Aspiring guitar builder Jukka Sollasvaara and one of his friends have built what might just be the world's heaviest acoustic guitar in a madcap experiment that swaps out tonewoods for concrete.

The Grand Auditorium has an upgraded Adirondack spruce soundboard, solid Indian rosewood on the back and sides, bevelled armrest and contoured cutaway, and V-Class bracing When you purchase through ...

Since 1974, Taylor Guitars has been renowned not only for their revered craftsmanship, but also their dedication to social and environmental concerns: a worldwide commitment to sustainable forestry ...

Last month, Fender launched its third Acoustasonic hybrid acoustic, and we got to play with the Jazzmaster and interview the company's R&D chief. Now Master Builder Ron Thorn has given the Custom Shop ...

Taylor’s 814ce electric acoustic guitar has made a name for itself as the company’s long-standing flagship model, and it’s now the latest offering in the company’s Builder’s Edition collection. The ...

Mike Marcovis creates world class electric and acoustic guitars in his Urbandale home. Mike Marcovis is a classically trained luthier — a craftsperson who builds or repairs string instruments. He ...

Editor’s Note: Originally published May 26, 2020. In the 35 years since guitar builder Paul Reed Smith founded his eponymous brand, his premium instruments have become the modern benchmark for ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. TUNBRIDGE — It’s doubtful if, over 50 years ago when Michael Millard built his first guitar in an apartment in Brooklyn that he could project into the ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... If there’s one thing the history of rock music has shown, it’s that you don’t need to have fancy gear. Artists such as Kurt Cobain created some of their best ...