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.
Preston Thompson 0-14 SMM
By: Teja Gerken
September 13, 2023
A contemporary take on an all-mahogany classic.
1944 Martin D-28
By: Teja Gerken
September 6, 2023
Bay Area guitarist Jim Nunally demonstrates his herringbone dreadnought, which was originally owned by Windy Whitford of the Goose Island Ramblers.
Taylor 814ce Blacktop
By: Teja Gerken
August 30, 2023
A great-looking variation of Taylor’s most popular model.
Sexauer JB-16
By: Teja Gerken
August 23, 2023
An innovative small jumbo with a multi-scale fingerboard and an asymmetrical body.
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.
2019 Hiroshi Suda 000
By: Teja Gerken
August 3, 2023
Bluegrass/jazz flatpicker Grant Gordy discusses and demonstrates his current favorite flattop.
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.
1949 Gibson L-5N
By: Teja Gerken
June 28, 2023
Peghead Nation instructor Matt Munisteri demonstrates the guitar he uses in his new Western Swing Guitar course.
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.
