Browsing: Acoustic Guitar

Los Angeles, CA (June 16, 2016) -- Boss is pleased to add four new models to its lineup of electronic tuners for musical instruments. Featuring Boss’ trusted tuning technology, innovative features, and famous rugged reliability, the new models expand the extensive Boss tuner range to provide even more top-quality solutions for guitarists, bassists, and all…

St. Louis, Missouri (June 15, 2016) -- After a fantastic launch and response at winter NAMM, Alvarez proudly announces the company is shipping their Artist Series Shadowburst models. Shadowburst is a high-end, edge-burst finish with a rich gradient of balanced color, and was previously available only in our Masterworks Series. “Getting our Artist Series Shadowburst…

Bensalem, PA (June 14, 2016) -- Having established itself as an acoustic guitar “time machine,” with its variety of instruments patterned on historic designs, the Ibanez Artwood Vintage series goes into hyper-drive for fall 2016, with the introduction of “Thermo-Aged” models. Ibanez USA Acoustic Product Manager Frank Facciolo explains the principle: “As a guitar ages—even…

Hey guys, on the last article we discussed what reverb was and how it has changed over the years. In this article, I am going to share with you a cheat sheet on how to use reverb. You don't need to be a sound engineer to use reverb properly and hopefully this will help you…

Reverb is an effect that has recently taken an important place in worship music. We used to think of it as something the guy running front of house would add to vocals and sometimes guitar to help the enhance the overall sound. This was true for a long time, helping give the guitar a nice…

Corona, CA (May 19, 2016) -- Fender recently announced an update about the use of Rosewood in various production models. Below is a quote from CEO Andy Mooney. Fender is committed to the continued use of Rosewood in American-made solid body guitars, such as our American Professional Series. After actively exploring alternate wood options to Rosewood…

San Marcos, California (May 11, 2016) -- Cort Guitars announces their new Grand Regal line of acoustic guitars featuring exotic wood combinations that have never been used before in Cort production. The new line debuts with the GA5F-MD but will include additional models to be released at a later date. The Grand Regal offers the…

https://youtu.be/YqA8tfc89Bo Austin, TX (May 5, 2016) -- Collings Guitars has announced its new T Series of traditionally voiced dreadnought and OM-size guitars, offering an intriguing new tonal variation on the distinctive Collings sound. Developed with input from acclaimed guitarist Julian Lage and vintage expert Jim Baggett, not to mention Bill Collings' own 40 year history…

So there's a lot of hype recently about clip on tuners. I think the clip on tuners are growing in popularity because pedalboard real estate has become both precious and scarce these days. Most guys are adding pedals to large boards or moving to smaller, more simple boards with less space. One way to save space…

Seoul, Korea (February 26, 2016) -- Cort Guitars today announces several new all mahogany acoustic guitar models, including the SFX-MEM. The new guitars are designed around Cort’s more popular acoustic body styles, and built using all mahogany. These instruments are available through distributors and dealers worldwide. Cort Guitars introduces three all mahogany acoustic guitars, pairing…

St. Louis, MO (February 18, 2016) -- After a fantastic launch and response at winter NAMM, Alvarez proudly announces the company is shipping their new genre specific guitars, the Blues 51 and the Delta OO. Designed and crafted specifically to capture the sound of classic blues guitars of the early 1900s, the models will appeal…

Bend, OR (February 17, 2016) -- For musicians seeking amazing power with a clear and sweet tone, both acoustically and plugged in, the Pursuit Concert Koa is a true reflection of Breedlove’s Distinctively Crafted Sound. Its solid koa top and koa back and sides “open up” the more the instrument is played, expanding the midrange,…