The day I discovered the bridge doctor was the day I saved a 1950s Martin from the scrap heap. As I held that beautiful, albeit structurally compromised guitar, I knew I had to find a solution. That’s when I stumbled upon this ingenious device that would revolutionize my approach to guitar repair. The bridge doctor … Read more
As I held the alder guitar body in my hands, a wave of nostalgia washed over me. It was the first wood I ever used to craft a guitar, and the moment I strummed those initial chords, I knew I had stumbled upon something special. Little did I know that this unassuming wood would revolutionize … Read more
I never imagined that a tiny device could revolutionize the way I play classical guitar. When I first installed a classical guitar pickup on my beloved instrument, I was skeptical. How could this small contraption capture the nuanced tones and delicate harmonics that define classical guitar music? Little did I know, I was about to … Read more
Have you ever wondered why some guitars sound crisp and clear while others suffer from unwanted buzz? The secret often lies in the wiring. As a guitar journalist and editor of ‘Acoustic Guitar’ magazine, I’ve witnessed countless instruments transformed by proper guitar wiring. One memorable instance involved a vintage Gibson that had lost its spark. … Read more
As I stood on stage, my Taylor guitar’s weight suddenly shifted, nearly slipping from my grasp. In that heart-stopping moment, I realized the profound importance of a quality guitar strap. This experience led me down a path of discovery, unveiling the intricate world of Taylor guitar straps. As a luthier and engineer, I’ve since dedicated … Read more
The moment I switched to a jazz-specific guitar pick, my entire musical world transformed. It was like discovering a hidden superpower I never knew I possessed. Suddenly, my notes had more clarity, my chord transitions became smoother, and my solos took on a new life. But here’s the kicker: I had no idea which pick … Read more
As I unpacked the Stedman Pro guitar, my fingers tingled with anticipation. Little did I know that this unassuming instrument was about to challenge everything I thought I knew about affordable electric guitars. With decades of experience as a guitar journalist, I’ve strummed countless six-strings, but this Les Paul-style axe struck a chord I wasn’t … Read more
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A chilling breeze swept the workshop as I held the first rounded back guitar I had ever crafted. It was the genesis of a monumental change, both in my understanding of guitars and in my life’s work. But that moment wasn’t about perfection—it was about potential. Potential that lay within the strange, curved anatomy of … Read more