Northfield WaveLength
By: Teja Gerken
October 4, 2023
John Reischman demonstrates Northfield’s new compact octave mandolin.
Taylor 110ce-S
By: Teja Gerken
September 22, 2023
A new variation of Taylor’s popular entry-level dreadnought is the most affordable 100 series model.
Luxe by Martin Kovar Strings
By: Teja Gerken
September 20, 2023
A warm-sounding and easy-playing set of strings made with a nickel-cobalt alloy.
Taylor 814ce Blacktop
By: Teja Gerken
August 30, 2023
A great-looking variation of Taylor’s most popular model.
Martin DJR-10E Bass
By: Teja Gerken
August 16, 2023
A compact acoustic bass guitar that’s easy to play and offers a big sound.
Taylor 517e
By: Teja Gerken
August 10, 2023
A new slope-shoulder dreadnought Grand Pacific with urban ironbark back and sides.
Taylor 512ce 12-Fret and 552ce
By: Teja Gerken
July 26, 2023
A new pair of six and 12-string Grand Concerts expands Taylor’s urban ironbark 500 series.
Eight Mandolin Picks
By: Teja Gerken
July 20, 2023
Joe K. Walsh demonstrates eight of his favorite picks, including picks from Apollo, Bluebird, BlueChip, D’Andrea, and Wegen.
Martin D-28 StreetLegend
By: Teja Gerken
July 12, 2023
A rosewood dreadnought with a satin-finish and simulated wear.
Shubb C1 and FineTune Capos
By: Teja Gerken
July 5, 2023
A look at Shubb’s two main guitar capo designs.
Martin D-18 StreetLegend
By: Teja Gerken
June 21, 2023
A satin-finished version of the classic dreadnought with a well-worn look.
Shubb Fine Tune Capo on Octave Mandolin
By: Teja Gerken
June 14, 2023
Joe K. Walsh demonstrates using Shubb’s yoke-style capo on a Northfield octave mandolin.
Fishman AFX Pocket Blender Mini and AFX Pro EQ Mini
By: Teja Gerken
May 31, 2023
A deep-dive into Fishman’s new signal routing and graphic equalizer pedals.
Taylor Builder’s Edition 814ce
By: Teja Gerken
May 24, 2023
The most advanced version of Taylor’s popular grand auditorium has an Adirondack spruce top.
Apollo John Reischman Picks
By: Teja Gerken
May 17, 2023
The mandolin legend and Peghead Nation instructor demonstrates his signature flatpicks.
