetype. It has risen above its everyday function to become a... 17 October 2019
New Furch Master's Choice Models – Let the Masters Inspire You Last year, Furch Guitars introduced a new portfolio of premium acoustic guitars that comprises five lines of all-solid wood models and two lines of models featuring a combination of solid and layered ... 3 May 2019
Bushmills x Lowden | Black Bush Edition The guitar features copper from the 10 traditional copper pot stills used to triple distil Bushmills Irish single malt and barrel wood that has been used to mature whiskey for hundreds of years at the... 16 June 2018
#5 Difference Flamenco Guitar and Classical Guitar Flamenco guitars might seem similar to traditional Spanish Classical guitars, but due to their iconic play-style they require a much different construction. Tonewoods For tonewoods, Flamenco guitars a... 12 May 2018
#4 Nail-Care for Classical Guitarists Because proper nails are very important for playability and a good sound, we have consulted Scott Tennant's "Pumping Nylon" (as well as many of our clients have) for the best information. This is also... 5 May 2018
#3 Taking care of your Classical Guitar. A guitar is, more often than not, a lifetime investment and you would want your guitar to always sound as good as they day you bought it (or even better!). This short guide will explain the steps on h... 28 April 2018
#2 Different Classical Guitar Finishes An instrument's finish is not just for beauty; its main purpose is protecting the fragile woods used in the instrument's construction from the ravages of the elements. Moisture and body oils can penet... 21 April 2018