Grant Gordy’s Guitar and Gear
By: Teja Gerken
October 30, 2024
Acclaimed bluegrass/jazz guitarist and Peghead Nation instructor discusses his Hiroshi Suda guitar and his favorite strings, picks, and approach to amplification.
Mike’s Banjo Mute
By: Teja Gerken
October 9, 2024
Evie Ladin demonstrates a great tool for quiet banjo practice.
Martin Guitar Care and Maintenance
By: Teja Gerken
July 3, 2024
A look at some of Martin’s latest care products and instrument tools.
Tags: Accessories, Martin Guitar
Luxe by Martin Accessories
By: Teja Gerken
March 6, 2024
Great new picks, straps, cables, and instrument polish.
Tags: Accessories, Martin Guitar
Taylor Beacon
By: Teja Gerken
November 22, 2023
A clip-on tuner that’s also a metronome, timer, and flashlight.
Shubb C7 and C8 Partial Capos
By: Teja Gerken
November 1, 2023
Two great capos for simulating alternate tunings.
Shubb C1 and FineTune Capos
By: Teja Gerken
July 5, 2023
A look at Shubb’s two main guitar capo designs.
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.
Shubb Lite | Shubb Capos
By: Shubb Capos
June 2, 2023
The classic Shubb design in lightweight aluminum.
Martin Tommy Emmanuel Signature Strings
By: Teja Gerken
November 2, 2022
A set of Flexible Core strings for the fingerstyle guitar master.
Parabolic Tension Strings | Santa Cruz Guitar
October 22, 2022
A look at Santa Cruz' strings prior to installation.
Vidami Blue
By: Teja Gerken
October 12, 2022
A clever pedal for controlling online videos is now compatible with Peghead Nation.
Tags: Accessories, Vidami
Premium Capo Giveaway | Shubb Capos
By: Shubb Capos
July 21, 2022
Enter for a chance to win a capo, T-shirt, and hat!
Capo Royale Sale | Shubb Capos
By: Shubb Capos
July 16, 2022
Get the flagship Shubb Capo Royale models at a 30% discount for a limited time!
Rick Shubb | Shubb Capos
By: Shubb Capos
April 12, 2022
Rick Shubb reflects on more than 40 years of making his namesake capos.
Santa Cruz DADGAD Strings
By: Teja Gerken
February 23, 2022
The latest set of Santa Cruz Parabolic Tension strings is optimized for DADGAD tuning.
Paua Pearl | Shubb Capos
By: Shubb Capos
January 8, 2022
The latest version of Shubb's legendary capo is made from titanium and features a pearl-like finish.
Tags: Accessories, Shubb
TaylorSense
By: Teja Gerken
December 6, 2021
A clever guitar-mounted device that monitors humidity, temperature, and more with the help of an app.
Tags: Accessories, Taylor Guitars
Santa Cruz Baritone Strings
By: Teja Gerken
November 22, 2021
We check out the latest addition to Santa Cruz Parabolic Tension strings using a pair of Santa Cruz baritone guitars.
Solid Ground Stands
By: Teja Gerken
June 30, 2021
Secure instrument stands made from beautiful hardwoods.
Tags: Accessories, Instrument Demo
Taylor Crelicam Ebony Guitar Slide
By: Teja Gerken
June 24, 2019
A wood bottleneck-style slide made in Taylor’s Cameroon sawmill.
The Mastersons: “Truck Stop Sushi” | D’Addario Raw Talent
By: DAddario
April 1, 2019
The husband-and-wife duo writes a song on the spot, given nothing but the title as a starting place.
Micro Headstock Tuner | D’Addario
By: DAddario
March 11, 2019
D’Addario’s popular, discreet headstock tuner is redesigned for even more versatility and visibility.
Courtney Hartman: “Low Power Mode” | D’Addario Raw Talent
By: DAddario
February 19, 2019
The guitarist and songwriter writes a song on the spot, given nothing but the title as a starting place.
“Saint” Nick D’Addario Takes London
By: DAddario
December 20, 2018
In the spirit of the season, "Saint" Nick D'Addario hits the streets of London to give back to those who give us the gift of music.
New D’Addario Instrument Cables
By: Teja Gerken
November 19, 2018
D’Addario adds the Braided Instrument Cable and Coiled Instrument Cable to its line of high-quality cables.
John Oates: “Squeaky Wheel” | D’Addario Raw Talent
By: DAddario
November 18, 2018
John Oates writes a song on the spot, given nothing but the title as a starting place.
Martin Authentic Acoustic Strings
By: Teja Gerken
October 1, 2018
Martin’s newest strings use tin-plated trebles and core wires.
Martin Classical Strings and 000C Nylon Guitar
By: Teja Gerken
August 20, 2018
A look at Martin’s Classical and Magnifico Premium strings and the hybrid 000C Nylon guitar.
Martin Strings
By: Teja Gerken
June 28, 2018
A look at Martin’s Titanium Core, Retro, Acoustic SP, Flexible Core SP, and Lifespan SP strings.
D’Addario Cradle Capo
By: Teja Gerken
June 25, 2018
Created in collaboration with Ned Steinberger, D’Addario’s latest capo updates a classic design.
John Oates: “Anytime” | D’Addario 615 Sessions
By: DAddario
June 23, 2018
John Oates and his band play a song first recorded in 1924 by Emmet Miller, and made popular in the 1940s by Eddy Arnold.
Martin Ukulele Strings and 2 Concert Ukulele
By: Teja Gerken
June 4, 2018
A look at Martin’s Premium Ukulele and Ukulele Strings and the All-Mahogany 2 Concert Uke
D’Addario | Cradle Capo
By: DAddario
May 15, 2018
A new self-centering capo with an adjustable micrometer to dial in perfect pressure across all strings.
Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley: “Georgia on a Fast Train” | D’Addario
By: DAddario
April 11, 2018
The celebrated guitar and dobro duo stopped by D’Addario’s showcase at Folk Alliance and played a rousing version of this Billy Joe Shaver song.
Revealing Frank Solivan and Jeremy Middleton | D’Addario
By: DAddario
December 21, 2017
D’Addario Nickel Bronze presents a moment with members of the 2016 IBMA Instrumental Group of the Year, talking about the Dirty Kitchen name and more.
D’Addario Eclipse Tuner
By: Teja Gerken
December 15, 2017
D’Addario’s latest clip-on tuner offers great functionality at an affordable price.
Raw Talent with the Gibson Brothers | D’Addario Nickel Bronze
By: DAddario
December 5, 2017
The bluegrass masters visit Raw Talent, the Improv Song Series where we give artists made-up song titles, ask them to write a song on the spot.
D’Addario Accessories | Instrument Care Kit
By: DAddario
November 6, 2017
Everything you need to keep your instrument playing, looking, and sounding its best, in one portable, handy kit.
D’Addario Nickel Bronze | Revealing Billy Strings
By: DAddario
October 9, 2017
Nickel Bronze presents a few minutes with Billy Strings, who talks about bluegrass and rock influences, David Grisman, and his favorite band to play with.
D’Addario Nickel Bronze | Raw Talent with Pappy and JP from Cabinet
By: DAddario
September 28, 2017
Introducing Raw Talent, the Improv Song Series. We give artists made-up song titles, ask them to write a song on the spot.
Tags: Accessories, Ukulele
D’Addario Accessories | Ukulele Felt Pick
By: DAddario
August 10, 2017
The new Ukulele Felt Pick from D’Addario is more rigid than many ukulele picks, offering warm tone and increased control.
Tags: Accessories, Ukulele
D’Addario Accessories | CinchFit Acoustic Jack Lock
By: DAddario
June 22, 2017
The CinchFit is the fast and easy way to attach your strap to acoustic guitars that have endpin output jacks.
Tags: Accessories, Guitar
D’Addario | Travis Picking with Jenny Reynolds
By: DAddario
April 21, 2017
Nashville guitarist Jenny Reynolds gives us a run down on the Travis fingerpicking style.
Tags: Accessories, Guitar
D’Addario | Introduction to Blues Turnarounds
By: DAddario
March 10, 2017
Matt Smith discusses and demonstrates several approaches to playing blues turnarounds in different keys.
Tags: Accessories, Guitar
D’Addario Foundation | Positive Change Through Music
By: DAddario
January 30, 2017
Witness the transformative journey of one young man involved in D’Addario Foundation-funded music projects.
Tags: Accessories, Guitar
D’Addario Eclipse Tuner
By: DAddario
December 19, 2016
The new Eclipse tuner from D’Addario and Planet Waves is accurate, fast, and works on all instruments.
Tags: Accessories, Guitar
Eric Bibb, “Going Down the Road Feeling Bad”
By: Elixir Strings
December 2, 2016
ELIXIR Strings artist Eric Bibb visited WNCW's Studio B and performed this solo version of a great American traditional song.
Tags: Accessories, Elixir
Vince Gill, The Six Who Made Me | D’Addario
By: DAddario
November 9, 2016
Vince Gill talks about the six guitarists who had the biggest influence on his playing and his life.
Tags: Accessories, Guitar
Why Use ELIXIR® Strings
By: Elixir Strings
October 24, 2016
Watch a video showing how ELIXIR Strings are coated to keep tone-killing debris from reaching the surface of your strings as well as the core wire.
Tags: Accessories, Elixir
D’Addario Acoustic | The Making of Sean Watkins
By: DAddario
October 17, 2016
Sean Watkins talks about how he got started playing acoustic music and visits That Pizza Place in San Diego, where he first played in public.
Tags: Accessories, Guitar
Sungha Jung Plays “Take Five”
By: Elixir Strings
September 22, 2016
ELIXIR Strings artist Sungha Jung plays a fingerstyle guitar arrangement of Dave Brubeck's “Take Five.”
D’Addario Core | Guitar Humidification Tips
By: DAddario
September 16, 2016
D’Addario’s Rob Cunningham and guitar tech Doug Redler discuss how to maintain proper humidity levels for your acoustic guitar both on the road and at home.
D’Addario Core | How to Restring an Acoustic Guitar
By: DAddario
August 18, 2016
Author and guitar tech Doug Redler gives step-by-step instructions for how to properly change strings on your acoustic guitar.
Sarah Jarosz Plays “House of Mercy”
By: Elixir Strings
July 29, 2016
ELIXIR Strings artist Sarah Jarosz stopped the Radio Heartland studio in Minnesota and played a set of songs from her brilliant new album “Undercurrent.”
Tags: Accessories, Elixir
Buddy Miller | The Six Who Made Me
By: DAddario
July 20, 2016
D’Addario presents guitarist, songwriter, and producer Buddy Miller talking about the guitarists who influenced him and shaped his playing.
Tags: Accessories, Guitar
D’Addario Factory Tour
By: DAddario
May 26, 2016
Jim D’Addario shows gives a tour of the D’Addario factory and explains the process of creating great guitar strings.
Tags: Accessories, Guitar
D’Addario NS Micro Soundhole Tuner
By: Teja Gerken
May 12, 2016
The latest Ned Steinberger–designed tuner clips into the soundhole.
Guitar Power Acoustic | Sean Watkins
By: DAddario
April 19, 2016
D'Addario presents Sean Watkins in conversation with Jackie Greene. They talk about how Sean got started on guitar, flatpicking and hybrid picking technique, and more.
Tags: Accessories, Guitar
D’Addario Presents Liying Zhu
By: DAddario
February 4, 2016
D'Addario Foundation presents classical guitarist Liying Zhu performing El Ultimo Tremolo by Augustín Barrios Mangoré.
Pete Huttlinger plays “McGuire’s Landing”
By: Elixir Strings
January 16, 2016
Fingerstyle guitarist and composer Pete Huttlinger talks about his concept album, McGuire's Landing, and the inspiration behind the songs and story. McGuire's Landing was recorded using ELIXIR Strings exclusively.
Phil and Ian Keaggy Interview
By: Elixir Strings
January 7, 2016
ELIXIR® Strings presents an interview with Phil and Ian Keaggy. Father and son talk about the emotional power of music, Phil's upcoming album, and more.
Tags: Accessories, Guitar
Phil Keaggy on Writing and Recording
By: Elixir Strings
November 11, 2015
Hear what Phil Keaggy has to say about his new record, co-writing, and why he loves the fresh, bright sound of ELIXIR® Strings.
Guitar Power Acoustic | Dave Rawlings
By: DAddario
October 29, 2015
D'Addario presents Dave Rawlings in conversation with Jackie Greene. They talk about how Rawlings got started on guitar, his 1935 Epiphone Olympic guitar, and more.
Tags: Accessories, Guitar
Taylor Guitars: How to Change Guitar Strings
By: Taylor Guitars
October 14, 2015
Taylor Guitars shows their method for changing strings on 6-string, 12-string, and slotted-headstock guitars.
Guitar Power Acoustic | Luther Dickinson
By: DAddario
October 13, 2015
D'Addario presents Jackie Greene in conversation with Luther Dickinson, guitarist with the North Mississippi Allstars, in this episode of Guitar Power Acoustic.
D’Addario Clip-On Headstock Tuner
By: DAddario
September 24, 2015
D'Addario has updated their large-format headstock tuner with a flip-up display, rotating body, and more.
D’Addario 2-Way Humidification System
By: DAddario
September 10, 2015
Here's an easy way to maintain proper humidity levels in your instrument case.
Tags: Accessories, D'Addario
D’Addario Presents Guitar Talk: Linda Manzer
By: DAddario
August 18, 2015
Flip Scipio talks with fellow luthier Linda Manzer about her entry into guitar building in the Larrivée shop and her unique guitar designs.
Jim D’Addario and Bill Collings
By: DAddario
July 24, 2015
Jim D'Addario flew to Austin, Texas to meet with old friend Bill Collings, tour the Collings Guitars factory, and talk instruments and music.
ELIXIR Strings Artist Series: Chris Tomlin
By: Elixir Strings
July 2, 2015
GRAMMY Award winning songwriter Christ Tomlin talks about the songwriting process, performing, and why Elixir strings work so well for him.
Clive Carroll: Fingerpicking Workout
By: Elixir Strings
May 17, 2015
Elixir® Strings Artist Series presents guitarist Clive Carroll discussing some of his favorite fingerpicking exercises.
ELIXIR Strings: Interview with Pete Huttlinger
By: Elixir Strings
April 15, 2015
American fingerstyle guitarist Pete Huttlinger talks about his favorite Collings guitar, touring, practicing, why he plays, and more
D’Addario Releases Two New Mini-Tuners
By: Teja Gerken
July 30, 2014
Based on D'Addario's popular NS Micro Tuner, these new units add functionality.
