Sponsored by Fishman: Loudbox Micro packs 40W of clean acoustic power into a two channel lunchbox-sized acoustic combo. A sealed cabinet design paired with a bi-amplified driver configuration generates rich, full tone from your acoustic instruments. It features a dedicated…
Sponsored by MusicNomad: MusicNomad is raising the bar with an extensive range of Guitar Fret Care Products. For over a year, they have been researching, developing, prototyping, testing and collaborating with some of the top techs in the world to…
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Sponsored by Elixir® Strings: In this quick acoustic blues lesson, renowned music educator and Elixir Strings artist Mary Flower shares how to play a simple Piedmont-Style blues melody and bassline. She plays Elixir Acoustic 80/20 Bronze Strings with POLYWEB Coating, for their…
Sponsored by Taylor Guitars: With their all-solid-wood construction, tone-enhancing interior bracing and thoughtfully distilled aesthetics, Taylor’s American Dream Series acoustic guitars have found homes in stages, studios and practice rooms across America. Originally designed to provide working musicians with full-voiced options…
Sponsored by Musical Instrument Museum: Opening on November 10, Acoustic America: Iconic Guitars, Mandolins, and Banjos, the newest special exhibition at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Phoenix, Arizona, presents a once-in-a-lifetime collection of 90 historic stringed instruments played by the heroes of folk, blues, and…
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Sponsored by Elixir® Strings: Have you ever wondered what effect your choice of string gauge has on the sound and playability of your acoustic guitar? In this video, award-winning acoustic guitarist Michael Watts compares three string gauges of Elixir Phosphor Bronze Strings…
Sponsored by Shubb: Many capo companies casually advertise that their capos “don’t put the instrument out of tune.” Shubb has taken intonation very seriously and over 40 years ago committed to minimizing or eliminating retuning and, well…the proof is in the tuning. …
Sponsored by Cort Guitars: In this video by Jay Leonard J, he puts this boutique guitar to the test. You have to hear the Cort Modern Black for yourself. Check out why so many players are leaving the sound hole…
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Sponsored by TASCAM: Excellent sound quality is crucial if you want your music to make an impact. To hear how much the TASCAM Portacapture X6 can improve your sound over an iPhone or camera audio, singer/ songwriter and YouTuber Aaron Kellim put them…
Sponsored by Elixir® Strings: Composer and musician Kaki King is considered one of the world’s greatest living guitarists, known both for her technical mastery and for her constant quest to push the boundaries of the instrument. Hailed by Rolling Stone as “a…
Sponsored by Taylor Guitars: Composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and Taylor player Glen Andrew Brown has made a name for himself as a BAFTA-award-winning creator of music for a wide range of media, from video games to television and movies. In this…
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Sponsored by Elixir® Strings: Hybrid picking is a great technique for acoustic guitar players to master but using both plectrum and fingers on your picking hand can be a challenge – even if you’re used to fingerpicking. Building some simple exercises into…
The X8 and X6, from Tascam’s new line of generation Portacapture 32-bit float multi-track handheld recorders, combine high-resolution sound quality with intuitive app-like control that makes it fast and easy to set up for recording. GRAND PRIZE: Portacapture X8 32-bit/192kHz,…
Sponsored by Henriksen: Henriksen Amplifiers is changing the way people play, by offering a portable amplification solution that works equally great with acoustic instrument transducers, electromagnetic pickups AND microphones, and with all the power, features and exceptional sound quality needed for…
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Sponsored by Enya Music: Prepare to embark on a musical journey like no other with the groundbreaking Enya X4 Carbon Fiber Acoustic Guitar. Crafted to redefine your musical experience, this masterpiece is the epitome of innovation and craftsmanship. Enya’s team of…
Sponsored by Woodstock Invitational Luthiers Showcase: Check out some incredible guitars, watch some fantastic performances, and participate in inspiring and informative workshops at this year’s Woodstock Invitational Luthiers Showcase, October 13, 14 & 15, 2023 at the Bearsville Center in…
Sponsored by Elixir® Strings: Known for his distinctive use of melodic hooks, ear-grabbing chord progressions and monster technique, Elixir Strings artist John Connearn is one of the most exciting new players around. His track Quite Far Enough showcases John’s playing perfectly, and…
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Sponsored by Taylor Guitars: Indian rosewood is a classic acoustic guitar tonewood for good reason. It has wonderfully full-spectrum musical properties—beautiful top-end clarity, strong midrange character, and bell-like low-end complexity. Paired with a spruce top, it offers players a versatile…
Sponsored by Santa Cruz Guitar Company: Over nearly 50 years, Santa Cruz Guitar Company has set the standards for modern acoustic guitar building. For over a decade, part of that standard has been pioneering the use of Plek technology to maximize…
Sponsored by Elixir® Strings: Altered tunings can provide a wealth of inspiration when it comes to composing and exploring new avenues on the guitar, forcing you to think differently about chord voicings and making possible parts that are unplayable in standard tuning.…
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Sponsored by MusicNomad: Not only is it fun, but a properly setup guitar takes your playing and sound to a whole new level. KEEP IT SIMPLE, SETUP (KISS)™ demystifies the setup process with innovative, precision gauges combined with step-by-step general…
Sponsored by Tone Traveler: The Tone Traveler is a revolutionary device designed to enhance the sound of acoustic instruments. It attaches to your guitar or other acoustic instrument and generates an array of selectable sonic vibrations via the included tablet…
Sponsored by Elixir® Strings: No matter what level you’re at, your playing will always benefit from a good warm-up before practice or performance sessions. We all know that warming up can be dull though, so fresh inspiration is always welcome—and that’s just…
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Sponsored by Cort Guitars: The combination of a “Aged to Vintage” torrefied Englemann Spruce top and “AAA” Grade solid flamed maple back and sides is a delight to your senses. Indulge in a sound that’s uniquely rich and responsive with…
