Scott Nygaard and John Reischman: “Little Liza Jane”
By: Dan Gabel
December 14, 2024
Peghead Nation Co-founder plays an old-time tune with his fellow Harmonic Tone Revealer at our 10th Anniversary Showcase.
Joe K. Walsh with Scott Nygaard, Alisa Rose, and Mark Schatz: “Juneau What it Means to Miss Alaska”
By: Dan Gabel
December 13, 2024
Founding member of Mr Sun plays an original tune with a great crew of his fellow Peghead instructors.
Alisa Rose with Scott Nygaard, Jesse Appelman, and Mark Schatz: “The High Road”
By: Dan Gabel
December 13, 2024
Peghead Nation fiddle instructor plays a Tim O’Brien tune (with two O’Boys) at our 10th Anniversary Showcase.
Teja Gerken, Doug Young, Stevie Coyle: “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”
By: Dan Gabel
December 13, 2024
A trio of our fingerstyle guitar faculty play a virtuosic arrangement of George Harrison and the Beatles classic.
Tags: Acoustic Guitar, Guitar
Adrianne Serna with Avery Quinton: “All That Light”
By: Dan Gabel
December 12, 2024
Our Beginning Guitar instructor plays a beautiful original song at the Peghead Nation 10th Anniversary Party.
Tags: Guitar
Marla Fibish and Flynn Cohen: Rocky Road to Dublin, Comb Your Hair and Curl It, James Kelly’s
By: Dan Gabel
December 11, 2024
Peghead Nation Irish mandolin and guitar teachers play a set of hop jigs at our 10th Anniversary Party and Showcase.
Bill Evans, John Reischman, Chad Manning, Mike Witcher, Jim Nunally, and Mark Schatz: “Stoney Lonesome”
By: Dan Gabel
December 6, 2024
A powerhouse group of Peghead Nation instructors plays a bluegrass classic at our 10th Anniversary Showcase.
New Lessons for December 2024
By: Dan Gabel
December 5, 2024
Peghead Nation instructors have hours worth of new lessons, tunes, and techniques for you!
New Lessons for November 2024
By: Dan Gabel
November 5, 2024
New Tunes, Techniques, and Lessons from Peghead Nation instructors!
John Reischman, Ethan Setiawan, Mike Compton, and Kenny Smith: “Turkey in the Straw”
By: Dan Gabel
October 23, 2024
Three Peghead Nation mandolin instructors play a bluegrass classic at Great Lakes Music Camp.
Peghead Nation’s 10th Anniversary Party and Showcase!
By: Dan Gabel
October 17, 2024
We're celebrating our first decade of teaching the world to play on Wednesday, November 13 in downtown San Rafael, California. Email to get on the RSVP list.
Charlie Torch: “Red Rocking Chair”
By: Dan Gabel
October 12, 2024
Peghead Nation fiddle instructor Chad Manning plays a traditional song with his band that includes siblings Jasper and Jayda Manning, Tyler Stengall, and Mark Schatz.
New Lessons for October 2024
By: Dan Gabel
October 2, 2024
Great new tunes, techniques, and exercises from Peghead Nation instructors.
Peghead Nation’s 10th Anniversary | We Want to Hear from You
By: Dan Gabel
September 18, 2024
We’d love to hear what you’ve learned on Peghead Nation. Record a video of your playing and share it with us on our social media channels to help celebrate our 10th!
Mr Sun: “Blackbird” | Peghead Nation Exclusive
By: Dan Gabel
September 2, 2024
The virtuosic four-piece that includes Peghead instructors Joe K. Walsh and Grant Gordy showcases their playful arrangement of a Beatles classic.
New Lessons September 2024!
By: Dan Gabel
September 1, 2024
Peghead Nation instructors have hours of new lessons, tunes, and techniques for you!
New Course Available! Contemporary Flatpicking Guitar with Grant Gordy
By: Dan Gabel
September 1, 2024
Former David Grisman Quintet guitarist shows you his modern approach to flatpicking with advice on theory, navigating the fingerboard, and creating your own solos.
Tags: Flatpicking, Guitar
Busting Myths on Redwood | Santa Cruz Guitars
August 16, 2024
Santa Cruz Guitars founder Richard Hoover talks about the qualities and use of redwood in guitar building.
Tags: Guitar, Santa Cruz Guitars
Coming Soon! Contemporary Flatpicking Guitar with Grant Gordy
By: Dan Gabel
August 15, 2024
Launching early September! Former David Grisman Quintet guitarist shows you his modern approach to flatpicking with advice on theory and navigating the fingerboard and how to create your own solos.
Tags: Flatpicking, Guitar
Welcome to Peghead Nation | Site Tour
By: Dan Gabel
August 13, 2024
How to find your courses, lessons, My Account page, Play-Along Tracks, and more.
August 2024 New Lessons!
By: Dan Gabel
August 1, 2024
New Tunes, Techniques, and Lessons from our Peghead Nation instructors.
Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway: “Crooked Tree”
By: Dan Gabel
July 3, 2024
The flatpicker, songwriter, and singer performs the title track to her Grammy-winning album at the Fox Theater in Oakland, California.
New Lessons! July 2024
By: Dan Gabel
July 1, 2024
New tunes, techniques, and exercises from our Peghead Nation instructors!
Compton and Newberry: “Death and Blues”
By: Dan Gabel
June 5, 2024
Mike Compton plays a powerful original song with his long-time duo partner Joe Newberry.
New Lessons! June 2024
By: Dan Gabel
June 3, 2024
New techniques, tunes, and lessons from Peghead Nation instructors
New Lessons for May 2024
By: Dan Gabel
May 1, 2024
New Tunes, Lessons, and Techniques from Peghead Nation instructors.
Flynn Cohen and Liz Simmons: “Wakes Up Man”
By: Dan Gabel
April 28, 2024
Peghead Nation’s Irish guitar instructor plays a tune from his new solo album with songwriter and guitarist Liz Simmons.
Peghead Nation Presents Compton & Newberry | San Rafael, CA, Wednesday, May 8
By: Dan Gabel
April 28, 2024
An evening of great traditional and new acoustic music, powerful songwriting, and the best in mandolin, clawhammer banjo, and guitar picking.
New Lessons for April 2024
By: Dan Gabel
April 1, 2024
New Lessons, Tunes, and Techniques from Peghead Nation's Master Teachers
Shubb Violet Sky C1vs 50th Anniversary Edition
By: Shubb Capos
March 26, 2024
A beautifully etched capo with a lush finish and iridescent hardware, celebrating 50 years of creating the worlds” finest capos.
New Lessons for March 2024
By: Dan Gabel
March 12, 2024
Peghead Nation instructors have new lessons, techniques, and tunes to keep your musical journey on track!
Joe K. Walsh and Grant Gordy: “Sweet Georgia Brown”
By: Dan Gabel
February 19, 2024
Peghead Naiton mandolin instructor and his longtime collaborator play a classic standard in the studio.
Join us at Wintergrass 2024
By: Dan Gabel
February 14, 2024
Peghead Nation will be on hand in Bellevue, Washington, February 22 - 25 for a weekend full of performances, workshops, jamming, and fun!
New Lessons | February 2024
By: Dan Gabel
February 3, 2024
New tunes, lessons, and techniques from Peghead Nation's talented instructors.
New Lessons for January 2024
By: Dan Gabel
January 5, 2024
Peghead Nation instructors kick off the year with great lessons, tunes, and techniques for you to learn.
Teja Gerken: “Vicki’s Red Boots”
By: Dan Gabel
January 5, 2024
Peghead Nation co-founder performs the opening cut of his new album “Test of Time.”
Tags: Fingerstyle Guitar, Guitar
New Lessons for December 2023
By: Dan Gabel
December 6, 2023
New lessons, tunes, and techniques from Peghead Nation instructors!
Bill Evans, John Resichman, Todd Phillips, Hayes Griffin: “Big Spike Hammer”
By: Dan Gabel
November 27, 2023
Peghead Nation banjo and mandolin instructors play an Osborne Brothers classic at Great Lakes Music Camp.
Matt Munisteri Interviewed on NPR’s Fresh Air
By: Dan Gabel
November 27, 2023
Listen to Matt Munisteri and his bandmate in the EarRegulars, Jon-Erik Kellso, discuss their new live album.
Jeremy Kittel, Stash Wyslouch, and Todd Phillips: “On the Sunny Side of the Street”
By: Dan Gabel
November 27, 2023
Peghead Nation guitar instructor joins with fellow Great Lakes Music teachers to play a fun version of the 1930s standard.
Tags: Guitar
New Lessons for November 2023
By: Dan Gabel
November 2, 2023
New lessons, tunes, and techniques from Peghead Nation instructors!
David Grier: “Have You Ever Been to England?”
By: Dan Gabel
November 1, 2023
The flatpicking master plays one of his original tunes during the IBMA World of Bluegrass Festival.
Tags: Flatpicking, Guitar
John Reischman, Bill Evans, and Friends: “Suzanne’s Journey”
By: Dan Gabel
October 20, 2023
John Reischman plays his tune “Suzanne’s Journey” at Great Lakes Music Camp 2023 with Bill Evans, Ethan Setiawan Jeremy Kittel, Hayes Griffin, and Todd Phillips.
New Lessons, October 2023
By: Dan Gabel
October 5, 2023
Peghead Nation instructors release great new lessons and tunes.
New Lessons for September 2023
By: Dan Gabel
September 12, 2023
Check out new lessons, tunes, and techniques from Peghead Nation instructors.
Joe K. Walsh and Grant Gordy: “Little White Lies”
By: Dan Gabel
August 18, 2023
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor plays a great standard with his long-time musical collaborator in the Peghead Nation studio.
New Lessons, Tunes, and Techniques for August 2023
By: Dan Gabel
August 1, 2023
Peghead Nation instructors release hours of new material for you to dig into this month!
Flynn Cohen and Liz Simmons: The Hag’s Purse, Bryan O’Lynn, Miss McDevitt’s
By: Dan Gabel
July 28, 2023
Peghead Nation Irish Guitar instructor plays a set of jigs live in the studio with guitarist Liz Simmons.
Tags: Guitar, Irish Music
Stash Wyslouch: “Gotta Travel On”
By: Dan Gabel
July 10, 2023
Peghead Nation's Bluegrass Guitar Fingerboard Mastery instructor plays a classic American folksong that Bill Monroe recorded in 1959.
Tags: Bill Monroe, Guitar
Shubb C1 and FineTune Capos
By: Teja Gerken
July 5, 2023
A look at Shubb’s two main guitar capo designs.
New Lessons Released for July 2023
By: Dan Gabel
July 1, 2023
New lessons, tunes, and techniques to propel your summer playing!
John Reischman and Scott Nygaard: “The Blackest Crow”
By: Dan Gabel
June 10, 2023
Mandolin master plays a Civil War-era tune that he also teaches in his Old-Time Mandolin course.
New Lessons and Courses for June 2023
By: Dan Gabel
June 9, 2023
New Tunes and Techniques from our instructors, available now!
New Course! Western Swing Guitar with Matt Munisteri
By: Dan Gabel
May 30, 2023
Learn to play the classic western swing rhythm style pioneered by Eldon Shamblin, as well as “twin guitar” solos from Bob Wills’s guitarists and the soloing styles of great western swing players.
Guitar Number 6,000 | Huss & Dalton
By: Huss and Dalton
May 17, 2023
The Virginia custom instrument makers are celebrating their 6,000th guitar.
Tags: Guitar, Huss and Dalton
Flynn Cohen, Marla Fibish, and Liz Simmons: Fred Finn’s and Sailing Into Walpole’s Marsh
By: Dan Gabel
April 13, 2023
Peghead Nation Irish Guitar and Irish Mandolin instructors play a great set of reels live in the studio.
New Lessons for April 2023
By: Dan Gabel
April 3, 2023
Peghead Nation instructors have released hours of new lessons with great tunes and helpful techniques!
New Course! Irish Flatpicking Guitar with Flynn Cohen Now Available
By: Dan Gabel
April 1, 2023
Learn to play traditional Irish dance tunes such as reels, jigs, and hornpipes on the guitar in the style of Paul Brady, John Doyle, and others.
Tags: Guitar, Irish Music
Doug Young: Paddy Fahy’s Jig #1/Paddy Fahy’s Reel #3
By: Teja Gerken
March 14, 2023
Peghead Nation instructor plays a fingerstyle guitar arrangement of two popular Irish tunes.
Joe K. Walsh, John Mailander, Paul Kowert, Ross Martin: “You’re Going to Make Me Lonesome When You Go”
By: Dan Gabel
March 9, 2023
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor plays a Bob Dylan song with some of his fellow teachers at the Great Lakes Music Camp concert.
New Lessons, Tunes, and Techniques for March 2023
By: Dan Gabel
March 3, 2023
Great new material from the Peghead Nation instructors available now!
Join Us at Wintergrass 2023
By: Dan Gabel
February 9, 2023
Peghead Nation will be on hand in Bellevue, Washington, February 23 - 26 for a weekend full of performances, workshops, jamming, and fun!
New Lessons for February 2023
By: Dan Gabel
February 2, 2023
Great new tunes, techniques, and lessons from Peghead Nation instructors.
California Bluegrass Reunion: “Petersburg Gal”
By: Dan Gabel
December 21, 2022
A powerhouse band packed with Peghead Nation instructors plays an original tune from Bill Evans.
Mike Compton and Joe Newberry: “Death and Blues”
By: Dan Gabel
December 14, 2022
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor plays an original song with his duo partner, at the Great Lakes Music Camp concert.
New Lessons, Tunes, and Techniques for December 2022
By: Dan Gabel
December 13, 2022
Great new lessons from the talented Peghead Nation instructors. Join us!
Sam Bush: “In Tall Buildings”
By: Dan Gabel
November 18, 2022
Peghead Nation's Contemporary Bluegrass Banjo instructor Wes Corbett joins Sam Bush on a classic John Hartford song.
New Lessons for November 2022
By: Dan Gabel
November 10, 2022
New tunes, techniques, and exercises from Peghead Nation instructors!
Steve Baughman: “Cumberland Gap”/“Cripple Creek”
By: Teja Gerken
October 26, 2022
Peghead Nation clawhammer guitar instructor plays a medley of two fiddle tunes.
New Lessons, Tunes, and Techniques for October 2022
By: Dan Gabel
October 5, 2022
Check out hours of new lesson material in select courses on Peghead Nation.
Derk’s Discoveries: Scott Nygaard Flies Again
By: Derk Richardson
September 24, 2022
On his new album, Flown South, the Peghead Nation co-founder and instructor exposes his jazz side
Joe K. Walsh and Scott Nygaard: “Dawg’s Waltz”
By: Dan Gabel
September 10, 2022
Peghead Nation mandolin and guitar instructors play a David Grisman and Jerry Garcia tune.
Stash Wyslouch: “Jonah”
By: Dan Gabel
September 7, 2022
The bluegrass guitarist, singer, songwriter, and new Peghead Nation instructor plays a traditional gospel song.
Tags: Flatpicking, Guitar
Doug Young: “Sunbreak”
By: Teja Gerken
September 1, 2022
A beautiful original fingerstyle piece by Peghead Nation’s newest guitar instructor.
Derk’s Discoveries: Melodic Fingerstyle Guitar
By: Derk Richardson
August 23, 2022
Walter Strauss explores the melodies of iconic singer-songwriters.
Tags: Fingerstyle, Guitar
Santa Cruz Parabolic 12-String Set
By: Teja Gerken
August 10, 2022
The latest addition to Santa Cruz’s line of strings is a set for 12-string guitar.
Matt Munisteri: “April Kisses”
By: Dan Gabel
August 2, 2022
Peghead Nation’s Roots of Jazz Guitar instructor plays a solo version of the great Eddie Lang showpiece.
Hours of New Lessons Released for July 2022!
By: Dan Gabel
July 10, 2022
Explore new lessons, tunes, and techniques from Peghead Nation’s expert instructors.
Chris Luquette: City Suite for Two Guitars | Thompson Guitars
July 1, 2022
Flatpicking guitar virtuoso introduces his new album of guitar duets at the Thompson Guitars workshop.
Nate Fredrick: “Different Shade of Blue” | L.R. Baggs
By: LR Baggs
July 1, 2022
The Americana songwriter performs the title song from his debut album.
Billy Strings | Thompson Guitars
June 13, 2022
The flatpicking star visits Thompson Guitars' shop in Sisters, Oregon.
Watch the 25th Anniversary Celebration of Scott Nygaard’s “Dreamer’s Waltz”
By: Dan Gabel
June 4, 2022
Video Available | Peghead Nation instructor Flynn Cohen interviews our co-founder about his influential second solo album on the 25th Anniversary of its release.
Tags: Guitar
Now Available for Subscription | Creating Bluegrass and Roots Music Solos with Scott Nygaard
By: Dan Gabel
June 1, 2022
Learn how to turn scales and arpeggios into solos that sound great, whether you’re improvising or playing a composed solo.
Bluegrass Guitar Fingerboard Mastery with Stash Wyslouch Now Available | New Course!
By: Dan Gabel
June 1, 2022
Decode the mysteries of the guitar neck through the lens of bluegrass, old-time, and country music with this new course from guitar master Stash Wyslouch.
Scott Nygaard: “Where to Now?” | 25th Anniversary of “Dreamer’s Waltz”
By: Dan Gabel
May 23, 2022
Join us as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Peghead Nation co-founder Scott Nygaard’s influential solo album, Wednesday, May 25 on Zoom.
New Lessons Released for May 2022
By: Dan Gabel
May 2, 2022
New tunes, techniques, and exercises just released in Peghead Nation courses.
A Celebration of Dreamer’s Waltz | Wednesday, May 25, 5 PM Pacific on Zoom
By: Dan Gabel
May 2, 2022
Peghead Nation instructor Flynn Cohen interviews our co-founder Scott Nygaard about his influential second solo release on the 25th Anniversary of its release.
Tags: Flatpicking, Guitar
New Lessons Released for April 2022
By: Dan Gabel
April 9, 2022
New tunes, techniques, and exercises just released in Peghead Nation courses.
Learning by Ear with Lissa Schneckenburger Now Available!
By: Dan Gabel
April 1, 2022
Learn to pick up tunes on the fly and increase your ability to interact with your fellow musicians with fun ear-training exercises and practice, applicable to all instruments.
Collings AT-16 Varnish | Collings Guitars
By: Collings Guitars
March 24, 2022
Jazz guitarist Jim Kelly plays a stunning Collings 16-inch archtop at the Music Emporium.
Tags: Collings Guitars, Guitar
Bruce Molsky: “Boogie Woogie Dance”
By: Dan Gabel
March 24, 2022
Our Old-Time Fiddle and Old-Time Banjo instructor plays a fun tune off of his new all-guitar album.
Mr Sun: ”Farewell Trion”
By: Dan Gabel
March 11, 2022
The virtuosic string band plays an old-time favorite during the Wintergrass Festival.
New Lessons Released for March 2022
By: Dan Gabel
March 11, 2022
Hours of new tunes, techniques, and exercises just released in Peghead Nation courses.
Jacob Evan Doss | Huss & Dalton Guitars
By: Huss and Dalton
March 3, 2022
A tribute to a recently departed member of the Huss & Dalton Guitar family of artists.
Tags: Guitar, Huss and Dalton
Bruce Molsky: “Kom Hem” (Come Home)
By: Dan Gabel
February 21, 2022
Bruce Molsky plays a Swedish tune written by Kjell-Erik Eriksson, which Bruce recorded for his new guitar album “Everywhere You Go.”
Tags: Fingerstyle, Guitar
New Lessons Added for February 2022
By: Dan Gabel
February 2, 2022
Hours of new tunes, techniques, and exercises just released in Peghead Nation courses.
Mike Witcher and Scott Nygaard: “Little Rabbit”
By: Dan Gabel
January 11, 2022
Peghead Nation’s dobro instructor plays an old-time favorite with our co-founder and guitar instructor.
Matt Munisteri and Joe K. Walsh: “Kentucky Waltz”
By: Dan Gabel
January 4, 2022
Peghead Nation instructors play a jazz-infused duo version of a classic Bill Monroe waltz.
Register for Creating Bluegrass and Roots Music Solos with Scott Nygaard | 8-Session Zoom Workshop Series
By: Dan Gabel
December 22, 2021
Learn how to turn scales and arpeggios into solos that sound great, whether you’re improvising or playing a composed solo. Live Zoom sessions start January 18, 2022, 6 PM Pacific Time.
Jam on the Road with Brandy Clark | Martin Guitar
By: Martin Guitar
December 19, 2021
The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter performs two of her popular original songs for Martin’s Jam on the Road series.
California Bluegrass Reunion: “Suzanne’s Journey”
By: Dan Gabel
December 17, 2021
All-star band of Peghead Nation instructors Bill Evans, Chad Manning, Sharon Gilchrist, and John Reischman, along with Darol Anger and Jim Nunally, play one of John’s new original tunes.
Hours of New Lessons for December 2021
By: Dan Gabel
December 1, 2021
Watch video examples from some of the latest lessons from Peghead Nation’s Instructrors!
California Bluegrass Reunion: “Roll On Buddy, Roll On”
By: Dan Gabel
November 18, 2021
Powerhouse band of Peghead Nation instructors Bill Evans, Chad Manning, Sharon Gilchrist, and John Reischman, along with Darol Anger and Jim Nunally, play a bluegrass classic.
Tony McManus and Julia Toaspern: “Bonnie Jean”
By: Dan Gabel
November 10, 2021
Peghead Nation Celtic Guitar instructor sings and plays a Robert Burns song with fiddler Julia Toaspern.
Noctambule: “Murmuration”
By: Dan Gabel
November 5, 2021
Peghead Nation’s Irish Mandolin instructor and her duo partner play an original tune from their recently released album.
New Lessons Added for November 2021
By: Dan Gabel
November 5, 2021
Take a look at new the new lessons just released in Peghead Nation courses!
Mike Compton and Joe Newberry: “Singing As We Rise”
By: Dan Gabel
October 30, 2021
The old-time duo plays the Joe Newberry original that won IBMA’s Gospel Recorded Performance of the Year for 2012, live in the Peghead Nation studio.
Shop Tour | Bourgeois Guitars
October 8, 2021
A look inside the Bourgeois Guitars shop in Lewiston, Maine.
The Basics of Tonewoods | Martin Guitar
By: Martin Guitar
October 8, 2021
Craig Thatcher discusses how woods affect sound and demonstrates a range of Martin guitars.
Tags: Guitar, Martin Guitar
Steve Baughman: “Autumn in Azure”
By: teja@pegheadnation.com
October 5, 2021
Peghead Nation clawhammer guitar instructor plays a brand-new original tune.
Sierra Ferrell: “I’d Do It Again” | Thompson Guitars
September 29, 2021
The talented singer-songwriter plays an original song live in the Thompson Guitars shop.
Brittany Haas with Joe K. Walsh, Darol Anger, Missy Raines, Grant Gordy, and Ethan Setiawan: “Dry and Dusty”
By: Dan Gabel
September 15, 2021
Brittany Haas and an all-star band play a beautiful version of the popular Texas fiddle tune, live at the Great Lakes Music Camp 2019.
Santa Cruz Guitar Company’s 45th Anniversary String Special
September 13, 2021
Buy two sets of Santa Cruz Parabolic Tension Strings and get a third set free.
Tags: Guitar, Santa Cruz Guitars
The Legendary Shubb Capo, Now in Gold
By: Shubb Capos
August 29, 2021
The Shubb Capo Royale’s high-tech titanium finish has all the beauty of real gold, but is incredibly durable.
Alternate Tunings Fingerstyle Guitar with Doug Young Now Available!
By: Dan Gabel
August 20, 2021
Learn to play fingerstyle guitar in dropped D, DADGAD, open G, and other tunings. Sign up for email updates about the course launch.
Tags: Fingerstyle, Guitar
John Reischman and Scott Nygaard: “Sarafina”
By: Dan Gabel
August 6, 2021
Mandolin master plays a new original tune that he recorded for his new album "New Time and Old Acoustic."
Hours of New Lessons and Tunes for August 2021
By: Dan Gabel
August 6, 2021
Take a look at new the new lessons just released in Peghead Nation courses!
John Reischman and the Slocan Ramblers: “Stoney Creek”
By: Dan Gabel
July 21, 2021
Our Melodic Mandolin Tunes instructor plays a bluegrass classic with the 2020 IBMA Momentum Band Award winners.
Win a Spot at Great Lakes Music Camp 2021
By: Dan Gabel
July 16, 2021
Enter to win a Weekend Camper package at this inspiring camp, with instructors including Peghead Nation’s Joe K. Walsh, Evie Ladin, Bill Evans, Bruce Molsky, Mike Compton, and Zoe Guigueno.
Molsky’s Mountain Drifters: “Across the Plains of Illinois”
By: Dan Gabel
July 16, 2021
Peghead Nation fiddle and banjo instructor plays and sings a great traditional song with his trio.
Joe K. Walsh, Jake Howard, Ethan Setiawan, Grant Gordy, and Darol Anger: “E.M.D.”
By: Dan Gabel
July 16, 2021
A smoking triple-mandolin version of David Grisman’s tune “E.M.D.,” recorded at the Great Lakes Music Camp 2019.
Now Available for Subscription! Swing Guitar Soling with Matt Munisteri
By: Dan Gabel
July 1, 2021
New course! Study classic swing solos from Charlie Christian, Louis Armstrong, Django Reinhardt, and Lester Young, and learn key guitar techniques that will help you create a voice of your own.
New Lessons Released for July 2021
By: Dan Gabel
July 1, 2021
Hours of new tunes and techniques to learn in Peghead Nation courses!
Mike Witcher: “Shenandoah”
By: Dan Gabel
June 28, 2021
Peghead Nation’s dobro instructor plays a beautiful version of the traditional folk favorite.
Molly Tuttle with Madison Cunningham: “Strong Enough” | Preston Thompson Guitars
By: Dan Gabel
June 24, 2021
The guitarist and songwriter plays a her Molly Tuttle signature model guitar on this cover of the Sheryl Crow hit.
Tags: Guitar, Preston Thompson
Shubb Capos | Roger Tallroth and Mike Marshall | “Forslund”
By: Shubb Capos
June 24, 2021
A pretty polska played on mandolin and octave mandolin by Väsen guitarist Roger Tallroth and Mike Marshall.
Mike Compton and Scott Nygaard: “Tall Timber”
By: Dan Gabel
June 23, 2021
Peghead Nation’s Monroe-Style Mandolin instructor plays a smoking version of a Bill Monroe classic with our co-founder.
New Lessons Released for June 2021
By: Dan Gabel
June 11, 2021
Great new tunes and techniques to learn in Peghead Nation courses.
Join the Porch Pride Beginner-Friendly Jam-Along with Luisa Lopez | Sunday, June 13
By: Dan Gabel
June 9, 2021
Peghead Nation is sponsoring Porch Pride 2021 and a special all-levels virtual jam.
Teja Gerken, Doug Young, Marla Fibish, and Bruce Victor: “Blind Mary/Cecily”
By: Teja Gerken
June 8, 2021
A guitar and mandolin quartet arrangement of the O’Carolan classic and an original tune.
Preston Thompson D-EIA | Trey Hensley
By: Dan Gabel
May 21, 2021
The flatpicking master demonstrates his brand new dreadnought from Thompson Guitars.
Tags: Guitar, Thompson Guitars
Hawktail: “Antilopen”
By: Dan Gabel
May 21, 2021
Peghead Nation fiddle instructor Brittany Haas plays a Swedish fiddle tune with her powerhouse garage band.
Mike Compton and Joe Newberry: “Last Chance”
By: Dan Gabel
May 15, 2021
Peghead Nation’s Monroe-Style Mandolin instructor and his duo partner play a classic banjo tune from Virginia old-time musician Hobart Smith.
New Lessons Just Released For May
By: Dan Gabel
May 3, 2021
Peghead Nation instructors have added new tunes and techniques for you to learn.
A Toye for Two Lutes
By: Teja Gerken
April 30, 2021
Teja Gerken and Flynn Cohen play a John Renbourn-inspired duet of a Renaissance lute piece.
Garrison, Gordy, Hargreaves, Walsh: “Sports”
By: Dan Gabel
April 23, 2021
Watch a video of an original song from “Bluegrass and the Abstract Truth,” with mandolin from Peghead Nation instructor Joe K. Walsh, and illustration by our banjo instructor Danny Barnes.
Marcy Marxer: “Autumn Leaves”
By: Dan Gabel
April 14, 2021
Peghead Nation’s ukulele instructor plays a beautiful arrangement of the popular jazz standard.
Tags: Guitar
New Lessons Released for April 2021
By: Dan Gabel
April 7, 2021
Great new tunes and techniques to learn, plus a brand new Octave Mandolin course.
New Lessons and Tunes Added to Peghead Nation Courses | March 2021
By: Dan Gabel
March 1, 2021
Our instructors have added great new tunes and techniques that you can jump into right now.
Hawktail Concert: Back Porch Festival
By: Dan Gabel
February 10, 2021
Peghead Nation fiddle instructor and her progressive acoustic band perform a great live set.
Session Materials | Swing Guitar Soloing with Matt Munisteri
By: Dan Gabel
February 4, 2021
Watch video and download notation and tab for Matt Munisteri’s live workshop series.
Register for Matt Munisteri’s 8-session, live Swing Guitar Soloing Workshop
By: Dan Gabel
February 3, 2021
Study some classic swing guitar solos and begin to assemble a voice of your own. Video recordings available for each session to registered students.
New Lessons in the String School for January
By: Dan Gabel
January 10, 2021
Our instructors have released great new lessons, tunes, and techniques in our guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass courses.
John Reischman, Scott Nygaard, Sharon Gilchrist, Joe K. Walsh: “The Eighth of January”
By: Dan Gabel
January 8, 2021
A three-mandolin, one-guitar version of the popular fiddle tune, played by the instructors at the first Peghead Nation Mandolin Camp.
Inside the Huss and Dalton Shop | Huss and Dalton Guitars
By: Huss and Dalton
January 7, 2021
A video tour of the guitar and banjo maker's Staunton, Virginia, shop.
Tony Rice Lessons
By: Scott Nygaard
January 6, 2021
What I learned during nearly 50 years of listening to, watching, trying not to be influenced by, and studying the music of the great Tony Rice.
Tim O’Brien: “Grandma’s Hands” | Northfield Mandolins
December 23, 2020
The songwriter and multi-instrumentalist plays a Bill Withers song live at the Marshall Mandolin Summit.
Bruce Molsky Live | Elderly Instruments
December 23, 2020
Peghead Nation instructor and multi-instrumentalist performs for Elderly's Living Room Sessions.
Stevie Coyle: “Walking in the Air”
By: Dan Gabel
December 22, 2020
Peghead Nation’s Fingerstyle Guitar instructor plays his arrangement of the holiday favorite from the 1982 film “The Snowman.”
Tags: Fingerstyle, Guitar
Mike Compton and Scott Nygaard: “Bluegrass Special”
By: Dan Gabel
December 22, 2020
Peghead Nation mandolin and guitar instructors play classic Bill Monroe boogie-woogie tune.
Welcome, Peghead Nation Subscribers, to Your New Website!
By: Dan Gabel
December 1, 2020
Watch a walk-through video with information about how to log in, navigate through your courses, use the new features, and more.
Join Richard Hoover and Eric Skye of Santa Cruz Guitars on Facebook Live, Friday, December 11
By: Scott Nygaard
November 30, 2020
Peghead Nation hosts the Santa Cruz Guitars founder and one of their signature artists live on Facebook, Friday, December 11 at 3 PM Pacific Time, for a special conversation.
Watch Zoe Guigueno’s Concert and Songwriting Discussion
By: Scott Nygaard
November 19, 2020
Our Bass instructor celebrated her recent album “Secret Admirer” with a live concert and a look at how she wrote several of the songs.
Kenny and Amanda Smith | Collings Guitars
By: Collings Guitars
November 13, 2020
A duo performance of Gillian Welch's "Winter's Come and Gone"
Tags: Collings Guitars, Guitar
Molly Tuttle’s Signature Sinker Dreadnought | Preston Thompson Guitars
November 3, 2020
The guitarist, singer, and songwriter plays and talks about her beautiful new signature model guitar.
Tags: Guitar, Thompson Guitars
Doc Oliver: “Couldn’t Wait” | LR Baggs
By: LR Baggs
October 22, 2020
Navy veteran and singer-songwriter performs an original song in the LR Baggs video studio.
Tags: Guitar, L.R. Baggs
Steve McCreary | Collings Guitars
By: Collings Guitars
October 22, 2020
Collings Guitars' general manager discusses the company's instruments and his own background on the Fretboard Journal podcast.
Flynn Cohen and Marla Fibish: “The Famous Ballymote” and “The Morning Star”
By: Dan Gabel
October 15, 2020
Peghead Nation’s Irish Backup Guitar instructor flatpicks a set of reels with our Irish Mandolin instructor.
Martin Guitar Museum Tour with Chris Martin | Part 3
By: Martin Guitar
October 13, 2020
The Martin Guitar CEO talks about the development of the dovetail neck joint, the switch from fan-bracing to X-bracing, and more.
Huss & Dalton Statesboro SC Classic
By: Huss and Dalton
October 13, 2020
Jeff Huss and Mark Dalton discuss their company's new electric guitar
Tags: Guitar, Huss and Dalton
Joe K. Walsh, Jake Howard, Ethan Setiawan, Grant Gordy, and Darol Anger: “Ricochet”
By: Dan Gabel
October 12, 2020
Joe K. Walsh gathered mandolin compatriots together with his Mr Sun bandmates for a fun take on David Grisman’s tune “Ricochet” at the Great Lakes Music Camp this fall.
Eric Skye “Chinquapin Hunting” | Santa Cruz Guitars
October 7, 2020
Eric Skye flatpicks the well-known fiddle tune on his Santa Cruz signature model.
Tags: Guitar, Santa Cruz Guitars
Preston Thompson D-EIA
By: Teja Gerken
October 7, 2020
A great rosewood dreadnought with a few custom touches.
New Tunes, Techniques, and Lessons Added for October
By: Dan Gabel
October 1, 2020
Our instructors have released great new lessons, tunes, and techniques in our guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass courses.
Jerry Douglas’ Stage Setup | Fishman
By: Fishman
September 30, 2020
Dobro star Jerry Douglas demonstrates how he uses his signature model Aura pedal and Fishman's TONEDEQ as part of his amplification rig.
Bonnie Susie Cleland | Lowden Guitars
By: Lowden Guitars
September 22, 2020
Zak Hobbs teaches his arrangement of "Bonnie Susie Cleland" for Lowden's Lockdown Lessons.
Bourgeois Guitars | Legacy Series 00/C Soloist
September 21, 2020
Guitarist Aaron Lefebvre demonstrates a 00/C Soloist built with Italian spruce and Brazilian rosewood.
James Nash: “Jack-A-Roe” | Doc Watson Tribute | Santa Cruz Guitars
September 17, 2020
The guitarist, singer, songwriter, and member of the Waybacks pays homage to Doc Watson with a medley of "Bright Sunny South" and “Jack-A-Roe,” a traditional song that became a mainstay of the Greatful Dead.
Tags: Guitar, Santa Cruz Guitars
The Updated Martin Guitar X Series
By: Martin Guitar
September 16, 2020
Durable and affordable without sacrificing tone, Martin’s X Series offers the legendary Martin tone, travel-friendly design, a comfortable feel, and great value.
Tags: Guitar, Martin Guitar
LR Baggs Voiceprint DI | Element VTC Demo
By: LR Baggs
September 16, 2020
LR Baggs‘ new Voiceprint DI pairs with their Acoustic Live smartphone app to capture your guitar’s one-of-a-kind voice.
Tags: Guitar, L.R. Baggs
Alice Howe | The Shubb Partial Capo as a Songwriter’s Tool
By: Shubb Capos
September 16, 2020
The songwriter talks about using a partial capo to open up new songwriting ideas.
Derk’s Discoveries: David Broza Celebrates the Spanish Guitar
By: Derk Richardson
September 12, 2020
The Israeli singer-songwriter makes a powerful statement--without words.
Tags: Guitar
Watch Matt Munisteri’s Jazz Guitar Workshop
By: Dan Gabel
September 11, 2020
Our Roots of Jazz Guitar instructor held a live workshop recently, answering questions from his students and giving a wide range of insightful tips. Watch the video here.
Thompson Masterpiece Series | Thompson Guitars
September 2, 2020
A look at a koi fish-themed Thompson Masterpiece guitar.
New Tunes, Techniques, and Lessons Added for September
By: Dan Gabel
September 2, 2020
Our instructors have released great new lessons, tunes, and techniques in our guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass courses.
Teja Gerken, Doug Young, Marla Fibish, and Bruce Victor: “Here Comes the Sun”
By: Dan Gabel
August 25, 2020
An acoustic quartet arrangement of the Beatles classic.
Martin Guitar Museum Tour with Chris Martin | Part 2
By: Martin Guitar
August 25, 2020
The Martin Guitar CEO talks about his family's settlement in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, and early Martin guitar designs.
Black Mountain Rag | Lowden Guitars
By: Lowden Guitars
August 20, 2020
Zak Hobbs teaches his arrangement of "Black Mountain Rag" for Lowden's Lockdown Lessons.
Using EQ | LR Baggs
By: LR Baggs
August 17, 2020
How to use EQ to enhance your amplified sound.
Tags: Guitar, L.R. Baggs
Charlie Rauh and Mark Goldenberg | Collings Guitars
By: Collings Guitars
August 14, 2020
Fingerstyle jazz guitarist Charlie Rauh performs an improvisation with Peghead Nation instructor Mark Goldenberg.
Tags: Collings Guitars, Guitar
Trifolium: “Sanctuary” | Muleskinner Instruments
By: Froggy Bottom
August 13, 2020
Froggy Bottom luthier and Muleskinner Instruments founder Andy Mueller plays a Muleskinner octave mandolin with his trio.
Steve Baughman: “Falls of Richmond”
By: Dan Gabel
August 11, 2020
Peghead Nation clawhammer guitar instructor plays an old-time fiddle tune.
Froggy Bottom Guitars | 5A Koa Model M
By: Froggy Bottom
August 10, 2020
Scott Ainslie plays "Coleman's March" in Open C tuning on a beautiful Froggy Bottom.
Eric Skye and Jamie Stillway | Santa Cruz Guitars
August 10, 2020
Eric Skye and Jamie Stillway play Skye's original "Kathryn By the Delaware"
Tags: Guitar, Santa Cruz Guitars
John Cruz Live Performance | Thompson Guitars
August 4, 2020
Slack-key guitarist plays "Missing You" on his Thompson Size 2.
New Tunes, Techniques, and Lessons Added for August
By: Dan Gabel
August 3, 2020
Our instructors have released great new lessons, tunes, and techniques in our guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass courses.
Open String Scales for Acoustic Guitar | Lowden Guitars
By: Lowden Guitars
July 31, 2020
Zak Hobbs teaches simple open-string scales for Lowden's Lockdown Lessons.
Bourgeois Guitars Behind the Scenes | Soundhole Sizes
July 30, 2020
Bourgeois Guitar's James Cook discusses the company's OM Large Soundhole.
Martin Guitar Museum Tour with Chris Martin | Part 1
By: Martin Guitar
July 29, 2020
The Martin Guitar CEO talks about the earliest days of the company and his family’s settling in the United States.
Watch Our Soloing and Improvising Workshop | Joe K. Walsh and Scott Nygaard
By: Dan Gabel
July 23, 2020
Our mandolin and guitar instructors talk about their unique approaches to improvising and field questions from their students in this 90-minute workshop.
Chad Manning and Scott Nygaard: “Whiskey Before Breakfast”
By: Dan Gabel
July 22, 2020
Peghead Nation instructors play a mandolin and guitar version of the jam-session favorite.
Sierra Hull: “Everybody’s Talking” | Bourgeois Guitars
July 16, 2020
The two-time IBMA mandolin player of the year performs an original song on her Bourgeois L-DBO guitar.
Laurie Lewis Live Performance | Thompson Guitars
July 15, 2020
The songwriter, singer, and guitarist took over the Thompson Guitars Facebook page to play a few songs on her Thompson OM-28.
Fishman ToneDEQ | How to Add Tremolo
By: Fishman
July 14, 2020
A look at the analog tremolo feature on Fishman’s powerful preamp EQ.
John Reischman, Sharon Gilchrist, and Scott Nygaard: “Midnight on the Water”
By: Dan Gabel
July 9, 2020
A beautiful performance of the bluegrass classic from the string trio, Harmonic Tone Revealers.
New Lessons Just Added to Peghead Nation for July
By: Dan Gabel
July 1, 2020
Our instructors have released great new lessons, tunes, and techniques in our guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass courses.
Amythyst Kiah: “Firewater” | Martin Museum Sessions
By: Martin Guitar
July 1, 2020
The songwriter and multi-instrumentalist performs an original song live in the Martin Museum, on a 1942 Martin D-45.
The Cactus Blossoms: “Downtown” | LR Baggs
By: LR Baggs
June 30, 2020
Brothers Page Burkum and Jack Torrey play one of their original songs live in the LR Baggs studio.
Tags: Guitar, L.R. Baggs
Trey Hensley Live Performance | Thompson Guitars
June 30, 2020
The flatpicking master recently took over the Thompson Guitars Facebook page to play a song and talk about his Thompson dreadnought.
Lindsay Lou: Preston Thompson Guitars Facebook Live
June 18, 2020
The songwriter, singer, and multi-instrumentalist plays a live set from her home in Nashville, Tennessee.
Jonathan McReynolds: “People” | Martin Museum Sessions
By: Martin Guitar
June 17, 2020
The songwriter plays his original song, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Gospel Music chart.
Richard Thompson: “Walking the Long Miles Home” | Lowden Guitars
By: Lowden Guitars
June 15, 2020
The master guitarist and songwriter performs a solo version of one of his songs, live at Ulster Hall in Belfast, Ireland.
American Aquarium: “Starts With You” | LR Baggs
By: LR Baggs
June 14, 2020
The Americana band’s founder, BJ Barham, plays one of his original songs, accompanied on dobro by Neil Jones.
New Lessons Just Added to Peghead Nation for June
By: Dan Gabel
June 5, 2020
Kick-off your summer with new lessons, tunes, and techniques in our guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass courses.
Amythyst Kiah: “Black Myself” | Martin Museum Sessions
By: Martin Guitar
June 5, 2020
The songwriter and multi-instrumentalist performs her Grammy-nominated song live in the Martin Museum, on a 1942 Martin D-45.
Tré Burt: “The Real You” | LR Baggs
By: LR Baggs
June 4, 2020
The guitarist and songwriter plays one of his original songs live at the LR Baggs studio.
Tags: Guitar, L.R. Baggs
John Fullbright: “When You’re Here” | Collings D1 ATS
By: Collings Guitars
June 3, 2020
The songwriter plays one of his original compositions at the Collings Guitar and Mandolin shop.
Tags: Collings Guitars, Guitar
Orville Johnson: “Salty Dog Blues”
By: Scott Nygaard
June 3, 2020
Peghead Nation’s fingerstyle blues instructor plays a Mississippi John Hurt–inspired version of the traditional song.
Allen Shadd and Glen Alexander: Preston Thompson Guitars Facebook Live
June 2, 2020
The 2019 Winfield Flatpicking champion plays his Thompson guitar with his friend and owner of The Violin Shoppe in Charlotte, North Carolina.
California Banjo Extravaganza: “Chinquapin Hunting”
By: Dan Gabel
May 30, 2020
A performance from a Peghead-packed band of Bill Evans, Sharon Gilchrist, Chad Manning, John Reischman, and Jim Nunally.
Small Town Therapy: “Ramona’s Waltz”
By: Dan Gabel
May 21, 2020
Adam Roszkiewicz and Leif Karlstrom play one of their original compositions from their first album.
Chris Luquette: “Red Haired Boy” | Preston Thompson Guitars
May 21, 2020
The guitarist plays one a traditional favorite with Maddie Whitler and Max Johnson, live in the Peghead Nation studio.
Kruger Brothers: “Beautiful Nothing”| Collings D1 T
By: Collings Guitars
May 19, 2020
The roots trio plays a one of their original compositions at the Collings Guitar and Mandolin shop.
Tags: Collings Guitars, Guitar
Lowden Guitars Presents “Stay at Home, Play at Home”
By: Lowden Guitars
May 6, 2020
The Northern Irish guitar maker launches a program of interactive lessons and performances, with a chance to win Lowden gift cards.
Tags: Guitar, Lowden Guitars
New Lessons Just Added to Peghead Nation for May
By: Dan Gabel
May 6, 2020
New lessons to keep your momentum going! Check out the lessons, tunes, and techniques to learn in our guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass courses.
John Reischman and Scott Nygaard: “In the Pines”
By: Dan Gabel
April 29, 2020
Two revealers of harmonic tone play a bluegrass classic.
George Lowden on Brazilian Rosewood
By: Lowden Guitars
April 28, 2020
The founder of Lowden Guitars talks about the beauty of the rare and regulated species.
Watch Stevie Coyle’s Fingerstyle Facebook Live Workshop
By: Dan Gabel
April 28, 2020
Peghead Nation’s Fingerstyle Guitar instructor spent an hour on our Facebook page recently, talking about all aspects of fingerstyle guitar. Watch the whole workshop here.
Molly Tuttle Debuts Her Signature Model Preston Thompson Guitar
April 27, 2020
Molly and her band play an original song featuring her powerful clawhammer guitar technique, live at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame.
Matt Harlan: “What We Saw” | LR Baggs
By: LR Baggs
April 16, 2020
The guitarist and songwriter plays one of his original songs live at the LR Baggs studio.
Tags: Guitar, L.R. Baggs
Martin Guitar | The SC-13 Origin Story
By: Martin Guitar
April 16, 2020
The designers of Martin’s innovative new acoustic-electric guitar talk about how the new concept, body shape, and neck joint came to fruition.
Chris Luquette: “Home to You” | Preston Thompson Guitars
April 16, 2020
The guitarist plays one of his original songs from his debut solo album, “The Way I View the World,” live at the Peghead Nation studio.
Richard Thompson: “One Door Opens” | Lowden Guitars
By: Lowden Guitars
April 14, 2020
The master guitarist and songwriter performs a solo version of one of his songs, live at Ulster Hall in Belfast, Ireland.
Molly Tuttle: “Take The Journey” | Preston Thompson Guitars
March 28, 2020
Molly and her band play an original song featuring her powerful clawhammer guitar technique, live at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame.
Benjamin Scheuer | “Weather the Storm” | Froggy Bottom Guitars
By: Froggy Bottom
March 27, 2020
Songwriter Benjamin Scheuer plays an original song from his award-winning one-man, six-guitar show, THE LION.
“Wichita Lineman” | Lowden Guitars | Tasmanian Blackwood Series
By: Lowden Guitars
March 26, 2020
Pete Wallace and Colm McClean cover Glen Campbell’s Wichita Lineman, both playing new Lowden guitars.
LR Baggs Anthem
By: LR Baggs
March 20, 2020
The Award-winning Anthem series features the patented TRU•MIC technology and delivers the warmth and fidelity of a studio-mic’d guitar anywhere you perform.
Tags: Guitar, L.R. Baggs
Preston Thompson Guitars | Short Film from One Sky Films
March 20, 2020
Members of the Thompson Guitar crew talk about the heart and passion that goes into the instruments they make.
Chris “Critter” Eldridge: “Fair to Partly Cloudy” | Collings D2H A T S
By: Collings Guitars
March 14, 2020
The flatpicking master plays an original composition on a new Traditional series dreadnought.
Tags: Collings Guitars, Guitar
Derk’s Discoveries: Brothers from Another Planet
By: Derk Richardson
March 14, 2020
Guitarists Jim McAuley and Scot Ray inhabit a Second Earth. You should too.
Tags: Guitar
Billy Strings Gifts Signature Model Guitar to His Dad | Preston Thompson Guitars
March 9, 2020
The guitarist and songwriter surprises his father with the first Billy Strings signature model Thompson DBS-EIA.
New Lessons Just Added to Peghead Nation
By: Dan Gabel
March 5, 2020
What to do with all of that time? Check out the lessons, tunes, and techniques to learn in our guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass courses.
Join Flynn Cohen’s Facebook Live Event on St. Patrick’s Day
By: Dan Gabel
March 1, 2020
Our Irish Backup Guitar instructor is taking questions and talking about playing Irish music live on Facebook, Tuesday, March 17 at 6pm Eastern Time. Join us!
Bourgeois Guitars | Luthier’s Choice Custom “Jade Rabbit”
February 27, 2020
A striking L-DBO with bear claw Italian spruce, curly figured maple, and mother-of-pearl fingerboard.
Preston Thompson D-GA
By: Teja Gerken
February 24, 2020
An understated dreadnought built with granadillo and Adirondack spruce.
Joe K. Walsh and Scott Nygaard: “Watson’s Blues”
By: Dan Gabel
February 13, 2020
Peghead Nation mandolin and guitar instructors play a tune that Bill Monroe wrote and named after one of his favorite guitarists, Doc Watson.
Ethan Setiawan: “Josie-O” | Win a Muleskinner Mandolin
By: Froggy Bottom
February 13, 2020
The mandolinist from the band Corner House plays a beautiful Muleskinner Instruments A-style mandolin, which you can win in a raffle for the Chandler Center for the Arts.
Bourgeois Guitars | Legacy Series DS Custom | Andy Falco
February 12, 2020
The guitarist for the Infamous Stringdusters plays a beautiful 12-Fret dreadnought with a sinker redwood top and figured Cuban mahogany back and sides.
Doyle Dykes | Shubb Capos
By: Shubb Capos
February 10, 2020
The fingerstyle guitarist talks about Shubb Capos and shows his capo-drop move.
New Album from Marla Fibish
By: Dan Gabel
February 2, 2020
Peghead Nation’s Irish Mandolin instructor releases “The Bright Hollow Fog,” an album of beautiful solo and duo performances on mandolin and mandola.
Andrew Marlin with Eli West, Christian Sedelmyer, Clint Mullican: “Wooden Spoon Over by the Sink”
By: Dan Gabel
February 2, 2020
Andrew Marlin and his band plays an original tune from his instrumental album, “Buried in a Cape,” backstage at Terrapin Crossroads.
Derk’s Discoveries: Stunning Formations
By: Derk Richardson
January 31, 2020
The string quartet Hawktail soars above the New Acoustic Music plain.
Fishman PowerTap Infinity
By: Fishman
January 27, 2020
A look at the new Fishman pickup that combines the superior performance and tone of the Matrix Infinity undersaddle pickup system with a new soundboard body sensor.
LR Baggs Soundscape with Voiceprint Technology
By: LR Baggs
January 26, 2020
Soundscape measures the acoustic response of your guitar and leverages the processing power of your smartphone to accurately capture your guitar’s one-of-a-kind voice.
Tags: Guitar, L.R. Baggs
Hawktail: “Annbjørg”
By: Dan Gabel
January 10, 2020
Peghead Nation fiddle instructor Brittany Haas and her progressive acoustic band play an original tune from their new album, “Formations.”
Hours of New Lessons Just Added to Peghead Nation
By: Dan Gabel
January 8, 2020
The new year brings new tunes and techniques to learn on guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass.
“Scatter the Mud” and “The Mist on the Mountain” | Sean Og Graham & Niamh Dunne | Lowden Guitars
By: Lowden Guitars
January 6, 2020
The duo from the Irish folk band Beoga perform two Irish tunes with the Lowden O-25 45th Anniversary Limited Edition.
Tré Burt, “Franklin’s Tunnel” | LR Baggs
By: LR Baggs
January 6, 2020
The guitarist and songwriter plays one of his original songs live at the LR Baggs studio.
Tags: Guitar, L.R. Baggs
Joe K. Walsh with Brittany Haas, Darol Anger, Missy Raines, and Grant Gordy: “Fiddler of Dooney”
By: Dan Gabel
January 2, 2020
Joe K. Walsh set a William Butler Yeats poem to music and plays it here with an all-star band, live at the Great Lakes Music Camp last fall.
Bourgeois Guitars | Trey Hensley
December 20, 2019
The guitarist performs on his new Bourgeois Slope D 35, with Rob Ickes.
Martin Guitar | Nick Offerman: “My Martin Story”
By: Martin Guitar
December 20, 2019
The guitarist known for his portrayal of Ron Swanson on “Parks and Recreation” talks about his love of Martin Guitars and his struggle with the B chord.
Derk’s Discoveries: Bruce Cockburn Is Speechless Again
By: Derk Richardson
December 20, 2019
On his new all-instrumental album, the 2017 Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee lets his guitars do the talking.
Tags: Fingerstyle, Guitar
Preston Thompson Guitars | Presented by One Sky Films
December 19, 2019
One Sky Films visited the Preston Thompson Guitars shop to film an upcoming video, and here is a taste of what they filmed, with music by Peter Rowan.
Chris Luquette: “Union Valley” | Preston Thompson Guitars
December 9, 2019
The guitarist plays an extended version of an original tune from his debut solo album, with mandolinist Maddie Witler and bassist Max Johnson.
Marcus King, “Remember” | LR Baggs
By: LR Baggs
December 8, 2019
The guitarist and songwriter plays one of his original songs live at the LR Baggs studio.
Tags: Guitar, L.R. Baggs
Bourgeois Guitars | OMSC Fingerstyle Custom Redwood and Brazilian Rosewood
December 3, 2019
Guitarist Aaron Lefebvre demonstrates a beautiful new Bourgeois decked out with Brazilian rosewood, a beveled armrest, and a soundport.
Martin Guitar | Zandy Fitzgerald: “What Makes the World”
By: Martin Guitar
November 29, 2019
The guitarist for the pop/rock/soul band The New Respects plays a solo version of an original song live at Martin HQ.
Derk’s Discoveries: Que paso? “El Paso”—again.
By: Derk Richardson
November 27, 2019
The Carolyn Sills Combo revisits and reinvents the Marty Robbins classic.
Tags: Guitar, Songwriting
Lillie Mae, “Whole Blue Heart” | LR Baggs
By: LR Baggs
November 21, 2019
The songwriter and her band play one of her originals from her latest album, “Other Girls.”
Tags: Guitar, L.R. Baggs
Billy Strings and Leftover Salmon: “Aquatic Hitchhiker” | Preston Thompson Guitars
November 14, 2019
An extended jam on the Americana band’s tune, live at the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival.
Shawn Colvin: “Trouble”| Collings C100 Custom
By: Collings Guitars
November 11, 2019
The songwriter performs one of her originals on her new custom Collings guitar.
Tags: Collings Guitars, Guitar
Martin Guitar | Repairing John Mayer’s OM28JM
By: Martin Guitar
November 7, 2019
Watch this mesmerizing video of John Mayer’s signature guitar getting an overhaul at the Martin factory.
Tags: Guitar, Martin Guitar
Molly Tuttle and Billy Strings: “Sittin’ On Top of the World” | Preston Thompson Guitars
October 29, 2019
The two powerhouses play The Mississippi Sheiks song live at the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival.
John Reischman with Joe K. Walsh, Darol Anger, Missy Raines, and Hayes Griffin: “Salt Spring”
By: Dan Gabel
October 29, 2019
John Reischman plays one of his popular original tunes with an all-star band at the Great Lakes Music Camp this fall.
Kruger Brothers: “People Get Ready”| Collings D1 T
By: Collings Guitars
October 24, 2019
The roots trio plays a joyful version of the Curtis Mayfield classic live at the Collings Guitar and Mandolin shop.
Tags: Collings Guitars, Guitar
Preston Thompson 0000-SBA
By: Teja Gerken
October 21, 2019
A custom guitar built with “shipwreck” Brazilian rosewood.
Tags: Guitar, Preston Thompson
Bill and the Belles at IBMA | Fishman
By: Fishman
October 14, 2019
The country/Americana group plays a Jimmie Rodgers classic live in the Fishman and D’Addario showcase room at IBMA 2019.
Carolyn Sills Combo, “Feleena” | LR Baggs
By: LR Baggs
October 11, 2019
The Western Swing group plays a song from their forthcoming album “Return to El Paso,” a celebration of the Marty Robbins hit song from 1959.
“Mary and the Soldier” | Sean Og Graham & Niamh Dunne | Lowden Guitars
By: Lowden Guitars
October 10, 2019
The duo from the Irish folk band Beoga perform a Paul Brady classic with the Lowden O-25 45th Anniversary Limited Edition.
Shubb Capos | Roger Tallroth | “The Pearl Polska”
By: Shubb Capos
October 1, 2019
Väsen guitarist Roger Tallroth plays a solo version of a haunting polska on an octave mandolin.
Thompson Guitars | Peter Rowan at RockyGrass 2019
September 19, 2019
A few minutes from the roots music icon’s set at the venerable festival.
Bourgeois Guitars | From the Breakroom
September 19, 2019
Watch a quick lunchtime jam from Steve and Rob, who work in the Bourgeois binding department!
Martin Guitar X Bracing
By: Martin Guitar
September 17, 2019
Chris Martin and others talk about the creation of the X-braced guitar and the structural and tonal benefits of the historic bracing pattern.
Gangstagrass, “Nickel and Dime Blues” | LR Baggs
By: LR Baggs
September 3, 2019
The bluegrass/hip-hop band plays an original song live in the LR Baggs studio.
New Martin Modern Deluxe Series
By: Martin Guitar
September 3, 2019
Martin Guitar’s Fred Greene discusses the features and appointments on the new series that includes the D18, D28, OM28, and 00028.
Tags: Guitar, Martin Guitar
Joy Kills Sorrow: “Such Great Heights”
By: Dan Gabel
August 29, 2019
Peghead Nation welcomes our two newest instructors, Zoe Guigueno and Wes Corbett, who played together in the influential stringband Joy Kills Sorrow.
Thompson Guitars | Luke Lovejoy, RockyGrass 2019 Flatpick Champion
August 28, 2019
The winner of the prestigious guitar contest tries out his grand prize guitar, a Thompson D-MA dreadnought.
ToneWoodAmp | Andy McKee and Trevor Gordon Hall Hotel Duet
By: ToneWoodAmp
August 27, 2019
The two fingerstylists share a beautiful tune played with two ToneWoodAmps and captured on an iPhone.
Rodney Crowell: “Flatland Hillbillies” | LR Baggs
By: LR Baggs
August 13, 2019
The songwriter plays an original from his new album “Texas,” live in the LR Baggs studio in Nashville.
ToneWoodAmp Review | Cooper Carter
By: ToneWoodAmp
August 12, 2019
The guitarist behind the SoloAWeek YouTube series demonstrates the features of the ToneWoodAmp.
Preston Thompson D-EIA
By: Teja Gerken
August 5, 2019
A great style-28 dreadnought made with Indian rosewood and Adirondack spruce.
Tags: Guitar, Preston Thompson
Molly Tuttle: “Rain and Snow” | Preston Thompson Guitars
August 5, 2019
Watch Molly and her band play the old-time ballad backstage at the Grand Ole Opry.
Jerry Douglas & Tommy Emmanuel: “Halfway Home” | Ear Trumpet Labs
By: Ear Trumpet Labs
July 30, 2019
The dobro master and fingerstyle powerhouse play Tommy’s original tune in the Ear Trumpet Labs workshop.
Shubb Capos | Roger Tallroth and Olov Johansson | “Bison Polska”
By: Shubb Capos
July 30, 2019
Members of Väsen play an octave mandolin and nyckelharpa version of an original polska.
Bruce Molsky: “Red Rocking Chair”
By: Dan Gabel
July 29, 2019
Peghead Nation Old-Time Fiddle instructor plays and sings a traditional favorite.
Bourgeois Guitars | OMSC Fingerstyle Custom Demo
July 29, 2019
Aaron Lefebvre demonstrates the innovative new guitar from Bourgeois, built with an soundport, an arm bevel, Italian spruce top and master grade Brazilian rosewood back and sides.
Mike Dawes and Cenk Erdogan | ToneWoodAmp
By: ToneWoodAmp
July 25, 2019
The English fingerstylist and Turkish fretless guitar master play an original piece together, both using effects from the ToneWoodAmp.
Derk’s Discoveries: Three of a Kind
By: Derk Richardson
July 24, 2019
On its riveting Rule of 3, Väsen brings seamless virtuosity and emotional depth to its original take on Swedish folk traditions.
Bourgeois Guitars | The “Coupe” 00 Model
July 17, 2019
Brad Hendrickson demonstrates a brand new small-body model from Bourgeois, this one with koa back and sides and a white spruce top.
Peter Rowan Remembers Preston Thompson
By: Dan Gabel
July 11, 2019
The songwriter and roots music icon talks about buying the second guitar Preston Thompson built, and plays a few songs on that 000-42 style instrument.
Tags: Guitar, Thompson Guitars
Martin Vega® Banjo Strings
By: Martin Guitar
July 11, 2019
Martin’s new banjo strings use a long lasting nickel/steel alloy for its tonal qualities and smooth consistency, great for all styles of banjo playing.
The Devil Makes Three: “Paint My Face” | LR Baggs
By: LR Baggs
July 10, 2019
The Americana ensemble plays a song from their latest album live in the LR Baggs studio in Nashville.
Calum Graham: “Farewell” | ToneWoodAmp
By: ToneWoodAmp
July 9, 2019
The Canadian fingerstylist plays a beautiful original tune on the shoreline of Maui, Hawaii, with the ToneWoodAmp.
Shubb Capos | John Jorgenson Quintet: “Ghost Dance”
By: Shubb Capos
July 2, 2019
Watch a smokin’ live performance of John Jorgenson’s original tune, with his stellar gypsy jazz band.
Backstage with Jesse Cook | ToneWoodAmp
By: ToneWoodAmp
June 28, 2019
The flamenco- and jazz-influenced virtuoso plays his nylon-string guitar through a ToneWoodAmp.
Jon Gomm: “High and Dry” | Lowden Guitars
By: Lowden Guitars
June 27, 2019
The fingerstyle guitar master plays a Radiohead hit live in the Lowden workshop.
Billy Strings at 4 Peaks Music Festival | Preston Thompson Guitars
June 27, 2019
The guitarist and songwriter talks about his Thompson D-BA at the 4 Peaks Music Festival in Bend, Oregon.
Tim Hicks: “That’s What a Song Should Do” | LR Baggs
By: LR Baggs
June 21, 2019
Country artist Tim Hicks plays one of his original songs live in the LR Baggs studio.
Andrea Mele: “Rose”| Collings OM2H
By: Collings Guitars
June 17, 2019
The Italian fingerstyle guitarist plays an original composition from his latest album, “Dream,” on a Collings OM2H.
Tags: Collings Guitars, Guitar
Joe K. Walsh and Grant Gordy: “Daphne”
By: Dan Gabel
June 17, 2019
Peghead Nation’s mandolin instructor plays a Django Reinhardt tune with his bandmate and frequent duo partner.
Martin Guitar | Still Handmade by Donna and Cowboy
By: Martin Guitar
June 5, 2019
Meet some of the artisans who are part of the 180-year history of building iconic American guitars by hand.
Tags: Guitar, Martin Guitar
ToneWoodAmp | Connor Thomas: “What a Wonderful World“
By: ToneWoodAmp
June 5, 2019
The English fingerstyle phenom plays the Louis Armstrong classic using a ToneWoodamp.
SUSTO: “Homeboy” | LR Baggs
By: LR Baggs
June 5, 2019
Songwriter Justin Osborne plays an original song from his album “Ever Since I Lost My Mind.”
Irish Backup Guitar with Flynn Cohen Now Available!
By: Dan Gabel
May 30, 2019
Learn to accompany jigs and reels and other traditional Irish dance tunes in the style pioneered by Irish guitar greats. Enroll now!
Tags: Guitar
Huss & Dalton Jefferson Edition OO-SP Guitar
By: Huss and Dalton
May 29, 2019
A short film about the creation of a meticulously crafted commemorative guitar, made with wood from a tulip poplar that stood on Thomas Jefferson’s estate at Monticello since 1808.
Tags: Guitar, Huss and Dalton
Billy Strings: “Dust in a Baggie” | Preston Thompson Guitars
May 23, 2019
The songwriter and guitarist plays an original song during his debut on the Grand Ole Opry.
Fishman Loudbox Artist with Bluetooth
By: Fishman
May 22, 2019
Songwriter Danielle Miraglia plays through Fishman’s popular acoustic amplifier, which now has wireless connectivity.
Bourgeois Guitars: Employee Spotlight Series 2
May 15, 2019
Greg from the Bourgeois finish department tries out the brand new OMSC featuring an arm bevel and sound port.
Molly Tuttle: “Take The Journey” | Preston Thompson Guitars
May 15, 2019
Watch the official video for this original song from Molly’s latest album “When You’re Ready,” featuring her powerful clawhammer guitar technique.
ToneWoodAmp User Review | Morf Music
By: ToneWoodAmp
May 9, 2019
Morf is a talented guitarist, singer, composer, and street performer, and in this video, he demonstrates the ToneWoodAmp and its wide range of acoustic guitar effects.
ToneWoodAmp Unplugged | Mike Dawes and Jake Allen
By: ToneWoodAmp
May 6, 2019
The fingerstylists play a beautiful acoustic version of John Mayer's “Slow Dancing in a Burning Room” with the ToneWoodAmp.
Adam Miller: “Parker”
By: Teja Gerken
May 1, 2019
Advanced Fingerstyle Workshop instructor plays his original composition on a Ken Parker archtop.
Tags: Fingerstyle, Guitar
Lula Wiles: “Nashville Man” | LR Baggs
By: LR Baggs
May 1, 2019
The folk trio plays an original song from their latest album live in the LR Baggs Nashville studio.
Bourgeois Guitars: Employee Spotlight Series 1
April 30, 2019
Andrew Olson, Process Engineer and Artist Relations Manager at Bourgeois steps away from the CNC for a few minutes to pick a tune on our new D/C Generation.
Derk’s Discoveries: Michael Chapman’s Beautiful Melancholy
By: Derk Richardson
April 29, 2019
Youth may be wasted on the young, but age becomes the English acoustic guitar icon.
Tags: Guitar, Songwriting
Martin Guitar | Still Handmade. Still the Standard.
By: Martin Guitar
April 22, 2019
Meet some of the artisans who are part of the 180-year history of building iconic American guitars by hand.
Tags: Guitar, Martin Guitar
Robert Earl Keen: “The Unknown Fighter” | LR Baggs
By: LR Baggs
April 22, 2019
The master songwriter plays an unreleased song live at Soundcheck in Nashville.
Froggy Bottom Guitars | Model G Jumbo
By: Froggy Bottom
April 10, 2019
Scott Ainslie plays a Lonnie Johnson tune on a beautiful maple jumbo guitar from Froggy Bottom.
Billy Strings and Peter Rowan | Wintergrass Hotel Sessions | Thompson Guitars
April 1, 2019
Watch an informal picking session with two of the most influential pickers of their respective generations, live at Wintergrass 2019.
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.
Diego Garcia: “El Camino” | Collings
By: Collings Guitars
March 28, 2019
The Spanish guitarist known as “El Twanguero” plays an original composition on a Collings OM1.
Tags: Collings Guitars, Guitar
Devil Makes Three: “Native Son” | LR Baggs
By: LR Baggs
March 25, 2019
The Americana trio plays an original song in the LR Baggs studio.
Shubb Capos | Väsen, Mike Marshall, and Darol Anger | “Flippen”
By: Shubb Capos
March 22, 2019
A powerhouse collaboration on stage at Wintergrass 2018, playing the Väsen tune “Flippen” with a fun interlude of “Squirrel Hunters.”
Molsky’s Mountain Drifters: “Grey Eagle”
By: Dan Gabel
March 22, 2019
Bruce Molsky, Stash Wyslouch and Allison de Groot play a traditional fiddle tune live at the Peghead Nation table at Wintergrass.
How It Began | Sheeran By Lowden
By: Lowden Guitars
March 19, 2019
George Lowden and Ed Sheeran on the friendship and collaboration that has resulted in a brand new line of guitars for aspiring musicians.
Steve Baughman: “Home Sweet Home”
By: Dan Gabel
March 14, 2019
Peghead Nation clawhammer guitar instructor plays an American folk classic.
Chris Luquette and Trey Hensley: “Big Sciota” | Thompson Guitars
March 12, 2019
Flatpickers take two Thompson guitars for a fun spin during the Sisters Folk Festival Concert.
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.
Derk’s Discoveries: When Picking Is Your Passion
By: Derk Richardson
March 6, 2019
Tyler Grant and Robin Kessinger infuse their acoustic guitar flatpicking duets with unbridled joy.
Molsky’s Mountain Drifters: “The Little Carpenter”
By: Dan Gabel
March 1, 2019
Peghead Nation fiddle and banjo instructor plays and sings a great traditional song with Stash Wyslouch and Allison de Groot, live at Wintergrass.
Thompson Guitars Tasting Workshop at Wintergrass
March 1, 2019
Guitarists Steve Blanchard, Don Share, Tim Stafford, Dale Adkins, Billy Strings, and Josh Rinkel talk about and play their Preston Thompson guitars for a live audience at Wintergrass 2019.
Froggy Bottom Guitars | 2019 Brazilian Featured Model K
By: Froggy Bottom
February 26, 2019
Scott Ainslie plays a beautiful Froggy Bottom Model K built with Brazilian rosewood and Adirondack spruce.
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.
Martin Authentic Acoustic Strings Lineup
By: Martin Guitar
February 14, 2019
A look at the design of the new Martin guitar strings and comparison to Martin’s previous string models.
Tags: Guitar, Martin Guitar
Ryosuke Yufu: “D N A” | The Izu Sessions 2 | Taylor Guitars Japan
By: Taylor Guitars
February 14, 2019
Guitar virtuoso Ryosuke Yufu plays an original tune on his Taylor 514ce at Kitty Izu Studio in Japan.
Darrell Scott: “Full Light” | Collings
By: Collings Guitars
February 12, 2019
The multi-instrumentalist and songwriter plays an original song on his Collings C100 at the Collings shop in Austin, Texas.
Tags: Collings Guitars, Guitar
John R. Miller: “Red Eyes” | LR Baggs
By: LR Baggs
February 11, 2019
The songwriter and band leader of The Engine Lights plays an original song in the LR Baggs studio.
Joe K. Walsh and Scott Nygaard: “Goodbye Liza Jane”
By: Dan Gabel
February 4, 2019
Peghead Nation mandolin and guitar instructors play an old-time favorite.
Billy Strings: “Me and My Uncle” | Preston Thompson Guitars
January 30, 2019
The songwriter and guitarist plays a Grateful Dead favorite with his band at YarmonyGrass.
Tony McManus and Julia Toaspern: “Moustambeiko”
By: Dan Gabel
January 29, 2019
Peghead Nation Celtic Guitar instructor plays a traditional Greek tune with guitarist Julia Toaspern.
Mike Compton and Scott Nygaard: “Bring Your Clothes Back Home”
By: Dan Gabel
January 22, 2019
Peghead Nation mandolin and guitar instructors play John Hartford’s humorous blues song.
Lula Wiles: “Leave Me Now” | LR Baggs
By: LR Baggs
January 20, 2019
The folk trio plays an original song from their new album live in the LR Baggs Nashville studio.
Martin Museum Sessions | Brian Fallon: “Smoke”
By: Martin Guitar
January 17, 2019
The songwriter and former frontman for Gaslight Anthem sings an original song in the Martin Guitar Museum.
Eric Bibb | Preston Thompson 12-Fret 000
January 15, 2019
The blues guitarist and songwriter discusses and plays his Preston Thompson during a stop in Seattle, Washington.
Dom Flemons Live at Elderly Instruments
January 8, 2019
The American Songster plays three songs from his new album, “Dom Flemons Presents Black Cowboys,” live at Elderly Instruments.
Ryan Montbleau: “Looking Glass” | Fishman Rare Earth
By: Fishman
January 5, 2019
The songwriter plays an original song that he recently recorded for his new live album, “Woodstock Sessions.”
Lowden F-50 Tiger Myrtle | Winter Limited Edition
By: Lowden Guitars
January 2, 2019
Introducing a limited edition of 25 guitars made with beautiful Tiger Myrtle back and sides.
“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.
Ned Luberecki: “Take Five” | California Banjo Extravaganza
By: Dan Gabel
December 19, 2018
A performance of the jazz classic by the 2018 IBMA Banjo Player of Year, with Sharon Gilchrist, Chad Manning, John Reischman, and Jim Nunally.
Molly Tuttle: “Good Enough” | LR Baggs
By: LR Baggs
December 10, 2018
The award-winning guitarist and songwriter plays an original song live in the LR Baggs Nashville studio.
Chance McCoy: “Lizard In the Spring” | LR Baggs
By: LR Baggs
December 4, 2018
The multi-instrumentalist and songwriter plays a twin fiddle version of the song “Lizard In the Spring,” live in the LR Baggs Nashville studio.
Laurie Lewis: “Sailing Boat” | Preston Thompson Guitars
November 27, 2018
The Grammy Award winning songwriter plays an original song with Tom Rozum and Nina Gerber, live at the Preston Thompson shop.
Lera Lynn: “What is Love” | LR Baggs
By: LR Baggs
November 18, 2018
The singer-songwriter plays an original song from her recent album of duets live in the LR Baggs Nashville studio.
Martin Guitar | Restringing Your Acoustic Guitar
By: Martin Guitar
November 18, 2018
A helpful tutorial on how to easily change the strings on your acoustic guitar.
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.
California Banjo Extravaganza: “Angeline the Baker”
By: Dan Gabel
November 14, 2018
A performance from Bill Evans, Chris Coole, and Ned Luberecki, with a Peghead-packed band of Sharon Gilchrist, Chad Manning, John Reischman, and Jim Nunally.
Derk’s Discoveries: UK Primitive
By: Derk Richardson
November 12, 2018
Welsh-born Gwenifer Raymond: a new force in fingerstyle guitar
Tags: Guitar
Fishman Loudbox Performer Acoustic Amplifier
By: Fishman
November 8, 2018
Fishman’s most powerful acoustic amplifier allows you to be heard in any situation — solo or ensemble.
Molly Tuttle: “High Road” | Preston Thompson Guitars
November 5, 2018
The guitarist and songwriter plays an original song at Sisters High School in Oregon.
Martin Authentic Acoustic Strings
By: Martin Guitar
October 29, 2018
A look at the design of the new Martin guitar strings.
Maegen Wells A-Style Mandolin and 15-Inch Archtop Guitar
By: Teja Gerken
October 25, 2018
Luthier Maegen Wells discusses two of her instruments in the Peghead Nation video studio.
Don Alder: “Precious Moments” | ToneWoodAmp
By: ToneWoodAmp
October 15, 2018
The Canadian fingerstyle guitar master plays one of his original compositions using the ToneWoodAmp’s versatile reverb settings.
Della Mae: “Peg Monster” | Ear Trumpet Labs & D’Addario
By: Ear Trumpet Labs
October 15, 2018
The Americana powerhouse plays an original song in the Ear Trumpet Labs yurt at the Grey Fox Festival.
Billy Strings and His Father’s Martin D-93
October 9, 2018
The songwriter and guitarist talks with Preston Thompson Guitars about tracking down the Martin guitar his father had to sell because the family was short on money.
Banana Stand Media Presents Ear Trumpet Labs
By: Ear Trumpet Labs
October 8, 2018
Founder Patrick Graham talks about the creation of the Ear Trumpet Labs company and his inspiration behind making the custom microphones.
Taylor McCall: “The Devil Wants to Dance Again” | LR Baggs
By: LR Baggs
October 3, 2018
The South Carolina native plays an original song in LR Baggs’ Nashville studio.
Martin Guitar | Dave Doll’s R&D Mystery
By: Martin Guitar
September 19, 2018
Martin’s R&D guru is working on something top secret, and the best sleuths at Martin are having a hard time uncovering the mystery.
Derk’s Discoveries: Pete Don’t Sing the Blues, But He Sure Can Pick ‘Em
By: Derk Richardson
September 11, 2018
On his new album, guitarist Pete Madsen yields the lead vocals to Celeste Kopel as they travel the blues highway from Mississippi to Chicago.
Froggy Bottom Guitars | “Avalon Blues” | Limited Grade H-12
By: Froggy Bottom
September 10, 2018
Scott Ainslie plays a Mississippi John Hurt classic on a beautiful 12-fret built with Koa back and sides and a Sitka spruce top.
Madeleine Kelson: “Already Gone” | LR Baggs
By: LR Baggs
September 7, 2018
Madeleine and Juliet Kelson perform an original song with their band.
Bill Evans, Dan Crary, and Wally Barnick: “Long Journey Home”
By: Dan Gabel
September 5, 2018
The Peghead Nation banjo instructor plays the classic bluegrass song with flatpicking guru Dan Crary and singer/bass player Wally Barnick.
Martin Style 28 Guitars
By: Martin Guitar
September 4, 2018
A look at the details of the re-imagined Style 28 line of guitars from Martin.
Fishman ToneDEQ | Acoustic Preamp Multi-Effects Pedal
By: Fishman
August 28, 2018
With a high-quality preamp, dual effects section, tone controls, and much more, the ToneDEQ has everything you need in one box.
Shubb C1 Standard Capo
By: Shubb Capos
August 24, 2018
A close-up look at the capo of choice for millions of musicians worldwide.
Matt Munisteri: “Picking the Guitar”
By: Dan Gabel
August 16, 2018
Peghead Nation jazz guitar instructor plays a solo version of the great Nick Lucas composition.
Waterloo WL-S Deluxe | Carl Miner
By: Collings Guitars
August 15, 2018
Guitarist Carl Miner plays an original composition on the new all-mahogany WL-S Deluxe.
Tags: Collings Guitars, Guitar
Molly Tuttle and Adam Chowning: “Gold Rush” | Preston Thompson Guitars
August 10, 2018
The two flatpickers play the traditional tune “Gold Rush” on their Preston Thompson dreadnoughts, at Carter Vintage Guitars in Nashville.
Derk’s Discoveries: Getting to Know Noah
By: Derk Richardson
August 7, 2018
Discover Canadian singer-songwriter Noah Zacharin, who's within six degrees of Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Ralph Carney, and me.
Tags: Guitar, Singer-Songwriter
Harmonic Tone Revealers: “Sail Away Ladies”
By: Dan Gabel
August 4, 2018
Peghead Nation instructors John Reischman, Sharon Gilchrist, and Scott Nygaard play the Kenny Baker version of this traditional favorite.
Shubb Capos | Väsen, Mike Marshall, and Darol Anger | “Egypt”
By: Shubb Capos
August 2, 2018
Exclusive video of the supergroup playing Mike Marshall’s tune “Egypt” live at Wintergrass 2018.
Fishman Rare Earth Soundhole Pickups
By: Fishman
August 2, 2018
Fishman's Joe Barbieri gives an in-depth guided tour of the Rare Earth series of soundhole pickups, with demonstrations of each model.
Martin 00-17 Authentic 1931
By: Martin Guitar
August 1, 2018
Martin releases a replica of their prewar 00 12-fret, with mahogany top, back, and sides, slotted peghead, and hide glue construction.
Tyler Childers: “Feathered Indians” | LR Baggs
By: LR Baggs
July 24, 2018
The singer-songwriter performs an original song off of his latest album “Purgatory.” Filmed in the LR Baggs studio in Nashville.
Derk’s Discoveries: A Day in the “Life Of” …
By: Derk Richardson
July 23, 2018
Eight years in coming, the new album by 12-string guitarist Steve Tibbetts is a beautiful rumination on what it means to be human.
Tags: Guitar
Martin Simpson: “In the Hills of Shiloh”
By: Dan Gabel
July 18, 2018
The renowned guitarist plays a Shel Silverstein song on a Sobell banjola, with Amy Smith on harmony vocals.
Tags: Guitar, Songwriting
In Memory of Bill Collings | We Are Collings
By: Collings Guitars
July 14, 2018
This short film pays homage to Bill Collings, who set out to raise the bar in our industry and impacted so many lives in the process.
Tags: Collings Guitars, Guitar
The Heart of Martin Guitar in Navojoa, Mexico
By: Martin Guitar
July 14, 2018
A look at the Martin guitar and string production facility in Navojoa, Mexico.
Steve Baughman: “Hard Times”
By: Scott Nygaard
July 12, 2018
Peghead Nation clawhammer guitar instructor plays a Stephen Foster favorite.
Keep Going!
By: John Bartmann
July 6, 2018
Practical tips on how to find the motivation to keep practicing when life, schedules, and distractions pull at you.
Foy Vance | Lowden Guitars | Bushmills Distillery Sessions
By: Lowden Guitars
July 2, 2018
The songwriter plays a haunting new original song, “A Year in Weem,” on the Bushmills x Lowden Black Bush Edition guitar at the Old Bushmills Distillery.
Charles Sawtelle’s Preston Thompson Dreadnought Model 42
June 29, 2018
Luthier Preston Thompson shows the guitar he built for the great flatpicker in 1986, modeled after Sawtelle’s 1937 Martin.
Peter Mulvey | Fishman Rare Earth Mic Blend
By: Fishman
June 28, 2018
The singer-songwriter talks about his guitar sound and how the Rare Earth Mic Blend’s tone, setup, and consistency all work perfectly for him.
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 Simpson: “Trouble Brought Me Here”
By: Dan Gabel
June 22, 2018
The renowned guitarist plays an original song in his Sheffield, England, studio with Amy Smith on harmony vocals.
Tags: Guitar, Songwriting
Froggy Bottom Guitars | Will Ackerman Signature Model
By: Froggy Bottom
June 22, 2018
Will Ackerman plays “The Impending Death of the Virgin Spirit” on his signature model guitar built by his friend, luthier Michael Millard.
Peter Rowan | “Panama Red” & ”Freight Train” | Preston Thompson Guitars
June 7, 2018
The singer-songwriter plays his popular song “Panama Red,” with an interlude of the classic Elizabeth Cotten song, “Freight Train.”
Martin Guitar | An Intimate Look at Neck Shaping
By: Martin Guitar
June 6, 2018
Get an up-close look at how Martin Guitar necks are filed and shaped.
John Doyle: “James Larkin”
By: Dan Gabel
June 6, 2018
The Irish guitarist, songwriter, and singer performs a song about an Irish labor organizer from the early 1900s.
Tags: Guitar, Irish Music
Bruce Molsky with Vivian Leva and Riley Calcagno: “Train on the Island”/“Texas Sally Ann”
By: Dan Gabel
May 26, 2018
Bruce takes to the porch to play two traditional favorites with old-time/country guitarist and songwriter Vivian Leva and multi-instrumentalist Riley Calcagno.
Tyler Childers: “Whitehouse Road” | LR Baggs
By: LR Baggs
May 25, 2018
The singer-songwriter performs an original song off of his Sturgill Simpson-produced album “Purgatory.” Filmed in the LR Baggs studio in Nashville.
Molly Tuttle | Preston Thompson Guitars
May 22, 2018
Guitarist, songwriter, and singer Molly Tuttle plays her brand new Preston Thompson dreadnought.
Preston Thompson Guitars | Sunbursts
May 19, 2018
A look at the beautiful sunburst finishes created in the Thompson Guitars shop.
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: “Everwhere I Go Is a Long Way from Home” | LR Baggs
By: LR Baggs
May 13, 2018
The guitar and dobro duo performs a song off of the album “The Country Blues” in the LR Baggs studio in Nashville.
Martin Guitar | An Intimate Look at the Stringing Process
By: Martin Guitar
May 8, 2018
Watch as the finishing touches are put on a new Martin Guitar, from filing and polishing the frets to the first stringing of the guitar.
Harmonic Tone Revealers: “It’s My Lazy Day”
By: Dan Gabel
May 8, 2018
Peghead Nation instructors John Reischman, Sharon Gilchrist, and Scott Nygaard play a Smiley Burnett song during a recent house concert.
New Course! Clawhammer Guitar with Steve Baughman
By: Dan Gabel
May 2, 2018
Learn how to use the traditional clawhammer style of old-time banjo on the guitar. Join Steve now!
Tags: Guitar
Mike Compton and Joe Newberry, “Please Baby”
By: Dan Gabel
April 30, 2018
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor and his duo partner play “Please Baby” during a late-night set.
Fender Acoustics | California Series Classic
By: Fender Guitars
April 29, 2018
Watch the demo of Fender’s all solid-wood California Series Classic acoustic guitars.
Molly Tuttle and Preston Thompson | At Carter Vintage Guitars
April 25, 2018
Luthier Preston Thompson talks about the new Thompson dreadnought built for guitarist, songwriter, and singer Molly Tuttle.
Derk’s Discoveries: Duck! It’s Baker Time.
By: Derk Richardson
April 24, 2018
A spate of new releases by Duck Baker puts the fingerstyle guitarist's eclectic career in perspective.
Tags: Guitar
Molly Tuttle, “You Didn’t Call My Name” | Huss & Dalton
By: Huss and Dalton
April 18, 2018
The songwriter, guitarist, and singer in the official video for an original song from her album “Rise.”
Tags: Guitar, Huss and Dalton
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.
Lilly Hiatt: “So Much You Don’t Know” | LR Baggs
By: LR Baggs
April 5, 2018
LR Baggs presents the singer-songwriter playing an original song from her album ”Trinity.”
Tony McManus: “Roslin Castle/Vigo”
By: Scott Nygaard
April 2, 2018
Peghead Nation Celtic Guitar instructor plays a medley of Scottish and Galician tunes.
Huss and Dalton Custom FS
By: Teja Gerken
March 29, 2018
An elegant fingerstyle machine built with an Italian spruce top and sapele back and sides.
Fender Acoustics | California Series Special
By: Fender Guitars
March 27, 2018
Guitarist and songwriter Aaron Lee Tasjan demos the all solid-wood Fender California Series Special guitars.
Fender Acoustics | California Series Player
By: Fender Guitars
March 22, 2018
Angela Petrilli demos Fender’s affordable California Series Player acoustic guitars, with three body sizes, a solid Sitka spruce top, and great Fishman electronics.
Shubb Capos | Chet Atkins
By: Shubb Capos
March 22, 2018
Rick Shubb tells the story of watching Chet Atkins use a Shubb Capo on national television.
Preston Thompson Guitars | Brazilian Rosewood Binding
March 15, 2018
Luthier Kaleb Klein shows the process of binding a custom Preston Thompson Guitar with Brazilian rosewood for Dream Guitars.
Shubb Capos | Jerry Garcia
By: Shubb Capos
March 13, 2018
Founder Rick Shubb talks about installing his first capo on Jerry Garcia’s banjo neck, and about his time living with the Grateful Dead guitarist.
Fishman Matrix Infinity VT and Mic Blend
By: Fishman
March 9, 2018
A look at Fishman’s improved Matrix undersaddle pickup system, an update to the leading choice of guitarists for 25 years.
Bill Evans, John Reischman, and Kenny Smith: “Studebaker”
By: Dan Gabel
March 7, 2018
Flatpicking master Kenny Smith plays one of his original tunes with Peghead Nation banjo and mandolin instructors, along with bassist Max Schwartz and fiddler Nate Lee.
Martin Guitar D-45 | Fire and Ice
By: Martin Guitar
March 1, 2018
A look at the custom Golden Era Style 45 guitar, a collaboration between the Martin Custom Shop and inlay artist Harvey Leach.
Julian Lage & Chris Eldridge: “Stone Cross” | Collings Guitars
By: Collings Guitars
February 15, 2018
Two guitar masters perform an original tune from their 2014 album, “Avalon.”
Tags: Collings Guitars, Guitar
Jake Workman Model | Preston Thompson Guitars
February 9, 2018
Bluegrass guitarist Jake Workman talks about his guitar playing path, gig with Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, and his signature model Thompson Guitar.
The Ballad of the Dreadnought | Martin Guitar
By: Martin Guitar
February 5, 2018
The history of iconic guitar model, first introduced in 1916, narrated by Jeff Daniels and including insight from David Crosby, Chris Martin, Rosanne Cash, Del McCoury, and many others.
Trey Helsley | Preston Thompson Dreadnought
February 3, 2018
Guitarist Trey Hensley takes a Thompson dreadnought for a backstage spin.
Shubb Capos | Still the Best
By: Shubb Capos
February 3, 2018
Founder Rick Shubb talks about his passion for working with and for musicians, and about the history of Shubb Capos.
Santa Cruz OO-Skye
By: Teja Gerken
February 1, 2018
Eric Skye demonstrates his 00-size Santa Cruz signature model.
Andy McKee | The Shubb Capo
By: Shubb Capos
January 30, 2018
Modern fingerstyle guitarist Andy McKee talks about using the Shubb Capo as a creative tool in composing and arranging tunes.
Lowden Guitars | The GL-10 Electric Guitar
By: Lowden Guitars
January 24, 2018
Forty years after George Lowden first built an electric guitar, Lowden Guitars introduces the all new GL-10 electric.
Martin Guitar and Fishman
By: Martin Guitar
January 21, 2018
A look at the partnership between Martin Guitar and Fishman Electronics, and how together they’ve mastered the acoustic-electric guitar.
Peter Rowan at Preston Thompson Guitars
January 21, 2018
The great guitarist and songwriter plays a song he wrote about Charles Sawtelle and talks about Charles introducing him to Preston Thompson.
Collings OMH2 and 001MH
By: Teja Gerken
January 12, 2018
Mark Goldenberg demonstrates his pair of Collings flattop guitars.
LR Baggs Align Series | Acoustic Pedal Suite
By: LR Baggs
January 2, 2018
LR Baggs introduces a new series of high-quality acoustic pedals and effects.
Molly Tuttle and Allison de Groot, “Bregottlåten” and “Road to Westfield” | Huss & Dalton
By: Huss and Dalton
December 29, 2017
Nimblefingers Music presents a beautiful guitar and banjo duet.
Tags: Guitar, Huss and Dalton
Derk’s Discoveries: Lighting up the Strings for Christmas
By: Derk Richardson
December 20, 2017
Holiday guitar instrumentals for stringing your lights and trimming your tree.
Tags: Guitar
Joe K. Walsh and John Mailander: “Cold, Cold Heart”
By: Dan Gabel
December 19, 2017
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor plays a Hank Williams classic with bluegrass fiddler and multi-instrumentalist John Mailander on octave mandolin.
Preston Thompson Guitars | Chris Luquette Performance
December 16, 2017
Guitarist Chris Luquette plays with Nick Dumas and Connor Hutteball at the Thompson Guitars workshop.
Molly Tuttle, “Chinquapin Hunting” | Huss & Dalton Guitar Company
By: Huss and Dalton
December 6, 2017
The guitarist and songwriter flatpicks an old-time tune on a Huss & Dalton Crossroads Deluxe at Gryphon Stringed Instruments.
Tags: Guitar, Huss and Dalton
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.
Now Live! Roots of Jazz Guitar with Matt Munisteri
By: Dan Gabel
December 4, 2017
Join Matt's new course now and learn the styles of Eddie Lang, Nick Lucas, Freddie Green, and other early jazz icons.
Preston Thompson Guitars | Spraying a Sunburst
November 27, 2017
Take a look at luthier Simon Haycraft adding a sunburst in the Preston Thompson Guitars workshop.
Joe K. Walsh and Scott Nygaard: “East Tennessee Blues”
By: Dan Gabel
November 22, 2017
Peghead Nation mandolin and guitar instructors play the popular old-time tune at our first Mandolin Camp.
Froggy Bottom Limited Grade Model C
By: Froggy Bottom
November 22, 2017
Scott Ainslie plays a beautiful version of “You Don't Know What Love Is” on a custom parlor guitar from Froggy Bottom Guitars.
Gangstagrass, “Barnburning” | LR Baggs
By: LR Baggs
November 20, 2017
LR Baggs presents the bluegrass/hip-hop band playing an original song from their album “American Music.”
Lowden Guitars | The F-35C Fan Fret with Ariel Posen
By: Lowden Guitars
November 20, 2017
The guitarist from the Brothers Landreth demonstrates a beautiful Lowden F-35C with a sinker redwood top, Madagascar rosewood back and sides, and fanned frets.
Billy Strings: “Turmoil and Tinfoil” | Preston Thompson Guitars
November 15, 2017
Music City Roots presents Billy Strings playing the title track to his latest album on his Thompson Mahogany Dreadnought.
Martin Titanium Core Strings
By: Martin Guitar
November 15, 2017
A look at the construction, tuning stability, comfort, lifespan, and tone of Martin’s new Titanium Core Strings.
Derk’s Discoveries: All in the Family
By: Derk Richardson
November 13, 2017
Loudon Wainwright III leads his audience into the promised land of aging.
Tags: Guitar, Singer-Songwriter
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.
Martin Museum Sessions | Laurence Juber
By: Martin Guitar
November 5, 2017
The fingerstyle guitarist plays an original composition in the Martin Museum, on his Martin OM-21 Signature Guitar.
Billy Strings | Preston Thompson Brazilian Dreadnought
November 3, 2017
Billy Strings stops by Preston Thompson Guitars in Sisters, Oregon, to pick up his second Thompson Guitar.
Kaia Kater, “Fine Times at Our House” | LR Baggs
By: LR Baggs
November 3, 2017
LR Baggs presents Canadian songwriter, singer, and banjo player Kaia Kater playing the traditional tune, “Fine Times at Our House.”
John Reischman, Scott Nygaard, Sharon Gilchrist, Joe K. Walsh: “Lonesome Moonlight Waltz”
By: Dan Gabel
November 3, 2017
The Peghead Nation Mandolin Camp instructor staff plays a beautiful Bill Monroe waltz at our Camp concert.
Preston Thompson Guitars | Workshop Tour
November 1, 2017
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Thompson Guitars shop in Sisters, Oregon, with Preston Thompson, Peter Rowan, and members of the Thompson Guitars team.
Al Petteway’s Preston Thompson 12-Fret 000
November 1, 2017
Grammy Award-winning guitarist reviews his new Preston Thompson Sunburst 12-Fret 000 guitar.
John Reischman, Scott Nygaard, Sharon Gilchrist, Joe K. Walsh: “Clinch Mountain Backstep”
By: Dan Gabel
October 25, 2017
The Peghead Nation Mandolin Camp instructor staff plays the Ralph Stanley classic at the Camp concert.
Derk’s Discoveries: Oud Do You Love
By: Derk Richardson
October 12, 2017
Anouar Brahem, the Tunisian master, crafts a cross-cultural jazz masterpiece.
Tags: Guitar
Lowden Guitars | The FM-35 with Ariel Posen
By: Lowden Guitars
October 10, 2017
Lowden Guitars introduces the new FM model, voiced for superb projection and note separation, ideal for flatpicking. Guitarist Ariel Posen demonstrates.
Molsky’s Mountain Drifters: “I Get My Whiskey from Rockingham”
By: Dan Gabel
October 10, 2017
Peghead Nation fiddle instructor plays a traditional favorite with his trio at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass in San Francisco.
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.
Neck Profile and Playability | Martin Guitar
By: Martin Guitar
October 6, 2017
A guitar’s neck shape can affect the feel and playability of an instrument, and Martin’s Dave Doll shows a few examples of different necks.
Joe K. Walsh and John Mailander: “Seneca Square Dance”
By: Dan Gabel
September 26, 2017
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor plays an old-time dance tune with bluegrass fiddler and multi-instrumentalist John Mailander on octave mandolin.
Larrivée History | Tonewood Dreams
By: Larrivee Guitars
September 26, 2017
Larrivée Guitars founder Jean Larrivée talks about the moment of opening up a piece of tonewood to discover what lies inside.
The Martin Dick Boak Signature Edition
By: Martin Guitar
September 21, 2017
Dick Boak talks about the Custom Signature Edition D-Boak dreadnought, featuring his original “Inside Out” artwork.
Derk’s Discoveries: Getting Better All the Time
By: Derk Richardson
September 16, 2017
May I introduce you to SF String Trio’s Lonely Hearts Club Band?
Bourgeois Guitars | Jeff Nauss and Waylon Robichau, “Bourgeois Breakdown”
September 8, 2017
Guitarists from The Bluegrass Unit play a smoking flatpicking tune at the 2017 Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival.
The Sound of an Era | Waterloo by Collings
By: Collings Guitars
September 7, 2017
Bill Collings, Jeff Tweedy, Rodney Crowell, and other guitar experts talk about Waterloo Guitars, inspired by historic guitars of the 1920’s and 1930’s.
Tags: Collings Guitars, Guitar
Derk’s Discoveries: Flying Home
By: Derk Richardson
August 28, 2017
John Reischman and the Jaybirds soar through gospel, old-time, bluegrass, and Beatles songs on their latest recording.
Bruce Sexauer FT-00-WRX SBAIC
By: Teja Gerken
August 24, 2017
A walnut and spruce flattop built to be given away at the 2017 Santa Barbara Acoustic Instrument Celebration.
Larrivée Guitars | CBC Documentary, 1983
By: Larrivee Guitars
August 23, 2017
An original CBC documentary created in 1983, shot on location at Larrivée's first West Coast shop in Victoria, BC, and featuring founder Jean Larrivée.
Noctambule: “A Sweetish Tune”
By: Dan Gabel
August 22, 2017
Peghead Nation Irish Mandolin instructor Marla Fibish and Bruce Victor play the title track from their recently released Noctambule album.
The Martin Custom Shop
By: Martin Guitar
August 21, 2017
Meet the artists who cut, sand, carve, and craft the finest materials into your custom Martin.
Julian Lage, “Woodside Waltz” | Collings OM 1 A JL
By: Collings Guitars
August 15, 2017
Julian Lage performs his original composition on his prototype Collings signature model featuring an optional Adirondack spruce top.
Tags: Collings Guitars, Guitar
Made in Virginia | Huss & Dalton Guitar Company
By: Huss and Dalton
August 10, 2017
Jeff Huss and Mark Dalton talk with WVPT Public Television about the history of their company and show the process of making fine custom guitars.
Tags: Guitar, Huss and Dalton
Derk’s Discoveries: James Elkington’s 21st-Century Chamber Folk
By: Derk Richardson
August 9, 2017
The brilliant fingerstyle guitarist and cryptic songwriter bridges his English roots and Chicago's progressive indie scene.
Tags: Guitar, Songwriting
Molly Tuttle, “Good Enough” | Huss & Dalton
By: Huss and Dalton
July 28, 2017
The songwriter, guitarist, and singer plays an original song from her new album “Rise.”
Tags: Guitar, Huss and Dalton
A Look at the Martin Guitar Factory
By: Martin Guitar
July 28, 2017
An artful video showing the people, technology, and processes that create Martin’s iconic guitars.
Joe K. Walsh: “Never More Will Roam”
By: Dan Gabel
July 26, 2017
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor plays his original song, inspired by a late-19th century Arctic explorer. With Brittany Haas on fiddle.
Sam Outlaw, “All My Life” | LR Baggs
By: LR Baggs
July 23, 2017
The L.A.-based songwriter plays one of his original songs from his album “Tenderheart.”
Soggy Bottom Boys: “I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow”
By: Dan Gabel
July 12, 2017
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor Mike Compton plays this iconic song with the original band that gave “O Brother, Where Art Thou” its authentic sound.
Martin Pro Tips | Guitar Parts and Jargon
By: Martin Guitar
July 12, 2017
Martin’s Dave Doll shows the parts of a guitar, explaining what some of the common terminology refers to and demystifying guitar-speak.
Larrivée History | The Search For Tonewood
By: Larrivee Guitars
July 10, 2017
Larrivée Guitars founder Jean Larrivée talks searching the globe for the best tonewood available.
Sawyer Fredericks, “Half a Mind” | Bourgeois Guitars
July 10, 2017
The guitarist and songwriter performs a new original song live on his Bourgeois Ray Lamontagne Signature Series guitar.
#BUSHMILLSxLOWDEN Guitar
By: Lowden Guitars
June 29, 2017
Lowden Guitars and Bushmills Irish whiskey combine forces to celebrate fine craftsmanship and legacy.
Molsky’s Mountain Drifters: “Rosa Lee McFall”
By: Dan Gabel
June 28, 2017
Peghead Nation fiddle instructor plays a Charlie Monroe song with his old-time trio at the Father's Day Festival in Grass Valley, California.
Taylor Guitars | 410e Baritone Limited Edition
By: Taylor Guitars
June 28, 2017
A Taylor Summer Limited Edition baritone built with a dreadnought body and a spruce top with a beautiful tobacco sunburst.
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
100th Anniversary of the Martin Ukulele
By: Martin Guitar
June 20, 2017
Martin’s Dave Doll talks about the 100-year history of Martin ukuleles and shows examples of a few models.
Bob Taylor’s World Forestry Tour | Fiji
By: Taylor Guitars
June 19, 2017
The Taylor Guitars founder reports from his stop in Fiji, with a performance by singer-songwriter Knox Fiji.
Matt Flinner Trio with Mike Compton, Scott Nygaard, and Sharon Gilchrist: “Trouble in Mind”
By: Dan Gabel
June 15, 2017
Peghead Nation mandolin and guitar instructors play a blues standard with Matt Flinner’s talented trio.
George Lowden and Jon Gomm in Conversation, Part 2
By: Lowden Guitars
June 9, 2017
Jon Gomm talks about his three guitars with Lowden founder George Lowden.
Molsky’s Mountain Drifters: “K.C. Moan”
By: Scott Nygaard
June 7, 2017
Peghead Nation old-time fiddle teacher and his trio play and sing the Memphis Jug Band’s old-time blues favorite.
Martin Museum Sessions | NEEDTOBREATHE
By: Martin Guitar
June 4, 2017
The Martin Ambassadors play an original song in the Martin museum during their visit to Nazareth, Pennsylvania.
George Lowden and Jon Gomm in Conversation, Part 1
By: Lowden Guitars
June 1, 2017
The Lowden Guitars founder talks about cracked guitars with fingerstyle master Jon Gomm.
Bob Taylor’s World Forestry Tour | Guatemala
By: Taylor Guitars
June 1, 2017
The Taylor Guitars founder reports from his stop at the Izabal Agro Forestry Project in Guatemala on his 25-day tour of tonewood forests.
Larrivée History | A Family Affair
By: Larrivee Guitars
May 22, 2017
Larrivée Guitars is a true family business, and in this video founder Jean Larrivée talks about the rich family history within the company.
Sam Outlaw, “Say It to Me” | LR Baggs
By: LR Baggs
May 21, 2017
The L.A.-based songwriter plays one of his original songs from his album “Tenderheart.”
Martin Guitar 17 Series
By: Martin Guitar
May 16, 2017
A trio of small-body acoustics with lightweight mahogany construction and two unique finish options.
Derk’s Discoveries: The New Cosmic Cowboy
By: Derk Richardson
May 12, 2017
Bluegrass and honky-tonk star Marty Stuart takes a Left Coast turn and goes on a vision quest Way Out West.
Huss & Dalton | Molly Tuttle, “Save This Heart”
By: Huss and Dalton
May 9, 2017
The songwriter, guitarist, and singer plays an original song from her forthcoming album “Rise.”
Tags: Guitar, Huss and Dalton
Larrivée History | Experiments
By: Larrivee Guitars
April 30, 2017
Founder Jean Larrivée talks about his early experiments with aging new guitars and developing bracing patterns.
Elderly | Martin 17 Series
April 29, 2017
Elderly’s Chris Rietz discusses and plays the new 000-17 and 00-17 guitars from Martin.
Froggy Bottom Featured Guitar | D14
By: Froggy Bottom
April 25, 2017
Scott Ainslie plays “Midnight on the Water” on a beautiful Froggy Bottom DeLuxe Grade D14 dreadnought with East Indian rosewood and Adirondack spruce.
Bill Evans, John Reischman, and Kenny Smith: “Petersburg Gal”
By: Dan Gabel
April 21, 2017
Peghead Nation banjo and mandolin instructors play Bill Evans’ original tune with flatpicking guru Kenny Smith, bassist Max Schwartz, and fiddler Nate Lee at the Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse.
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
John Reischman and Kenny Smith: “A Prairie Jewel”
By: Dan Gabel
April 12, 2017
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor plays an original tune from the album “Walk Along John” with flatpicking guru Kenny Smith, fiddler Nate Lee, and bass player Max Schwartz.
Larrivée History | Goin’ to California
By: Larrivee Guitars
April 11, 2017
Founder Jean Larrivée talks about opening the Larrivée factory in California in 2001.
Taylor Academy Series | Durable
By: Taylor Guitars
April 8, 2017
Taylor’s master guitar designer Andy Powers talks about designing the new Academy Series guitars to be durable and easy to care for.
Taylor Academy Series | Playable
By: Taylor Guitars
April 4, 2017
Taylor’s master guitar designer Andy Powers discusses the design and easy playability of the new Academy Series guitars.
Martin Music Minute | Jimmie Rodgers
By: Martin Guitar
April 3, 2017
Author Jerry Zolten tells the story of America's first music superstar, Jimmie Rodgers.
Jenni Alpert, “One of These Days” | LR Baggs
By: LR Baggs
April 2, 2017
The songwriter and guitarist plays one of her original songs live in the LR Baggs’ studio in Nashville.
Elderly | Martin 0, 00, 000 Comparison
March 24, 2017
Elderly’s Chris Rietz explores three common sizes of Martin guitars, playing mahogany and rosewood versions of each size.
Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley: “Pride and Joy”
By: Dan Gabel
March 22, 2017
The celebrated duo plays a guitar and dobro version of the hit Stevie Ray Vaughan song.
Molly Tuttle, “Rain and Snow” | Huss & Dalton
By: Huss and Dalton
March 20, 2017
The songwriter, guitarist, and singer plays the traditional favorite with John Mailander on fiddle, Hasee Ciaccio on bass, and Wes Corbett on banjo.
Tags: Guitar, Huss and Dalton
Derk’s Discoveries: Thompsonia, Good for What Ails You
By: Derk Richardson
March 17, 2017
Eric, Suzy, and Allegra Thompson's family band plays joyful "weird and obscure old-time American music."
Larrivée History | Toronto, 1968
By: Larrivee Guitars
March 16, 2017
Founder Jean Larrivée talks about setting up his first guitar shop and quitting his job as an auto mechanic in 1968.
Martin Music Minute | Tony Rice
By: Martin Guitar
March 13, 2017
Author Jerry Zolten tells the story of the historic Martin D-28 that belonged to Clarence White and then moved on to bluegrass innovator Tony Rice.
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
Evie Ladin: “Trouble On My Mind”
By: Dan Gabel
March 7, 2017
Peghead Nation’s clawhammer banjo instructor plays a tune by Kentucky fiddler John Salyer.
Joel Savoy and Kelli Jones, “Attakapas Trail/Reel des nez Piques”
By: LR Baggs
March 4, 2017
LR Baggs presents Louisiana fiddlers playing two Cajun tunes.
Larrivée History | The Beginning, 1967
By: Larrivee Guitars
March 2, 2017
Founder Jean Larrivée talks about meeting and working with his mentor, luthier Edgar Monch in the late 60s.
Derk’s Discoveries: Tim Buckley, Single and in the Raw
By: Derk Richardson
February 26, 2017
Two new compilations offer different and revealing perspectives on the tragic folk-rock figure’s complex songs
A Word From Chris | The Two Millionth Martin
By: Martin Guitar
February 25, 2017
Martin Guitar's Chairman and CEO talks about the two millionth Martin and the D-200 Deluxe.
Chris Hadfield on ISS, “Space Oddity” | Larrivée
By: Larrivee Guitars
February 24, 2017
The International Space Station Commander performs a revised version of David Bowie’s hit on his Larrivée Parlor.
Kaia Kater, “Paradise Fell” | LR Baggs
By: LR Baggs
February 21, 2017
LR Baggs presents Canadian songwriter, singer, and banjo player Kaia Kater playing a song from her recent album, “Nine Pin.”
Martin SP Strings | 20th Anniversary
By: Martin Guitar
February 18, 2017
Two decades ago, Martin Guitar began producing the high-tensile core wire for their popular SP Strings.
Derk’s Discoveries: The Late Blooming of Richard Osborn
By: Derk Richardson
February 9, 2017
Now in his late sixties, "free raga" fingerstylist Richard Osborn ascends into the pantheon of American primitive guitar players.
Tags: Fingerstyle, Guitar
Santa Cruz Otis Taylor Chicago
By: Teja Gerken
February 9, 2017
The Santa Cruz signature model for bluesman Otis Taylor is all about mahogany.
Northern Lights Music Visits Bourgeois Guitars
February 9, 2017
Dana Bourgeois shows visitors from Northern Lights Music his process for voicing a guitar top.
Brian Collins, “The Harder I Run” | Taylor Guitars
By: Taylor Guitars
February 8, 2017
A live performance from the Taylor Guitars NAMM 2017 booth from West Georgia songwriter Brian Collins and his band.
Collings Original Vintage-Style Cases
By: Collings Guitars
February 6, 2017
This short film examines Bill Collings’ new line of custom hand-made, vintage-inspired guitar and mandolin cases.
Tags: Collings Guitars, Guitar
Martin Music Minute | Jason Isbell
By: Martin Guitar
February 3, 2017
Songwriter and guitarist Jason Isbell tells the story of one Martin dreadnought that belonged to three music legends.
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
Froggy Bottom Old-Growth Brazilian Model M
By: Froggy Bottom
January 26, 2017
Scott Ainslie plays “The One Dime Blues” on a stunning Froggy Bottom Model M with 1920s Brazilian rosewood and Greman spruce harvested in 1876.
Molly Tuttle, “Save This Heart” | Huss & Dalton
By: Huss and Dalton
January 16, 2017
The songwriter, guitarist, and singer plays her original song with Sam Grisman on bass and John Mailander on fiddle.
Tags: Guitar, Huss and Dalton
Martin Guitar 2017 Limited Editions
By: Martin Guitar
January 13, 2017
Take a look at the D-28 John Prine, Dwight Yoakam DD28 Signature Edition, CS-CF Martin Outlaw-17, CEO 8.2, and the CEO 8.2E from Martin Guitar.
California Banjo Extravaganza: “The Train That Carried My Girl from Town”
By: Dan Gabel
January 12, 2017
Bill Evans, Joe Newberry, and Danny Barnes play a three-banjo version of the popular bluegrass song.
LR Baggs Synapse | Personal PA System
By: LR Baggs
January 11, 2017
Lloyd Baggs introduces the new LR Baggs personal PA system designed for singer-songwriters and solo performers.
“Genesis” | Lowden Guitars Number 20,000
By: Lowden Guitars
January 4, 2017
George Lowden talks about the creation of the ”Genesis” guitar, built with African blackwood and sinker redwood.
Derk’s Discoveries: Buck’s Vinyl Solution
By: Derk Richardson
January 3, 2017
Guitarist Buck Curran’s enthralling solo debut is best heard on LP
Tags: Fingerstyle, Guitar
Iseman Weissenborn
By: Teja Gerken
January 2, 2017
Mike Witcher demonstrates a custom Weissenborn-style guitar.
Courtney Hartman, “Turn On Your Radio” | Bourgeois Guitars
December 29, 2016
Guitarist, songwriter, and member of Della Mae plays the Harry Nilsson classic on the Bourgeois Soloist 30th Anniversary Commemorative Edition.
The Martin D-200 Deluxe
By: Martin Guitar
December 27, 2016
To celebrate their two-millionth guitar since 1833, C.F. Martin & Co. introduces the spectacular D-200 Deluxe limited edition.
Martin Guitar Americana Series
By: Martin Guitar
December 26, 2016
The new 16-Series guitars are built with sycamore or cherry back and sides, solid spruce top wood, and innovative silver binding.
California Banjo Extravaganza: “Train 45 / Reuben’s Train”
By: Dan Gabel
December 23, 2016
A performance from Bill Evans, Joe Newberry, and Danny Barnes, with an all-star band of Sharon Gilchrist, Chad Manning, John Reischman, and Jim Nunally.
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
Derk’s Discoveries: Oops! He Did It Again
By: Derk Richardson
December 19, 2016
Richard Thompson walks a high wire in his requests-only shows
Tags: Guitar, Singer-Songwriter
Fishman SA330x Portable PA System
By: Fishman
December 19, 2016
The new SA330x is a powerful, portable PA/amplifier system for solo acoustic performers and small ensembles.
Brittany Haas on “A Prairie Home Companion”: “Fiddle Tune Medley”
By: Dan Gabel
December 13, 2016
Peghead Nation fiddle instructor plays in the new house band for the popular radio show, now hosted by mandolin master Chris Thile.
Huss & Dalton Guitar Company
By: Huss and Dalton
December 9, 2016
Jeff Huss and Mark Dalton have been hand crafting beautiful guitars for over 20 years. Here's an inside look at their shop.
Tags: Guitar, Huss and Dalton
Sean and Sara Watkins | “Steal Your Heart Away”
By: LR Baggs
December 8, 2016
LR Baggs presents Sean and Sara Watkins performing the Fleetwood Mac song "Steal Your Heart Away."
Intermediate Flatpicking Guitar with Scott Nygaard Is Now Live!
By: Dan Gabel
December 5, 2016
Learn to play fiddle tunes and other bluegrass and roots melodies on guitar in our latest Peghead Nation course.
Joe K. Walsh and Grant Gordy: “Lulu’s Back in Town”
By: Dan Gabel
November 30, 2016
Mandolin/guitar duo play a tune popularized by Fats Waller in the 1930's.
Derk’s Discoveries: Rut Is in a Groove
By: Derk Richardson
November 30, 2016
Is Joe Rut the new king of indie country-rock?
Tags: Guitar, Singer-Songwriter
LR Baggs | Peter Frampton, “Baby, I Love Your Way”
By: LR Baggs
November 29, 2016
LR Baggs presents Peter Frampton playing an acoustic version of “Baby, I Love Your Way” live in Nashville.
Taylor 814ce DLX
By: Teja Gerken
November 28, 2016
A deluxe edition of Taylor’s popular grand auditorium model.
Banjo Extravaganza: “The Train That Carried My Girl from Town”
By: Dan Gabel
November 22, 2016
A performance from the 2016 CA Banjo Extravaganza, with Bill Evans, Joe Newberry, and Danny Barnes, and an all-star band of Sharon Gilchrist, Chad Manning, John Reischman, and Jim Nunally.
Froggy Bottom Model K
By: Teja Gerken
November 21, 2016
The custom Froggy Bottom Model K acoustic guitar is a beautiful cutaway small-jumbo built with Indian rosewood and Adirondack spruce.
Lowden Sessions | Pierre Bensusan
By: Lowden Guitars
November 18, 2016
Guitarist Pierre Bensusan plays part of his piece “Nefertari” at the Lowden workshop.
Taylor Guitars | 326e Baritone 8 LTD
By: Taylor Guitars
November 18, 2016
Taylor Guitars’ Mike Ausman plays and talks about the limited edition 300 Series Baritone 8-string guitar.
How to Install Classical Guitar Strings
November 16, 2016
Brazilian luthier Rodrigo Gomes visits Dan Erlewine’s shop at Stewart-MacDonald and sets up a classical guitar for Dan to start learning to play bossa nova.
Martin D-1 Authentic 1931
By: Teja Gerken
November 14, 2016
A cool re-creation of Martin’s first dreadnought.
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
Benjamin Scheuer | “Golden Castle Town”
By: Froggy Bottom
November 4, 2016
Songwriter Benjamin Scheuer plays the latest single from his album “Songs From The LION” on his Froggy Bottom H12.
PRS Private Stock Tony McManus Signature Model
By: Teja Gerken
November 3, 2016
Peghead Nation’s Celtic Guitar instructor Tony McManus discusses and demonstrates his signature model guitar.
Farida OT-22
By: Teja Gerken
October 31, 2016
Great-sounding affordable small-body guitar with vintage vibe.
Tags: Elderly Instruments, Entry-level Guitars, Farida, Guitar, Guitar Demos, Small Body Acoustic Guitars
Lowden Guitars | Models
By: Lowden Guitars
October 27, 2016
Guitarist Thomas Leeb gives an overview of Lowden Guitars' model lines, discussing woods, appointments, and specs for each Lowden series.
Joe K. Walsh and Sweet Loam with Darol Anger
By: Dan Gabel
October 26, 2016
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor plays his original tune “Pogo Big” with an all-star band at the 2016 IBMA World of Bluegrass festival.
Harvey Leach Custom
By: Teja Gerken
October 24, 2016
Built for fingerstyle blues guitarist Dale Miller, this redwood and walnut guitar features a Voyage-Air folding neck and San Francisco Giants–themed inlay.
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
Derk’s Discoveries: Donovan’s Not Done
By: Derk Richardson
October 14, 2016
At 70, the Scottish Hurdy Gurdy Man bolsters his legacy on tour.
Tags: Guitar, Singer-Songwriter
Mike Compton with the Matt Flinner Trio and Scott Nygaard: “Sittin’ On Top of the World”
By: Dan Gabel
October 11, 2016
Peghead Nation mandolin and guitar instructors play a Mississippi Sheiks song with Matt Flinner’s talented trio.
Tony McManus: “Kalyana/Le Tourment”
By: Teja Gerken
October 5, 2016
Peghead Nation Celtic Guitar instructor performs a set of two jigs at the Santa Barbara Acoustic Instrument Celebration.
Froggy Bottom Guitars Limited Series | North American Guitar, London
By: Froggy Bottom
October 4, 2016
An overview of Froggy Bottom Guitars’ Limited series from North American Guitars’ Michael Watts.
Peghead Nation Workshops at the Fretboard Summit
By: Dan Gabel
October 4, 2016
Join us for hands-on guitar instruction with Tony McManus, Scott Nygaard, Courtney Hartman, Matt Munisteri, and Mark Goldenberg.
Taylor’s Definitive Guide to Buying an Acoustic Guitar
By: Teja Gerken
October 3, 2016
Peghead Nation’s Teja Gerken highlights Taylor’s new guitar-buying resource with helpful examples and clips from recent guitar demonstrations.
Molly Tuttle: “Gentle on My Mind”
By: Dan Gabel
September 29, 2016
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor Joe K. Walsh joins Molly Tuttle and an all-star band to play a John Hartford classic live at Augusta Heritage Bluegrass Week.
2004 Bourgeois Country Boy Deluxe Demo
By: Scott Nygaard
September 28, 2016
Dreadnought body with cocobolo back and sides and an Adirondack spruce top.
Bill Evans, Dan Crary, and Steve Spurgin: “A Walk in the Irish Rain”
By: Dan Gabel
September 27, 2016
Peghead Nation banjo instructor Bill Evans plays backstage at the Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse with two bluegrass legends.
Lowden Thomas Leeb Signature Model
By: Teja Gerken
September 26, 2016
The percussive fingerstylist discusses and demonstrates his primary guitar.
Fishman Aura VT Enhance and Matrix VT Enhance
By: Fishman
September 26, 2016
Larry Fishman visits Martin Guitars to talk about the new Fishman amplification system, Aura technology, and the long partnership with Martin Guitars.
Verlon Thompson, “The Guitar” | Bourgeois Guitars
September 26, 2016
The guitarist and songwriter tells how Guy Clark gave him a Bourgeois Ricky Skaggs model and plays “The Guitar,” a song he co-wrote with Clark.
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.”
Derk’s Discoveries: Hear that Train A-Comin’
By: Derk Richardson
September 21, 2016
Joe Henry and Billy Bragg ride the rails and make them sing.
Tags: Guitar, Singer-Songwriter
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.
L.R. Baggs Session DI
By: Teja Gerken
September 15, 2016
DI pedal adds studio tones to your live rig.
Courtney Hartman, “Ridge Road Gravel”| Bourgeois Guitars
September 14, 2016
Guitarist, songwriter, and member of Della Mae plays the Norman Blake and Tony Rice classic “Ridge Road Gravel” on the Bourgeois Tony Rice Tribute guitar.
Joe K. Walsh and Grant Gordy: “The Stream”
By: Dan Gabel
September 12, 2016
Mandolin/guitar duo play a song from Joe’s new album, “Borderland.”
Lowden Alex de Grassi Signature Model
By: Teja Gerken
September 8, 2016
The fingerstyle guitar legend demonstrates his primary six-string.
Lee Thomas Miller, “In Color” | LR Baggs
By: LR Baggs
September 3, 2016
LR Baggs presents songwriter Lee Thomas Miller playing his song “In Color,” which was a hit for country artist Jamey Johnson.
Derk’s Discoveries: Laurel Canyon 2.0
By: Derk Richardson
September 1, 2016
Jonathan Wilson's Deja Vu-doo
Tags: Guitar, Singer-Songwriter
Taylor Guitars | All About Rosewood
By: Taylor Guitars
September 1, 2016
Taylor Guitars’ master luthier Andy Powers talks about rosewood’s rich history in acoustic guitar building.
Orville Johnson: “Let the Mermaids Flirt with Me”
By: Scott Nygaard
August 23, 2016
Peghead Nation to launch new Fingerstyle Blues Guitar course on September 1.
Hudson Taylor | Lowden Acoustic Sessions
By: Lowden Guitars
August 23, 2016
The Irish folk group plays their song “Butterflies” live at the Lowden factory, where they picked up two custom Lowden guitars.
Taylor 414ce-R
By: Teja Gerken
August 22, 2016
Taylor adds a rosewood option to its popular 400 series.
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.
Joe K. Walsh and Grant Gordy: “Storm of the Century of the Week”
By: Scott Nygaard
August 16, 2016
Mandolin/guitar duo play Gordy’s progressive bluegrass original.
National # 102
By: Teja Gerken
August 11, 2016
National expert Marc Schoenberger shows and discusses one of the earliest National guitars, built in 1926.
Tags: Guitar, Instrument Demo
Huss & Dalton | Artisan Guitars’ Builder Spotlight
By: Huss and Dalton
August 9, 2016
Mark Dalton talks about Huss & Dalton's building philosophy, their series built with poplar from Monticello, and more. Molly Tuttle joins Mark to demonstrate guitars.
Tags: Guitar, Huss and Dalton
Bourgeois OMC Soloist Aged Tone Demo
August 8, 2016
Matt Chulka from Eddie's Guitars demonstrates a beautiful Bourgeois OMC Soloist Aged Tone guitar with Brazilian rosewood back and sides and Adirondack spruce top.
Sturgill Simpson, “Long White Line” | LR Baggs
By: LR Baggs
August 5, 2016
LR Baggs presents Sturgill Simpson playing his song “Long White Line” live at the historic RCA Studio A in Nashville.
Tim Sparks: “Chasin’ the Boogie”
By: Scott Nygaard
August 2, 2016
Fingerstyle guitar virtuoso plays an original up-tempo blues.
Martin DC-18E
By: Teja Gerken
August 1, 2016
Martin’s latest D-18 marries vintage specs with a cutaway and custom electronics.
Elderly Instruments | Martin Dreadnought Junior
July 28, 2016
A cool dreadnought design from Martin Guitars, built with solid woods and with a size that falls in between a Little Martin and a standard Martin dreadnought.
Benjamin Scheuer | Froggy Bottom K14
By: Froggy Bottom
July 28, 2016
Songwriter Benjamin Scheuer shows the Froggy Bottom K14 he plays in his hit one-man show, THE LION, and on the album “Songs From THE LION”
Sean Watkins: “You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go”
By: Dan Gabel
July 26, 2016
Guitarist, songwriter, and singer Sean Watkins plays a Bob Dylan classic live with Peghead Nation’s Scott Nygaard on guitar, Tristan Clarridge on cello, and Dominique Arciero on harmony vocals.
Blueridge BR-160
By: Teja Gerken
July 25, 2016
An affordable dreadnought built with solid Indian rosewood and Sitka spruce.
Lowden Guitars | Inside Our Workshops
By: Lowden Guitars
July 21, 2016
Take a look around the Lowden Guitars workshop in Downpatrick, Co Down, Ireland, in this beautifully shot video tour.
The Honey Dewdrops | “Same Old”
By: Huss and Dalton
July 21, 2016
Huss & Dalton Guitar Company presents The Honey Dewdrops playing an original song on Music City Roots.
Tags: Guitar, Huss and Dalton
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
A. LoPrinzi LR-15
By: Teja Gerken
July 18, 2016
Orville Johnson demonstrates his 1970s dreadnought.
Tags: Guitar, Guitar Demos
Jason Isbell | “Speed Trap Town”
By: Fishman
July 13, 2016
Fishman artist Jason Isbell and fiddler Amanda Shires play live at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee.
Joey Cape, “Burden of Proof” & “Reign” | LR Baggs
By: LR Baggs
July 8, 2016
LR Baggs presents Joey Cape, Brian Wahlstrom, and Walt Hamburger performing Joey's original songs in Nashville, Tennessee.
Elderly Instruments | Iseman Weissenborn-Style Guitar
July 7, 2016
Mark Lavengood of Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys demonstrates a beautiful Iseman Style-1 Hawaiian lap steel guitar made of curly Hawaiian koa.
Derk’s Discoveries: Bob Is Back
By: Derk Richardson
July 6, 2016
Forty-five years after their release and disappearance, singer-songwriter Bob Brown’s first two albums deserve your attention.
Tags: Guitar, Singer-Songwriter
Alex De Grassi: “St. James Infirmary”
By: Scott Nygaard
July 5, 2016
Contemporary fingerstyle legend interprets the early jazz classic.
ELIXIR Artist Series: Chris Tomlin
By: Elixir Strings
July 5, 2016
GRAMMY Award winning songwriter Chris Tomlin talks about authenticity and being yourself as a musician and artist.
Redesigned Taylor 700 Series Guitars
By: Taylor Guitars
June 28, 2016
Taylor Guitars' master luthier Andy Powers talks about the new bracing and appointments on the redesigned 700 Series guitars.
Mike Compton and Scott Nygaard: “Cream and Sugar Blues”
By: Dan Gabel
June 28, 2016
Peghead Nation mandolin and guitar instructors play classic blues mandolin tune.
Developing the Wee Lowden
By: Teja Gerken
June 27, 2016
Luthier George Lowden discusses the design of his latest model.
Benjamin Scheuer | Froggy Bottom H12
By: Froggy Bottom
June 26, 2016
Songwriter Benjamin Scheuer shows the Froggy Bottom H12 he plays in his hit one-man show, THE LION.
Sean and Sara Watkins, “Bella and Ivan” | LR Baggs
By: LR Baggs
June 24, 2016
LR Baggs presents Sean and Sara Watkins performing Sean's tune “Bella and Ivan” live in Nashville.
Courtney Hartman, “Willow and Oak”| Bourgeois Guitars
June 24, 2016
The guitarist, songwriter, and member of Della Mae plays her original song “Willow and Oak” and talks with Jason Verlinde about getting started on fiddle and guitar.
The Peregrines: “Red Skies”
By: Scott Nygaard
June 21, 2016
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor Joe K. Walsh sings an original song with this all-star touring group.
Froggy Bottom F12 | “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?”
By: Froggy Bottom
June 16, 2016
The guitarist Scott Ainslie plays his arrangement of the popular 1930’s song on a Froggy Bottom 12-fret F model guitar.
Claire Lynch Band, “How Many Moons”
By: Scott Nygaard
June 14, 2016
Claire Lynch and her band perform live backstage at the Freight and Salvage in Berkeley, California, in 2014.
Bourgeois 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Dreadnought
By: Teja Gerken
June 13, 2016
A stunning quilted mahogany guitar to celebrate a milestone.
Lowden Guitars’ Body Shapes
By: Lowden Guitars
June 7, 2016
George Lowden is joined by guitarist Thomas Leeb for this in-depth discussion of Lowden's soundbox shapes and a demonstration of each type of guitar.
JP Harris and Chance McCoy: “Sugar Babe”
By: LR Baggs
June 1, 2016
LR Baggs presents songwriters JP Harris and Chance McCoy performing “Sugar Babe” live in Nashville.
Orville Johnson: “I Found a Dream”
By: Scott Nygaard
June 1, 2016
Peghead Nation blues guitar instructor plays and sings a classic Lonnie Johnson blues ballad.
1944 Martin 000-18
By: Teja Gerken
May 30, 2016
Bluegrass/jazz flatpicker Grant Gordy discusses and demonstrates his vintage Martin.
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
Jordan Tice and Horse County: “Poor Me”
By: Scott Nygaard
May 24, 2016
Guitarist/singer’s new recording and band includes Peghead Nation dobro instructor Mike Witcher
Derk’s Discoveries: Five Songs for Five Bucks
By: Derk Richardson
May 20, 2016
Nell Robinson and Jim Nunally blaze news trails to indie success
Glimpses of Guy
By: Dan Gabel
May 18, 2016
On an oddly damp drive around San Francisco, Guy Clark shared a few thoughts about building guitars, filming Heartworn Highways, and his dislike of festivals.
Robin and Linda Williams:“The Devil is a Mighty Wind”
By: Huss and Dalton
May 17, 2016
The husband-and-wife duo perform their original song on “A Prairie Home Companion.”
Evie Ladin Band: “Jump the Fire”
By: Dan Gabel
May 16, 2016
Peghead Nation's clawhammer banjo instructor plays the title song from her new album, "Jump the Fire."
Benjamin Scheuer | “Golden Castle Town”
By: Froggy Bottom
May 13, 2016
Songwriter Benjamin Scheuer plays an original song from his award winning one-man, six-guitar show, THE LION.
Sawyer Fredricks, “Any of My Trouble” | Bourgeois Guitars
May 5, 2016
The winner of "The Voice" plays his original song on a Bourgeois OMSC guitar at The Music Emporium in Massachusetts.
Huss & Dalton: Binding
By: Huss and Dalton
May 4, 2016
Huss & Dalton Guitar Company shows the process of applying, affixing, and trimming the binding on the guitar body during assembly.
Bruce Sexauer Shop Visit
By: Teja Gerken
May 2, 2016
Acclaimed Northern California luthier discusses his career, instrument designs, and current projects.
Taylor 12-String Dreadnought 360e
By: Taylor Guitars
April 26, 2016
Taylor Guitars' master luthier Andy Powers talks about a newly designed mahogany-top 12-string.
Joe K. Walsh and Grant Gordy: “Cheyenne”
By: Scott Nygaard
April 26, 2016
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor Joe K. Walsh plays the Bill Monroe classic with his Mr. Sun bandmate.
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
Matt Flinner Trio: “Traveling Roots”
By: David McCarty
April 19, 2016
Tight ensemble playing and compositional brilliance from the mandolin whiz and his compatriots.
LR Baggs | Peter Frampton, “Lines On My Face”
By: LR Baggs
April 15, 2016
Peter Frampton plays an acoustic version of his hit "Lines On My Face," live in Nashville.
Evie Ladin Band: “Ease On Down”
By: Dan Gabel
April 13, 2016
Peghead Nation's clawhammer banjo instructor plays a new song from her forthcoming album, "Jump the Fire," live in our studios.
Muriel Anderson: “A Baker’s Dozen”
By: Teja Gerken
April 5, 2016
Fingerstyle guitar virtuoso plays an original piece on her 20-string harp guitar.
A Look Inside Bourgeois Guitars
April 1, 2016
Dana Bourgeois interviewed by Maine television station WCSH, with footage from the Bourgeois shop.
Froggy Bottom H-12 | “Hard Times”
By: Froggy Bottom
March 27, 2016
The guitarist and songwriter Scott Ainslie plays his arrangement of the Stephen Foster hit on a special Froggy Bottom H-12 guitar.
LR Baggs | Peter Frampton Interview
By: LR Baggs
March 25, 2016
Peter Frampton talks about his guitar influences, his acoustic guitars, and his current tour and album, Acoustic Classics.
Jerry Douglas | “On A Monday”
By: Fishman
March 24, 2016
Fishman artist Jerry Douglas runs the Tedeschi Trucks Band through a back-stage rehearsal of a classic Lead Belly song.
Frank Solivan: Family, Friends, and Heroes
By: David McCarty
March 22, 2016
Bluegrass mandolin star explores a range of musical styles with guest stars and family.
Mike Compton and Joe Newberry, “I Know Whose Tears”
By: Dan Gabel
March 22, 2016
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor and his duo partner play an original song during their recent West Coast tour.
Taylor 322e 12-Fret
By: Teja Gerken
March 21, 2016
Mahogany-top grand concert combines modern and vintage design elements.
Richard Thompson | “1952 Vincent Black Lightning”
By: Lowden Guitars
March 21, 2016
Witnessing Richard Thompson play his ode to love and an exotic motorcycle on his Lowden guitar is always a thrill. Here is a live version from Goldmark Gallery.
Orville Johnson: “You’ll Work Down to Me Someday”
By: Scott Nygaard
March 15, 2016
The song “You’ll Work Down to Me Someday” was recorded by Memphis bluesman John Henry Barbee in the late 1920s. Peghead Nation instructor Orville Johnson teaches you how to play the fingerstyle guitar part (including two different solos) in his Blues Guitar course, but in this video Orville just lets loose and sings the song in his own inimitable style. To learn more blues guitar techniques, including fingerstyle, lead guitar, and slide soloing, enroll in Orville’s Blues Guitar course on Peghead Nation today.
LR Baggs | Peter Frampton, “Show Me The Way”
By: LR Baggs
March 14, 2016
LR Baggs presents Peter Frampton playing an acoustic version of "Show Me The Way" live in Nashville.
Huss & Dalton: Completing the Guitar Body
By: Huss and Dalton
March 11, 2016
Huss & Dalton Guitar Company shows how they complete the guitar body during assembly.
Taylor 12-Frets | Reviving a Classic Design
By: Taylor Guitars
March 10, 2016
Taylor Guitars' master luthier Andy Powers talks about the tradition of 12-fret guitars.
Tags: Guitar, Taylor Guitars
Fender PM-2 Standard Parlor
By: Teja Gerken
March 3, 2016
12-fret 00 with vintage style, a contemporary feel, and Fishman electronics.
George Lowden | Properties of Tonewoods
By: Lowden Guitars
March 2, 2016
Every Guitar Has a Voice, Episode 2 features George Lowden talking about the properties of back-and-sides and soundboard tonewoods and how they influence the sound of a guitar.
Ed Gerhard | Fishman Platinum Pro EQ Demo
By: Fishman
March 2, 2016
The fingerstyle guitarist plays live at the Lawrence Mills through a Fishman Platinum Pro EQ Analog Preamp.
George Lowden | Acoustic Guitar Tonewoods
By: Lowden Guitars
March 1, 2016
Every Guitar Has a Voice, Episode 1 features George Lowden discussing the tonewoods he uses to build Lowden Guitars.
Taylor 858e 12-String
By: Teja Gerken
February 25, 2016
Taylor’s latest 12-string is the first built with its grand orchestra body.
Huss & Dalton: Fitting the Guitar Top
By: Huss and Dalton
February 22, 2016
Huss & Dalton Guitar Company shows how they prepare the top of the guitar for a perfect fit on the back and sides of the instrument.
Martin OMC-28E
By: Teja Gerken
February 22, 2016
Great-sounding cutaway OM includes Fishman’s latest electronics package.
Benjamin Scheuer | “Weather the Storm”
By: Froggy Bottom
February 19, 2016
Songwriter Benjamin Scheuer plays an original song from his award winning one-man, six-guitar show, THE LION, during a visit with Charlie Rose.
The Taylor Guitar Book: 40 Years of Great American Flattops
By: Scott Nygaard
February 13, 2016
Peghead Nation’s Teja Gerken documents Taylor history in a new book.
Tags: Guitar, Taylor Guitars
The Nashville Guitar Company
By: Teja Gerken
February 11, 2016
Fretboard Journal mini-documentary focuses on renowned luthier and musician Marty Lanham.
Bill Evans, Chad Manning, Scott Nygaard: “Clinch Mountain Backstep”
By: Dan Gabel
February 9, 2016
While in the Peghead Nation studio last month Chad Manning, Bill Evans, and Scott Nygaard took a few minutes between shooting videos for their courses to play this Ralph Stanley bluegrass banjo classic.
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.
Brittany Haas with Jayme Stone’s Lomax Project
By: Dan Gabel
February 2, 2016
Peghead Nation fiddle instructor Brittany Haas plays "What Is the Soul of Man" with Jayme Stone, Margaret Glaspy, Tim O'Brien, and Joe Phillips.
David Surette Live at Froggy Bottom Night
By: Froggy Bottom
January 29, 2016
Four tunes from David Surette's set during a concert celebrating the artistry of Froggy Bottom Guitars.
Mark Goldenberg: “Winter Song”
By: Teja Gerken
January 27, 2016
Peghead Nation Guitar Theory instructor plays an original fingerstyle piece.
Fraulini Angelina
By: Teja Gerken
January 26, 2016
Fingerstyle blues virtuoso Mary Flower demonstrates her vintage-inspired flattop.
Della Mae | “Boston Town”
January 25, 2016
Watch a live performance of "Boston Town" by Della Mae, with Courtney Hartman and Celia Woodsmith both playing their Bourgeois guitars.
Froggy Bottom Will Ackerman Signature Model K
By: Froggy Bottom
January 23, 2016
Guitarist Will Ackerman sees and plays his Froggy Bottom Signature Model for the first time.
The Six Who Made Me | Chance McCoy
By: DAddario
January 18, 2016
D'Addario presents multi-instrumentalist Chance McCoy talking about his six biggest musical influences, from Jimmy Page to old-time fiddler Edden Hammons.
Andy Powers and Scott Nygaard: “Summertime”
By: Dan Gabel
January 17, 2016
Taylor Guitars master luthier Andy Powers stopped by with two new Taylor models for 2016. He and Scott Nygaard took them for a spin on the standard "Summertime."
Huss & Dalton: Building Guitar Sides
By: Huss and Dalton
January 11, 2016
Huss & Dalton shows how they create the sides of a guitar, from bending the wood to placing the end block, kerfing, bracing, and more.
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
Celtic Guitar with Tony McManus is Now Live!
By: Dan Gabel
January 5, 2016
Peghead Nation adds to its guitar instruction lineup with a course on playing Irish and Scottish music taught by Tony McManus.
The Six Who Made Me | Fats Kaplin
By: DAddario
December 23, 2015
D'Addario presents multi-instrumentalist Fats Kaplin talking about his early influences in old-time string-band music.
2016 Taylor 610e
By: Teja Gerken
December 23, 2015
Taylor expands its maple 600 series with a great-sounding dreadnought.
Teja Gerken: “Sage and Spirit”
By: Scott Nygaard
December 19, 2015
A solo guitar arrangement of the Grateful Dead instrumental.
Fretboard Summit All-Star Jam: “Sittin’ On Top of the World”
By: Dan Gabel
December 13, 2015
Peghead Nation's Scott Nygaard joins Bryan Sutton, Courtney Hartman, Bill Frisell, Blake Mills, Matt Munisteri, and Joe Henry during the Fretboard Summit Hoot.
Tags: Flatpicking, Guitar
Mike Compton: “Tall Timber”
By: Dan Gabel
December 9, 2015
Peghead Nation's Monroe-Style Mandolin instructor takes a blazing run through Bill Monroe's "Tall Timber."
Albert Lee | “Country Boy”
By: Huss and Dalton
December 6, 2015
The influential guitarist plays his song "Country Boy" on his custom Huss & Dalton T-0014.
Tags: Guitar, Huss and Dalton
Charles Hoffman Concert
By: Teja Gerken
December 4, 2015
Fingerstyle master Tim Sparks demonstrates his 000-size Hoffman guitar.
Maxwell Hughes | “No Name”
By: LR Baggs
November 29, 2015
LR Baggs presents fingerstyle guitarist and songwriter Maxwell Hughes performing his original instrumental "No Name."
Bill Evans: “The Distance Between Two Points”
By: Dan Gabel
November 24, 2015
A live performance from the 2015 California Banjo Extravaganza, with Bill Evans and an all-star band including Sharon Gilchrist, Chad Manning, John Reischman, and Jim Nunally.
Dave Rawlings Machine Performance
By: Dan Gabel
November 23, 2015
Watch a four-song performance by the Dave Rawlings Machine, including Peghead Nation fiddle instructor Brittany Haas, in the KEXP studio.
Bryan Sutton & Courtney Hartman Play Bourgeois 40th Anniversary Guitars
November 20, 2015
Bourgeois is celebrating 40 years of building guitars with a small run of 15 special instruments. Watch Courtney Hartman and Bryan Sutton play the OM and D variations of this special guitar.
Mary Chapin Carpenter, “I Have a Need for Solitude”
By: Huss and Dalton
November 18, 2015
Mary Chapin Carpenter plays her custom Huss & Dalton OO-SP in the studio in this take on her song from the album "The Age of Miracles."
Stevie Coyle on Travis Picking
By: Dan Gabel
November 12, 2015
Peghead Nation's Fingerstyle Guitar instructor Stevie Coyle talks about Travis picking and palm muting during his workshop at the Fretboard Summit.
Tags: Fingerstyle, Guitar
Report from the Fretboard Summit
By: Dan Gabel
November 12, 2015
Photos and thoughts from a weekend of guitar love and geekery on the California coast.
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
Albatross: “Hope You Find What You’re Looking For”
By: LR Baggs
October 29, 2015
LR Baggs presents Albatross performing "Hope You Find What You're Looking For" live in Nashville, Tennessee.
The Joes and Friends, “Missouri Borderland”
By: Dan Gabel
October 27, 2015
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor Joe Walsh plays with Joe Newberry, Joe Craven, Rob Ickes, Trey Hensley, and others during a late-night session at the 2015 IBMA Conference.
Orville Johnson: “The Glory of Love”
By: Scott Nygaard
October 21, 2015
Peghead Nation blues guitar instructor plays and sings a Piedmont-style version of the classic pop song.
2003 Gibson Original Jumbo Reissue
By: Teja Gerken
October 19, 2015
Americana and blues singer-songwriter Danny Click demonstrates his go-to acoustic 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.
Sean McGowan: “Get Me to the Church on Time”
By: Teja Gerken
October 9, 2015
Fingerstyle jazz guitar master plays his arrangement of the “My Fair Lady” classic.
John Renbourn, “The Attic Tapes”
By: Teja Gerken
October 2, 2015
An album of early 1960s recordings by the fingerstyle pioneer offers a glimpse at his developing style.
Inspiration and Getting it Right
October 1, 2015
A quick look inside the shop at Bourgeois Guitars in Lewiston Maine, one of America's most respected luthiers of fine acoustic guitars. Dana Bourgeois discusses guitar building and inspiration. Produced by http://www.thenewscene Visit BourgeoisGuitars.net for more.
Stevie Coyle: “622”
By: Teja Gerken
September 30, 2015
Peghead Nation fingerstyle guitar instructor plays an original composition.
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.
Scott Fore, Winfield Flatpick Champion: Red Haired Boy & Whiskey Before Breakfast
September 21, 2015
Scott Fore played a Bourgeois Fully Torrefied Aged Tone Dreadnought during his winning performance at the 2015 Walnut Valley Flatpick Guitar Championship in Winfield, Kansas.
Janet Noguera: “Nohemi”
By: Teja Gerken
September 15, 2015
Fingerstyle guitarist plays her two-handed tapping tune in the Peghead Nation studio.
Sharon Gilchrist: “Squirrel Hunters”
By: Dan Gabel
September 11, 2015
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor Sharon Gilchrist plays the old-time tune at Augusta Heritage Center's Bluegrass Week 2015 with her fellow instructors Darol Anger, Tyler Grant, Casey Henry, and Mary Burdette.
Peghead Nation is One Year Old!
By: Dan Gabel
September 9, 2015
September marks our one-year anniversary and we thank you for being a part of Peghead Nation.
Huss & Dalton Guitar Company | CM Series Comparison
By: Huss and Dalton
September 4, 2015
Blue Light Studio Review Sessions presents a comparison of Huss & Dalton's CM Series 12-fret rosewood and CM Series 14-fret mahogany guitars.
Mr Sun: “The People Need Light”
By: Dan Gabel
September 2, 2015
Mr Sun is Peghead Nation mandolin instructor Joe Walsh, Darol Anger, Grant Gordy, and Ethan Jodziewicz. Watch them play a live version of the title track to their new album.
Eric Skye and Mark Goldenberg Release Duo Recording, “Artifact”
By: Teja Gerken
August 27, 2015
The set of jazz-inspired originals was recorded in a single day.
Scott Fore Plays the Bourgeois Bryan Sutton LE Dreadnought
August 27, 2015
Scott Fore demonstrates the Bryan Sutton Limited Edition Dreadnought from Bourgeois with fingerpicked versions of "Cannonball Rag" and "Whiskey Before Breakfast". Using Bryan's D-150 as inspiration, Bourgeois crafted this limited model with new advances in our Aged Tone torrefaction process, including the bracing.
National Reso-Phonic El Trovador and ResoRocket
By: Teja Gerken
August 25, 2015
Mike Dowling demonstrates his pair of National Guitars.
Charlie Worsham & the Baggs Session DI
By: LR Baggs
August 25, 2015
Lloyd Baggs walks country songwriter Charlie Worsham through the new LR Baggs Session DI.
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.
Charlie Worsham & LR Baggs
By: LR Baggs
August 14, 2015
The country singer and songwriter sits down with Lloyd Baggs to talk about acoustic amplification gear.
Orville Johnson: “When He Calls Me”
By: Dan Gabel
August 13, 2015
Peghead Nation's Blues Guitar instructor plays and sings the traditional spiritual in our studio.
Taylor Guitars 528e Demo
By: Taylor Guitars
August 11, 2015
Hear the Taylor Grand Concert 528 played in several styles to demonstrate the balance and articulation of this mahogany guitar.
Tags: Guitar, Taylor Guitars
HoneyHoney: “Big Man”
By: LR Baggs
August 6, 2015
LR Baggs Handcrafted Video presents HoneyHoney playing their original song "Big Man."
Haas Kowert Tice: “The Switchback Games”
By: Scott Nygaard
August 5, 2015
Peghead Nation Fiddle Styles Workshop instructor Brittany Haas is featured in this trio with Paul Kowert on bass and Jordan Tice on guitar. The trio released its debut recording (You Got This) in the spring of 2014, a set of originals that draws on the bluegrass, Celtic, Swedish, old-time, and avant string band music the individual members are known for. Here they perform “The Switchback Games” in the Peghead Nation studio. haaskowerttice.comIn her Fiddle Styles Workshop for Peghead Nation, Brittany hosts some of the best fiddlers on the planet, as they teach some of their favorite tunes and techniques. To learn from Brittany and her guests, enroll in the Fiddle Styles Workshop today.
Mark Goldenberg’s Stage Rig
By: Teja Gerken
July 30, 2015
Peghead Nation instructor and sideman extraordinaire demonstrates the instruments he uses onstage with Hugh Laurie’s Copper Bottom Band.
Clive Carroll: Composing Workshop
By: Elixir Strings
July 29, 2015
ELIXIR® Strings Artist Series presents Clive Carroll discussing his composition "Eliza's Eyes," and how he approaches writing for solo guitar.
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.
Celia Woodsmith and Courtney Hartman: “If I Needed You”
July 23, 2015
Della Mae members Celia Woodsmith and Courtney Hartman play a Bourgeois Vintage OM a and the Bourgeois tribute guitar for Tony Rice on their version of a Townes Van Zandt classic.
Huss & Dalton: Fitting the Back and Top
By: Huss and Dalton
July 20, 2015
Huss & Dalton gives us a look at how they prepare and fit he back, top, and sides of their guitars.
Joe Walsh and Scott Nygaard: “You Win Again”
By: Dan Gabel
July 20, 2015
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor Joe Walsh sings the Hank Williams classic with guitarist Scott Nygaard.
New Noctambule Album: “The Waking”
By: Dan Gabel
July 15, 2015
Marla Fibish and Bruce Victor release their second album as Noctambule. Listen to the title track and "Out of Time" here.
D’Addario Presents Guitar Talk: Manzer and Metheny
By: DAddario
July 13, 2015
Luthier Flip Scipio talks with fellow guitar builder Linda Manzer and guitarist Pat Metheny about their long, successful collaboration.
HoneyHoney: “Yours to Bear”
By: LR Baggs
July 11, 2015
LR Baggs Handcrafted Video presents the duo HoneyHoney playing one of the original songs from their latest album "3".
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.
1966 Martin D-28
By: Teja Gerken
June 18, 2015
Guitarist and educator Mark Hanson demonstrates the dreadnought that has been with him for his entire career.
Huss & Dalton: Crafting Guitar Tops
By: Huss and Dalton
June 17, 2015
Watch luthiers Dean Jones and Adam Smith getting guitar tops ready to be mounted on Huss & Dalton guitars.
1948 Gibson J-45
By: Scott Nygaard
June 11, 2015
Peghead Nation Flatpicking Guitar instructor Scott Nygaard demos his 1948 Gibson J-45.
Pete Huttlinger on Fretting-Hand Control
By: Elixir Strings
June 11, 2015
ELIXIR® Strings presents the fingerstyle guitarist walking through his favorite left-hand exercise.
Julius Borges OM
By: Teja Gerken
June 8, 2015
Fingerstyle guitarist Paul Asbell demonstrates his vintage-style OM.
John Oates Interview
By: LR Baggs
June 5, 2015
LR Baggs presents John Oates talking about how he started playing, his custom Martin 00-18, and his new project, "Good Road to Follow."
Tags: Guitar, L.R. Baggs
Bryan Sutton Plays Schumann
June 1, 2015
Bourgeois Guitars presents the flatpicking master with a gorgeous take on Schumann's Night Pieces, Op. 23 played on a custom Bourgeois 0 with Brazilian rosewood back and sides.
Haas Kowert Tice: “El Camino”
By: Scott Nygaard
May 21, 2015
Brittany Haas, Paul Kowert, and Jordan Tice perform Brittany’s original in the Peghead Nation studio.
1930s Gibson L-50
By: Teja Gerken
May 21, 2015
Orville Johnson demonstrates his unusual Gibson L-50.
Huss & Dalton Guitar Company
By: Huss and Dalton
May 19, 2015
Mark Dalton and Jeff Huss talk about the passion for guitars in the Huss & Dalton shop and play tunes on instruments that they built.
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.
Recording King Dirty 30’s Harmonella
By: Teja Gerken
May 14, 2015
Recording King releases guitars inspired by classic blues flattops.
Taylor Guitars: Spruce Torrefaction Process
By: Taylor Guitars
May 12, 2015
Torrefaction helps accelerate the natural aging process of tonewoods. Watch Taylor's process for baking Sitka spruce tops for their new 600 series.
Nygaard, Gilchrist, Manning, and Walsh: “Long Journey Home”
By: Dan Gabel
May 4, 2015
Four bluegrass masters and Peghead Nation instructors play a classic song during their one-night stand in Fairfax, California.
Martin OM-28 Authentic 1931
By: Teja Gerken
May 4, 2015
Martin releases its most accurate vintage-reissue OM to date.
Fishman Aura Spectrum DI Demo
By: Fishman
April 28, 2015
Brooklyn singer-songwriter Lawrence Trailer demos the Fishman Aura Spectrum DI.
Noctambule: “If I Could Tell You”
By: Noctambule
April 24, 2015
Noctambule is Bruce Victor and Marla Fibish, and here they perform "If I Could Tell You," a poem by W.H. Auden that they put to music.
Fishman Platinum Series DI/Preamps
By: Fishman
April 21, 2015
The intrepid tone-warrior, Greg Koch expounds on the sonic virtues of the Fishman Platinum Series Stage and Pro DI/Preamps.
Phil Keaggy Loves Capos
By: Elixir Strings
April 20, 2015
ELIXIR Strings presents a short demonstration from Phil Keaggy on how he uses Kyser Capos.
Doyle Dykes: U2 Medley
By: LR Baggs
April 17, 2015
LR Baggs presents Doyle Dykes performing a solo guitar medley of U2's "With or Without You" and "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For." Doyle's Olson guitar was recorded with the LR Baggs LB6 pickup.
Mike Witcher: “Banks of the Ohio”
By: Dan Gabel
April 10, 2015
Peghead Nation's dobro instructor plays a traditional ballad with Scott Nygaard.
The Honey Dewdrops: “Loneliest Songs”
By: Huss and Dalton
April 2, 2015
Tags: Guitar, Huss and Dalton
Collings Guitars: There Are No Shortcuts
By: Collings Guitars
March 24, 2015
This short film examines acoustic guitar building at Collings Guitars and the focus on quality that has come to define the company culture.
Tags: Collings Guitars, Guitar
Fishman Aura Spectrum DI
By: Fishman
March 20, 2015
The Fishman Aura Spectrum DI is the complete tone solution for the acoustic musician featuring award-winning Aura Acoustic Imaging technology that restores a studio-miked sound to your undersaddle or soundhole pickup.
Valerie June Interview
By: LR Baggs
March 11, 2015
LR Baggs Presents an interview with Valerie June at Middletree Studio in Nashville, Tennessee.
Taylor 614ce Demo
By: Teja Gerken
March 11, 2015
Taylor commits to maple with a redesigned maple 600 series.
Tags: Guitar, Taylor Guitars
Fishman SA220 Solo Performance System
By: Fishman
March 4, 2015
The Fishman SA220 is a lightweight, powerful solution for exceptional sound quality and coverage in a wide variety of venues.
Bruce Molsky and Beppe Gambetta: “Brass Band Ruchenitsa”
By: Dan Gabel
February 21, 2015
Bruce Molsky and Beppe Gambetta play Bruce's guitar arrangement of a melody he heard played by a Bulgarian brass band.
Taylor Guitars “New 600 Series” – Maple’s Revival
By: Taylor Guitars
February 17, 2015
Luthier Andy Powers discusses the use of maple in the new Taylor 600 series guitars.
Ricky Skaggs: Lyric Acoustic Microphone
By: LR Baggs
February 17, 2015
The bluegrass and country legend talks about playing and recording with the LR Baggs Lyric Acoustic Microphone.
Mike Doolin 20-String Harp Guitar
By: Teja Gerken
February 16, 2015
Muriel Anderson demonstrates her custom harp guitar.
John Reischman, Sharon Gilchrist, and Scott Nygaard: “Sail Away Ladies”
By: Dan Gabel
February 10, 2015
Ted Thompson T-1C
By: Teja Gerken
February 8, 2015
Peghead Nation Fingerstyle course instructor Stevie Coyle demonstrates his favorite gigging flattop.
Tags: Fingerstyle, Guitar
Collings Introduces Waterloo Guitars
By: Collings Guitars
January 19, 2015
Founded by Bill Collings and built exclusively in Austin, Texas, Waterloo Guitars is a new line of vintage-inspired instruments designed to capture the voice and character of some of the very best depression-era guitars. www.waterlooguitars.com
PRS Private Stock Tony McManus Signature Model
By: Teja Gerken
January 16, 2015
Celtic fingerstyle master Tony McManus demonstrates his signature model guitar.
LR Baggs New Session Acoustic DI
By: LR Baggs
January 10, 2015
Enhance your live sound with the rich sonic character that you’d expect from an experienced audio engineer using some of the world’s finest studio gear.
1999 Schoenberg Standard
By: Scott Nygaard
January 9, 2015
Schoenberg Guitars 00-size 12-fret with Indian rosewood back and sides and an Adirondack spruce top.
Tags: Guitar, Schoenberg
Godin Inuk Encore Steel SG
By: Teja Gerken
January 6, 2015
Godin creates a unique instrument by fusing elements of the Middle Eastern oud with standard guitar features.
Tim O’Brien Solo Set
By: Dan Gabel
January 1, 2015
Tim O'Brien performs at the Tennessee State Museum.
Valerie June, “Tennessee Time”
By: LR Baggs
December 18, 2014
LR Baggs presents Valerie June playing "Tennessee Time," a song she co-wrote with Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys.
Cort L300V
By: Teja Gerken
December 16, 2014
Vintage-style Adirondack-top 000 is a bargain.
Tags: Guitar
Mr. Sun, “A Little Heart’s Ease”
By: Dan Gabel
December 4, 2014
Mr. Sun is Peghead Nation mandolin instructor Joe Walsh, Darol Anger, Grant Gordy, and Ethan Jodziewicz. Here they are playing one of Joe's new compositions.
LR Baggs Story – Part 2 | Amplification
By: LR Baggs
December 2, 2014
Lloyd Baggs talks about an encounter with Ry Cooder that set him on the path to creating acoustic instrument amplification products and the L.R. Baggs company.
1956 Martin D-28
By: Scott Nygaard
December 1, 2014
Peghead Nation Flatpicking Guitar instructor Scott Nygaard demos his Martin D-28.
Seagull Maritime SWS Rosewood
By: Teja Gerken
November 19, 2014
Seagull’s mid-level dreadnought offers excellent value, solid woods, and great tone.
Fender Brown Derby and Top Hat
By: Teja Gerken
November 11, 2014
Affordable round-neck resonator guitars combine designs from multiple sources for great playability and gritty blues tone.
The L.R. Baggs Story
By: LR Baggs
November 7, 2014
Lloyd Baggs discusses the history and philosophy of his acoustic amplification company.
Richard Hoover Among Giants
By: LR Baggs
November 6, 2014
A short film about the history of Santa Cruz Guitars, with the founder of the company, Richard Hoover.
NOCTAMBLOG: Getting to Do This…
By: Noctambule
October 27, 2014
Noctambule playing John Whelan's lovely tune "Trip to Skye" in one of our favorite nocturnal haunts.
Taylor 516ce-FLTD
By: Teja Gerken
October 27, 2014
Limited edition of Taylor’s popular 516ce sports Tasmanian blackwood and a sunburst finish.
Tags: Guitar, Taylor Guitars
D’Addario NS Artist Capo
By: Teja Gerken
October 16, 2014
A precise, lightweight capo with adjustable, spring-loaded tension.
Taylor Guitars – The Next 40 Years
By: Taylor Guitars
October 10, 2014
Bob Taylor Shares his vision for the future of Taylor Guitars.
Tags: Guitar, Taylor Guitars
Inside Collings Guitars: Instrumental
By: Collings Guitars
October 9, 2014
Filmmaker Tim Edwards takes an inside look at Collings Guitars with his documentary "Instrumental."
REVIEW: Peppino D’Agostino, “Penumbra”
By: Teja Gerken
October 6, 2014
The fingerstyle virtuoso takes on pieces by composers Sérgio Assad, Roland Dyens, and others.
Tags: Fingerstyle, Guitar
Fender Tom Petty Signature Kingman
By: Teja Gerken
September 19, 2014
Fender Custom Shop releases a Tom Petty signature dreadnought.
Sturgill Simpson & Dave Cobb Interview
By: LR Baggs
September 18, 2014
LR Baggs presents an interview with Sturgill Simpson & Dave Cobb.
Martin DRSGT
By: Teja Gerken
September 14, 2014
Martin’s new affordable dreadnought includes Fishman electronics with a USB port.
Recording King RP1-16C
By: Teja Gerken
September 13, 2014
New 0-size flattop features a torrefied spruce top and a cutaway.
Tags: Guitar, Recording King
Molly Parden and Zachary Dyke
By: LR Baggs
August 29, 2014
LR Baggs Presents Molly Parden & Zachary Dyke "Things Change"
Tags: Guitar, L.R. Baggs
Taylor 150e
By: Teja Gerken
July 31, 2014
Taylor’s most affordable 12-string offers great sound and playability.
Alan Perlman Stahl #6 Replica
By: Teja Gerken
July 25, 2014
Stevie Coyle demonstrates Alan Perlman’s replica of a vintage Larson Brothers design.
Tags: Guitar
Falbo Dreadnought
By: Teja Gerken
July 24, 2014
Innovative dreadnought with a low-torsion bridge design.
Tags: Guitar
Alvarez ABT60 Baritone Guitar
By: Teja Gerken
July 24, 2014
An affordable acoustic six-string baritone from Alvarez.
2004 Martin Custom Shop OM
By: Teja Gerken
July 24, 2014
Teja Gerken demonstrates his custom OM.
Tags: Guitar, Martin Guitar
Tony Yamamoto OMY Paulownia Demo
By: Teja Gerken
July 18, 2014
Luthier Tony Yamamoto builds a stunningly lightweight steel-string using paulownia wood.
