Posted May 1, 2023 at 1:03 am | No comments
The Gruene OG-30 is very similar to an orchestra style Martin with a sound that matches and craftsmanship that’s on par. The Gruene has more bling in the form of natural abalone snowflakes, up and down the fretboard and two that accentuate the bridge. The Gruene name up top at the headstock is also real abalone, no fake stuff here…
Posted in: Acoustic News, Bluegrass News, Blues News, Country News, Folk News, Guitar News, Guitars and Gear, Industry News, Instrumental News, Luthier News, Product News, Uncategorized
Posted June 5, 2015 at 10:31 pm | No comments
Sweetwater’s GearFest 2015 launches this week [June 12-13, 2015] in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where music enthusiasts from around the globe will gather for the largest music gear event open to the general public.
Posted in: Guitar Events, Guitar News, Industry News, Uncategorized
Posted February 8, 2013 at 2:17 pm | No comments
Guitar Center, the world’s largest musical instrument retailer, in partnership with Eric Clapton, proudly announces the launch of the Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Collection. The limited-edition collection will feature five Eric Clapton tribute, replica and signature guitars to be sold in North America exclusively at Guitar Center locations and online at GuitarCenter.com beginning March 21, 2013.
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Posted March 14, 2012 at 4:51 pm | One comment
As part of an exclusive product integration, Martin Guitar and Strings will be the star of a new Broadway show, “Once”, the acclaimed musical based on the 2007 ACADEMY AWARD®-winning film of the same name.
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Posted January 20, 2012 at 8:50 pm | No comments
C.F. Martin and Co. have their best foot forward at NAMM 2012 and have been displaying their 15 new models at their booth, which is always packed with merchants eager to get their hands on the new guitars. Check out the details of Martin’s 2012 class here, and check out the photos below!
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Posted December 17, 2011 at 12:30 pm | No comments
According to a press release, C. F. Martin & Co. is bringing exciting new instruments to the 2012 Winter NAMM convention in Anaheim, CA this January. The legendary acoustic guitar company is unveiling 15 innovative guitars and ukuleles that will bolster the brand’s already premiere line of stringed instruments.
Posted in: Acoustic News, Guitar News, Luthier News
Posted January 2, 2011 at 2:00 pm | 3 comments
Guitar International recently sat down with Bill Mize to talk about his early influences, his latest album The Angel’s Share and his favorite guitars.
Posted in: Fingerstyle, Fingerstyle Interviews, Interviews
Posted December 2, 2010 at 9:00 am | 5 comments
Acoustic guitar legend Michael Hedges is featured in this installment of the Guitar Hero series.
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Posted November 27, 2010 at 1:00 pm | 4 comments
Colorado singer-songwriter Rob Drabkin talks about Red Rocks, Martin Guitars and his musical background
Posted in: Interviews, Singer Songwriter, Singer Songwriter Interviews
Posted November 7, 2010 at 11:00 am | 2 comments
As the Director of Martin Guitar Artist and Limited Editions, Boak collaborates with top celebrity guitarists to design and build some of the most unique and finest instruments made. An affable character who puts everyone at ease, his intellect runs deep and his creative juices smolder with a desire to shake up the status quo while at the same time honoring and protecting the finest aspects of the Martin tradition.
Posted in: Guitars and Gear, Industry Interviews, Interviews