Dale Fairbanks Blends His Jazz Background with a Passion for Crafting Vintage-Inspired Guitars
The Fairbanks Guitars founder talks about his journey from being a jazz trumpeter and guitarist with coffee-shop day jobs to becoming a master luthier.
Stories & Songs with Greg Brown | ‘Ring Around the Moon’ Songbook Live Event Replay
The folk legend performs intimate versions of "Blue Car" and "The Cheapest Kind," reminisces about his musical upbringing, and reveals why Malcolm Holcombe is his favorite guitarist.
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Watch Highlights from the Acoustic Guitar Team Hangout
We talked all-time favorite articles, top tips for guitar players, and a whole lot more. Check out a few highlights from the event here.
Watch Bruce Sadownick Demo a 1935 Dobro Model 37 Squareneck
"I'll admit that I had expected this 1935 Model 37 Dobro to have more of an old-school, swampy sound... Instead, I was stunned by how modern and responsive this beauty sounded."
Acoustic Guitar Auction Bidding Updates
Check out the action so far in our February guitar auction benefiting Guitars for Vets. With less than five days remaining, it’s time to place your bids!
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Watch Gretchen Menn Play Led Zeppelin Tunes on a 2001 Breedlove Ed Gerhard Signature
With its rounded cutaway, asymmetrical headstock, and asymmetrical, dual-scimitar shaped bridge, this guitar has an unmistakable look.
Bidding is Now Open ⏰ Acoustic Guitar Auction
This awesome collection of guitars features something for everyone - plus, your participation supports Guitars for Vets. Get in on the action!
Watch Mimi Fox Play ‘Old Friends’ on a 1997 Santa Cruz OM
This exceptionally clean Santa Cruz OM was custom ordered with a stunning bookmatched set of Brazilian rosewood and a tightly grained German spruce top.
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Watch Gretchen Menn Play Bach and Brouwer on the 1960 Miguel Rodriguez, ex-Parkening
It’s an exceptionally lightweight and brilliantly responsive instrument with a quick attack. The provenance from Christopher Parkening makes this a special instrument.
Watch Pete Madsen Play Two Guitar Rags on a 2007 Charis SJ
This high-end boutique guitar pulls out all of the stops and is in nearly unplayed condition. Watch a demo and learn how to bid on this Charis SJ.
Watch Mimi Fox Play ‘Denny’s Tune’ on a 1986 Jesús Marzal Classical Guitar
This guitar is excellently crafted in the traditional Spanish style – one of 20 awesome instruments in our February 2022 guitar auction.
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Watch Gretchen Menn Play Led Zeppelin on a 2014 Lowden F25C 40th Anniversary
The midsize body is comfortable to play, and the guitar produces a sound with a warm midrange. Watch Gretchen Menn demo this Lowden (and then learn how to make it yours.)
Watch Pete Madsen Play ‘St James Infirmary Blues’ on a 2010 Petros Grand Concert
Bruce Petros opened shop in the early 1970s and continues to produce consistently excellent instruments. Hear a demo of this guitar and then learn how to bid on it!
Watch Mimi Fox Demo a 2021 Jewitt L-00
After you've heard Mimi Fox's hip take on "It Don't Mean a Thing (If it Ain't Got that Swing)," learn about how to make this Jewitt L-00 yours.
Watch Pete Madsen Demo a 2016 Eberhardt Jumbo
Based in San Juan Capistrano, California, Tim Eberhardt offers several models; this Jumbo pairs pale flamed maple with Sitka spruce to produce a big, complex sound.
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Watch Mimi Fox Play “Mr. White‘s Blues” on a 1994 Hollenbeck Simplicity
This archtop guitar was handmade in Bill Hollenbeck’s Illinois shop in 1994 as part of his Simplicity series. It's one of 20 awesome guitars in our February 2022 auction.
Watch Gretchen Menn Play “Going to California” on a 1997 Santa Cruz D
Watch Gretchen Menn, member of the popular Led Zeppelin tribute band Zepparella, play "Going to California" on a 1997 Santa Cruz D.
Quiz: Do You Have Guitar Acquisition Syndrome?
Is your home filled with guitars? Every time you pass a music store you just have to go in and happen to walk out with something? Answer just four questions to find out if you have Guitar Acquisition Syndrome!
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Watch Mimi Fox Perform “Buddy’s Blues” on a 2008 Taylor 914ce
Jazz guitarist Mimi Fox puts this 2008 Taylor 914ce Grand Auditorium through its paces on her original tune “Buddy’s Blues.” This is one of 27 guitars offered in the Acoustic Guitar Auction that began May 13, 2021. Learn more about this exciting event, which benefits guitar education in public schools…
Watch Mimi Fox Perform “Autumn Leaves” on a 1965 Martin D-18
When I say “jazz guitar” you think Martin, right? Well, maybe not yet . . . but Mimi Fox may change your mind with this rendition of “Autumn Leaves” on a 1965 Martin D-18, one of 27 instruments offered in the Acoustic Guitar Auction that began May 13, 2021. Learn…
Watch Giacomo Fiore Perform “Kilkenny” on a 2016 Lowden S50
What could be more fitting than an original Giacomo Fiore composition titled “Kilkenny” to showcase this made-in-Ireland 2016 Lowden S50 guitar, one of 27 instruments offered in the Acoustic Guitar Auction that begins May 13, 2021? Learn more about this exciting event, which benefits guitar education in public schools and…
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Watch Giacomo Fiore Perform “Etude No. 6” and “Tennant” on a 2012 Santa Cruz 00
Giacomo Fiore performs a seminal work by Cuban composer Leo Brouwer and his own composition “Tennant” on a 2012 Santa Cruz 00, one of 27 instruments offered in the Acoustic Guitar Auction that begins May 13, 2021. Learn more about this exciting event, which benefits guitar education in public schools…
Watch Dix Bruce Perform “Stagolee” on a 2001 Taylor Custom Grand Auditorium
“Stag” Lee Shelton—aka Stagger Lee, Stackolee, Stagolee—was a bad, bad man who hung out with other bad men, one of whom, Billy Lyons, he shot and killed. Possibly over a hat. His wickedness, like that of a few favored others, gave the world a very catchy new murder ballad. Here,…
Watch Mimi Fox Perform “One Note Samba” on a 2002 Kenny Hill Munich
Mimi Fox showcases this 2002 Kenny Hill Munich, one of 27 instruments offered in the Acoustic Guitar Auction that begins May 13, 2021, with a tasty rendition of Antônio Carlos Jobim’s “One Note Samba.” Learn more about this exciting event, which benefits guitar education in public schools and programs through…
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Watch Giacomo Fiore Perform “In My Life” and “Embers in the Fireplace” on a 2004 Langejans RGC-6
The Beatles’ amazing gifts for melody and orchestration have inspired fingerstylists for decades. Here, Giacomo Fiore puts his prodigious arranging powers to work on the Fab Four song “In My Life.” Take a listen to it, along with a Fiore original, “Embers in the Fireplace,” played on a 2004 Langejans…