Martin SC-13E
By: Teja Gerken
February 17, 2020
This acoustic-electric introduces a completely new body shape and an innovative neck joint.
Tags: Guitar Demos, Martin Guitar
1988 Fylde Caliban
By: Teja Gerken
February 10, 2020
An unusual flattop built with Selmer-inspired aesthetics.
Beard Squareneck Copper Mountain
By: Teja Gerken
February 5, 2020
Dobro instructor Mike Witcher demonstrates a new resonator guitar includes a Beard Legend cone and composite back and sides.
Taylor 2020 Builder’s Editions
By: Teja Gerken
February 3, 2020
Peghead Nation’s Teja Gerken discusses Taylor’s latest Builder’s Edition models with the company’s master designer Andy Powers at the 2020 NAMM show.
Tags: Guitar Demos, Taylor Guitars
Froggy Bottom S-12 LTD Koa
By: Teja Gerken
January 27, 2020
A 12-fret dreadnought built with stunning koa.
Tags: Froggy Bottom, Guitar Demos
Beard Deco Phonic Southside
By: Teja Gerken
January 20, 2020
A mid-size flattop that combines contemporary and vintage designs.
Tags: Beard Guitars, Guitar Demos
Taylor Builder’s Edition 816ce
By: Teja Gerken
January 10, 2020
Brand new for 2020, this latest version of Taylor’s grand symphony includes V-Class bracing, a short scale, and a radical soundport cutaway.
Santa Cruz Guitar Company Shop Visit
By: Teja Gerken
January 9, 2020
Santa Cruz co-founder Richard Hoover discusses the company’s approach to building a custom instrument.
Martin D-16E Rosewood
By: Teja Gerken
January 6, 2020
A dreadnought with a shallower-than-standard body and Fishman electronics.
Preston Thompson D-BA CRL
By: Teja Gerken
December 30, 2019
A signature model dreadnought for rising flatpicking star Chris Luquette.
Beard Deco Phonic Sidecar
By: Teja Gerken
December 23, 2019
A vintage-style small-body with great tone and an affordable price.
Tags: Beard Guitars, Guitar Demos
Taylor 512ce 12-Fret LTD
By: Teja Gerken
December 16, 2019
A Fall Limiteds edition of Taylor’s grand concert built with koa and cedar.
Santa Cruz OM Grand 12-String
By: Teja Gerken
December 9, 2019
A powerful 12-String from California’s custom guitar specialists.
Martin 000-16E
By: Teja Gerken
December 2, 2019
An affordable 000 with granadillo back and sides and Fishman electronics.
Tags: Guitar Demos, Martin Guitar
Taylor 814ce LTD (2019)
By: Teja Gerken
November 25, 2019
A Fall Limited edition of Taylor’s popular grand auditorium, built with sassafras back and sides.
Tags: Guitar Demos, Taylor Guitars
