Bourgeois Aged Tone M5O Black-Top Octave Mandolin
By: Teja Gerken
December 18, 2024
Joe K. Walsh demos Bourgeois’ new A-style instrument.
Mike’s Banjo Mute
By: Teja Gerken
October 9, 2024
Evie Ladin demonstrates a great tool for quiet banjo practice.
L.R. Baggs HiFi Duet
By: Teja Gerken
September 25, 2024
A newly designed internal microphone adds even more dimension and tonal versatility to the acclaimed HiFi pickups.
Will Seeders 11-inch Dobson Banjo
By: Teja Gerken
September 4, 2024
Evie Ladin demonstrates one of her own go-to banjos.
2008 Jonathan Cooper Five-String Violin
By: Teja Gerken
August 14, 2024
Peghead Nation instructor Lauren Rioux demonstrates her favorite instrument and talks about her choice of bow, strings, and other parts of her setup.
Northfield Archtop Octave Mandolin Maple
By: Teja Gerken
July 17, 2024
Peghead Nation instructor Ethan Setiawan demonstrates his octave mandolin.
2000 Monteleone Grand Artist
By: Teja Gerken
June 19, 2024
Peghead Nation Weekly Mandolin Workout instructor Ethan Setiawan demonstrates his main instrument.
2008 Duff F-5
By: Teja Gerken
February 28, 2024
Mike Compton demonstrates his F-5 mandolin built by Australian luthier Paul Duff.
000-SP Custom | Huss & Dalton
By: Huss and Dalton
December 18, 2023
Organic Sounds' Larry Sogolow demonstrates a great 12-fret 000.
Tags: Huss and Dalton, Instrument Demo
Shubb C7 and C8 Partial Capos
By: Teja Gerken
November 1, 2023
Two great capos for simulating alternate tunings.
1949 Gibson L-5N
By: Teja Gerken
June 28, 2023
Peghead Nation instructor Matt Munisteri demonstrates the guitar he uses in his new Western Swing Guitar course.
Apollo John Reischman Picks
By: Teja Gerken
May 17, 2023
The mandolin legend and Peghead Nation instructor demonstrates his signature flatpicks.
LR Baggs HiFi Pickup System
By: Teja Gerken
May 10, 2023
Dual bridge plate sensors and an onboard preamp yield a natural sound for steel-string flattops.
Flynn Cohen’s Mandolin Setup
By: Teja Gerken
February 23, 2023
Peghead Nation instructor demonstrates the Northfield F5S and other gear that he uses on tour.
Bourgeois Aged Tone M5A
By: Teja Gerken
December 7, 2022
Bourgeois introduces its first mandolin in collaboration with Eastman Music.
Ellis A-5 Special | Ellis Mandolins
By: Ellis Mandolins
August 24, 2022
A great A-style mandolin presented by Elderly Instruments.
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.
Pedro Santos Ten-String Bandolim
By: Teja Gerken
July 13, 2022
Peghead Nation’s Brazilian Choro Mandolin instructor Ian Coury demonstrates his main instrument and talks about the history of the mandolin in Brazilian music.
2004 Gilchrist Model 4
By: Teja Gerken
June 22, 2022
Mike Compton demonstrates his oval-soundhole, F-4-style Gilchrist.
50th Anniversary Model M | Froggy Bottom
By: Froggy Bottom
April 1, 2022
Guitarist Carl Miner demonstrates one of Froggy Bottom's special 50th anniversary models at The North American Guitar.
Tags: Froggy Bottom, Instrument Demo
1923 Gibson F-5 Mandolin
By: Teja Gerken
March 15, 2022
John Reischman demonstrates a Lloyd Loar-signed F-5 that’s in nearly mint condition.
2009 Gilchrist Model 1
By: Teja Gerken
January 5, 2022
John Reischman demonstrates his round soundhole Gilchrist.
Gold Tone “Bluegrass Heart” Béla Fleck
By: Teja Gerken
December 13, 2021
Peghead Nation banjo instructor Wes Corbett demonstrates Béla Fleck’s new signature model.
Santa Cruz Baritone Strings
By: Teja Gerken
November 22, 2021
We check out the latest addition to Santa Cruz Parabolic Tension strings using a pair of Santa Cruz baritone guitars.
Northfield Calhoun
By: Teja Gerken
November 21, 2021
A great-sounding US-made flattop mandolin at an affordable price.
1907 Vega Whyte Laydie # 7
By: Teja Gerken
November 15, 2021
Peghead Nation instructor Bill Evans demonstrates an iconic vintage banjo.
Wes Corbett’s Performance Gear
By: Teja Gerken
November 1, 2021
Peghead Nation banjo instructor Wes Corbett discusses the pickup, amp, and pedals he uses when playing onstage with the Sam Bush Band.
Solid Ground Stands
By: Teja Gerken
June 30, 2021
Secure instrument stands made from beautiful hardwoods.
Tags: Accessories, Instrument Demo
Rickard Maple Ridge
By: Teja Gerken
June 1, 2021
Evie Ladin demonstrates a great mid-price open-back banjo.
Martin 0XK Concert Uke
By: Teja Gerken
May 10, 2021
An affordable ukulele with a great sound and a koa photo finish.
Voiceprint D.I. Demo | L.R. Baggs
By: LR Baggs
January 7, 2021
Singer-Songwriter Justin Weaver Demonstrates the Voiceprint D.I. Processor.
The Calhoun | Northfield Mandolins
December 9, 2020
The making of Northfield's great flattop mandolin.
2015 Ewen Thompson Fiddle
By: Teja Gerken
November 30, 2020
Bruce Molsky demonstrates one of his favorite fiddles.
Tags: Fiddle, Instrument Demo
L.R. Baggs Voiceprint D.I.
By: Teja Gerken
November 13, 2020
A highly anticipated processor that uses impulse-response technology to enhance acoustic pickups.
Two Sexauer Violins
By: Teja Gerken
November 13, 2020
Luthier Bruce Sexauer demonstrates his latest violins.
Lawrence Smart A-Style Mandola
By: Teja Gerken
September 28, 2020
John Reischman demonstrates his mandola.
Riley Baugus Round Peak–Style Banjo
By: Teja Gerken
August 10, 2020
Peghead Nation instructor Bill Evans demonstrates a special open-back banjo.
Bob Thornburg Gourd Banjo
By: Teja Gerken
June 22, 2020
Peghead Nation instructor Steve Baughman demonstrates his fretless gourd banjo.
Tags: Banjo, Instrument Demo
Northfield Archtop Octave Mandolin
By: Teja Gerken
May 20, 2020
Joe K. Walsh demonstrates his archtop guitar–inspired octave mandolin.
Fishman PowerTap Earth and PowerTap Infinity
By: Teja Gerken
March 16, 2020
New Fishman pickup packages add a soundboard transducer to popular magnetic or undersaddle options.
1928 Gibson F-5 Master Model “Fern”
By: Teja Gerken
March 2, 2020
A beautiful post–Lloyd Loar era F-5 mandolin.
Beard Squareneck Copper Mountain
By: Teja Gerken
February 5, 2020
New resonator guitar includes a Beard Legend cone and composite back and sides.
Ear Trumpet Labs Louise and Myrtle
By: Teja Gerken
November 19, 2019
Two microphones optimized for capturing acoustic performances.
Hawthorn Top Tension Banjo
By: Teja Gerken
September 23, 2019
Peghead Nation instructor Wes Corbett demonstrates his main banjo.
Waterloo WL-M
By: Teja Gerken
August 26, 2019
A flattop mandolin inspired by budget instruments of the 1930s and ’40s.
2000 Gilchrist F-5
By: Teja Gerken
July 22, 2019
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor Joe K. Walsh demonstrates his new Gilchrist mandolin, which was previously owned by Andrew Marlin and Aubrey Haynie.
Taylor Crelicam Ebony Guitar Slide
By: Teja Gerken
June 24, 2019
A wood bottleneck-style slide made in Taylor’s Cameroon sawmill.
1931 Gibson RB-1
By: Teja Gerken
June 17, 2019
Bill Evans demonstrates the vintage instrument known as the “Grace Attfield Banjo.”
Ear Trumpet Labs Edwina
By: Teja Gerken
June 10, 2019
Large-diaphragm microphone optimized for performing with acoustic instruments.
ToneWoodAmp
By: Teja Gerken
May 28, 2019
A unique effects processor that mounts directly to the guitar adds reverb and other sounds to the unamplified tone of the instrument.
L.R. Baggs Align Series Chorus
By: Teja Gerken
May 6, 2019
A great sounding, easy-to-use chorus pedal.
Bishline Danny Barnes Amplified Woody
By: Teja Gerken
April 1, 2019
Danny Barnes demonstrates his signature model banjo.
Collings MT2 Quilted Maple Mandolin
By: Teja Gerken
March 14, 2019
A great A-style mandolin built with premium woods.
Huss and Dalton Singletree
By: Teja Gerken
February 28, 2019
San Francisco multi-instrumentalist Rik Elswit demonstrates his 11-inch open-back Huss and Dalton banjo.
Gold Star GF-100JD Bluegrass Album Banjo
By: Teja Gerken
February 11, 2019
Bill Evans demos a banjo inspired by a legendary RB-3.
Jim Hartel Minstrel Banjos
By: Teja Gerken
February 1, 2019
Bill Evans demonstrates two reproductions of 19th-century banjos.
Tags: Banjo, Instrument Demo
Fender Grace VanderWaal Ukuleles
By: Teja Gerken
January 28, 2019
A pair of signature models for the “America’s Got Talent” star.
L.R. Baggs Synapse
By: Teja Gerken
December 6, 2018
A powerful personal PA for acoustic instruments.
Deering Rustic Wreath
By: Teja Gerken
November 27, 2018
New five-string banjo combines vintage and contemporary features.
New D’Addario Instrument Cables
By: Teja Gerken
November 19, 2018
D’Addario adds the Braided Instrument Cable and Coiled Instrument Cable to its line of high-quality cables.
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.
1893 Jerome Bonaparte Squier Violin
By: Teja Gerken
October 11, 2018
Laurie Lewis discusses her favorite fiddle.
Martin Authentic Acoustic Strings
By: Teja Gerken
October 1, 2018
Martin’s newest strings use tin-plated trebles and core wires.
1927 Gibson Style 5 Deluxe
By: Teja Gerken
September 27, 2018
Bill Evans demonstrates a classic Gibson banjo.
Fishman Loudbox Mini Charge
By: Teja Gerken
September 20, 2018
A great new acoustic amp with a built-in rechargeable battery.
Deering Tony Trischka Silver Clipper
By: Teja Gerken
September 13, 2018
Bill Evans demos the contemporary banjo master’s signature model.
2007 Heiden Heritage F-5
By: Teja Gerken
August 10, 2018
Peghead Nation instructor John Reischman demonstrates his Michael Heiden F-Style mandolin.
L.R. Baggs Align Series
By: Teja Gerken
August 1, 2018
Four new pedals designed to enhance acoustic amplification.
Maggini-Copy Violin
By: Teja Gerken
July 19, 2018
Peghead Nation fiddle instructor Chad Manning talks about his copy of a Giovanni Paolo Maggini violin, which was once believed to be authentic.
Fishman Resophonic Amplification
By: Teja Gerken
July 12, 2018
Mike Witcher on amplifying a dobro-style resophonic guitar using Fishman’s Nashville series pickup and Aura imaging pedal.
Martin Strings
By: Teja Gerken
June 28, 2018
A look at Martin’s Titanium Core, Retro, Acoustic SP, Flexible Core SP, and Lifespan SP strings.
D’Addario Cradle Capo
By: Teja Gerken
June 25, 2018
Created in collaboration with Ned Steinberger, D’Addario’s latest capo updates a classic design.
Nugget A-Style Standard Mandolin
By: Teja Gerken
June 21, 2018
Joe K. Walsh demonstrates his 2016 Nugget, built by luthier Mike Kemnitzer.
Tags: Instrument Demo, Mandolin
Martin Ukulele Strings and 2 Concert Ukulele
By: Teja Gerken
June 4, 2018
A look at Martin’s Premium Ukulele and Ukulele Strings and the All-Mahogany 2 Concert Uke
2002 Gilchrist F-5
By: Teja Gerken
May 31, 2018
Mike Compton discusses and demos his primary mandolin, which was built to match the tone of Bill Monroe’s Gibson F-5.
19th-Century German Fiddle
By: Teja Gerken
May 18, 2018
Peghead Nation Irish Fiddle instructor demonstrates his favorite instrument and his Christopher English bow.
Deering Artisan Goodtime Special Banjo
By: Teja Gerken
May 3, 2018
Bill Evans demos Deering’s newest Goodtime five-string banjo.
A. Lawrence Smart A-Style Mandola
By: Teja Gerken
April 27, 2018
Joe K. Walsh demonstrates his go-to mandola.
Fishman Matrix Infinity Mic Blend
By: Teja Gerken
April 23, 2018
The latest version of Fishman’s legendary Matrix pickup adds an updated preamp and internal microphone.
Beard Guitars Josh Swift Signature Model
By: Teja Gerken
April 19, 2018
Mike Witcher demonstrates the unique-looking collaboration between the bluegrass resophonic guitarist and luthier Paul Beard.
Welcome to the World of Ukuleles
By: Teja Gerken
March 22, 2018
Marcy Marxer explains different ukulele sizes, tunings, and sounds.
Deering Julia Belle Banjo
By: Teja Gerken
January 22, 2018
A unique low-tuned banjo inspired by John Hartford and co-designed by Alison Brown.
Martin OMC-18LJ and OMC-21LJ
By: Teja Gerken
January 18, 2018
Laurence Juber demonstrates two of his signature model guitars.
Fishman SA330x Performance Audio System
By: Teja Gerken
January 9, 2018
A powerful personal PA with an expandable design.
Fender Acoustic 100
By: Teja Gerken
December 21, 2017
Compact acoustic amp offers great sound and clever features.
D’Addario Eclipse Tuner
By: Teja Gerken
December 15, 2017
D’Addario’s latest clip-on tuner offers great functionality at an affordable price.
Martin 0X Uke Bamboo
By: Teja Gerken
November 17, 2017
Martin combines vintage design and modern materials for a great-sounding, rugged soprano ukulele.
Meet the Banjo
By: Teja Gerken
October 12, 2017
Peghead Nation banjo instructor Bill Evans on everything you need to know to get started with the banjo.
1914 Gibson H-1 Mandola Demo and Mini-Lesson
By: Teja Gerken
September 21, 2017
Peghead Nation Irish Mandolin instructor Marla Fibish demonstrates her vintage mandola and talks about her preferred tuning and some of the techniques and chord voicings she uses.
Larrivée UT-40KK0
By: Teja Gerken
September 18, 2017
A tenor ukulele built from top-grade flamed koa.
Fishman Rare Earth Mic Blend
By: Teja Gerken
September 14, 2017
Fishman’s legendary magnetic pickup/internal mic combination gets even better.
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.
Mowry F-Model
By: Teja Gerken
August 7, 2017
A vintage-style mandolin built by luthier Andrew Mowry
Tags: Instrument Demo, Mandolin
Evie Ladin’s Open-Back Banjo
By: Teja Gerken
July 27, 2017
Peghead Nation Clawhammer Banjo instructor found her dream instrument by chance.
1980s Tokai Gakki Banjo
By: Teja Gerken
June 29, 2017
Multi-instrumentalist Gene Parsons demonstrates his go-to banjo.
Tags: Banjo, Instrument Demo
Fiddle Care and Maintenance
By: Teja Gerken
June 2, 2017
How to make sure that your fiddle and bow stay in top shape.
Tags: Fiddle, Instrument Demo
Baritone Violin
By: Teja Gerken
May 4, 2017
Alisa Rose demonstrates her low-tuned violin, strung with Super Sensitive Sensicore Octave strings.
Clark GOM175 Octave Mandolin
By: Teja Gerken
April 20, 2017
John Mailander demonstrates his archtop guitar–inspired octave mandolin.
Taylor GS Mini-e Bass
By: Teja Gerken
April 17, 2017
New acoustic bass guitar offers big sounds from Taylor’s compact GS Mini body.
Jonathan Cooper Violin
By: Teja Gerken
March 30, 2017
Bluegrass fiddler John Mailander demonstrates his instrument.
Gilchrist F-Style Mandolin
By: Teja Gerken
March 17, 2017
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor Sharon Gilchrist demonstrates her primary instrument
Fishman Platinum Stage EQ/DI
By: Teja Gerken
March 9, 2017
A powerful and easy-to-use acoustic instrument preamp/DI.
Deering Goodtime Six
By: Teja Gerken
March 6, 2017
A great six-string guitar-banjo with an affordable price.
Kala Tenor Ukulele
By: Teja Gerken
March 2, 2017
Kala’s KA-ATP-CRG-CE model offers a cutaway, onboard electronics, and beautiful woods.
Ralph Stanley’s Gibson RB-5 Reissue
By: Teja Gerken
February 23, 2017
Bill Evans demonstrates a Greg Rich–built Gibson RB-5 reissue owned by the late Ralph Stanley.
Tags: Banjo, Instrument Demo
Scheerhorn Maple
By: Teja Gerken
February 16, 2017
Mike Witcher demonstrates a Scheerhorn Maple resonator guitar.
Kel Kroydon Bill Evans Signature Banjo
By: Teja Gerken
January 26, 2017
Bill Evans demonstrates his Kel Kroydon banjo, modeled after his 1930 Gibson Granada.
Acoustic Amplification 101
By: Teja Gerken
January 5, 2017
A basic guide to using pickups, preamps, amps, and PAs with acoustic instruments.
Iseman Weissenborn
By: Teja Gerken
January 2, 2017
Mike Witcher demonstrates a custom Weissenborn-style guitar.
Weber Cutaway Red River Octave Mandolin
By: Teja Gerken
November 10, 2016
Archtop guitar-shaped octave mandolin has stunning looks and rich tone.
Kala Marcy Marxer Signature Model Uke
By: Teja Gerken
October 20, 2016
Peghead Nation instructor demonstrates her tenor ukulele built with acacia back and sides.
Schoonover Resophonic Guitar
By: Teja Gerken
October 10, 2016
Mike Witcher demonstrates a custom Schoonover dobro.
L.R. Baggs Session DI
By: Teja Gerken
September 15, 2016
DI pedal adds studio tones to your live rig.
2016 Clark F5 Mandolin
By: Dan Gabel
September 12, 2016
A custom F-style mandolin built by Austin Clark using traditional methods.
Tags: Instrument Demo, Mandolin
Deering Goodtime Solana 6 Demo
By: Teja Gerken
September 1, 2016
Nylon strings give this guitar-banjo a warm sound.
Archtop and Flathead Banjo Tone Rings
By: Teja Gerken
August 25, 2016
Bill Evans shows and explains the differences between two common tone ring designs.
Tags: Banjo, Instrument Demo
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
Bruno Stefanini Fiddle
By: Teja Gerken
August 4, 2016
Bruce Molsky discusses and demonstrates his primary fiddle.
All About the Dobro
By: Teja Gerken
July 14, 2016
Mike Witcher discusses resonator guitar basics, types of steels, strings, fingerpicks, and more.
Tags: Dobro, Instrument Demo
American Guitar Company Weissenborn
By: Teja Gerken
June 30, 2016
Mike Witcher demonstrates his late-1990s custom Weissenborn-style guitar.
Custom PRS Bouzouki
By: Teja Gerken
June 9, 2016
Peghead Nation’s Celtic Guitar instructor Tony McManus demonstrates his one-of-a-kind eight-string.
John Reischman’s 1924 Gibson F-5
By: Teja Gerken
June 2, 2016
Mandolin virtuoso discusses and demonstrates his legendary Lloyd Loar mandolin in this Fretboard Journal video.
D’Addario NS Micro Soundhole Tuner
By: Teja Gerken
May 12, 2016
The latest Ned Steinberger–designed tuner clips into the soundhole.
Inside Collings Mandolins
By: Teja Gerken
April 21, 2016
Mini-documentary provides a view of the Collings workshop.
Arrow G-Style Mandolin
By: Teja Gerken
April 7, 2016
Tim Connell demonstrates the mandolin he uses for his varied repertoire.
Beard E Model
By: Teja Gerken
February 18, 2016
Mike Witcher demonstrates a classic Paul Beard resonator guitar.
Grace Design Felix
By: Teja Gerken
February 8, 2016
A great-sounding two-channel instrument preamp with a bevy of smart features.
Prucha Diamond Point Mahogany
By: Teja Gerken
December 7, 2015
Bill Evans demos his Czech-made five-string banjo, which offers modern features and a contemporary sound.
Fender Acoustic Pro
By: Teja Gerken
November 16, 2015
Powerful new acoustic amp has smart, easy-to-use features and rich tone.
John Silakowski Five-String Violin
By: Teja Gerken
June 26, 2015
This John Silakowski violin is owned by Peghead Nation Fiddle Sty Brittany Haas demonstrates her primary fiddle.
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.
L.R. Baggs Lyric Classical
By: Teja Gerken
July 22, 2014
A natural-sounding amplification solution for nylon-string guitars.
