The Martin Guitar Museum takes visitors on a journey through time. From way back in 1833 when Christian F. Martin Sr. arrived in New York City to pursue the guitar-making tradition he had learned from Johann Stauffer in Germany all the way to the present day. Over this period of time, the Martin name has become recognized as an American tradition in fine-guitar craftsmanship.
Jaime Campbell, who makes custom guitars & handwound pickups from ‘The Creamery’, his workshop in Manchester has just launched his new design of pickup.
Such a simple number. A one followed by six zeros. Yet, that number placed on a Martin guitar suggests a long history, and an American tradition of quality instruments to musicians around the world. The C.F. Martin & Company’s millionth guitar represents so much:
Chicago luthier Dan Koentopp has a lot on his plate these days. With three new guitars currently on his workbench, and a list of orders building up for the winter months, it seems like word is finally starting to spread on this hidden gem of the guitar making world.
“I’m a musician myself and know how valuable The Rock Lock can be,” Goulet added. “I really believe that any musician who appreciates their great guitars will be sold on it for life. Is your neck worth saving?!”
Jaime Campbell, who makes custom guitars & hand-wound pickups from “The Creamery,” his workshop in Manchester, U.K., has just launched his new design of pickup. Based on the old Filtertron style but designed to fit a standard Humbucker cavity, the first set in the new handwound ‘Swing-O’ range is now available.
With five Grammys, an American Music Award, and more Dove Awards than any other artist in the history of the Gospel Music Association, Steven Curtis Chapman has amassed a hit-studded musical catalog and inspired legions of fans over the past two decades.
Rock Con 2010 was held in E. Rutherford, NJ over the July 30th weekend. The producers of the show and Elliott Rubinson, CEO of Dean Guitars worked together aiming to help raise funds for World Hunger Year
65 Amps Launches its Red Line series with the new London Pro amp, head and combo.
Paul Reed Smith Guitars started Experience PRS four years ago in order to gather together the company’s distributors, dealers, the media and PRS Guitars enthusiasts. The first year’s event drew an impressive 700 participants, as well as a group of Paul Reed Smith Guitars celebrity endorsees.
