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L.R. Baggs Para DI Limited Gold Edition

L.R. Baggs celebrates the company’s 50th anniversary with a special edition of a famous preamp.

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John Reischman, Bill Evans, Chad Manning, Mike Witcher, Jim Nunally, and Mark Schatz: “Little Pine Siskin”

The California Bluegrass Reunion band plays a John Reischman original tune at the Peghead Nation 10th Anniversary Party.

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New Lessons, Tunes, and Techniques for June 2025

Peghead Nation instructors release hours of new material for you to dig into this month!

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"The Last of Us" 314c | Taylor Guitars

An exact replica of the guitar featured in the award-winning HBO Original series.

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Taylor Builder's Edition 514ce

A great variation on a Taylor classic, built with urban shamel ash and Sitka spruce.

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Tony McManus, “Teolena”/”Sleep, Dearie, Sleep”

Peghead Nation Celtic Guitar instructor plays a beautiful tribute to the late Breton guitarist Soïg Sibéril.

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Eric Skye and Jamie Stillway, “Red Haired Boy” | Santa Cruz Guitars

Pacific Northwest duo flatpicks the jam session favorite on a pair of Santa Cruz guitars.

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New Lessons for May 2025

New Tunes, Lessons, and Techniques from Peghead Nation instructors.

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Instruments & Gear

L.R. Baggs Para DI Limited Gold Edition

L.R. Baggs celebrates the company’s 50th anniversary with a special edition of a famous preamp.

Featured Videos

John Reischman, Bill Evans, Chad Manning, Mike Witcher, Jim Nunally, and Mark Schatz: “Little Pine Siskin”

The California Bluegrass Reunion band plays a John Reischman original tune at the Peghead Nation 10th Anniversary Party.

News & Reviews

New Lessons, Tunes, and Techniques for June 2025

Peghead Nation instructors release hours of new material for you to dig into this month!

Partners

"The Last of Us" 314c | Taylor Guitars

An exact replica of the guitar featured in the award-winning HBO Original series.

Instruments & Gear

Taylor Builder's Edition 514ce

A great variation on a Taylor classic, built with urban shamel ash and Sitka spruce.

Featured Videos

Tony McManus, “Teolena”/”Sleep, Dearie, Sleep”

Peghead Nation Celtic Guitar instructor plays a beautiful tribute to the late Breton guitarist Soïg Sibéril.

Partners

Eric Skye and Jamie Stillway, “Red Haired Boy” | Santa Cruz Guitars

Pacific Northwest duo flatpicks the jam session favorite on a pair of Santa Cruz guitars.

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New Lessons for May 2025

New Tunes, Lessons, and Techniques from Peghead Nation instructors.

Discover Great Instruments, Performances, & Events

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