Shubb C7 and C8 Partial Capos
By: Teja Gerken
November 1, 2023
Two great capos for simulating alternate tunings.
Eight Mandolin Picks
By: Teja Gerken
July 20, 2023
Joe K. Walsh demonstrates eight of his favorite picks, including picks from Apollo, Bluebird, BlueChip, D’Andrea, and Wegen.
Shubb C1 and FineTune Capos
By: Teja Gerken
July 5, 2023
A look at Shubb’s two main guitar capo designs.
Shubb Fine Tune Capo on Octave Mandolin
By: Teja Gerken
June 14, 2023
Joe K. Walsh demonstrates using Shubb’s yoke-style capo on a Northfield octave mandolin.
Flynn Cohen’s Mandolin Setup
By: Teja Gerken
February 23, 2023
Peghead Nation instructor demonstrates the Northfield F5S and other gear that he uses on tour.
2012 Collings OM1 Pete Huttlinger
By: Teja Gerken
February 1, 2023
Peghead Nation instructor Doug Young demonstrates the late fingerstyle star’s signature model.
Taylor Guitars’ Urban Tonewoods, Part 2
By: Teja Gerken
January 20, 2023
Peghead Nation’s Teja Gerken and Taylor’s Andy Powers continue a discussion on the use of sustainably harvested woods.
Tags: Lutherie, Taylor Guitars
The Brazilian Mandolin
By: Teja Gerken
January 5, 2023
Peghead Nation’s Brazilian Choro Mandolin instructor Ian Coury demonstrates eight-string and ten-string mandolins and discusses their roles in Brazilian music.
Taylor Guitars’ Urban Tonewoods, Part 1
By: Teja Gerken
December 21, 2022
Taylor’s Andy Powers discusses the company’s latest effort in using sustainably harvested woods.
Tags: Lutherie, Taylor Guitars
2009 Outlier Dreadnought
By: Teja Gerken
December 14, 2022
Peghead Nation guitar instructor Stash Wyslouch demos his spruce and mahogany flattop.
Collings C10-35
By: Teja Gerken
August 31, 2022
An updated version of Collings’ L-00-inspired classic.
Tags: Collings Guitars, Guitar Demos
Pedro Santos Ten-String Bandolim
By: Teja Gerken
July 13, 2022
Peghead Nation’s Brazilian Choro Mandolin instructor Ian Coury demonstrates his main instrument and talks about the history of the mandolin in Brazilian music.
Martin Authentic-Inspired Custom Shop 000-28 1937
By: Teja Gerken
June 29, 2022
A great limited edition 14-fret 000.
Tags: Guitar Demos, Martin Guitar
Huss and Dalton TOM-R
By: Teja Gerken
June 9, 2022
A great rosewood OM that combines vintage and modern features.
Tags: Guitar Demos, Huss and Dalton
Collings C100
By: Teja Gerken
May 11, 2022
A mid-size flattop with a versatile sound and an original, yet familiar body shape.
Tags: Collings Guitars, Guitar Demos
