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Join us at Wintergrass 2024

By: Dan Gabel
February 14, 2024
 
Peghead Nation will be on hand in Bellevue, Washington, February 22 - 25 for a weekend full of performances, workshops, jamming, and fun!
 
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wintergrass
 

Join us at Wintergrass 2024

By: Dan Gabel
February 14, 2024
 
Peghead Nation will be on hand in Bellevue, Washington, February 22 - 25 for a weekend full of performances, workshops, jamming, and fun!
 
 
 
 

Bill Evans, John Resichman, Todd Phillips, Hayes Griffin: “Big Spike Hammer”

By: Dan Gabel
November 27, 2023
 
Peghead Nation banjo and mandolin instructors play an Osborne Brothers classic at Great Lakes Music Camp.
 
Bill Evans, John Reischman, Hayes Griffin, Todd Phillips
 
 
Bill Evans, John Reischman, Hayes Griffin, Todd Phillips
 

Bill Evans, John Resichman, Todd Phillips, Hayes Griffin: “Big Spike Hammer”

By: Dan Gabel
November 27, 2023
 
Peghead Nation banjo and mandolin instructors play an Osborne Brothers classic at Great Lakes Music Camp.
 
 
 
 

Jeremy Kittel, Stash Wyslouch, and Todd Phillips: “On the Sunny Side of the Street”

By: Dan Gabel
November 27, 2023
 
Peghead Nation guitar instructor joins with fellow Great Lakes Music teachers to play a fun version of the 1930s standard.
 
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Stash Wyslouch
 
 
Stash Wyslouch
 

Jeremy Kittel, Stash Wyslouch, and Todd Phillips: “On the Sunny Side of the Street”

By: Dan Gabel
November 27, 2023
 
Peghead Nation guitar instructor joins with fellow Great Lakes Music teachers to play a fun version of the 1930s standard.
 
 
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John Reischman, Bill Evans, and Friends: “Suzanne’s Journey”

By: Dan Gabel
October 20, 2023
 
John Reischman plays his tune “Suzanne’s Journey” at Great Lakes Music Camp 2023 with Bill Evans, Ethan Setiawan Jeremy Kittel, Hayes Griffin, and Todd Phillips.
 
John Reischman Great Lakes Music Camp
 
 
John Reischman Great Lakes Music Camp
 

John Reischman, Bill Evans, and Friends: “Suzanne’s Journey”

By: Dan Gabel
October 20, 2023
 
John Reischman plays his tune “Suzanne’s Journey” at Great Lakes Music Camp 2023 with Bill Evans, Ethan Setiawan Jeremy Kittel, Hayes Griffin, and Todd Phillips.
 
 
 
 

Joe K. Walsh and Grant Gordy: “Little White Lies”

By: Dan Gabel
August 18, 2023
 
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor plays a great standard with his long-time musical collaborator in the Peghead Nation studio.
 
Joe K. Walsh, Grant Gordy
 
 
Joe K. Walsh, Grant Gordy
 

Joe K. Walsh and Grant Gordy: “Little White Lies”

By: Dan Gabel
August 18, 2023
 
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor plays a great standard with his long-time musical collaborator in the Peghead Nation studio.
 
 
 
 

New Lessons, Tunes, and Techniques for August 2023

By: Dan Gabel
August 1, 2023
 
Peghead Nation instructors release hours of new material for you to dig into this month!
 
John Reischman
 
 
John Reischman
 

New Lessons, Tunes, and Techniques for August 2023

By: Dan Gabel
August 1, 2023
 
Peghead Nation instructors release hours of new material for you to dig into this month!
 
 
 
 

Flynn Cohen and Liz Simmons: The Hag’s Purse, Bryan O’Lynn, Miss McDevitt’s

By: Dan Gabel
July 28, 2023
 
Peghead Nation Irish Guitar instructor plays a set of jigs live in the studio with guitarist Liz Simmons.
 
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Flynn Cohen Liz Simmons
 

Flynn Cohen and Liz Simmons: The Hag’s Purse, Bryan O’Lynn, Miss McDevitt’s

By: Dan Gabel
July 28, 2023
 
Peghead Nation Irish Guitar instructor plays a set of jigs live in the studio with guitarist Liz Simmons.
 
 
 
 

Stash Wyslouch: “Gotta Travel On”

By: Dan Gabel
July 10, 2023
 
Peghead Nation's Bluegrass Guitar Fingerboard Mastery instructor plays a classic American folksong that Bill Monroe recorded in 1959.
 
Stash Wyslouch
 
 
Stash Wyslouch
 

Stash Wyslouch: “Gotta Travel On”

By: Dan Gabel
July 10, 2023
 
Peghead Nation's Bluegrass Guitar Fingerboard Mastery instructor plays a classic American folksong that Bill Monroe recorded in 1959.
 
 
 
 

New Course! Western Swing Guitar with Matt Munisteri

By: Dan Gabel
May 30, 2023
 
Learn to play the classic western swing rhythm style pioneered by Eldon Shamblin, as well as “twin guitar” solos from Bob Wills’s guitarists and the soloing styles of great western swing players.
 
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Western Swing Guitar
 

New Course! Western Swing Guitar with Matt Munisteri

By: Dan Gabel
May 30, 2023
 
Learn to play the classic western swing rhythm style pioneered by Eldon Shamblin, as well as “twin guitar” solos from Bob Wills’s guitarists and the soloing styles of great western swing players.
 
 
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Flynn Cohen, Marla Fibish, and Liz Simmons: Fred Finn’s and Sailing Into Walpole’s Marsh

By: Dan Gabel
April 13, 2023
 
Peghead Nation Irish Guitar and Irish Mandolin instructors play a great set of reels live in the studio.
 
Flynn Cohen, Marla Fibish, Liz Simmons
 
 
Flynn Cohen, Marla Fibish, Liz Simmons
 

Flynn Cohen, Marla Fibish, and Liz Simmons: Fred Finn’s and Sailing Into Walpole’s Marsh

By: Dan Gabel
April 13, 2023
 
Peghead Nation Irish Guitar and Irish Mandolin instructors play a great set of reels live in the studio.
 
 
 
 

New Course! Irish Flatpicking Guitar with Flynn Cohen Now Available

By: Dan Gabel
April 1, 2023
 
Learn to play traditional Irish dance tunes such as reels, jigs, and hornpipes on the guitar in the style of Paul Brady, John Doyle, and others.
 
Flynn Cohen
 
 
Flynn Cohen
 

New Course! Irish Flatpicking Guitar with Flynn Cohen Now Available

By: Dan Gabel
April 1, 2023
 
Learn to play traditional Irish dance tunes such as reels, jigs, and hornpipes on the guitar in the style of Paul Brady, John Doyle, and others.
 
 
 
 

Doug Young: Paddy Fahy’s Jig #1/Paddy Fahy’s Reel #3

March 14, 2023
 
Peghead Nation instructor plays a fingerstyle guitar arrangement of two popular Irish tunes.
 
 
 
 

Doug Young: Paddy Fahy’s Jig #1/Paddy Fahy’s Reel #3

March 14, 2023
 
Peghead Nation instructor plays a fingerstyle guitar arrangement of two popular Irish tunes.
 
 
 
 

Joe K. Walsh, John Mailander, Paul Kowert, Ross Martin: “You’re Going to Make Me Lonesome When You Go”

By: Dan Gabel
March 9, 2023
 
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor plays a Bob Dylan song with some of his fellow teachers at the Great Lakes Music Camp concert.
 
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Joe K. Walsh GLMC
 

Joe K. Walsh, John Mailander, Paul Kowert, Ross Martin: “You’re Going to Make Me Lonesome When You Go”

By: Dan Gabel
March 9, 2023
 
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor plays a Bob Dylan song with some of his fellow teachers at the Great Lakes Music Camp concert.
 
 
 
 

Join Us at Wintergrass 2023

By: Dan Gabel
February 9, 2023
 
Peghead Nation will be on hand in Bellevue, Washington, February 23 - 26 for a weekend full of performances, workshops, jamming, and fun!
 
Wintergrass2023
 
 
Wintergrass2023
 

Join Us at Wintergrass 2023

By: Dan Gabel
February 9, 2023
 
Peghead Nation will be on hand in Bellevue, Washington, February 23 - 26 for a weekend full of performances, workshops, jamming, and fun!
 
 
 
 

California Bluegrass Reunion: “Petersburg Gal”

By: Dan Gabel
December 21, 2022
 
A powerhouse band packed with Peghead Nation instructors plays an original tune from Bill Evans.
 
California Bluegrass Reunion
 
 
California Bluegrass Reunion
 

California Bluegrass Reunion: “Petersburg Gal”

By: Dan Gabel
December 21, 2022
 
A powerhouse band packed with Peghead Nation instructors plays an original tune from Bill Evans.
 
 
 
 

Mike Compton and Joe Newberry: “Death and Blues”

By: Dan Gabel
December 14, 2022
 
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor plays an original song with his duo partner, at the Great Lakes Music Camp concert.
 
Mike Compton Joe Newberry
 
 
Mike Compton Joe Newberry
 

Mike Compton and Joe Newberry: “Death and Blues”

By: Dan Gabel
December 14, 2022
 
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor plays an original song with his duo partner, at the Great Lakes Music Camp concert.
 
 
 
 

Steve Baughman: “Cumberland Gap”/“Cripple Creek”

October 26, 2022
 
Peghead Nation clawhammer guitar instructor plays a medley of two fiddle tunes.
 
 
 
 

Steve Baughman: “Cumberland Gap”/“Cripple Creek”

October 26, 2022
 
Peghead Nation clawhammer guitar instructor plays a medley of two fiddle tunes.
 
 
 
 

Joe K. Walsh and Scott Nygaard: “Dawg’s Waltz”

By: Dan Gabel
September 10, 2022
 
Peghead Nation mandolin and guitar instructors play a David Grisman and Jerry Garcia tune.
 
 
 
 

Joe K. Walsh and Scott Nygaard: “Dawg’s Waltz”

By: Dan Gabel
September 10, 2022
 
Peghead Nation mandolin and guitar instructors play a David Grisman and Jerry Garcia tune.
 
 
 
 

Chris Luquette: City Suite for Two Guitars | Thompson Guitars

July 1, 2022
 
Flatpicking guitar virtuoso introduces his new album of guitar duets at the Thompson Guitars workshop.
 
 
 
 

Chris Luquette: City Suite for Two Guitars | Thompson Guitars

July 1, 2022
 
Flatpicking guitar virtuoso introduces his new album of guitar duets at the Thompson Guitars workshop.
 
 
 
 

Watch the 25th Anniversary Celebration of Scott Nygaard’s “Dreamer’s Waltz”

By: Dan Gabel
June 4, 2022
 
Video Available | Peghead Nation instructor Flynn Cohen interviews our co-founder about his influential second solo album on the 25th Anniversary of its release.
 
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Scott Nygaard
 
 
Scott Nygaard
 

Watch the 25th Anniversary Celebration of Scott Nygaard’s “Dreamer’s Waltz”

By: Dan Gabel
June 4, 2022
 
Video Available | Peghead Nation instructor Flynn Cohen interviews our co-founder about his influential second solo album on the 25th Anniversary of its release.
 
 
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Now Available for Subscription | Creating Bluegrass and Roots Music Solos with Scott Nygaard

By: Dan Gabel
June 1, 2022
 
Learn how to turn scales and arpeggios into solos that sound great, whether you’re improvising or playing a composed solo.
 
Scott Nygaard
 
 
Scott Nygaard
 

Now Available for Subscription | Creating Bluegrass and Roots Music Solos with Scott Nygaard

By: Dan Gabel
June 1, 2022
 
Learn how to turn scales and arpeggios into solos that sound great, whether you’re improvising or playing a composed solo.
 
 
 
 

Bluegrass Guitar Fingerboard Mastery with Stash Wyslouch Now Available | New Course!

By: Dan Gabel
June 1, 2022
 
Decode the mysteries of the guitar neck through the lens of bluegrass, old-time, and country music with this new course from guitar master Stash Wyslouch.
 
Stash Wyslouch
 
 
Stash Wyslouch
 

Bluegrass Guitar Fingerboard Mastery with Stash Wyslouch Now Available | New Course!

By: Dan Gabel
June 1, 2022
 
Decode the mysteries of the guitar neck through the lens of bluegrass, old-time, and country music with this new course from guitar master Stash Wyslouch.
 
 
 
 

Scott Nygaard: “Where to Now?” | 25th Anniversary of “Dreamer’s Waltz”

By: Dan Gabel
May 23, 2022
 
Join us as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Peghead Nation co-founder Scott Nygaard’s influential solo album, Wednesday, May 25 on Zoom.
 
Scott Nygaard
 
 
Scott Nygaard
 

Scott Nygaard: “Where to Now?” | 25th Anniversary of “Dreamer’s Waltz”

By: Dan Gabel
May 23, 2022
 
Join us as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Peghead Nation co-founder Scott Nygaard’s influential solo album, Wednesday, May 25 on Zoom.
 
 
 
 

Mr Sun: “Blackbird” | Peghead Nation Exclusive

By: Dan Gabel
May 15, 2022
 
The virtuosic four-piece showcases their playful arrangement of a Beatles classic, which they also recorded on their new album “Extrovert.”
 
Mr Sun
 
 
Mr Sun
 

Mr Sun: “Blackbird” | Peghead Nation Exclusive

By: Dan Gabel
May 15, 2022
 
The virtuosic four-piece showcases their playful arrangement of a Beatles classic, which they also recorded on their new album “Extrovert.”
 
 
 
 

A Celebration of Dreamer’s Waltz | Wednesday, May 25, 5 PM Pacific on Zoom

By: Dan Gabel
May 2, 2022
 
Peghead Nation instructor Flynn Cohen interviews our co-founder Scott Nygaard about his influential second solo release on the 25th Anniversary of its release.
 
Scott Nygaard Dreamer's Waltz Event
 
 
Scott Nygaard Dreamer's Waltz Event
 

A Celebration of Dreamer’s Waltz | Wednesday, May 25, 5 PM Pacific on Zoom

By: Dan Gabel
May 2, 2022
 
Peghead Nation instructor Flynn Cohen interviews our co-founder Scott Nygaard about his influential second solo release on the 25th Anniversary of its release.
 
 
 
 

Learning by Ear with Lissa Schneckenburger Now Available!

By: Dan Gabel
April 1, 2022
 
Learn to pick up tunes on the fly and increase your ability to interact with your fellow musicians with fun ear-training exercises and practice, applicable to all instruments.
 
Lissa Schneckenburger
 
 
Lissa Schneckenburger
 

Learning by Ear with Lissa Schneckenburger Now Available!

By: Dan Gabel
April 1, 2022
 
Learn to pick up tunes on the fly and increase your ability to interact with your fellow musicians with fun ear-training exercises and practice, applicable to all instruments.
 
 
 
 

Bruce Molsky: “Kom Hem” (Come Home)

By: Dan Gabel
February 21, 2022
 
Bruce Molsky plays a Swedish tune written by Kjell-Erik Eriksson, which Bruce recorded for his new guitar album “Everywhere You Go.”
 
Bruce Molsky
 
 
Bruce Molsky
 

Bruce Molsky: “Kom Hem” (Come Home)

By: Dan Gabel
February 21, 2022
 
Bruce Molsky plays a Swedish tune written by Kjell-Erik Eriksson, which Bruce recorded for his new guitar album “Everywhere You Go.”
 
 
 
 

Register for Creating Bluegrass and Roots Music Solos with Scott Nygaard | 8-Session Zoom Workshop Series

By: Dan Gabel
December 22, 2021
 
Learn how to turn scales and arpeggios into solos that sound great, whether you’re improvising or playing a composed solo. Live Zoom sessions start January 18, 2022, 6 PM Pacific Time.
 
Scott Nygaard
 
 
Scott Nygaard
 

Register for Creating Bluegrass and Roots Music Solos with Scott Nygaard | 8-Session Zoom Workshop Series

By: Dan Gabel
December 22, 2021
 
Learn how to turn scales and arpeggios into solos that sound great, whether you’re improvising or playing a composed solo. Live Zoom sessions start January 18, 2022, 6 PM Pacific Time.
 
 
 
 

Jam on the Road with Brandy Clark | Martin Guitar

December 19, 2021
 
The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter performs two of her popular original songs for Martin’s Jam on the Road series.
 
Brandy Clark
 
 
Brandy Clark
 

Jam on the Road with Brandy Clark | Martin Guitar

December 19, 2021
 
The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter performs two of her popular original songs for Martin’s Jam on the Road series.
 
 
 
 

California Bluegrass Reunion: “Suzanne’s Journey”

By: Dan Gabel
December 17, 2021
 
All-star band of Peghead Nation instructors Bill Evans, Chad Manning, Sharon Gilchrist, and John Reischman, along with Darol Anger and Jim Nunally, play one of John’s new original tunes.
 
California Bluegrass Reunion
 
 
California Bluegrass Reunion
 

California Bluegrass Reunion: “Suzanne’s Journey”

By: Dan Gabel
December 17, 2021
 
All-star band of Peghead Nation instructors Bill Evans, Chad Manning, Sharon Gilchrist, and John Reischman, along with Darol Anger and Jim Nunally, play one of John’s new original tunes.
 
 
 
 

California Bluegrass Reunion: “Roll On Buddy, Roll On”

By: Dan Gabel
November 18, 2021
 
Powerhouse band of Peghead Nation instructors Bill Evans, Chad Manning, Sharon Gilchrist, and John Reischman, along with Darol Anger and Jim Nunally, play a bluegrass classic.
 
CA Bluegrass Reunion
 
 
CA Bluegrass Reunion
 

California Bluegrass Reunion: “Roll On Buddy, Roll On”

By: Dan Gabel
November 18, 2021
 
Powerhouse band of Peghead Nation instructors Bill Evans, Chad Manning, Sharon Gilchrist, and John Reischman, along with Darol Anger and Jim Nunally, play a bluegrass classic.
 
 
 
 

Tony McManus and Julia Toaspern: “Bonnie Jean”

By: Dan Gabel
November 10, 2021
 
Peghead Nation Celtic Guitar instructor sings and plays a Robert Burns song with fiddler Julia Toaspern.
 
 
 
 

Tony McManus and Julia Toaspern: “Bonnie Jean”

By: Dan Gabel
November 10, 2021
 
Peghead Nation Celtic Guitar instructor sings and plays a Robert Burns song with fiddler Julia Toaspern.
 
 
 
 

Mike Compton and Joe Newberry: “Singing As We Rise”

By: Dan Gabel
October 30, 2021
 
The old-time duo plays the Joe Newberry original that won IBMA’s Gospel Recorded Performance of the Year for 2012, live in the Peghead Nation studio.
 
 
 
 

Mike Compton and Joe Newberry: “Singing As We Rise”

By: Dan Gabel
October 30, 2021
 
The old-time duo plays the Joe Newberry original that won IBMA’s Gospel Recorded Performance of the Year for 2012, live in the Peghead Nation studio.
 
 
 
 

Sierra Ferrell: “I’d Do It Again” | Thompson Guitars

September 29, 2021
 
The talented singer-songwriter plays an original song live in the Thompson Guitars shop.
 
Sierra Ferrell
 
 
Sierra Ferrell
 

Sierra Ferrell: “I’d Do It Again” | Thompson Guitars

September 29, 2021
 
The talented singer-songwriter plays an original song live in the Thompson Guitars shop.
 
 
 
 

Brittany Haas with Joe K. Walsh, Darol Anger, Missy Raines, Grant Gordy, and Ethan Setiawan: “Dry and Dusty”

By: Dan Gabel
September 15, 2021
 
Brittany Haas and an all-star band play a beautiful version of the popular Texas fiddle tune, live at the Great Lakes Music Camp 2019.
 
 
 
 

Brittany Haas with Joe K. Walsh, Darol Anger, Missy Raines, Grant Gordy, and Ethan Setiawan: “Dry and Dusty”

By: Dan Gabel
September 15, 2021
 
Brittany Haas and an all-star band play a beautiful version of the popular Texas fiddle tune, live at the Great Lakes Music Camp 2019.
 
 
 
 

Alternate Tunings Fingerstyle Guitar with Doug Young Now Available!

By: Dan Gabel
August 20, 2021
 
Learn to play fingerstyle guitar in dropped D, DADGAD, open G, and other tunings. Sign up for email updates about the course launch.
 
Doug Young
 
 
Doug Young
 

Alternate Tunings Fingerstyle Guitar with Doug Young Now Available!

By: Dan Gabel
August 20, 2021
 
Learn to play fingerstyle guitar in dropped D, DADGAD, open G, and other tunings. Sign up for email updates about the course launch.
 
 
 
 

John Reischman and the Slocan Ramblers: “Stoney Creek”

By: Dan Gabel
July 21, 2021
 
Our Melodic Mandolin Tunes instructor plays a bluegrass classic with the 2020 IBMA Momentum Band Award winners.
 
John Reischman Slocan Ramblers
 
 
John Reischman Slocan Ramblers
 

John Reischman and the Slocan Ramblers: “Stoney Creek”

By: Dan Gabel
July 21, 2021
 
Our Melodic Mandolin Tunes instructor plays a bluegrass classic with the 2020 IBMA Momentum Band Award winners.
 
 
 
 

Win a Spot at Great Lakes Music Camp 2021

By: Dan Gabel
July 16, 2021
 
Enter to win a Weekend Camper package at this inspiring camp, with instructors including Peghead Nation’s Joe K. Walsh, Evie Ladin, Bill Evans, Bruce Molsky, Mike Compton, and Zoe Guigueno.
 
GLMC PHN 2021
 
 
GLMC PHN 2021
 

Win a Spot at Great Lakes Music Camp 2021

By: Dan Gabel
July 16, 2021
 
Enter to win a Weekend Camper package at this inspiring camp, with instructors including Peghead Nation’s Joe K. Walsh, Evie Ladin, Bill Evans, Bruce Molsky, Mike Compton, and Zoe Guigueno.
 
 
 
 

Molsky’s Mountain Drifters: “Across the Plains of Illinois”

By: Dan Gabel
July 16, 2021
 
Peghead Nation fiddle and banjo instructor plays and sings a great traditional song with his trio.
 
 
 
 

Molsky’s Mountain Drifters: “Across the Plains of Illinois”

By: Dan Gabel
July 16, 2021
 
Peghead Nation fiddle and banjo instructor plays and sings a great traditional song with his trio.
 
 
 
 

Joe K. Walsh, Jake Howard, Ethan Setiawan, Grant Gordy, and Darol Anger: “E.M.D.”

By: Dan Gabel
July 16, 2021
 
A smoking triple-mandolin version of David Grisman’s tune “E.M.D.,” recorded at the Great Lakes Music Camp 2019.
 
 
 
 

Joe K. Walsh, Jake Howard, Ethan Setiawan, Grant Gordy, and Darol Anger: “E.M.D.”

By: Dan Gabel
July 16, 2021
 
A smoking triple-mandolin version of David Grisman’s tune “E.M.D.,” recorded at the Great Lakes Music Camp 2019.
 
 
 
 

Now Available for Subscription! Swing Guitar Soling with Matt Munisteri

By: Dan Gabel
July 1, 2021
 
New course! Study classic swing solos from Charlie Christian, Louis Armstrong, Django Reinhardt, and Lester Young, and learn key guitar techniques that will help you create a voice of your own.
 
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Matt Munisteri
 
 
Matt Munisteri
 

Now Available for Subscription! Swing Guitar Soling with Matt Munisteri

By: Dan Gabel
July 1, 2021
 
New course! Study classic swing solos from Charlie Christian, Louis Armstrong, Django Reinhardt, and Lester Young, and learn key guitar techniques that will help you create a voice of your own.
 
 
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Molly Tuttle with Madison Cunningham: “Strong Enough” | Preston Thompson Guitars

By: Dan Gabel
June 24, 2021
 
The guitarist and songwriter plays a her Molly Tuttle signature model guitar on this cover of the Sheryl Crow hit.
 
Molly Tuttle
 
 
Molly Tuttle
 

Molly Tuttle with Madison Cunningham: “Strong Enough” | Preston Thompson Guitars

By: Dan Gabel
June 24, 2021
 
The guitarist and songwriter plays a her Molly Tuttle signature model guitar on this cover of the Sheryl Crow hit.
 
 
 
 

Shubb Capos | Roger Tallroth and Mike Marshall | “Forslund”

June 24, 2021
 
A pretty polska played on mandolin and octave mandolin by Väsen guitarist Roger Tallroth and Mike Marshall.
 
 
 
 

Shubb Capos | Roger Tallroth and Mike Marshall | “Forslund”

June 24, 2021
 
A pretty polska played on mandolin and octave mandolin by Väsen guitarist Roger Tallroth and Mike Marshall.
 
 
 
 

Mike Compton and Scott Nygaard: “Tall Timber”

By: Dan Gabel
June 23, 2021
 
Peghead Nation’s Monroe-Style Mandolin instructor plays a smoking version of a Bill Monroe classic with our co-founder.
 
Mike Compton, Scott Nygaard
 
 
Mike Compton, Scott Nygaard
 

Mike Compton and Scott Nygaard: “Tall Timber”

By: Dan Gabel
June 23, 2021
 
Peghead Nation’s Monroe-Style Mandolin instructor plays a smoking version of a Bill Monroe classic with our co-founder.
 
 
 
 

Join the Porch Pride Beginner-Friendly Jam-Along with Luisa Lopez | Sunday, June 13

By: Dan Gabel
June 9, 2021
 
Peghead Nation is sponsoring Porch Pride 2021 and a special all-levels virtual jam.
 
Porch Pride 2021
 
 
Porch Pride 2021
 

Join the Porch Pride Beginner-Friendly Jam-Along with Luisa Lopez | Sunday, June 13

By: Dan Gabel
June 9, 2021
 
Peghead Nation is sponsoring Porch Pride 2021 and a special all-levels virtual jam.
 
 
 
 

Teja Gerken, Doug Young, Marla Fibish, and Bruce Victor: “Blind Mary/Cecily”

June 8, 2021
 
A guitar and mandolin quartet arrangement of the O’Carolan classic and an original tune.
 
 
 
 

Teja Gerken, Doug Young, Marla Fibish, and Bruce Victor: “Blind Mary/Cecily”

June 8, 2021
 
A guitar and mandolin quartet arrangement of the O’Carolan classic and an original tune.
 
 
 
 

Mike Compton and Joe Newberry: “Last Chance”

By: Dan Gabel
May 15, 2021
 
Peghead Nation’s Monroe-Style Mandolin instructor and his duo partner play a classic banjo tune from Virginia old-time musician Hobart Smith.
 
 
 
 

Mike Compton and Joe Newberry: “Last Chance”

By: Dan Gabel
May 15, 2021
 
Peghead Nation’s Monroe-Style Mandolin instructor and his duo partner play a classic banjo tune from Virginia old-time musician Hobart Smith.
 
 
 
 

Garrison, Gordy, Hargreaves, Walsh: “Sports”

By: Dan Gabel
April 23, 2021
 
Watch a video of an original song from “Bluegrass and the Abstract Truth,” with mandolin from Peghead Nation instructor Joe K. Walsh, and illustration by our banjo instructor Danny Barnes.
 
Garrison, Gordy, Hargreaves, Walsh
 
 
Garrison, Gordy, Hargreaves, Walsh
 

Garrison, Gordy, Hargreaves, Walsh: “Sports”

By: Dan Gabel
April 23, 2021
 
Watch a video of an original song from “Bluegrass and the Abstract Truth,” with mandolin from Peghead Nation instructor Joe K. Walsh, and illustration by our banjo instructor Danny Barnes.
 
 
 
 

New Lessons and Tunes Added to Peghead Nation Courses | March 2021

By: Dan Gabel
March 1, 2021
 
Our instructors have added great new tunes and techniques that you can jump into right now.
 
Peghead Nation
 
 
Peghead Nation
 

New Lessons and Tunes Added to Peghead Nation Courses | March 2021

By: Dan Gabel
March 1, 2021
 
Our instructors have added great new tunes and techniques that you can jump into right now.
 
 
 
 

Register for Matt Munisteri’s 8-session, live Swing Guitar Soloing Workshop

By: Dan Gabel
February 3, 2021
 
Study some classic swing guitar solos and begin to assemble a voice of your own. Video recordings available for each session to registered students.
 
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Matt Munisteri
 
 
Matt Munisteri
 

Register for Matt Munisteri’s 8-session, live Swing Guitar Soloing Workshop

By: Dan Gabel
February 3, 2021
 
Study some classic swing guitar solos and begin to assemble a voice of your own. Video recordings available for each session to registered students.
 
 
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New Lessons in the String School for January

By: Dan Gabel
January 10, 2021
 
Our instructors have released great new lessons, tunes, and techniques in our guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass courses.
 
Peghead Nation
 
 
Peghead Nation
 

New Lessons in the String School for January

By: Dan Gabel
January 10, 2021
 
Our instructors have released great new lessons, tunes, and techniques in our guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass courses.
 
 
 
 

John Reischman, Scott Nygaard, Sharon Gilchrist, Joe K. Walsh: “The Eighth of January”

By: Dan Gabel
January 8, 2021
 
A three-mandolin, one-guitar version of the popular fiddle tune, played by the instructors at the first Peghead Nation Mandolin Camp.
 
 
 
 

John Reischman, Scott Nygaard, Sharon Gilchrist, Joe K. Walsh: “The Eighth of January”

By: Dan Gabel
January 8, 2021
 
A three-mandolin, one-guitar version of the popular fiddle tune, played by the instructors at the first Peghead Nation Mandolin Camp.
 
 
 
 

Tim O’Brien: “Grandma’s Hands” | Northfield Mandolins

December 23, 2020
 
The songwriter and multi-instrumentalist plays a Bill Withers song live at the Marshall Mandolin Summit.
 
Tim OBrien
 
 
Tim OBrien
 

Tim O’Brien: “Grandma’s Hands” | Northfield Mandolins

December 23, 2020
 
The songwriter and multi-instrumentalist plays a Bill Withers song live at the Marshall Mandolin Summit.
 
 
 
 

Bruce Molsky Live | Elderly Instruments

December 23, 2020
 
Peghead Nation instructor and multi-instrumentalist performs for Elderly's Living Room Sessions.
 
 
 
 

Bruce Molsky Live | Elderly Instruments

December 23, 2020
 
Peghead Nation instructor and multi-instrumentalist performs for Elderly's Living Room Sessions.
 
 
 
 

Stevie Coyle: “Walking in the Air”

By: Dan Gabel
December 22, 2020
 
Peghead Nation’s Fingerstyle Guitar instructor plays his arrangement of the holiday favorite from the 1982 film “The Snowman.”
 
Stevie Coyle
 
 
Stevie Coyle
 

Stevie Coyle: “Walking in the Air”

By: Dan Gabel
December 22, 2020
 
Peghead Nation’s Fingerstyle Guitar instructor plays his arrangement of the holiday favorite from the 1982 film “The Snowman.”
 
 
 
 

Mike Compton and Scott Nygaard: “Bluegrass Special”

By: Dan Gabel
December 22, 2020
 
Peghead Nation mandolin and guitar instructors play classic Bill Monroe boogie-woogie tune.
 
 
 
 

Mike Compton and Scott Nygaard: “Bluegrass Special”

By: Dan Gabel
December 22, 2020
 
Peghead Nation mandolin and guitar instructors play classic Bill Monroe boogie-woogie tune.
 
 
 
 

Welcome, Peghead Nation Subscribers, to Your New Website!

By: Dan Gabel
December 1, 2020
 
Watch a walk-through video with information about how to log in, navigate through your courses, use the new features, and more.
 
Peghead Nation
 
 
Peghead Nation
 

Welcome, Peghead Nation Subscribers, to Your New Website!

By: Dan Gabel
December 1, 2020
 
Watch a walk-through video with information about how to log in, navigate through your courses, use the new features, and more.
 
 
 
 

Join Richard Hoover and Eric Skye of Santa Cruz Guitars on Facebook Live, Friday, December 11

November 30, 2020
 
Peghead Nation hosts the Santa Cruz Guitars founder and one of their signature artists live on Facebook, Friday, December 11 at 3 PM Pacific Time, for a special conversation.
 
 
 
 

Join Richard Hoover and Eric Skye of Santa Cruz Guitars on Facebook Live, Friday, December 11

November 30, 2020
 
Peghead Nation hosts the Santa Cruz Guitars founder and one of their signature artists live on Facebook, Friday, December 11 at 3 PM Pacific Time, for a special conversation.
 
 
 
 

Watch Zoe Guigueno’s Concert and Songwriting Discussion

November 19, 2020
 
Our Bass instructor celebrated her recent album “Secret Admirer” with a live concert and a look at how she wrote several of the songs.
 
 
 
 

Watch Zoe Guigueno’s Concert and Songwriting Discussion

November 19, 2020
 
Our Bass instructor celebrated her recent album “Secret Admirer” with a live concert and a look at how she wrote several of the songs.
 
 
 
 

Molly Tuttle’s Signature Sinker Dreadnought | Preston Thompson Guitars

November 3, 2020
 
The guitarist, singer, and songwriter plays and talks about her beautiful new signature model guitar.
 
 
 
 

Molly Tuttle’s Signature Sinker Dreadnought | Preston Thompson Guitars

November 3, 2020
 
The guitarist, singer, and songwriter plays and talks about her beautiful new signature model guitar.
 
 
 
 

Steve McCreary | Collings Guitars

October 22, 2020
 
Collings Guitars' general manager discusses the company's instruments and his own background on the Fretboard Journal podcast.
 
 
 
 

Steve McCreary | Collings Guitars

October 22, 2020
 
Collings Guitars' general manager discusses the company's instruments and his own background on the Fretboard Journal podcast.
 
 
 
 

Flynn Cohen and Marla Fibish: “The Famous Ballymote” and “The Morning Star”

By: Dan Gabel
October 15, 2020
 
Peghead Nation’s Irish Backup Guitar instructor flatpicks a set of reels with our Irish Mandolin instructor.
 
 
 
 

Flynn Cohen and Marla Fibish: “The Famous Ballymote” and “The Morning Star”

By: Dan Gabel
October 15, 2020
 
Peghead Nation’s Irish Backup Guitar instructor flatpicks a set of reels with our Irish Mandolin instructor.
 
 
 
 

Martin Guitar Museum Tour with Chris Martin | Part 3

October 13, 2020
 
The Martin Guitar CEO talks about the development of the dovetail neck joint, the switch from fan-bracing to X-bracing, and more.
 
 
 
 

Martin Guitar Museum Tour with Chris Martin | Part 3

October 13, 2020
 
The Martin Guitar CEO talks about the development of the dovetail neck joint, the switch from fan-bracing to X-bracing, and more.
 
 
 
 

Joe K. Walsh, Jake Howard, Ethan Setiawan, Grant Gordy, and Darol Anger: “Ricochet”

By: Dan Gabel
October 12, 2020
 
Joe K. Walsh gathered mandolin compatriots together with his Mr Sun bandmates for a fun take on David Grisman’s tune “Ricochet” at the Great Lakes Music Camp this fall.
 
 
 
 

Joe K. Walsh, Jake Howard, Ethan Setiawan, Grant Gordy, and Darol Anger: “Ricochet”

By: Dan Gabel
October 12, 2020
 
Joe K. Walsh gathered mandolin compatriots together with his Mr Sun bandmates for a fun take on David Grisman’s tune “Ricochet” at the Great Lakes Music Camp this fall.
 
 
 
 

New Tunes, Techniques, and Lessons Added for October

By: Dan Gabel
October 1, 2020
 
Our instructors have released great new lessons, tunes, and techniques in our guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass courses.
 
Peghead Nation
 
 
Peghead Nation
 

New Tunes, Techniques, and Lessons Added for October

By: Dan Gabel
October 1, 2020
 
Our instructors have released great new lessons, tunes, and techniques in our guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass courses.
 
 
 
 

Jerry Douglas’ Stage Setup | Fishman

September 30, 2020
 
Dobro star Jerry Douglas demonstrates how he uses his signature model Aura pedal and Fishman's TONEDEQ as part of his amplification rig.
 
 
 
 

Jerry Douglas’ Stage Setup | Fishman

September 30, 2020
 
Dobro star Jerry Douglas demonstrates how he uses his signature model Aura pedal and Fishman's TONEDEQ as part of his amplification rig.
 
 
 
 

Bourgeois Guitars | Legacy Series 00/C Soloist

September 21, 2020
 
Guitarist Aaron Lefebvre demonstrates a 00/C Soloist built with Italian spruce and Brazilian rosewood.
 
 
 
 

Bourgeois Guitars | Legacy Series 00/C Soloist

September 21, 2020
 
Guitarist Aaron Lefebvre demonstrates a 00/C Soloist built with Italian spruce and Brazilian rosewood.
 
 
 
 

James Nash: “Jack-A-Roe” | Doc Watson Tribute | Santa Cruz Guitars

September 17, 2020
 
The guitarist, singer, songwriter, and member of the Waybacks pays homage to Doc Watson with a medley of "Bright Sunny South" and “Jack-A-Roe,” a traditional song that became a mainstay of the Greatful Dead.
 
 
 
 

James Nash: “Jack-A-Roe” | Doc Watson Tribute | Santa Cruz Guitars

September 17, 2020
 
The guitarist, singer, songwriter, and member of the Waybacks pays homage to Doc Watson with a medley of "Bright Sunny South" and “Jack-A-Roe,” a traditional song that became a mainstay of the Greatful Dead.
 
 
 
 

The Updated Martin Guitar X Series

September 16, 2020
 
Durable and affordable without sacrificing tone, Martin’s X Series offers the legendary Martin tone, travel-friendly design, a comfortable feel, and great value.
 
 
 
 

The Updated Martin Guitar X Series

September 16, 2020
 
Durable and affordable without sacrificing tone, Martin’s X Series offers the legendary Martin tone, travel-friendly design, a comfortable feel, and great value.
 
 
 
 

LR Baggs Voiceprint DI | Element VTC Demo

September 16, 2020
 
LR Baggs‘ new Voiceprint DI pairs with their Acoustic Live smartphone app to capture your guitar’s one-of-a-kind voice.
 
 
 
 

LR Baggs Voiceprint DI | Element VTC Demo

September 16, 2020
 
LR Baggs‘ new Voiceprint DI pairs with their Acoustic Live smartphone app to capture your guitar’s one-of-a-kind voice.
 
 
 
 

Watch Matt Munisteri’s Jazz Guitar Workshop

By: Dan Gabel
September 11, 2020
 
Our Roots of Jazz Guitar instructor held a live workshop recently, answering questions from his students and giving a wide range of insightful tips. Watch the video here.
 
 
 
 

Watch Matt Munisteri’s Jazz Guitar Workshop

By: Dan Gabel
September 11, 2020
 
Our Roots of Jazz Guitar instructor held a live workshop recently, answering questions from his students and giving a wide range of insightful tips. Watch the video here.
 
 
 
 

New Tunes, Techniques, and Lessons Added for September

By: Dan Gabel
September 2, 2020
 
Our instructors have released great new lessons, tunes, and techniques in our guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass courses.
 
Peghead Nation
 
 
Peghead Nation
 

New Tunes, Techniques, and Lessons Added for September

By: Dan Gabel
September 2, 2020
 
Our instructors have released great new lessons, tunes, and techniques in our guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass courses.
 
 
 
 

Martin Guitar Museum Tour with Chris Martin | Part 2

August 25, 2020
 
The Martin Guitar CEO talks about his family's settlement in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, and early Martin guitar designs.
 
 
 
 

Martin Guitar Museum Tour with Chris Martin | Part 2

August 25, 2020
 
The Martin Guitar CEO talks about his family's settlement in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, and early Martin guitar designs.
 
 
 
 

Charlie Rauh and Mark Goldenberg | Collings Guitars

August 14, 2020
 
Fingerstyle jazz guitarist Charlie Rauh performs an improvisation with Peghead Nation instructor Mark Goldenberg.
 
 
 
 

Charlie Rauh and Mark Goldenberg | Collings Guitars

August 14, 2020
 
Fingerstyle jazz guitarist Charlie Rauh performs an improvisation with Peghead Nation instructor Mark Goldenberg.
 
 
 
 

Trifolium: “Sanctuary” | Muleskinner Instruments

August 13, 2020
 
Froggy Bottom luthier and Muleskinner Instruments founder Andy Mueller plays a Muleskinner octave mandolin with his trio.
 
 
 
 

Trifolium: “Sanctuary” | Muleskinner Instruments

August 13, 2020
 
Froggy Bottom luthier and Muleskinner Instruments founder Andy Mueller plays a Muleskinner octave mandolin with his trio.
 
 
 
 

New Tunes, Techniques, and Lessons Added for August

By: Dan Gabel
August 3, 2020
 
Our instructors have released great new lessons, tunes, and techniques in our guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass courses.
 
Peghead Nation
 
 
Peghead Nation
 

New Tunes, Techniques, and Lessons Added for August

By: Dan Gabel
August 3, 2020
 
Our instructors have released great new lessons, tunes, and techniques in our guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass courses.
 
 
 
 

Martin Guitar Museum Tour with Chris Martin | Part 1

July 29, 2020
 
The Martin Guitar CEO talks about the earliest days of the company and his family’s settling in the United States.
 
 
 
 

Martin Guitar Museum Tour with Chris Martin | Part 1

July 29, 2020
 
The Martin Guitar CEO talks about the earliest days of the company and his family’s settling in the United States.
 
 
 
 

Watch Our Soloing and Improvising Workshop | Joe K. Walsh and Scott Nygaard

By: Dan Gabel
July 23, 2020
 
Our mandolin and guitar instructors talk about their unique approaches to improvising and field questions from their students in this 90-minute workshop.
 
 
 
 

Watch Our Soloing and Improvising Workshop | Joe K. Walsh and Scott Nygaard

By: Dan Gabel
July 23, 2020
 
Our mandolin and guitar instructors talk about their unique approaches to improvising and field questions from their students in this 90-minute workshop.
 
 
 
 

Chad Manning and Scott Nygaard: “Whiskey Before Breakfast”

By: Dan Gabel
July 22, 2020
 
Peghead Nation instructors play a mandolin and guitar version of the jam-session favorite.
 
 
 
 

Chad Manning and Scott Nygaard: “Whiskey Before Breakfast”

By: Dan Gabel
July 22, 2020
 
Peghead Nation instructors play a mandolin and guitar version of the jam-session favorite.
 
 
 
 

Sierra Hull: “Everybody’s Talking” | Bourgeois Guitars

July 16, 2020
 
The two-time IBMA mandolin player of the year performs an original song on her Bourgeois L-DBO guitar.
 
 
 
 

Sierra Hull: “Everybody’s Talking” | Bourgeois Guitars

July 16, 2020
 
The two-time IBMA mandolin player of the year performs an original song on her Bourgeois L-DBO guitar.
 
 
 
 

Laurie Lewis Live Performance | Thompson Guitars

July 15, 2020
 
The songwriter, singer, and guitarist took over the Thompson Guitars Facebook page to play a few songs on her Thompson OM-28.
 
 
 
 

Laurie Lewis Live Performance | Thompson Guitars

July 15, 2020
 
The songwriter, singer, and guitarist took over the Thompson Guitars Facebook page to play a few songs on her Thompson OM-28.
 
 
 
 

John Reischman, Sharon Gilchrist, and Scott Nygaard: “Midnight on the Water”

By: Dan Gabel
July 9, 2020
 
A beautiful performance of the bluegrass classic from the string trio, Harmonic Tone Revealers.
 
 
 
 

John Reischman, Sharon Gilchrist, and Scott Nygaard: “Midnight on the Water”

By: Dan Gabel
July 9, 2020
 
A beautiful performance of the bluegrass classic from the string trio, Harmonic Tone Revealers.
 
 
 
 

New Lessons Just Added to Peghead Nation for July

By: Dan Gabel
July 1, 2020
 
Our instructors have released great new lessons, tunes, and techniques in our guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass courses.
 
Peghead Nation
 
 
Peghead Nation
 

New Lessons Just Added to Peghead Nation for July

By: Dan Gabel
July 1, 2020
 
Our instructors have released great new lessons, tunes, and techniques in our guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass courses.
 
 
 
 

Amythyst Kiah: “Firewater” | Martin Museum Sessions

July 1, 2020
 
The songwriter and multi-instrumentalist performs an original song live in the Martin Museum, on a 1942 Martin D-45.
 
 
 
 

Amythyst Kiah: “Firewater” | Martin Museum Sessions

July 1, 2020
 
The songwriter and multi-instrumentalist performs an original song live in the Martin Museum, on a 1942 Martin D-45.
 
 
 
 

Trey Hensley Live Performance | Thompson Guitars

June 30, 2020
 
The flatpicking master recently took over the Thompson Guitars Facebook page to play a song and talk about his Thompson dreadnought.
 
 
 
 

Trey Hensley Live Performance | Thompson Guitars

June 30, 2020
 
The flatpicking master recently took over the Thompson Guitars Facebook page to play a song and talk about his Thompson dreadnought.
 
 
 
 

Lindsay Lou: Preston Thompson Guitars Facebook Live

June 18, 2020
 
The songwriter, singer, and multi-instrumentalist plays a live set from her home in Nashville, Tennessee.
 
 
 
 

Lindsay Lou: Preston Thompson Guitars Facebook Live

June 18, 2020
 
The songwriter, singer, and multi-instrumentalist plays a live set from her home in Nashville, Tennessee.
 
 
 
 

Jonathan McReynolds: “People” | Martin Museum Sessions

June 17, 2020
 
The songwriter plays his original song, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Gospel Music chart.
 
 
 
 

Jonathan McReynolds: “People” | Martin Museum Sessions

June 17, 2020
 
The songwriter plays his original song, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Gospel Music chart.
 
 
 
 

Richard Thompson: “Walking the Long Miles Home” | Lowden Guitars

June 15, 2020
 
The master guitarist and songwriter performs a solo version of one of his songs, live at Ulster Hall in Belfast, Ireland.
 
 
 
 

Richard Thompson: “Walking the Long Miles Home” | Lowden Guitars

June 15, 2020
 
The master guitarist and songwriter performs a solo version of one of his songs, live at Ulster Hall in Belfast, Ireland.
 
 
 
 

American Aquarium: “Starts With You” | LR Baggs

June 14, 2020
 
The Americana band’s founder, BJ Barham, plays one of his original songs, accompanied on dobro by Neil Jones.
 
 
 
 

American Aquarium: “Starts With You” | LR Baggs

June 14, 2020
 
The Americana band’s founder, BJ Barham, plays one of his original songs, accompanied on dobro by Neil Jones.
 
 
 
 

New Lessons Just Added to Peghead Nation for June

By: Dan Gabel
June 5, 2020
 
Kick-off your summer with new lessons, tunes, and techniques in our guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass courses.
 
Peghead Nation
 
 
Peghead Nation
 

New Lessons Just Added to Peghead Nation for June

By: Dan Gabel
June 5, 2020
 
Kick-off your summer with new lessons, tunes, and techniques in our guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass courses.
 
 
 
 

Amythyst Kiah: “Black Myself” | Martin Museum Sessions

June 5, 2020
 
The songwriter and multi-instrumentalist performs her Grammy-nominated song live in the Martin Museum, on a 1942 Martin D-45.
 
 
 
 

Amythyst Kiah: “Black Myself” | Martin Museum Sessions

June 5, 2020
 
The songwriter and multi-instrumentalist performs her Grammy-nominated song live in the Martin Museum, on a 1942 Martin D-45.
 
 
 
 

Orville Johnson: “Salty Dog Blues”

June 3, 2020
 
Peghead Nation’s fingerstyle blues instructor plays a Mississippi John Hurt–inspired version of the traditional song.
 
 
 
 

Orville Johnson: “Salty Dog Blues”

June 3, 2020
 
Peghead Nation’s fingerstyle blues instructor plays a Mississippi John Hurt–inspired version of the traditional song.
 
 
 
 

Allen Shadd and Glen Alexander: Preston Thompson Guitars Facebook Live

June 2, 2020
 
The 2019 Winfield Flatpicking champion plays his Thompson guitar with his friend and owner of The Violin Shoppe in Charlotte, North Carolina.
 
 
 
 

Allen Shadd and Glen Alexander: Preston Thompson Guitars Facebook Live

June 2, 2020
 
The 2019 Winfield Flatpicking champion plays his Thompson guitar with his friend and owner of The Violin Shoppe in Charlotte, North Carolina.
 
 
 
 

California Banjo Extravaganza: “Chinquapin Hunting”

By: Dan Gabel
May 30, 2020
 
A performance from a Peghead-packed band of Bill Evans, Sharon Gilchrist, Chad Manning, John Reischman, and Jim Nunally.
 
 
 
 

California Banjo Extravaganza: “Chinquapin Hunting”

By: Dan Gabel
May 30, 2020
 
A performance from a Peghead-packed band of Bill Evans, Sharon Gilchrist, Chad Manning, John Reischman, and Jim Nunally.
 
 
 
 

Chris Luquette: “Red Haired Boy” | Preston Thompson Guitars

May 21, 2020
 
The guitarist plays one a traditional favorite with Maddie Whitler and Max Johnson, live in the Peghead Nation studio.
 
 
 
 

Chris Luquette: “Red Haired Boy” | Preston Thompson Guitars

May 21, 2020
 
The guitarist plays one a traditional favorite with Maddie Whitler and Max Johnson, live in the Peghead Nation studio.
 
 
 
 

Lowden Guitars Presents “Stay at Home, Play at Home”

May 6, 2020
 
The Northern Irish guitar maker launches a program of interactive lessons and performances, with a chance to win Lowden gift cards.
 
 
 
 

Lowden Guitars Presents “Stay at Home, Play at Home”

May 6, 2020
 
The Northern Irish guitar maker launches a program of interactive lessons and performances, with a chance to win Lowden gift cards.
 
 
 
 

New Lessons Just Added to Peghead Nation for May

By: Dan Gabel
May 6, 2020
 
New lessons to keep your momentum going! Check out the lessons, tunes, and techniques to learn in our guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass courses.
 
Peghead Nation
 
 
Peghead Nation
 

New Lessons Just Added to Peghead Nation for May

By: Dan Gabel
May 6, 2020
 
New lessons to keep your momentum going! Check out the lessons, tunes, and techniques to learn in our guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass courses.
 
 
 
 

Watch Stevie Coyle’s Fingerstyle Facebook Live Workshop

By: Dan Gabel
April 28, 2020
 
Peghead Nation’s Fingerstyle Guitar instructor spent an hour on our Facebook page recently, talking about all aspects of fingerstyle guitar. Watch the whole workshop here.
 
 
 
 

Watch Stevie Coyle’s Fingerstyle Facebook Live Workshop

By: Dan Gabel
April 28, 2020
 
Peghead Nation’s Fingerstyle Guitar instructor spent an hour on our Facebook page recently, talking about all aspects of fingerstyle guitar. Watch the whole workshop here.
 
 
 
 

Molly Tuttle Debuts Her Signature Model Preston Thompson Guitar

April 27, 2020
 
Molly and her band play an original song featuring her powerful clawhammer guitar technique, live at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame.
 
 
 
 

Molly Tuttle Debuts Her Signature Model Preston Thompson Guitar

April 27, 2020
 
Molly and her band play an original song featuring her powerful clawhammer guitar technique, live at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame.
 
 
 
 

Martin Guitar | The SC-13 Origin Story

April 16, 2020
 
The designers of Martin’s innovative new acoustic-electric guitar talk about how the new concept, body shape, and neck joint came to fruition.
 
 
 
 

Martin Guitar | The SC-13 Origin Story

April 16, 2020
 
The designers of Martin’s innovative new acoustic-electric guitar talk about how the new concept, body shape, and neck joint came to fruition.
 
 
 
 

Chris Luquette: “Home to You” | Preston Thompson Guitars

April 16, 2020
 
The guitarist plays one of his original songs from his debut solo album, “The Way I View the World,” live at the Peghead Nation studio.
 
 
 
 

Chris Luquette: “Home to You” | Preston Thompson Guitars

April 16, 2020
 
The guitarist plays one of his original songs from his debut solo album, “The Way I View the World,” live at the Peghead Nation studio.
 
 
 
 

Richard Thompson: “One Door Opens” | Lowden Guitars

April 14, 2020
 
The master guitarist and songwriter performs a solo version of one of his songs, live at Ulster Hall in Belfast, Ireland.
 
 
 
 

Richard Thompson: “One Door Opens” | Lowden Guitars

April 14, 2020
 
The master guitarist and songwriter performs a solo version of one of his songs, live at Ulster Hall in Belfast, Ireland.
 
 
 
 

Molly Tuttle: “Take The Journey” | Preston Thompson Guitars

March 28, 2020
 
Molly and her band play an original song featuring her powerful clawhammer guitar technique, live at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame.
 
 
 
 

Molly Tuttle: “Take The Journey” | Preston Thompson Guitars

March 28, 2020
 
Molly and her band play an original song featuring her powerful clawhammer guitar technique, live at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame.
 
 
 
 

Benjamin Scheuer | “Weather the Storm” | Froggy Bottom Guitars

March 27, 2020
 
Songwriter Benjamin Scheuer plays an original song from his award-winning one-man, six-guitar show, THE LION.
 
 
 
 

Benjamin Scheuer | “Weather the Storm” | Froggy Bottom Guitars

March 27, 2020
 
Songwriter Benjamin Scheuer plays an original song from his award-winning one-man, six-guitar show, THE LION.
 
 
 
 

“Wichita Lineman” | Lowden Guitars | Tasmanian Blackwood Series

March 26, 2020
 
Pete Wallace and Colm McClean cover Glen Campbell’s Wichita Lineman, both playing new Lowden guitars.
 
 
 
 

“Wichita Lineman” | Lowden Guitars | Tasmanian Blackwood Series

March 26, 2020
 
Pete Wallace and Colm McClean cover Glen Campbell’s Wichita Lineman, both playing new Lowden guitars.
 
 
 
 

LR Baggs Anthem

March 20, 2020
 
The Award-winning Anthem series features the patented TRU•MIC technology and delivers the warmth and fidelity of a studio-mic’d guitar anywhere you perform.
 
 
 
 

LR Baggs Anthem

March 20, 2020
 
The Award-winning Anthem series features the patented TRU•MIC technology and delivers the warmth and fidelity of a studio-mic’d guitar anywhere you perform.
 
 
 
 

Preston Thompson Guitars | Short Film from One Sky Films

March 20, 2020
 
Members of the Thompson Guitar crew talk about the heart and passion that goes into the instruments they make.
 
 
 
 

Preston Thompson Guitars | Short Film from One Sky Films

March 20, 2020
 
Members of the Thompson Guitar crew talk about the heart and passion that goes into the instruments they make.
 
 
 
 

Chris “Critter” Eldridge: “Fair to Partly Cloudy” | Collings D2H A T S

March 14, 2020
 
The flatpicking master plays an original composition on a new Traditional series dreadnought.
 
 
 
 

Chris “Critter” Eldridge: “Fair to Partly Cloudy” | Collings D2H A T S

March 14, 2020
 
The flatpicking master plays an original composition on a new Traditional series dreadnought.
 
 
 
 

Billy Strings Gifts Signature Model Guitar to His Dad | Preston Thompson Guitars

March 9, 2020
 
The guitarist and songwriter surprises his father with the first Billy Strings signature model Thompson DBS-EIA.
 
 
 
 

Billy Strings Gifts Signature Model Guitar to His Dad | Preston Thompson Guitars

March 9, 2020
 
The guitarist and songwriter surprises his father with the first Billy Strings signature model Thompson DBS-EIA.
 
 
 
 

New Lessons Just Added to Peghead Nation

By: Dan Gabel
March 5, 2020
 
What to do with all of that time? Check out the lessons, tunes, and techniques to learn in our guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass courses.
 
Peghead Nation
 
 
Peghead Nation
 

New Lessons Just Added to Peghead Nation

By: Dan Gabel
March 5, 2020
 
What to do with all of that time? Check out the lessons, tunes, and techniques to learn in our guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass courses.
 
 
 
 

Join Flynn Cohen’s Facebook Live Event on St. Patrick’s Day

By: Dan Gabel
March 1, 2020
 
Our Irish Backup Guitar instructor is taking questions and talking about playing Irish music live on Facebook, Tuesday, March 17 at 6pm Eastern Time. Join us!
 
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Flynn Cohen
 
 
Flynn Cohen
 

Join Flynn Cohen’s Facebook Live Event on St. Patrick’s Day

By: Dan Gabel
March 1, 2020
 
Our Irish Backup Guitar instructor is taking questions and talking about playing Irish music live on Facebook, Tuesday, March 17 at 6pm Eastern Time. Join us!
 
 
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Bourgeois Guitars | Luthier’s Choice Custom “Jade Rabbit”

February 27, 2020
 
A striking L-DBO with bear claw Italian spruce, curly figured maple, and mother-of-pearl fingerboard.
 
 
 
 

Bourgeois Guitars | Luthier’s Choice Custom “Jade Rabbit”

February 27, 2020
 
A striking L-DBO with bear claw Italian spruce, curly figured maple, and mother-of-pearl fingerboard.
 
 
 
 

Joe K. Walsh and Scott Nygaard: “Watson’s Blues”

By: Dan Gabel
February 13, 2020
 
Peghead Nation mandolin and guitar instructors play a tune that Bill Monroe wrote and named after one of his favorite guitarists, Doc Watson.
 
 
 
 

Joe K. Walsh and Scott Nygaard: “Watson’s Blues”

By: Dan Gabel
February 13, 2020
 
Peghead Nation mandolin and guitar instructors play a tune that Bill Monroe wrote and named after one of his favorite guitarists, Doc Watson.
 
 
 
 

Ethan Setiawan: “Josie-O” | Win a Muleskinner Mandolin

February 13, 2020
 
The mandolinist from the band Corner House plays a beautiful Muleskinner Instruments A-style mandolin, which you can win in a raffle for the Chandler Center for the Arts.
 
 
 
 

Ethan Setiawan: “Josie-O” | Win a Muleskinner Mandolin

February 13, 2020
 
The mandolinist from the band Corner House plays a beautiful Muleskinner Instruments A-style mandolin, which you can win in a raffle for the Chandler Center for the Arts.
 
 
 
 

Bourgeois Guitars | Legacy Series DS Custom | Andy Falco

February 12, 2020
 
The guitarist for the Infamous Stringdusters plays a beautiful 12-Fret dreadnought with a sinker redwood top and figured Cuban mahogany back and sides.
 
 
 
 

Bourgeois Guitars | Legacy Series DS Custom | Andy Falco

February 12, 2020
 
The guitarist for the Infamous Stringdusters plays a beautiful 12-Fret dreadnought with a sinker redwood top and figured Cuban mahogany back and sides.
 
 
 
 

New Album from Marla Fibish

By: Dan Gabel
February 2, 2020
 
Peghead Nation’s Irish Mandolin instructor releases “The Bright Hollow Fog,” an album of beautiful solo and duo performances on mandolin and mandola.
 
 
 
 

New Album from Marla Fibish

By: Dan Gabel
February 2, 2020
 
Peghead Nation’s Irish Mandolin instructor releases “The Bright Hollow Fog,” an album of beautiful solo and duo performances on mandolin and mandola.
 
 
 
 

Andrew Marlin with Eli West, Christian Sedelmyer, Clint Mullican: “Wooden Spoon Over by the Sink”

By: Dan Gabel
February 2, 2020
 
Andrew Marlin and his band plays an original tune from his instrumental album, “Buried in a Cape,” backstage at Terrapin Crossroads.
 
 
 
 

Andrew Marlin with Eli West, Christian Sedelmyer, Clint Mullican: “Wooden Spoon Over by the Sink”

By: Dan Gabel
February 2, 2020
 
Andrew Marlin and his band plays an original tune from his instrumental album, “Buried in a Cape,” backstage at Terrapin Crossroads.
 
 
 
 

Fishman PowerTap Infinity

January 27, 2020
 
A look at the new Fishman pickup that combines the superior performance and tone of the Matrix Infinity undersaddle pickup system with a new soundboard body sensor.
 
 
 
 

Fishman PowerTap Infinity

January 27, 2020
 
A look at the new Fishman pickup that combines the superior performance and tone of the Matrix Infinity undersaddle pickup system with a new soundboard body sensor.
 
 
 
 

LR Baggs Soundscape with Voiceprint Technology

January 26, 2020
 
Soundscape measures the acoustic response of your guitar and leverages the processing power of your smartphone to accurately capture your guitar’s one-of-a-kind voice.
 
 
 
 

LR Baggs Soundscape with Voiceprint Technology

January 26, 2020
 
Soundscape measures the acoustic response of your guitar and leverages the processing power of your smartphone to accurately capture your guitar’s one-of-a-kind voice.
 
 
 
 

Hawktail: “Annbjørg”

By: Dan Gabel
January 10, 2020
 
Peghead Nation fiddle instructor Brittany Haas and her progressive acoustic band play an original tune from their new album, “Formations.”
 
 
 
 

Hawktail: “Annbjørg”

By: Dan Gabel
January 10, 2020
 
Peghead Nation fiddle instructor Brittany Haas and her progressive acoustic band play an original tune from their new album, “Formations.”
 
 
 
 

Hours of New Lessons Just Added to Peghead Nation

By: Dan Gabel
January 8, 2020
 
The new year brings new tunes and techniques to learn on guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass.
 
Peghead Nation
 
 
Peghead Nation
 

Hours of New Lessons Just Added to Peghead Nation

By: Dan Gabel
January 8, 2020
 
The new year brings new tunes and techniques to learn on guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass.
 
 
 
 

“Scatter the Mud” and “The Mist on the Mountain” | Sean Og Graham & Niamh Dunne | Lowden Guitars

January 6, 2020
 
The duo from the Irish folk band Beoga perform two Irish tunes with the Lowden O-25 45th Anniversary Limited Edition.
 
 
 
 

“Scatter the Mud” and “The Mist on the Mountain” | Sean Og Graham & Niamh Dunne | Lowden Guitars

January 6, 2020
 
The duo from the Irish folk band Beoga perform two Irish tunes with the Lowden O-25 45th Anniversary Limited Edition.
 
 
 
 

Joe K. Walsh with Brittany Haas, Darol Anger, Missy Raines, and Grant Gordy: “Fiddler of Dooney”

By: Dan Gabel
January 2, 2020
 
Joe K. Walsh set a William Butler Yeats poem to music and plays it here with an all-star band, live at the Great Lakes Music Camp last fall.
 
 
 
 

Joe K. Walsh with Brittany Haas, Darol Anger, Missy Raines, and Grant Gordy: “Fiddler of Dooney”

By: Dan Gabel
January 2, 2020
 
Joe K. Walsh set a William Butler Yeats poem to music and plays it here with an all-star band, live at the Great Lakes Music Camp last fall.
 
 
 
 

Martin Guitar | Nick Offerman: “My Martin Story”

December 20, 2019
 
The guitarist known for his portrayal of Ron Swanson on “Parks and Recreation” talks about his love of Martin Guitars and his struggle with the B chord.
 
 
 
 

Martin Guitar | Nick Offerman: “My Martin Story”

December 20, 2019
 
The guitarist known for his portrayal of Ron Swanson on “Parks and Recreation” talks about his love of Martin Guitars and his struggle with the B chord.
 
 
 
 

Derk’s Discoveries: Bruce Cockburn Is Speechless Again

By: Derk Richardson
December 20, 2019
 
On his new all-instrumental album, the 2017 Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee lets his guitars do the talking.
 
Bruce Cockburn
 
 
Bruce Cockburn
 

Derk’s Discoveries: Bruce Cockburn Is Speechless Again

By: Derk Richardson
December 20, 2019
 
On his new all-instrumental album, the 2017 Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee lets his guitars do the talking.
 
 
 
 

Preston Thompson Guitars | Presented by One Sky Films

December 19, 2019
 
One Sky Films visited the Preston Thompson Guitars shop to film an upcoming video, and here is a taste of what they filmed, with music by Peter Rowan.
 
 
 
 

Preston Thompson Guitars | Presented by One Sky Films

December 19, 2019
 
One Sky Films visited the Preston Thompson Guitars shop to film an upcoming video, and here is a taste of what they filmed, with music by Peter Rowan.
 
 
 
 

Chris Luquette: “Union Valley” | Preston Thompson Guitars

December 9, 2019
 
The guitarist plays an extended version of an original tune from his debut solo album, with mandolinist Maddie Witler and bassist Max Johnson.
 
 
 
 

Chris Luquette: “Union Valley” | Preston Thompson Guitars

December 9, 2019
 
The guitarist plays an extended version of an original tune from his debut solo album, with mandolinist Maddie Witler and bassist Max Johnson.
 
 
 
 

Bourgeois Guitars | OMSC Fingerstyle Custom Redwood and Brazilian Rosewood

December 3, 2019
 
Guitarist Aaron Lefebvre demonstrates a beautiful new Bourgeois decked out with Brazilian rosewood, a beveled armrest, and a soundport.
 
 
 
 

Bourgeois Guitars | OMSC Fingerstyle Custom Redwood and Brazilian Rosewood

December 3, 2019
 
Guitarist Aaron Lefebvre demonstrates a beautiful new Bourgeois decked out with Brazilian rosewood, a beveled armrest, and a soundport.
 
 
 
 

Martin Guitar | Zandy Fitzgerald: “What Makes the World”

November 29, 2019
 
The guitarist for the pop/rock/soul band The New Respects plays a solo version of an original song live at Martin HQ.
 
 
 
 

Martin Guitar | Zandy Fitzgerald: “What Makes the World”

November 29, 2019
 
The guitarist for the pop/rock/soul band The New Respects plays a solo version of an original song live at Martin HQ.
 
 
 
 

Billy Strings and Leftover Salmon: “Aquatic Hitchhiker” | Preston Thompson Guitars

November 14, 2019
 
An extended jam on the Americana band’s tune, live at the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival.
 
 
 
 

Billy Strings and Leftover Salmon: “Aquatic Hitchhiker” | Preston Thompson Guitars

November 14, 2019
 
An extended jam on the Americana band’s tune, live at the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival.
 
 
 
 

Martin Guitar | Repairing John Mayer’s OM28JM

November 7, 2019
 
Watch this mesmerizing video of John Mayer’s signature guitar getting an overhaul at the Martin factory.
 
 
 
 

Martin Guitar | Repairing John Mayer’s OM28JM

November 7, 2019
 
Watch this mesmerizing video of John Mayer’s signature guitar getting an overhaul at the Martin factory.
 
 
 
 

Molly Tuttle and Billy Strings: “Sittin’ On Top of the World” | Preston Thompson Guitars

October 29, 2019
 
The two powerhouses play The Mississippi Sheiks song live at the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival.
 
 
 
 

Molly Tuttle and Billy Strings: “Sittin’ On Top of the World” | Preston Thompson Guitars

October 29, 2019
 
The two powerhouses play The Mississippi Sheiks song live at the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival.
 
 
 
 

John Reischman with Joe K. Walsh, Darol Anger, Missy Raines, and Hayes Griffin: “Salt Spring”

By: Dan Gabel
October 29, 2019
 
John Reischman plays one of his popular original tunes with an all-star band at the Great Lakes Music Camp this fall.
 
 
 
 

John Reischman with Joe K. Walsh, Darol Anger, Missy Raines, and Hayes Griffin: “Salt Spring”

By: Dan Gabel
October 29, 2019
 
John Reischman plays one of his popular original tunes with an all-star band at the Great Lakes Music Camp this fall.
 
 
 
 

Kruger Brothers: “People Get Ready”| Collings D1 T

October 24, 2019
 
The roots trio plays a joyful version of the Curtis Mayfield classic live at the Collings Guitar and Mandolin shop.
 
 
 
 

Kruger Brothers: “People Get Ready”| Collings D1 T

October 24, 2019
 
The roots trio plays a joyful version of the Curtis Mayfield classic live at the Collings Guitar and Mandolin shop.
 
 
 
 

Bill and the Belles at IBMA | Fishman

October 14, 2019
 
The country/Americana group plays a Jimmie Rodgers classic live in the Fishman and D’Addario showcase room at IBMA 2019.
 
 
 
 

Bill and the Belles at IBMA | Fishman

October 14, 2019
 
The country/Americana group plays a Jimmie Rodgers classic live in the Fishman and D’Addario showcase room at IBMA 2019.
 
 
 
 

Carolyn Sills Combo, “Feleena” | LR Baggs

October 11, 2019
 
The Western Swing group plays a song from their forthcoming album “Return to El Paso,” a celebration of the Marty Robbins hit song from 1959.
 
 
 
 

Carolyn Sills Combo, “Feleena” | LR Baggs

October 11, 2019
 
The Western Swing group plays a song from their forthcoming album “Return to El Paso,” a celebration of the Marty Robbins hit song from 1959.
 
 
 
 

“Mary and the Soldier” | Sean Og Graham & Niamh Dunne | Lowden Guitars

October 10, 2019
 
The duo from the Irish folk band Beoga perform a Paul Brady classic with the Lowden O-25 45th Anniversary Limited Edition.
 
 
 
 

“Mary and the Soldier” | Sean Og Graham & Niamh Dunne | Lowden Guitars

October 10, 2019
 
The duo from the Irish folk band Beoga perform a Paul Brady classic with the Lowden O-25 45th Anniversary Limited Edition.
 
 
 
 

Martin Guitar X Bracing

September 17, 2019
 
Chris Martin and others talk about the creation of the X-braced guitar and the structural and tonal benefits of the historic bracing pattern.
 
 
 
 

Martin Guitar X Bracing

September 17, 2019
 
Chris Martin and others talk about the creation of the X-braced guitar and the structural and tonal benefits of the historic bracing pattern.
 
 
 
 

New Martin Modern Deluxe Series

September 3, 2019
 
Martin Guitar’s Fred Greene discusses the features and appointments on the new series that includes the D18, D28, OM28, and 00028.
 
 
 
 

New Martin Modern Deluxe Series

September 3, 2019
 
Martin Guitar’s Fred Greene discusses the features and appointments on the new series that includes the D18, D28, OM28, and 00028.
 
 
 
 

Joy Kills Sorrow: “Such Great Heights”

By: Dan Gabel
August 29, 2019
 
Peghead Nation welcomes our two newest instructors, Zoe Guigueno and Wes Corbett, who played together in the influential stringband Joy Kills Sorrow.
 
 
 
 

Joy Kills Sorrow: “Such Great Heights”

By: Dan Gabel
August 29, 2019
 
Peghead Nation welcomes our two newest instructors, Zoe Guigueno and Wes Corbett, who played together in the influential stringband Joy Kills Sorrow.
 
 
 
 

Thompson Guitars | Luke Lovejoy, RockyGrass 2019 Flatpick Champion

August 28, 2019
 
The winner of the prestigious guitar contest tries out his grand prize guitar, a Thompson D-MA dreadnought.
 
 
 
 

Thompson Guitars | Luke Lovejoy, RockyGrass 2019 Flatpick Champion

August 28, 2019
 
The winner of the prestigious guitar contest tries out his grand prize guitar, a Thompson D-MA dreadnought.
 
 
 
 

ToneWoodAmp | Andy McKee and Trevor Gordon Hall Hotel Duet

August 27, 2019
 
The two fingerstylists share a beautiful tune played with two ToneWoodAmps and captured on an iPhone.
 
 
 
 

ToneWoodAmp | Andy McKee and Trevor Gordon Hall Hotel Duet

August 27, 2019
 
The two fingerstylists share a beautiful tune played with two ToneWoodAmps and captured on an iPhone.
 
 
 
 

Rodney Crowell: “Flatland Hillbillies” | LR Baggs

August 13, 2019
 
The songwriter plays an original from his new album “Texas,” live in the LR Baggs studio in Nashville.
 
 
 
 

Rodney Crowell: “Flatland Hillbillies” | LR Baggs

August 13, 2019
 
The songwriter plays an original from his new album “Texas,” live in the LR Baggs studio in Nashville.
 
 
 
 

Molly Tuttle: “Rain and Snow” | Preston Thompson Guitars

August 5, 2019
 
Watch Molly and her band play the old-time ballad backstage at the Grand Ole Opry.
 
 
 
 

Molly Tuttle: “Rain and Snow” | Preston Thompson Guitars

August 5, 2019
 
Watch Molly and her band play the old-time ballad backstage at the Grand Ole Opry.
 
 
 
 

Jerry Douglas & Tommy Emmanuel: “Halfway Home” | Ear Trumpet Labs

July 30, 2019
 
The dobro master and fingerstyle powerhouse play Tommy’s original tune in the Ear Trumpet Labs workshop.
 
 
 
 

Jerry Douglas & Tommy Emmanuel: “Halfway Home” | Ear Trumpet Labs

July 30, 2019
 
The dobro master and fingerstyle powerhouse play Tommy’s original tune in the Ear Trumpet Labs workshop.
 
 
 
 

Bourgeois Guitars | OMSC Fingerstyle Custom Demo

July 29, 2019
 
Aaron Lefebvre demonstrates the innovative new guitar from Bourgeois, built with an soundport, an arm bevel, Italian spruce top and master grade Brazilian rosewood back and sides.
 
 
 
 

Bourgeois Guitars | OMSC Fingerstyle Custom Demo

July 29, 2019
 
Aaron Lefebvre demonstrates the innovative new guitar from Bourgeois, built with an soundport, an arm bevel, Italian spruce top and master grade Brazilian rosewood back and sides.
 
 
 
 

Mike Dawes and Cenk Erdogan | ToneWoodAmp

July 25, 2019
 
The English fingerstylist and Turkish fretless guitar master play an original piece together, both using effects from the ToneWoodAmp.
 
 
 
 

Mike Dawes and Cenk Erdogan | ToneWoodAmp

July 25, 2019
 
The English fingerstylist and Turkish fretless guitar master play an original piece together, both using effects from the ToneWoodAmp.
 
 
 
 

Derk’s Discoveries: Three of a Kind

By: Derk Richardson
July 24, 2019
 
On its riveting Rule of 3, Väsen brings seamless virtuosity and emotional depth to its original take on Swedish folk traditions.
 
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Derk’s Discoveries: Three of a Kind

By: Derk Richardson
July 24, 2019
 
On its riveting Rule of 3, Väsen brings seamless virtuosity and emotional depth to its original take on Swedish folk traditions.
 
 
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Bourgeois Guitars | The “Coupe” 00 Model

July 17, 2019
 
Brad Hendrickson demonstrates a brand new small-body model from Bourgeois, this one with koa back and sides and a white spruce top.
 
 
 
 

Bourgeois Guitars | The “Coupe” 00 Model

July 17, 2019
 
Brad Hendrickson demonstrates a brand new small-body model from Bourgeois, this one with koa back and sides and a white spruce top.
 
 
 
 

Peter Rowan Remembers Preston Thompson

By: Dan Gabel
July 11, 2019
 
The songwriter and roots music icon talks about buying the second guitar Preston Thompson built, and plays a few songs on that 000-42 style instrument.
 
 
 
 

Peter Rowan Remembers Preston Thompson

By: Dan Gabel
July 11, 2019
 
The songwriter and roots music icon talks about buying the second guitar Preston Thompson built, and plays a few songs on that 000-42 style instrument.
 
 
 
 

Martin Vega® Banjo Strings

July 11, 2019
 
Martin’s new banjo strings use a long lasting nickel/steel alloy for its tonal qualities and smooth consistency, great for all styles of banjo playing.
 
 
 
 

Martin Vega® Banjo Strings

July 11, 2019
 
Martin’s new banjo strings use a long lasting nickel/steel alloy for its tonal qualities and smooth consistency, great for all styles of banjo playing.
 
 
 
 

Calum Graham: “Farewell” | ToneWoodAmp

July 9, 2019
 
The Canadian fingerstylist plays a beautiful original tune on the shoreline of Maui, Hawaii, with the ToneWoodAmp.
 
 
 
 

Calum Graham: “Farewell” | ToneWoodAmp

July 9, 2019
 
The Canadian fingerstylist plays a beautiful original tune on the shoreline of Maui, Hawaii, with the ToneWoodAmp.
 
 
 
 

Shubb Capos | John Jorgenson Quintet: “Ghost Dance”

July 2, 2019
 
Watch a smokin’ live performance of John Jorgenson’s original tune, with his stellar gypsy jazz band.
 
 
 
 

Shubb Capos | John Jorgenson Quintet: “Ghost Dance”

July 2, 2019
 
Watch a smokin’ live performance of John Jorgenson’s original tune, with his stellar gypsy jazz band.
 
 
 
 

Billy Strings at 4 Peaks Music Festival | Preston Thompson Guitars

June 27, 2019
 
The guitarist and songwriter talks about his Thompson D-BA at the 4 Peaks Music Festival in Bend, Oregon.
 
 
 
 

Billy Strings at 4 Peaks Music Festival | Preston Thompson Guitars

June 27, 2019
 
The guitarist and songwriter talks about his Thompson D-BA at the 4 Peaks Music Festival in Bend, Oregon.
 
 
 
 

Andrea Mele: “Rose”| Collings OM2H

June 17, 2019
 
The Italian fingerstyle guitarist plays an original composition from his latest album, “Dream,” on a Collings OM2H.
 
 
 
 

Andrea Mele: “Rose”| Collings OM2H

June 17, 2019
 
The Italian fingerstyle guitarist plays an original composition from his latest album, “Dream,” on a Collings OM2H.
 
 
 
 

ToneWoodAmp | Connor Thomas: “What a Wonderful World“

June 5, 2019
 
The English fingerstyle phenom plays the Louis Armstrong classic using a ToneWoodamp.
 
 
 
 

ToneWoodAmp | Connor Thomas: “What a Wonderful World“

June 5, 2019
 
The English fingerstyle phenom plays the Louis Armstrong classic using a ToneWoodamp.
 
 
 
 

Irish Backup Guitar with Flynn Cohen Now Available!

By: Dan Gabel
May 30, 2019
 
Learn to accompany jigs and reels and other traditional Irish dance tunes in the style pioneered by Irish guitar greats. Enroll now!
 
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Irish Backup Guitar with Flynn Cohen Now Available!

By: Dan Gabel
May 30, 2019
 
Learn to accompany jigs and reels and other traditional Irish dance tunes in the style pioneered by Irish guitar greats. Enroll now!
 
 
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Huss & Dalton Jefferson Edition OO-SP Guitar

May 29, 2019
 
A short film about the creation of a meticulously crafted commemorative guitar, made with wood from a tulip poplar that stood on Thomas Jefferson’s estate at Monticello since 1808.
 
 
 
 

Huss & Dalton Jefferson Edition OO-SP Guitar

May 29, 2019
 
A short film about the creation of a meticulously crafted commemorative guitar, made with wood from a tulip poplar that stood on Thomas Jefferson’s estate at Monticello since 1808.
 
 
 
 

Billy Strings: “Dust in a Baggie” | Preston Thompson Guitars

May 23, 2019
 
The songwriter and guitarist plays an original song during his debut on the Grand Ole Opry.
 
 
 
 

Billy Strings: “Dust in a Baggie” | Preston Thompson Guitars

May 23, 2019
 
The songwriter and guitarist plays an original song during his debut on the Grand Ole Opry.
 
 
 
 

Fishman Loudbox Artist with Bluetooth

May 22, 2019
 
Songwriter Danielle Miraglia plays through Fishman’s popular acoustic amplifier, which now has wireless connectivity.
 
 
 
 

Fishman Loudbox Artist with Bluetooth

May 22, 2019
 
Songwriter Danielle Miraglia plays through Fishman’s popular acoustic amplifier, which now has wireless connectivity.
 
 
 
 

Bourgeois Guitars: Employee Spotlight Series 2

May 15, 2019
 
Greg from the Bourgeois finish department tries out the brand new OMSC featuring an arm bevel and sound port.
 
 
 
 

Bourgeois Guitars: Employee Spotlight Series 2

May 15, 2019
 
Greg from the Bourgeois finish department tries out the brand new OMSC featuring an arm bevel and sound port.
 
 
 
 

Molly Tuttle: “Take The Journey” | Preston Thompson Guitars

May 15, 2019
 
Watch the official video for this original song from Molly’s latest album “When You’re Ready,” featuring her powerful clawhammer guitar technique.
 
 
 
 

Molly Tuttle: “Take The Journey” | Preston Thompson Guitars

May 15, 2019
 
Watch the official video for this original song from Molly’s latest album “When You’re Ready,” featuring her powerful clawhammer guitar technique.
 
 
 
 

ToneWoodAmp User Review | Morf Music

May 9, 2019
 
Morf is a talented guitarist, singer, composer, and street performer, and in this video, he demonstrates the ToneWoodAmp and its wide range of acoustic guitar effects.
 
 
 
 

ToneWoodAmp User Review | Morf Music

May 9, 2019
 
Morf is a talented guitarist, singer, composer, and street performer, and in this video, he demonstrates the ToneWoodAmp and its wide range of acoustic guitar effects.
 
 
 
 

ToneWoodAmp Unplugged | Mike Dawes and Jake Allen

May 6, 2019
 
The fingerstylists play a beautiful acoustic version of John Mayer's “Slow Dancing in a Burning Room” with the ToneWoodAmp.
 
 
 
 

ToneWoodAmp Unplugged | Mike Dawes and Jake Allen

May 6, 2019
 
The fingerstylists play a beautiful acoustic version of John Mayer's “Slow Dancing in a Burning Room” with the ToneWoodAmp.
 
 
 
 

Bourgeois Guitars: Employee Spotlight Series 1

April 30, 2019
 
Andrew Olson, Process Engineer and Artist Relations Manager at Bourgeois steps away from the CNC for a few minutes to pick a tune on our new D/C Generation.
 
 
 
 

Bourgeois Guitars: Employee Spotlight Series 1

April 30, 2019
 
Andrew Olson, Process Engineer and Artist Relations Manager at Bourgeois steps away from the CNC for a few minutes to pick a tune on our new D/C Generation.
 
 
 
 

Billy Strings and Peter Rowan | Wintergrass Hotel Sessions | Thompson Guitars

April 1, 2019
 
Watch an informal picking session with two of the most influential pickers of their respective generations, live at Wintergrass 2019.
 
 
 
 

Billy Strings and Peter Rowan | Wintergrass Hotel Sessions | Thompson Guitars

April 1, 2019
 
Watch an informal picking session with two of the most influential pickers of their respective generations, live at Wintergrass 2019.
 
 
 
 

The Mastersons: “Truck Stop Sushi” | D’Addario Raw Talent

April 1, 2019
 
The husband-and-wife duo writes a song on the spot, given nothing but the title as a starting place.
 
 
 
 

The Mastersons: “Truck Stop Sushi” | D’Addario Raw Talent

April 1, 2019
 
The husband-and-wife duo writes a song on the spot, given nothing but the title as a starting place.
 
 
 
 

Shubb Capos | Väsen, Mike Marshall, and Darol Anger | “Flippen”

March 22, 2019
 
A powerhouse collaboration on stage at Wintergrass 2018, playing the Väsen tune “Flippen” with a fun interlude of “Squirrel Hunters.”
 
 
 
 

Shubb Capos | Väsen, Mike Marshall, and Darol Anger | “Flippen”

March 22, 2019
 
A powerhouse collaboration on stage at Wintergrass 2018, playing the Väsen tune “Flippen” with a fun interlude of “Squirrel Hunters.”
 
 
 
 

Molsky’s Mountain Drifters: “Grey Eagle”

By: Dan Gabel
March 22, 2019
 
Bruce Molsky, Stash Wyslouch and Allison de Groot play a traditional fiddle tune live at the Peghead Nation table at Wintergrass.
 
 
 
 

Molsky’s Mountain Drifters: “Grey Eagle”

By: Dan Gabel
March 22, 2019
 
Bruce Molsky, Stash Wyslouch and Allison de Groot play a traditional fiddle tune live at the Peghead Nation table at Wintergrass.
 
 
 
 

How It Began | Sheeran By Lowden

March 19, 2019
 
George Lowden and Ed Sheeran on the friendship and collaboration that has resulted in a brand new line of guitars for aspiring musicians.
 
 
 
 

How It Began | Sheeran By Lowden

March 19, 2019
 
George Lowden and Ed Sheeran on the friendship and collaboration that has resulted in a brand new line of guitars for aspiring musicians.
 
 
 
 

Chris Luquette and Trey Hensley: “Big Sciota” | Thompson Guitars

March 12, 2019
 
Flatpickers take two Thompson guitars for a fun spin during the Sisters Folk Festival Concert.
 
 
 
 

Chris Luquette and Trey Hensley: “Big Sciota” | Thompson Guitars

March 12, 2019
 
Flatpickers take two Thompson guitars for a fun spin during the Sisters Folk Festival Concert.
 
 
 
 

Derk’s Discoveries: When Picking Is Your Passion

By: Derk Richardson
March 6, 2019
 
Tyler Grant and Robin Kessinger infuse their acoustic guitar flatpicking duets with unbridled joy.
 
 
 
 

Derk’s Discoveries: When Picking Is Your Passion

By: Derk Richardson
March 6, 2019
 
Tyler Grant and Robin Kessinger infuse their acoustic guitar flatpicking duets with unbridled joy.
 
 
 
 

Molsky’s Mountain Drifters: “The Little Carpenter”

By: Dan Gabel
March 1, 2019
 
Peghead Nation fiddle and banjo instructor plays and sings a great traditional song with Stash Wyslouch and Allison de Groot, live at Wintergrass.
 
 
 
 

Molsky’s Mountain Drifters: “The Little Carpenter”

By: Dan Gabel
March 1, 2019
 
Peghead Nation fiddle and banjo instructor plays and sings a great traditional song with Stash Wyslouch and Allison de Groot, live at Wintergrass.
 
 
 
 

Thompson Guitars Tasting Workshop at Wintergrass

March 1, 2019
 
Guitarists Steve Blanchard, Don Share, Tim Stafford, Dale Adkins, Billy Strings, and Josh Rinkel talk about and play their Preston Thompson guitars for a live audience at Wintergrass 2019.
 
 
 
 

Thompson Guitars Tasting Workshop at Wintergrass

March 1, 2019
 
Guitarists Steve Blanchard, Don Share, Tim Stafford, Dale Adkins, Billy Strings, and Josh Rinkel talk about and play their Preston Thompson guitars for a live audience at Wintergrass 2019.
 
 
 
 

Froggy Bottom Guitars | 2019 Brazilian Featured Model K

February 26, 2019
 
Scott Ainslie plays a beautiful Froggy Bottom Model K built with Brazilian rosewood and Adirondack spruce.
 
 
 
 

Froggy Bottom Guitars | 2019 Brazilian Featured Model K

February 26, 2019
 
Scott Ainslie plays a beautiful Froggy Bottom Model K built with Brazilian rosewood and Adirondack spruce.
 
 
 
 

Courtney Hartman: “Low Power Mode” | D’Addario Raw Talent

February 19, 2019
 
The guitarist and songwriter writes a song on the spot, given nothing but the title as a starting place.
 
 
 
 

Courtney Hartman: “Low Power Mode” | D’Addario Raw Talent

February 19, 2019
 
The guitarist and songwriter writes a song on the spot, given nothing but the title as a starting place.
 
 
 
 

Ryosuke Yufu: “D N A” | The Izu Sessions 2 | Taylor Guitars Japan

February 14, 2019
 
Guitar virtuoso Ryosuke Yufu plays an original tune on his Taylor 514ce at Kitty Izu Studio in Japan.
 
 
 
 

Ryosuke Yufu: “D N A” | The Izu Sessions 2 | Taylor Guitars Japan

February 14, 2019
 
Guitar virtuoso Ryosuke Yufu plays an original tune on his Taylor 514ce at Kitty Izu Studio in Japan.
 
 
 
 

Darrell Scott: “Full Light” | Collings

February 12, 2019
 
The multi-instrumentalist and songwriter plays an original song on his Collings C100 at the Collings shop in Austin, Texas.
 
 
 
 

Darrell Scott: “Full Light” | Collings

February 12, 2019
 
The multi-instrumentalist and songwriter plays an original song on his Collings C100 at the Collings shop in Austin, Texas.
 
 
 
 

Billy Strings: “Me and My Uncle” | Preston Thompson Guitars

January 30, 2019
 
The songwriter and guitarist plays a Grateful Dead favorite with his band at YarmonyGrass.
 
 
 
 

Billy Strings: “Me and My Uncle” | Preston Thompson Guitars

January 30, 2019
 
The songwriter and guitarist plays a Grateful Dead favorite with his band at YarmonyGrass.
 
 
 
 

Tony McManus and Julia Toaspern: “Moustambeiko”

By: Dan Gabel
January 29, 2019
 
Peghead Nation Celtic Guitar instructor plays a traditional Greek tune with guitarist Julia Toaspern.
 
 
 
 

Tony McManus and Julia Toaspern: “Moustambeiko”

By: Dan Gabel
January 29, 2019
 
Peghead Nation Celtic Guitar instructor plays a traditional Greek tune with guitarist Julia Toaspern.
 
 
 
 

Mike Compton and Scott Nygaard: “Bring Your Clothes Back Home”

By: Dan Gabel
January 22, 2019
 
Peghead Nation mandolin and guitar instructors play John Hartford’s humorous blues song.
 
 
 
 

Mike Compton and Scott Nygaard: “Bring Your Clothes Back Home”

By: Dan Gabel
January 22, 2019
 
Peghead Nation mandolin and guitar instructors play John Hartford’s humorous blues song.
 
 
 
 

Martin Museum Sessions | Brian Fallon: “Smoke”

January 17, 2019
 
The songwriter and former frontman for Gaslight Anthem sings an original song in the Martin Guitar Museum.
 
 
 
 

Martin Museum Sessions | Brian Fallon: “Smoke”

January 17, 2019
 
The songwriter and former frontman for Gaslight Anthem sings an original song in the Martin Guitar Museum.
 
 
 
 

Eric Bibb | Preston Thompson 12-Fret 000

January 15, 2019
 
The blues guitarist and songwriter discusses and plays his Preston Thompson during a stop in Seattle, Washington.
 
 
 
 

Eric Bibb | Preston Thompson 12-Fret 000

January 15, 2019
 
The blues guitarist and songwriter discusses and plays his Preston Thompson during a stop in Seattle, Washington.
 
 
 
 

Dom Flemons Live at Elderly Instruments

January 8, 2019
 
The American Songster plays three songs from his new album, “Dom Flemons Presents Black Cowboys,” live at Elderly Instruments.
 
 
 
 

Dom Flemons Live at Elderly Instruments

January 8, 2019
 
The American Songster plays three songs from his new album, “Dom Flemons Presents Black Cowboys,” live at Elderly Instruments.
 
 
 
 

Ryan Montbleau: “Looking Glass” | Fishman Rare Earth

January 5, 2019
 
The songwriter plays an original song that he recently recorded for his new live album, “Woodstock Sessions.”
 
 
 
 

Ryan Montbleau: “Looking Glass” | Fishman Rare Earth

January 5, 2019
 
The songwriter plays an original song that he recently recorded for his new live album, “Woodstock Sessions.”
 
 
 
 

“Saint” Nick D’Addario Takes London

December 20, 2018
 
In the spirit of the season, "Saint" Nick D'Addario hits the streets of London to give back to those who give us the gift of music.
 
 
 
 

“Saint” Nick D’Addario Takes London

December 20, 2018
 
In the spirit of the season, "Saint" Nick D'Addario hits the streets of London to give back to those who give us the gift of music.
 
 
 
 

Ned Luberecki: “Take Five” | California Banjo Extravaganza

By: Dan Gabel
December 19, 2018
 
A performance of the jazz classic by the 2018 IBMA Banjo Player of Year, with Sharon Gilchrist, Chad Manning, John Reischman, and Jim Nunally.
 
 
 
 

Ned Luberecki: “Take Five” | California Banjo Extravaganza

By: Dan Gabel
December 19, 2018
 
A performance of the jazz classic by the 2018 IBMA Banjo Player of Year, with Sharon Gilchrist, Chad Manning, John Reischman, and Jim Nunally.
 
 
 
 

Chance McCoy: “Lizard In the Spring” | LR Baggs

December 4, 2018
 
The multi-instrumentalist and songwriter plays a twin fiddle version of the song “Lizard In the Spring,” live in the LR Baggs Nashville studio.
 
 
 
 

Chance McCoy: “Lizard In the Spring” | LR Baggs

December 4, 2018
 
The multi-instrumentalist and songwriter plays a twin fiddle version of the song “Lizard In the Spring,” live in the LR Baggs Nashville studio.
 
 
 
 

Laurie Lewis: “Sailing Boat” | Preston Thompson Guitars

November 27, 2018
 
The Grammy Award winning songwriter plays an original song with Tom Rozum and Nina Gerber, live at the Preston Thompson shop.
 
 
 
 

Laurie Lewis: “Sailing Boat” | Preston Thompson Guitars

November 27, 2018
 
The Grammy Award winning songwriter plays an original song with Tom Rozum and Nina Gerber, live at the Preston Thompson shop.
 
 
 
 

Lera Lynn: “What is Love” | LR Baggs

November 18, 2018
 
The singer-songwriter plays an original song from her recent album of duets live in the LR Baggs Nashville studio.
 
 
 
 

Lera Lynn: “What is Love” | LR Baggs

November 18, 2018
 
The singer-songwriter plays an original song from her recent album of duets live in the LR Baggs Nashville studio.
 
 
 
 

California Banjo Extravaganza: “Angeline the Baker”

By: Dan Gabel
November 14, 2018
 
A performance from Bill Evans, Chris Coole, and Ned Luberecki, with a Peghead-packed band of Sharon Gilchrist, Chad Manning, John Reischman, and Jim Nunally.
 
 
 
 

California Banjo Extravaganza: “Angeline the Baker”

By: Dan Gabel
November 14, 2018
 
A performance from Bill Evans, Chris Coole, and Ned Luberecki, with a Peghead-packed band of Sharon Gilchrist, Chad Manning, John Reischman, and Jim Nunally.
 
 
 
 

Fishman Loudbox Performer Acoustic Amplifier

November 8, 2018
 
Fishman’s most powerful acoustic amplifier allows you to be heard in any situation — solo or ensemble.
 
 
 
 

Fishman Loudbox Performer Acoustic Amplifier

November 8, 2018
 
Fishman’s most powerful acoustic amplifier allows you to be heard in any situation — solo or ensemble.
 
 
 
 

Molly Tuttle: “High Road” | Preston Thompson Guitars

November 5, 2018
 
The guitarist and songwriter plays an original song at Sisters High School in Oregon.
 
 
 
 

Molly Tuttle: “High Road” | Preston Thompson Guitars

November 5, 2018
 
The guitarist and songwriter plays an original song at Sisters High School in Oregon.
 
 
 
 

Maegen Wells A-Style Mandolin and 15-Inch Archtop Guitar

October 25, 2018
 
Luthier Maegen Wells discusses two of her instruments in the Peghead Nation video studio.
 
 
 
 

Maegen Wells A-Style Mandolin and 15-Inch Archtop Guitar

October 25, 2018
 
Luthier Maegen Wells discusses two of her instruments in the Peghead Nation video studio.
 
 
 
 

Don Alder: “Precious Moments” | ToneWoodAmp

October 15, 2018
 
The Canadian fingerstyle guitar master plays one of his original compositions using the ToneWoodAmp’s versatile reverb settings.
 
 
 
 

Don Alder: “Precious Moments” | ToneWoodAmp

October 15, 2018
 
The Canadian fingerstyle guitar master plays one of his original compositions using the ToneWoodAmp’s versatile reverb settings.
 
 
 
 

Della Mae: “Peg Monster” | Ear Trumpet Labs & D’Addario

October 15, 2018
 
The Americana powerhouse plays an original song in the Ear Trumpet Labs yurt at the Grey Fox Festival.
 
 
 
 

Della Mae: “Peg Monster” | Ear Trumpet Labs & D’Addario

October 15, 2018
 
The Americana powerhouse plays an original song in the Ear Trumpet Labs yurt at the Grey Fox Festival.
 
 
 
 

Billy Strings and His Father’s Martin D-93

October 9, 2018
 
The songwriter and guitarist talks with Preston Thompson Guitars about tracking down the Martin guitar his father had to sell because the family was short on money.
 
 
 
 

Billy Strings and His Father’s Martin D-93

October 9, 2018
 
The songwriter and guitarist talks with Preston Thompson Guitars about tracking down the Martin guitar his father had to sell because the family was short on money.
 
 
 
 

Banana Stand Media Presents Ear Trumpet Labs

October 8, 2018
 
Founder Patrick Graham talks about the creation of the Ear Trumpet Labs company and his inspiration behind making the custom microphones.
 
 
 
 

Banana Stand Media Presents Ear Trumpet Labs

October 8, 2018
 
Founder Patrick Graham talks about the creation of the Ear Trumpet Labs company and his inspiration behind making the custom microphones.
 
 
 
 

Martin Guitar | Dave Doll’s R&D Mystery

September 19, 2018
 
Martin’s R&D guru is working on something top secret, and the best sleuths at Martin are having a hard time uncovering the mystery.
 
 
 
 

Martin Guitar | Dave Doll’s R&D Mystery

September 19, 2018
 
Martin’s R&D guru is working on something top secret, and the best sleuths at Martin are having a hard time uncovering the mystery.
 
 
 
 

Derk’s Discoveries: Pete Don’t Sing the Blues, But He Sure Can Pick ‘Em

By: Derk Richardson
September 11, 2018
 
On his new album, guitarist Pete Madsen yields the lead vocals to Celeste Kopel as they travel the blues highway from Mississippi to Chicago.
 
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Derk’s Discoveries: Pete Don’t Sing the Blues, But He Sure Can Pick ‘Em

By: Derk Richardson
September 11, 2018
 
On his new album, guitarist Pete Madsen yields the lead vocals to Celeste Kopel as they travel the blues highway from Mississippi to Chicago.
 
 
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Froggy Bottom Guitars | “Avalon Blues” | Limited Grade H-12

September 10, 2018
 
Scott Ainslie plays a Mississippi John Hurt classic on a beautiful 12-fret built with Koa back and sides and a Sitka spruce top.
 
 
 
 

Froggy Bottom Guitars | “Avalon Blues” | Limited Grade H-12

September 10, 2018
 
Scott Ainslie plays a Mississippi John Hurt classic on a beautiful 12-fret built with Koa back and sides and a Sitka spruce top.
 
 
 
 

Bill Evans, Dan Crary, and Wally Barnick: “Long Journey Home”

By: Dan Gabel
September 5, 2018
 
The Peghead Nation banjo instructor plays the classic bluegrass song with flatpicking guru Dan Crary and singer/bass player Wally Barnick.
 
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Bill Evans, Dan Crary, and Wally Barnick: “Long Journey Home”

By: Dan Gabel
September 5, 2018
 
The Peghead Nation banjo instructor plays the classic bluegrass song with flatpicking guru Dan Crary and singer/bass player Wally Barnick.
 
 
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Fishman ToneDEQ | Acoustic Preamp Multi-Effects Pedal

August 28, 2018
 
With a high-quality preamp, dual effects section, tone controls, and much more, the ToneDEQ has everything you need in one box.
 
 
 
 

Fishman ToneDEQ | Acoustic Preamp Multi-Effects Pedal

August 28, 2018
 
With a high-quality preamp, dual effects section, tone controls, and much more, the ToneDEQ has everything you need in one box.
 
 
 
 

Molly Tuttle and Adam Chowning: “Gold Rush” | Preston Thompson Guitars

August 10, 2018
 
The two flatpickers play the traditional tune “Gold Rush” on their Preston Thompson dreadnoughts, at Carter Vintage Guitars in Nashville.
 
 
 
 

Molly Tuttle and Adam Chowning: “Gold Rush” | Preston Thompson Guitars

August 10, 2018
 
The two flatpickers play the traditional tune “Gold Rush” on their Preston Thompson dreadnoughts, at Carter Vintage Guitars in Nashville.
 
 
 
 

Derk’s Discoveries: Getting to Know Noah

By: Derk Richardson
August 7, 2018
 
Discover Canadian singer-songwriter Noah Zacharin, who's within six degrees of Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Ralph Carney, and me.
 
 
 
 

Derk’s Discoveries: Getting to Know Noah

By: Derk Richardson
August 7, 2018
 
Discover Canadian singer-songwriter Noah Zacharin, who's within six degrees of Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Ralph Carney, and me.
 
 
 
 

Harmonic Tone Revealers: “Sail Away Ladies”

By: Dan Gabel
August 4, 2018
 
Peghead Nation instructors John Reischman, Sharon Gilchrist, and Scott Nygaard play the Kenny Baker version of this traditional favorite.
 
 
 
 

Harmonic Tone Revealers: “Sail Away Ladies”

By: Dan Gabel
August 4, 2018
 
Peghead Nation instructors John Reischman, Sharon Gilchrist, and Scott Nygaard play the Kenny Baker version of this traditional favorite.
 
 
 
 

Shubb Capos | Väsen, Mike Marshall, and Darol Anger | “Egypt”

August 2, 2018
 
Exclusive video of the supergroup playing Mike Marshall’s tune “Egypt” live at Wintergrass 2018.
 
 
 
 

Shubb Capos | Väsen, Mike Marshall, and Darol Anger | “Egypt”

August 2, 2018
 
Exclusive video of the supergroup playing Mike Marshall’s tune “Egypt” live at Wintergrass 2018.
 
 
 
 

Fishman Rare Earth Soundhole Pickups

August 2, 2018
 
Fishman's Joe Barbieri gives an in-depth guided tour of the Rare Earth series of soundhole pickups, with demonstrations of each model.
 
 
 
 

Fishman Rare Earth Soundhole Pickups

August 2, 2018
 
Fishman's Joe Barbieri gives an in-depth guided tour of the Rare Earth series of soundhole pickups, with demonstrations of each model.
 
 
 
 

Martin 00-17 Authentic 1931

August 1, 2018
 
Martin releases a replica of their prewar 00 12-fret, with mahogany top, back, and sides, slotted peghead, and hide glue construction.
 
 
 
 

Martin 00-17 Authentic 1931

August 1, 2018
 
Martin releases a replica of their prewar 00 12-fret, with mahogany top, back, and sides, slotted peghead, and hide glue construction.
 
 
 
 

Tyler Childers: “Feathered Indians” | LR Baggs

July 24, 2018
 
The singer-songwriter performs an original song off of his latest album “Purgatory.” Filmed in the LR Baggs studio in Nashville.
 
 
 
 

Tyler Childers: “Feathered Indians” | LR Baggs

July 24, 2018
 
The singer-songwriter performs an original song off of his latest album “Purgatory.” Filmed in the LR Baggs studio in Nashville.
 
 
 
 

Derk’s Discoveries: A Day in the “Life Of” …

By: Derk Richardson
July 23, 2018
 
Eight years in coming, the new album by 12-string guitarist Steve Tibbetts is a beautiful rumination on what it means to be human.
 
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Derk’s Discoveries: A Day in the “Life Of” …

By: Derk Richardson
July 23, 2018
 
Eight years in coming, the new album by 12-string guitarist Steve Tibbetts is a beautiful rumination on what it means to be human.
 
 
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In Memory of Bill Collings | We Are Collings

July 14, 2018
 
This short film pays homage to Bill Collings, who set out to raise the bar in our industry and impacted so many lives in the process.
 
 
 
 

In Memory of Bill Collings | We Are Collings

July 14, 2018
 
This short film pays homage to Bill Collings, who set out to raise the bar in our industry and impacted so many lives in the process.
 
 
 
 

Foy Vance | Lowden Guitars | Bushmills Distillery Sessions

July 2, 2018
 
The songwriter plays a haunting new original song, “A Year in Weem,” on the Bushmills x Lowden Black Bush Edition guitar at the Old Bushmills Distillery.
 
 
 
 

Foy Vance | Lowden Guitars | Bushmills Distillery Sessions

July 2, 2018
 
The songwriter plays a haunting new original song, “A Year in Weem,” on the Bushmills x Lowden Black Bush Edition guitar at the Old Bushmills Distillery.
 
 
 
 

Charles Sawtelle’s Preston Thompson Dreadnought Model 42

June 29, 2018
 
Luthier Preston Thompson shows the guitar he built for the great flatpicker in 1986, modeled after Sawtelle’s 1937 Martin.
 
 
 
 

Charles Sawtelle’s Preston Thompson Dreadnought Model 42

June 29, 2018
 
Luthier Preston Thompson shows the guitar he built for the great flatpicker in 1986, modeled after Sawtelle’s 1937 Martin.
 
 
 
 

Peter Mulvey | Fishman Rare Earth Mic Blend

June 28, 2018
 
The singer-songwriter talks about his guitar sound and how the Rare Earth Mic Blend’s tone, setup, and consistency all work perfectly for him.
 
 
 
 

Peter Mulvey | Fishman Rare Earth Mic Blend

June 28, 2018
 
The singer-songwriter talks about his guitar sound and how the Rare Earth Mic Blend’s tone, setup, and consistency all work perfectly for him.
 
 
 
 

John Oates: “Anytime” | D’Addario 615 Sessions

June 23, 2018
 
John Oates and his band play a song first recorded in 1924 by Emmet Miller, and made popular in the 1940s by Eddy Arnold.
 
 
 
 

John Oates: “Anytime” | D’Addario 615 Sessions

June 23, 2018
 
John Oates and his band play a song first recorded in 1924 by Emmet Miller, and made popular in the 1940s by Eddy Arnold.
 
 
 
 

Froggy Bottom Guitars | Will Ackerman Signature Model

June 22, 2018
 
Will Ackerman plays “The Impending Death of the Virgin Spirit” on his signature model guitar built by his friend, luthier Michael Millard.
 
 
 
 

Froggy Bottom Guitars | Will Ackerman Signature Model

June 22, 2018
 
Will Ackerman plays “The Impending Death of the Virgin Spirit” on his signature model guitar built by his friend, luthier Michael Millard.
 
 
 
 

Peter Rowan | “Panama Red” & ”Freight Train” | Preston Thompson Guitars

June 7, 2018
 
The singer-songwriter plays his popular song “Panama Red,” with an interlude of the classic Elizabeth Cotten song, “Freight Train.”
 
 
 
 

Peter Rowan | “Panama Red” & ”Freight Train” | Preston Thompson Guitars

June 7, 2018
 
The singer-songwriter plays his popular song “Panama Red,” with an interlude of the classic Elizabeth Cotten song, “Freight Train.”
 
 
 
 

Bruce Molsky with Vivian Leva and Riley Calcagno: “Train on the Island”/“Texas Sally Ann”

By: Dan Gabel
May 26, 2018
 
Bruce takes to the porch to play two traditional favorites with old-time/country guitarist and songwriter Vivian Leva and multi-instrumentalist Riley Calcagno.
 
 
 
 

Bruce Molsky with Vivian Leva and Riley Calcagno: “Train on the Island”/“Texas Sally Ann”

By: Dan Gabel
May 26, 2018
 
Bruce takes to the porch to play two traditional favorites with old-time/country guitarist and songwriter Vivian Leva and multi-instrumentalist Riley Calcagno.
 
 
 
 

Tyler Childers: “Whitehouse Road” | LR Baggs

May 25, 2018
 
The singer-songwriter performs an original song off of his Sturgill Simpson-produced album “Purgatory.” Filmed in the LR Baggs studio in Nashville.
 
 
 
 

Tyler Childers: “Whitehouse Road” | LR Baggs

May 25, 2018
 
The singer-songwriter performs an original song off of his Sturgill Simpson-produced album “Purgatory.” Filmed in the LR Baggs studio in Nashville.
 
 
 
 

Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley: “Everwhere I Go Is a Long Way from Home” | LR Baggs

May 13, 2018
 
The guitar and dobro duo performs a song off of the album “The Country Blues” in the LR Baggs studio in Nashville.
 
 
 
 

Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley: “Everwhere I Go Is a Long Way from Home” | LR Baggs

May 13, 2018
 
The guitar and dobro duo performs a song off of the album “The Country Blues” in the LR Baggs studio in Nashville.
 
 
 
 

Martin Guitar | An Intimate Look at the Stringing Process

May 8, 2018
 
Watch as the finishing touches are put on a new Martin Guitar, from filing and polishing the frets to the first stringing of the guitar.
 
 
 
 

Martin Guitar | An Intimate Look at the Stringing Process

May 8, 2018
 
Watch as the finishing touches are put on a new Martin Guitar, from filing and polishing the frets to the first stringing of the guitar.
 
 
 
 

Harmonic Tone Revealers: “It’s My Lazy Day”

By: Dan Gabel
May 8, 2018
 
Peghead Nation instructors John Reischman, Sharon Gilchrist, and Scott Nygaard play a Smiley Burnett song during a recent house concert.
 
 
 
 

Harmonic Tone Revealers: “It’s My Lazy Day”

By: Dan Gabel
May 8, 2018
 
Peghead Nation instructors John Reischman, Sharon Gilchrist, and Scott Nygaard play a Smiley Burnett song during a recent house concert.
 
 
 
 

Mike Compton and Joe Newberry, “Please Baby”

By: Dan Gabel
April 30, 2018
 
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor and his duo partner play “Please Baby” during a late-night set.
 
 
 
 

Mike Compton and Joe Newberry, “Please Baby”

By: Dan Gabel
April 30, 2018
 
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor and his duo partner play “Please Baby” during a late-night set.
 
 
 
 

Molly Tuttle and Preston Thompson | At Carter Vintage Guitars

April 25, 2018
 
Luthier Preston Thompson talks about the new Thompson dreadnought built for guitarist, songwriter, and singer Molly Tuttle.
 
 
 
 

Molly Tuttle and Preston Thompson | At Carter Vintage Guitars

April 25, 2018
 
Luthier Preston Thompson talks about the new Thompson dreadnought built for guitarist, songwriter, and singer Molly Tuttle.
 
 
 
 

Molly Tuttle, “You Didn’t Call My Name” | Huss & Dalton

April 18, 2018
 
The songwriter, guitarist, and singer in the official video for an original song from her album “Rise.”
 
 
 
 

Molly Tuttle, “You Didn’t Call My Name” | Huss & Dalton

April 18, 2018
 
The songwriter, guitarist, and singer in the official video for an original song from her album “Rise.”
 
 
 
 

Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley: “Georgia on a Fast Train” | D’Addario

April 11, 2018
 
The celebrated guitar and dobro duo stopped by D’Addario’s showcase at Folk Alliance and played a rousing version of this Billy Joe Shaver song.
 
 
 
 

Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley: “Georgia on a Fast Train” | D’Addario

April 11, 2018
 
The celebrated guitar and dobro duo stopped by D’Addario’s showcase at Folk Alliance and played a rousing version of this Billy Joe Shaver song.
 
 
 
 

Fender Acoustics | California Series Player

March 22, 2018
 
Angela Petrilli demos Fender’s affordable California Series Player acoustic guitars, with three body sizes, a solid Sitka spruce top, and great Fishman electronics.
 
 
 
 

Fender Acoustics | California Series Player

March 22, 2018
 
Angela Petrilli demos Fender’s affordable California Series Player acoustic guitars, with three body sizes, a solid Sitka spruce top, and great Fishman electronics.
 
 
 
 

Preston Thompson Guitars | Brazilian Rosewood Binding

March 15, 2018
 
Luthier Kaleb Klein shows the process of binding a custom Preston Thompson Guitar with Brazilian rosewood for Dream Guitars.
 
 
 
 

Preston Thompson Guitars | Brazilian Rosewood Binding

March 15, 2018
 
Luthier Kaleb Klein shows the process of binding a custom Preston Thompson Guitar with Brazilian rosewood for Dream Guitars.
 
 
 
 

Shubb Capos | Jerry Garcia

March 13, 2018
 
Founder Rick Shubb talks about installing his first capo on Jerry Garcia’s banjo neck, and about his time living with the Grateful Dead guitarist.
 
 
 
 

Shubb Capos | Jerry Garcia

March 13, 2018
 
Founder Rick Shubb talks about installing his first capo on Jerry Garcia’s banjo neck, and about his time living with the Grateful Dead guitarist.
 
 
 
 

Fishman Matrix Infinity VT and Mic Blend

March 9, 2018
 
A look at Fishman’s improved Matrix undersaddle pickup system, an update to the leading choice of guitarists for 25 years.
 
 
 
 

Fishman Matrix Infinity VT and Mic Blend

March 9, 2018
 
A look at Fishman’s improved Matrix undersaddle pickup system, an update to the leading choice of guitarists for 25 years.
 
 
 
 

Bill Evans, John Reischman, and Kenny Smith: “Studebaker”

By: Dan Gabel
March 7, 2018
 
Flatpicking master Kenny Smith plays one of his original tunes with Peghead Nation banjo and mandolin instructors, along with bassist Max Schwartz and fiddler Nate Lee.
 
 
 
 

Bill Evans, John Reischman, and Kenny Smith: “Studebaker”

By: Dan Gabel
March 7, 2018
 
Flatpicking master Kenny Smith plays one of his original tunes with Peghead Nation banjo and mandolin instructors, along with bassist Max Schwartz and fiddler Nate Lee.
 
 
 
 

Martin Guitar D-45 | Fire and Ice

March 1, 2018
 
A look at the custom Golden Era Style 45 guitar, a collaboration between the Martin Custom Shop and inlay artist Harvey Leach.
 
 
 
 

Martin Guitar D-45 | Fire and Ice

March 1, 2018
 
A look at the custom Golden Era Style 45 guitar, a collaboration between the Martin Custom Shop and inlay artist Harvey Leach.
 
 
 
 

Jake Workman Model | Preston Thompson Guitars

February 9, 2018
 
Bluegrass guitarist Jake Workman talks about his guitar playing path, gig with Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, and his signature model Thompson Guitar.
 
 
 
 

Jake Workman Model | Preston Thompson Guitars

February 9, 2018
 
Bluegrass guitarist Jake Workman talks about his guitar playing path, gig with Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, and his signature model Thompson Guitar.
 
 
 
 

The Ballad of the Dreadnought | Martin Guitar

February 5, 2018
 
The history of iconic guitar model, first introduced in 1916, narrated by Jeff Daniels and including insight from David Crosby, Chris Martin, Rosanne Cash, Del McCoury, and many others.
 
 
 
 

The Ballad of the Dreadnought | Martin Guitar

February 5, 2018
 
The history of iconic guitar model, first introduced in 1916, narrated by Jeff Daniels and including insight from David Crosby, Chris Martin, Rosanne Cash, Del McCoury, and many others.
 
 
 
 

Lowden Guitars | The GL-10 Electric Guitar

January 24, 2018
 
Forty years after George Lowden first built an electric guitar, Lowden Guitars introduces the all new GL-10 electric.
 
 
 
 

Lowden Guitars | The GL-10 Electric Guitar

January 24, 2018
 
Forty years after George Lowden first built an electric guitar, Lowden Guitars introduces the all new GL-10 electric.
 
 
 
 

Martin Guitar and Fishman

January 21, 2018
 
A look at the partnership between Martin Guitar and Fishman Electronics, and how together they’ve mastered the acoustic-electric guitar.
 
 
 
 

Martin Guitar and Fishman

January 21, 2018
 
A look at the partnership between Martin Guitar and Fishman Electronics, and how together they’ve mastered the acoustic-electric guitar.
 
 
 
 

Peter Rowan at Preston Thompson Guitars

January 21, 2018
 
The great guitarist and songwriter plays a song he wrote about Charles Sawtelle and talks about Charles introducing him to Preston Thompson.
 
 
 
 

Peter Rowan at Preston Thompson Guitars

January 21, 2018
 
The great guitarist and songwriter plays a song he wrote about Charles Sawtelle and talks about Charles introducing him to Preston Thompson.
 
 
 
 

Molly Tuttle and Allison de Groot, “Bregottlåten” and “Road to Westfield” | Huss & Dalton

December 29, 2017
 
Nimblefingers Music presents a beautiful guitar and banjo duet.
 
 
 
 

Molly Tuttle and Allison de Groot, “Bregottlåten” and “Road to Westfield” | Huss & Dalton

December 29, 2017
 
Nimblefingers Music presents a beautiful guitar and banjo duet.
 
 
 
 

Joe K. Walsh and John Mailander: “Cold, Cold Heart”

By: Dan Gabel
December 19, 2017
 
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor plays a Hank Williams classic with bluegrass fiddler and multi-instrumentalist John Mailander on octave mandolin.
 
 
 
 

Joe K. Walsh and John Mailander: “Cold, Cold Heart”

By: Dan Gabel
December 19, 2017
 
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor plays a Hank Williams classic with bluegrass fiddler and multi-instrumentalist John Mailander on octave mandolin.
 
 
 
 

Preston Thompson Guitars | Chris Luquette Performance

December 16, 2017
 
Guitarist Chris Luquette plays with Nick Dumas and Connor Hutteball at the Thompson Guitars workshop.
 
 
 
 

Preston Thompson Guitars | Chris Luquette Performance

December 16, 2017
 
Guitarist Chris Luquette plays with Nick Dumas and Connor Hutteball at the Thompson Guitars workshop.
 
 
 
 

Molly Tuttle, “Chinquapin Hunting” | Huss & Dalton Guitar Company

December 6, 2017
 
The guitarist and songwriter flatpicks an old-time tune on a Huss & Dalton Crossroads Deluxe at Gryphon Stringed Instruments.
 
 
 
 

Molly Tuttle, “Chinquapin Hunting” | Huss & Dalton Guitar Company

December 6, 2017
 
The guitarist and songwriter flatpicks an old-time tune on a Huss & Dalton Crossroads Deluxe at Gryphon Stringed Instruments.
 
 
 
 

Raw Talent with the Gibson Brothers | D’Addario Nickel Bronze

December 5, 2017
 
The bluegrass masters visit Raw Talent, the Improv Song Series where we give artists made-up song titles, ask them to write a song on the spot.
 
 
 
 

Raw Talent with the Gibson Brothers | D’Addario Nickel Bronze

December 5, 2017
 
The bluegrass masters visit Raw Talent, the Improv Song Series where we give artists made-up song titles, ask them to write a song on the spot.
 
 
 
 

Preston Thompson Guitars | Spraying a Sunburst

November 27, 2017
 
Take a look at luthier Simon Haycraft adding a sunburst in the Preston Thompson Guitars workshop.
 
 
 
 

Preston Thompson Guitars | Spraying a Sunburst

November 27, 2017
 
Take a look at luthier Simon Haycraft adding a sunburst in the Preston Thompson Guitars workshop.
 
 
 
 

Joe K. Walsh and Scott Nygaard: “East Tennessee Blues”

By: Dan Gabel
November 22, 2017
 
Peghead Nation mandolin and guitar instructors play the popular old-time tune at our first Mandolin Camp.
 
 
 
 

Joe K. Walsh and Scott Nygaard: “East Tennessee Blues”

By: Dan Gabel
November 22, 2017
 
Peghead Nation mandolin and guitar instructors play the popular old-time tune at our first Mandolin Camp.
 
 
 
 

Froggy Bottom Limited Grade Model C

November 22, 2017
 
Scott Ainslie plays a beautiful version of “You Don't Know What Love Is” on a custom parlor guitar from Froggy Bottom Guitars.
 
 
 
 

Froggy Bottom Limited Grade Model C

November 22, 2017
 
Scott Ainslie plays a beautiful version of “You Don't Know What Love Is” on a custom parlor guitar from Froggy Bottom Guitars.
 
 
 
 

Lowden Guitars | The F-35C Fan Fret with Ariel Posen

November 20, 2017
 
The guitarist from the Brothers Landreth demonstrates a beautiful Lowden F-35C with a sinker redwood top, Madagascar rosewood back and sides, and fanned frets.
 
 
 
 

Lowden Guitars | The F-35C Fan Fret with Ariel Posen

November 20, 2017
 
The guitarist from the Brothers Landreth demonstrates a beautiful Lowden F-35C with a sinker redwood top, Madagascar rosewood back and sides, and fanned frets.
 
 
 
 

Billy Strings: “Turmoil and Tinfoil” | Preston Thompson Guitars

November 15, 2017
 
Music City Roots presents Billy Strings playing the title track to his latest album on his Thompson Mahogany Dreadnought.
 
 
 
 

Billy Strings: “Turmoil and Tinfoil” | Preston Thompson Guitars

November 15, 2017
 
Music City Roots presents Billy Strings playing the title track to his latest album on his Thompson Mahogany Dreadnought.
 
 
 
 

D’Addario Accessories | Instrument Care Kit

November 6, 2017
 
Everything you need to keep your instrument playing, looking, and sounding its best, in one portable, handy kit.
 
 
 
 

D’Addario Accessories | Instrument Care Kit

November 6, 2017
 
Everything you need to keep your instrument playing, looking, and sounding its best, in one portable, handy kit.
 
 
 
 

Martin Museum Sessions | Laurence Juber

November 5, 2017
 
The fingerstyle guitarist plays an original composition in the Martin Museum, on his Martin OM-21 Signature Guitar.
 
 
 
 

Martin Museum Sessions | Laurence Juber

November 5, 2017
 
The fingerstyle guitarist plays an original composition in the Martin Museum, on his Martin OM-21 Signature Guitar.
 
 
 
 

Billy Strings | Preston Thompson Brazilian Dreadnought

November 3, 2017
 
Billy Strings stops by Preston Thompson Guitars in Sisters, Oregon, to pick up his second Thompson Guitar.
 
 
 
 

Billy Strings | Preston Thompson Brazilian Dreadnought

November 3, 2017
 
Billy Strings stops by Preston Thompson Guitars in Sisters, Oregon, to pick up his second Thompson Guitar.
 
 
 
 

Kaia Kater, “Fine Times at Our House” | LR Baggs

November 3, 2017
 
LR Baggs presents Canadian songwriter, singer, and banjo player Kaia Kater playing the traditional tune, “Fine Times at Our House.”
 
 
 
 

Kaia Kater, “Fine Times at Our House” | LR Baggs

November 3, 2017
 
LR Baggs presents Canadian songwriter, singer, and banjo player Kaia Kater playing the traditional tune, “Fine Times at Our House.”
 
 
 
 

John Reischman, Scott Nygaard, Sharon Gilchrist, Joe K. Walsh: “Lonesome Moonlight Waltz”

By: Dan Gabel
November 3, 2017
 
The Peghead Nation Mandolin Camp instructor staff plays a beautiful Bill Monroe waltz at our Camp concert.
 
 
 
 

John Reischman, Scott Nygaard, Sharon Gilchrist, Joe K. Walsh: “Lonesome Moonlight Waltz”

By: Dan Gabel
November 3, 2017
 
The Peghead Nation Mandolin Camp instructor staff plays a beautiful Bill Monroe waltz at our Camp concert.
 
 
 
 

Preston Thompson Guitars | Workshop Tour

November 1, 2017
 
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Thompson Guitars shop in Sisters, Oregon, with Preston Thompson, Peter Rowan, and members of the Thompson Guitars team.
 
 
 
 

Preston Thompson Guitars | Workshop Tour

November 1, 2017
 
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Thompson Guitars shop in Sisters, Oregon, with Preston Thompson, Peter Rowan, and members of the Thompson Guitars team.
 
 
 
 

Al Petteway’s Preston Thompson 12-Fret 000

November 1, 2017
 
Grammy Award-winning guitarist reviews his new Preston Thompson Sunburst 12-Fret 000 guitar.
 
 
 
 

Al Petteway’s Preston Thompson 12-Fret 000

November 1, 2017
 
Grammy Award-winning guitarist reviews his new Preston Thompson Sunburst 12-Fret 000 guitar.
 
 
 
 

John Reischman, Scott Nygaard, Sharon Gilchrist, Joe K. Walsh: “Clinch Mountain Backstep”

By: Dan Gabel
October 25, 2017
 
The Peghead Nation Mandolin Camp instructor staff plays the Ralph Stanley classic at the Camp concert.
 
 
 
 

John Reischman, Scott Nygaard, Sharon Gilchrist, Joe K. Walsh: “Clinch Mountain Backstep”

By: Dan Gabel
October 25, 2017
 
The Peghead Nation Mandolin Camp instructor staff plays the Ralph Stanley classic at the Camp concert.
 
 
 
 

Lowden Guitars | The FM-35 with Ariel Posen

October 10, 2017
 
Lowden Guitars introduces the new FM model, voiced for superb projection and note separation, ideal for flatpicking. Guitarist Ariel Posen demonstrates.
 
 
 
 

Lowden Guitars | The FM-35 with Ariel Posen

October 10, 2017
 
Lowden Guitars introduces the new FM model, voiced for superb projection and note separation, ideal for flatpicking. Guitarist Ariel Posen demonstrates.
 
 
 
 

Molsky’s Mountain Drifters: “I Get My Whiskey from Rockingham”

By: Dan Gabel
October 10, 2017
 
Peghead Nation fiddle instructor plays a traditional favorite with his trio at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass in San Francisco.
 
 
 
 

Molsky’s Mountain Drifters: “I Get My Whiskey from Rockingham”

By: Dan Gabel
October 10, 2017
 
Peghead Nation fiddle instructor plays a traditional favorite with his trio at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass in San Francisco.
 
 
 
 

D’Addario Nickel Bronze | Revealing Billy Strings

October 9, 2017
 
Nickel Bronze presents a few minutes with Billy Strings, who talks about bluegrass and rock influences, David Grisman, and his favorite band to play with.
 
 
 
 

D’Addario Nickel Bronze | Revealing Billy Strings

October 9, 2017
 
Nickel Bronze presents a few minutes with Billy Strings, who talks about bluegrass and rock influences, David Grisman, and his favorite band to play with.
 
 
 
 

Neck Profile and Playability | Martin Guitar

October 6, 2017
 
A guitar’s neck shape can affect the feel and playability of an instrument, and Martin’s Dave Doll shows a few examples of different necks.
 
 
 
 

Neck Profile and Playability | Martin Guitar

October 6, 2017
 
A guitar’s neck shape can affect the feel and playability of an instrument, and Martin’s Dave Doll shows a few examples of different necks.
 
 
 
 

Joe K. Walsh and John Mailander: “Seneca Square Dance”

By: Dan Gabel
September 26, 2017
 
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor plays an old-time dance tune with bluegrass fiddler and multi-instrumentalist John Mailander on octave mandolin.
 
 
 
 

Joe K. Walsh and John Mailander: “Seneca Square Dance”

By: Dan Gabel
September 26, 2017
 
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor plays an old-time dance tune with bluegrass fiddler and multi-instrumentalist John Mailander on octave mandolin.
 
 
 
 

Larrivée History | Tonewood Dreams

September 26, 2017
 
Larrivée Guitars founder Jean Larrivée talks about the moment of opening up a piece of tonewood to discover what lies inside.
 
 
 
 

Larrivée History | Tonewood Dreams

September 26, 2017
 
Larrivée Guitars founder Jean Larrivée talks about the moment of opening up a piece of tonewood to discover what lies inside.
 
 
 
 

The Martin Dick Boak Signature Edition

September 21, 2017
 
Dick Boak talks about the Custom Signature Edition D-Boak dreadnought, featuring his original “Inside Out” artwork.
 
 
 
 

The Martin Dick Boak Signature Edition

September 21, 2017
 
Dick Boak talks about the Custom Signature Edition D-Boak dreadnought, featuring his original “Inside Out” artwork.
 
 
 
 

Bourgeois Guitars | Jeff Nauss and Waylon Robichau, “Bourgeois Breakdown”

September 8, 2017
 
Guitarists from The Bluegrass Unit play a smoking flatpicking tune at the 2017 Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival.
 
 
 
 

Bourgeois Guitars | Jeff Nauss and Waylon Robichau, “Bourgeois Breakdown”

September 8, 2017
 
Guitarists from The Bluegrass Unit play a smoking flatpicking tune at the 2017 Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival.
 
 
 
 

The Sound of an Era | Waterloo by Collings

September 7, 2017
 
Bill Collings, Jeff Tweedy, Rodney Crowell, and other guitar experts talk about Waterloo Guitars, inspired by historic guitars of the 1920’s and 1930’s.
 
 
 
 

The Sound of an Era | Waterloo by Collings

September 7, 2017
 
Bill Collings, Jeff Tweedy, Rodney Crowell, and other guitar experts talk about Waterloo Guitars, inspired by historic guitars of the 1920’s and 1930’s.
 
 
 
 

Derk’s Discoveries: Flying Home

By: Derk Richardson
August 28, 2017
 
John Reischman and the Jaybirds soar through gospel, old-time, bluegrass, and Beatles songs on their latest recording.
 
 
 
 

Derk’s Discoveries: Flying Home

By: Derk Richardson
August 28, 2017
 
John Reischman and the Jaybirds soar through gospel, old-time, bluegrass, and Beatles songs on their latest recording.
 
 
 
 

Bruce Sexauer FT-00-WRX SBAIC

August 24, 2017
 
A walnut and spruce flattop built to be given away at the 2017 Santa Barbara Acoustic Instrument Celebration.
 
 
 
 

Bruce Sexauer FT-00-WRX SBAIC

August 24, 2017
 
A walnut and spruce flattop built to be given away at the 2017 Santa Barbara Acoustic Instrument Celebration.
 
 
 
 

Larrivée Guitars | CBC Documentary, 1983

August 23, 2017
 
An original CBC documentary created in 1983, shot on location at Larrivée's first West Coast shop in Victoria, BC, and featuring founder Jean Larrivée.
 
 
 
 

Larrivée Guitars | CBC Documentary, 1983

August 23, 2017
 
An original CBC documentary created in 1983, shot on location at Larrivée's first West Coast shop in Victoria, BC, and featuring founder Jean Larrivée.
 
 
 
 

Noctambule: “A Sweetish Tune”

By: Dan Gabel
August 22, 2017
 
Peghead Nation Irish Mandolin instructor Marla Fibish and Bruce Victor play the title track from their recently released Noctambule album.
 
 
 
 

Noctambule: “A Sweetish Tune”

By: Dan Gabel
August 22, 2017
 
Peghead Nation Irish Mandolin instructor Marla Fibish and Bruce Victor play the title track from their recently released Noctambule album.
 
 
 
 

Julian Lage, “Woodside Waltz” | Collings OM 1 A JL

August 15, 2017
 
Julian Lage performs his original composition on his prototype Collings signature model featuring an optional Adirondack spruce top.
 
 
 
 

Julian Lage, “Woodside Waltz” | Collings OM 1 A JL

August 15, 2017
 
Julian Lage performs his original composition on his prototype Collings signature model featuring an optional Adirondack spruce top.
 
 
 
 

Made in Virginia | Huss & Dalton Guitar Company

August 10, 2017
 
Jeff Huss and Mark Dalton talk with WVPT Public Television about the history of their company and show the process of making fine custom guitars.
 
 
 
 

Made in Virginia | Huss & Dalton Guitar Company

August 10, 2017
 
Jeff Huss and Mark Dalton talk with WVPT Public Television about the history of their company and show the process of making fine custom guitars.
 
 
 
 

Derk’s Discoveries: James Elkington’s 21st-Century Chamber Folk

By: Derk Richardson
August 9, 2017
 
The brilliant fingerstyle guitarist and cryptic songwriter bridges his English roots and Chicago's progressive indie scene.
 
 
 
 

Derk’s Discoveries: James Elkington’s 21st-Century Chamber Folk

By: Derk Richardson
August 9, 2017
 
The brilliant fingerstyle guitarist and cryptic songwriter bridges his English roots and Chicago's progressive indie scene.
 
 
 
 

Joe K. Walsh: “Never More Will Roam”

By: Dan Gabel
July 26, 2017
 
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor plays his original song, inspired by a late-19th century Arctic explorer. With Brittany Haas on fiddle.
 
 
 
 

Joe K. Walsh: “Never More Will Roam”

By: Dan Gabel
July 26, 2017
 
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor plays his original song, inspired by a late-19th century Arctic explorer. With Brittany Haas on fiddle.
 
 
 
 

Soggy Bottom Boys: “I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow”

By: Dan Gabel
July 12, 2017
 
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor Mike Compton plays this iconic song with the original band that gave “O Brother, Where Art Thou” its authentic sound.
 
 
 
 

Soggy Bottom Boys: “I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow”

By: Dan Gabel
July 12, 2017
 
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor Mike Compton plays this iconic song with the original band that gave “O Brother, Where Art Thou” its authentic sound.
 
 
 
 

Martin Pro Tips | Guitar Parts and Jargon

July 12, 2017
 
Martin’s Dave Doll shows the parts of a guitar, explaining what some of the common terminology refers to and demystifying guitar-speak.
 
 
 
 

Martin Pro Tips | Guitar Parts and Jargon

July 12, 2017
 
Martin’s Dave Doll shows the parts of a guitar, explaining what some of the common terminology refers to and demystifying guitar-speak.
 
 
 
 

Sawyer Fredericks, “Half a Mind” | Bourgeois Guitars

July 10, 2017
 
The guitarist and songwriter performs a new original song live on his Bourgeois Ray Lamontagne Signature Series guitar.
 
 
 
 

Sawyer Fredericks, “Half a Mind” | Bourgeois Guitars

July 10, 2017
 
The guitarist and songwriter performs a new original song live on his Bourgeois Ray Lamontagne Signature Series guitar.
 
 
 
 

Molsky’s Mountain Drifters: “Rosa Lee McFall”

By: Dan Gabel
June 28, 2017
 
Peghead Nation fiddle instructor plays a Charlie Monroe song with his old-time trio at the Father's Day Festival in Grass Valley, California.
 
 
 
 

Molsky’s Mountain Drifters: “Rosa Lee McFall”

By: Dan Gabel
June 28, 2017
 
Peghead Nation fiddle instructor plays a Charlie Monroe song with his old-time trio at the Father's Day Festival in Grass Valley, California.
 
 
 
 

Taylor Guitars | 410e Baritone Limited Edition

June 28, 2017
 
A Taylor Summer Limited Edition baritone built with a dreadnought body and a spruce top with a beautiful tobacco sunburst.
 
 
 
 

Taylor Guitars | 410e Baritone Limited Edition

June 28, 2017
 
A Taylor Summer Limited Edition baritone built with a dreadnought body and a spruce top with a beautiful tobacco sunburst.
 
 
 
 

Bob Taylor’s World Forestry Tour | Fiji

June 19, 2017
 
The Taylor Guitars founder reports from his stop in Fiji, with a performance by singer-songwriter Knox Fiji.
 
 
 
 

Bob Taylor’s World Forestry Tour | Fiji

June 19, 2017
 
The Taylor Guitars founder reports from his stop in Fiji, with a performance by singer-songwriter Knox Fiji.
 
 
 
 

Matt Flinner Trio with Mike Compton, Scott Nygaard, and Sharon Gilchrist: “Trouble in Mind”

By: Dan Gabel
June 15, 2017
 
Peghead Nation mandolin and guitar instructors play a blues standard with Matt Flinner’s talented trio.
 
 
 
 

Matt Flinner Trio with Mike Compton, Scott Nygaard, and Sharon Gilchrist: “Trouble in Mind”

By: Dan Gabel
June 15, 2017
 
Peghead Nation mandolin and guitar instructors play a blues standard with Matt Flinner’s talented trio.
 
 
 
 

Molsky’s Mountain Drifters: “K.C. Moan”

June 7, 2017
 
Peghead Nation old-time fiddle teacher and his trio play and sing the Memphis Jug Band’s old-time blues favorite.
 
 
 
 

Molsky’s Mountain Drifters: “K.C. Moan”

June 7, 2017
 
Peghead Nation old-time fiddle teacher and his trio play and sing the Memphis Jug Band’s old-time blues favorite.
 
 
 
 

Bob Taylor’s World Forestry Tour | Guatemala

June 1, 2017
 
The Taylor Guitars founder reports from his stop at the Izabal Agro Forestry Project in Guatemala on his 25-day tour of tonewood forests.
 
 
 
 

Bob Taylor’s World Forestry Tour | Guatemala

June 1, 2017
 
The Taylor Guitars founder reports from his stop at the Izabal Agro Forestry Project in Guatemala on his 25-day tour of tonewood forests.
 
 
 
 

Larrivée History | A Family Affair

May 22, 2017
 
Larrivée Guitars is a true family business, and in this video founder Jean Larrivée talks about the rich family history within the company.
 
 
 
 

Larrivée History | A Family Affair

May 22, 2017
 
Larrivée Guitars is a true family business, and in this video founder Jean Larrivée talks about the rich family history within the company.
 
 
 
 

Froggy Bottom Featured Guitar | D14

April 25, 2017
 
Scott Ainslie plays “Midnight on the Water” on a beautiful Froggy Bottom DeLuxe Grade D14 dreadnought with East Indian rosewood and Adirondack spruce.
 
 
 
 

Froggy Bottom Featured Guitar | D14

April 25, 2017
 
Scott Ainslie plays “Midnight on the Water” on a beautiful Froggy Bottom DeLuxe Grade D14 dreadnought with East Indian rosewood and Adirondack spruce.
 
 
 
 

Bill Evans, John Reischman, and Kenny Smith: “Petersburg Gal”

By: Dan Gabel
April 21, 2017
 
Peghead Nation banjo and mandolin instructors play Bill Evans’ original tune with flatpicking guru Kenny Smith, bassist Max Schwartz, and fiddler Nate Lee at the Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse.
 
 
 
 

Bill Evans, John Reischman, and Kenny Smith: “Petersburg Gal”

By: Dan Gabel
April 21, 2017
 
Peghead Nation banjo and mandolin instructors play Bill Evans’ original tune with flatpicking guru Kenny Smith, bassist Max Schwartz, and fiddler Nate Lee at the Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse.
 
 
 
 

John Reischman and Kenny Smith: “A Prairie Jewel”

By: Dan Gabel
April 12, 2017
 
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor plays an original tune from the album “Walk Along John” with flatpicking guru Kenny Smith, fiddler Nate Lee, and bass player Max Schwartz.
 
 
 
 

John Reischman and Kenny Smith: “A Prairie Jewel”

By: Dan Gabel
April 12, 2017
 
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor plays an original tune from the album “Walk Along John” with flatpicking guru Kenny Smith, fiddler Nate Lee, and bass player Max Schwartz.
 
 
 
 

Taylor Academy Series | Durable

April 8, 2017
 
Taylor’s master guitar designer Andy Powers talks about designing the new Academy Series guitars to be durable and easy to care for.
 
 
 
 

Taylor Academy Series | Durable

April 8, 2017
 
Taylor’s master guitar designer Andy Powers talks about designing the new Academy Series guitars to be durable and easy to care for.
 
 
 
 

Taylor Academy Series | Playable

April 4, 2017
 
Taylor’s master guitar designer Andy Powers discusses the design and easy playability of the new Academy Series guitars.
 
 
 
 

Taylor Academy Series | Playable

April 4, 2017
 
Taylor’s master guitar designer Andy Powers discusses the design and easy playability of the new Academy Series guitars.
 
 
 
 

Jenni Alpert, “One of These Days” | LR Baggs

April 2, 2017
 
The songwriter and guitarist plays one of her original songs live in the LR Baggs’ studio in Nashville.
 
 
 
 

Jenni Alpert, “One of These Days” | LR Baggs

April 2, 2017
 
The songwriter and guitarist plays one of her original songs live in the LR Baggs’ studio in Nashville.
 
 
 
 

Elderly | Martin 0, 00, 000 Comparison

March 24, 2017
 
Elderly’s Chris Rietz explores three common sizes of Martin guitars, playing mahogany and rosewood versions of each size.
 
 
 
 

Elderly | Martin 0, 00, 000 Comparison

March 24, 2017
 
Elderly’s Chris Rietz explores three common sizes of Martin guitars, playing mahogany and rosewood versions of each size.
 
 
 
 

Molly Tuttle, “Rain and Snow” | Huss & Dalton

March 20, 2017
 
The songwriter, guitarist, and singer plays the traditional favorite with John Mailander on fiddle, Hasee Ciaccio on bass, and Wes Corbett on banjo.
 
 
 
 

Molly Tuttle, “Rain and Snow” | Huss & Dalton

March 20, 2017
 
The songwriter, guitarist, and singer plays the traditional favorite with John Mailander on fiddle, Hasee Ciaccio on bass, and Wes Corbett on banjo.
 
 
 
 

Derk’s Discoveries: Thompsonia, Good for What Ails You

By: Derk Richardson
March 17, 2017
 
Eric, Suzy, and Allegra Thompson's family band plays joyful "weird and obscure old-time American music."
 
 
 
 

Derk’s Discoveries: Thompsonia, Good for What Ails You

By: Derk Richardson
March 17, 2017
 
Eric, Suzy, and Allegra Thompson's family band plays joyful "weird and obscure old-time American music."
 
 
 
 

Martin Music Minute | Tony Rice

March 13, 2017
 
Author Jerry Zolten tells the story of the historic Martin D-28 that belonged to Clarence White and then moved on to bluegrass innovator Tony Rice.
 
 
 
 

Martin Music Minute | Tony Rice

March 13, 2017
 
Author Jerry Zolten tells the story of the historic Martin D-28 that belonged to Clarence White and then moved on to bluegrass innovator Tony Rice.
 
 
 
 

Derk’s Discoveries: Tim Buckley, Single and in the Raw

By: Derk Richardson
February 26, 2017
 
Two new compilations offer different and revealing perspectives on the tragic folk-rock figure’s complex songs
 
 
 
 

Derk’s Discoveries: Tim Buckley, Single and in the Raw

By: Derk Richardson
February 26, 2017
 
Two new compilations offer different and revealing perspectives on the tragic folk-rock figure’s complex songs
 
 
 
 

Chris Hadfield on ISS, “Space Oddity” | Larrivée

February 24, 2017
 
The International Space Station Commander performs a revised version of David Bowie’s hit on his Larrivée Parlor.
 
 
 
 

Chris Hadfield on ISS, “Space Oddity” | Larrivée

February 24, 2017
 
The International Space Station Commander performs a revised version of David Bowie’s hit on his Larrivée Parlor.
 
 
 
 

Kaia Kater, “Paradise Fell” | LR Baggs

February 21, 2017
 
LR Baggs presents Canadian songwriter, singer, and banjo player Kaia Kater playing a song from her recent album, “Nine Pin.”
 
 
 
 

Kaia Kater, “Paradise Fell” | LR Baggs

February 21, 2017
 
LR Baggs presents Canadian songwriter, singer, and banjo player Kaia Kater playing a song from her recent album, “Nine Pin.”
 
 
 
 

Derk’s Discoveries: The Late Blooming of Richard Osborn

By: Derk Richardson
February 9, 2017
 
Now in his late sixties, "free raga" fingerstylist Richard Osborn ascends into the pantheon of American primitive guitar players.
 
 
 
 

Derk’s Discoveries: The Late Blooming of Richard Osborn

By: Derk Richardson
February 9, 2017
 
Now in his late sixties, "free raga" fingerstylist Richard Osborn ascends into the pantheon of American primitive guitar players.
 
 
 
 

Brian Collins, “The Harder I Run” | Taylor Guitars

February 8, 2017
 
A live performance from the Taylor Guitars NAMM 2017 booth from West Georgia songwriter Brian Collins and his band.
 
 
 
 

Brian Collins, “The Harder I Run” | Taylor Guitars

February 8, 2017
 
A live performance from the Taylor Guitars NAMM 2017 booth from West Georgia songwriter Brian Collins and his band.
 
 
 
 

Collings Original Vintage-Style Cases

February 6, 2017
 
This short film examines Bill Collings’ new line of custom hand-made, vintage-inspired guitar and mandolin cases.
 
 
 
 

Collings Original Vintage-Style Cases

February 6, 2017
 
This short film examines Bill Collings’ new line of custom hand-made, vintage-inspired guitar and mandolin cases.
 
 
 
 

Martin Music Minute | Jason Isbell

February 3, 2017
 
Songwriter and guitarist Jason Isbell tells the story of one Martin dreadnought that belonged to three music legends.
 
 
 
 

Martin Music Minute | Jason Isbell

February 3, 2017
 
Songwriter and guitarist Jason Isbell tells the story of one Martin dreadnought that belonged to three music legends.
 
 
 
 

Froggy Bottom Old-Growth Brazilian Model M

January 26, 2017
 
Scott Ainslie plays “The One Dime Blues” on a stunning Froggy Bottom Model M with 1920s Brazilian rosewood and Greman spruce harvested in 1876.
 
 
 
 

Froggy Bottom Old-Growth Brazilian Model M

January 26, 2017
 
Scott Ainslie plays “The One Dime Blues” on a stunning Froggy Bottom Model M with 1920s Brazilian rosewood and Greman spruce harvested in 1876.
 
 
 
 

Molly Tuttle, “Save This Heart” | Huss & Dalton

January 16, 2017
 
The songwriter, guitarist, and singer plays her original song with Sam Grisman on bass and John Mailander on fiddle.
 
 
 
 

Molly Tuttle, “Save This Heart” | Huss & Dalton

January 16, 2017
 
The songwriter, guitarist, and singer plays her original song with Sam Grisman on bass and John Mailander on fiddle.
 
 
 
 

Martin Guitar 2017 Limited Editions

January 13, 2017
 
Take a look at the D-28 John Prine, Dwight Yoakam DD28 Signature Edition, CS-CF Martin Outlaw-17, CEO 8.2, and the CEO 8.2E from Martin Guitar.
 
 
 
 

Martin Guitar 2017 Limited Editions

January 13, 2017
 
Take a look at the D-28 John Prine, Dwight Yoakam DD28 Signature Edition, CS-CF Martin Outlaw-17, CEO 8.2, and the CEO 8.2E from Martin Guitar.
 
 
 
 

California Banjo Extravaganza: “The Train That Carried My Girl from Town”

By: Dan Gabel
January 12, 2017
 
Bill Evans, Joe Newberry, and Danny Barnes play a three-banjo version of the popular bluegrass song.
 
 
 
 

California Banjo Extravaganza: “The Train That Carried My Girl from Town”

By: Dan Gabel
January 12, 2017
 
Bill Evans, Joe Newberry, and Danny Barnes play a three-banjo version of the popular bluegrass song.
 
 
 
 

“Genesis” | Lowden Guitars Number 20,000

January 4, 2017
 
George Lowden talks about the creation of the ”Genesis” guitar, built with African blackwood and sinker redwood.
 
 
 
 

“Genesis” | Lowden Guitars Number 20,000

January 4, 2017
 
George Lowden talks about the creation of the ”Genesis” guitar, built with African blackwood and sinker redwood.
 
 
 
 

Courtney Hartman, “Turn On Your Radio” | Bourgeois Guitars

December 29, 2016
 
Guitarist, songwriter, and member of Della Mae plays the Harry Nilsson classic on the Bourgeois Soloist 30th Anniversary Commemorative Edition.
 
 
 
 

Courtney Hartman, “Turn On Your Radio” | Bourgeois Guitars

December 29, 2016
 
Guitarist, songwriter, and member of Della Mae plays the Harry Nilsson classic on the Bourgeois Soloist 30th Anniversary Commemorative Edition.
 
 
 
 

The Martin D-200 Deluxe

December 27, 2016
 
To celebrate their two-millionth guitar since 1833, C.F. Martin & Co. introduces the spectacular D-200 Deluxe limited edition.
 
 
 
 

The Martin D-200 Deluxe

December 27, 2016
 
To celebrate their two-millionth guitar since 1833, C.F. Martin & Co. introduces the spectacular D-200 Deluxe limited edition.
 
 
 
 

Martin Guitar Americana Series

December 26, 2016
 
The new 16-Series guitars are built with sycamore or cherry back and sides, solid spruce top wood, and innovative silver binding.
 
 
 
 

Martin Guitar Americana Series

December 26, 2016
 
The new 16-Series guitars are built with sycamore or cherry back and sides, solid spruce top wood, and innovative silver binding.
 
 
 
 

California Banjo Extravaganza: “Train 45 / Reuben’s Train”

By: Dan Gabel
December 23, 2016
 
A performance from Bill Evans, Joe Newberry, and Danny Barnes, with an all-star band of Sharon Gilchrist, Chad Manning, John Reischman, and Jim Nunally.
 
 
 
 

California Banjo Extravaganza: “Train 45 / Reuben’s Train”

By: Dan Gabel
December 23, 2016
 
A performance from Bill Evans, Joe Newberry, and Danny Barnes, with an all-star band of Sharon Gilchrist, Chad Manning, John Reischman, and Jim Nunally.
 
 
 
 

Fishman SA330x Portable PA System

December 19, 2016
 
The new SA330x is a powerful, portable PA/amplifier system for solo acoustic performers and small ensembles.
 
 
 
 

Fishman SA330x Portable PA System

December 19, 2016
 
The new SA330x is a powerful, portable PA/amplifier system for solo acoustic performers and small ensembles.
 
 
 
 

Brittany Haas on “A Prairie Home Companion”: “Fiddle Tune Medley”

By: Dan Gabel
December 13, 2016
 
Peghead Nation fiddle instructor plays in the new house band for the popular radio show, now hosted by mandolin master Chris Thile.
 
 
 
 

Brittany Haas on “A Prairie Home Companion”: “Fiddle Tune Medley”

By: Dan Gabel
December 13, 2016
 
Peghead Nation fiddle instructor plays in the new house band for the popular radio show, now hosted by mandolin master Chris Thile.
 
 
 
 

Sean and Sara Watkins | “Steal Your Heart Away”

December 8, 2016
 
LR Baggs presents Sean and Sara Watkins performing the Fleetwood Mac song "Steal Your Heart Away."
 
 
 
 

Sean and Sara Watkins | “Steal Your Heart Away”

December 8, 2016
 
LR Baggs presents Sean and Sara Watkins performing the Fleetwood Mac song "Steal Your Heart Away."
 
 
 
 

Intermediate Flatpicking Guitar with Scott Nygaard Is Now Live!

By: Dan Gabel
December 5, 2016
 
Learn to play fiddle tunes and other bluegrass and roots melodies on guitar in our latest Peghead Nation course.
 
 
 
 

Intermediate Flatpicking Guitar with Scott Nygaard Is Now Live!

By: Dan Gabel
December 5, 2016
 
Learn to play fiddle tunes and other bluegrass and roots melodies on guitar in our latest Peghead Nation course.
 
 
 
 

LR Baggs | Peter Frampton, “Baby, I Love Your Way”

November 29, 2016
 
LR Baggs presents Peter Frampton playing an acoustic version of “Baby, I Love Your Way” live in Nashville.
 
Peter Frampton
 
 
Peter Frampton
 

LR Baggs | Peter Frampton, “Baby, I Love Your Way”

November 29, 2016
 
LR Baggs presents Peter Frampton playing an acoustic version of “Baby, I Love Your Way” live in Nashville.
 
 
 
 

Banjo Extravaganza: “The Train That Carried My Girl from Town”

By: Dan Gabel
November 22, 2016
 
A performance from the 2016 CA Banjo Extravaganza, with Bill Evans, Joe Newberry, and Danny Barnes, and an all-star band of Sharon Gilchrist, Chad Manning, John Reischman, and Jim Nunally.
 
 
 
 

Banjo Extravaganza: “The Train That Carried My Girl from Town”

By: Dan Gabel
November 22, 2016
 
A performance from the 2016 CA Banjo Extravaganza, with Bill Evans, Joe Newberry, and Danny Barnes, and an all-star band of Sharon Gilchrist, Chad Manning, John Reischman, and Jim Nunally.
 
 
 
 

Froggy Bottom Model K

November 21, 2016
 
The custom Froggy Bottom Model K acoustic guitar is a beautiful cutaway small-jumbo built with Indian rosewood and Adirondack spruce.
 
 
 
 

Froggy Bottom Model K

November 21, 2016
 
The custom Froggy Bottom Model K acoustic guitar is a beautiful cutaway small-jumbo built with Indian rosewood and Adirondack spruce.
 
 
 
 

How to Install Classical Guitar Strings

November 16, 2016
 
Brazilian luthier Rodrigo Gomes visits Dan Erlewine’s shop at Stewart-MacDonald and sets up a classical guitar for Dan to start learning to play bossa nova.
 
 
 
 

How to Install Classical Guitar Strings

November 16, 2016
 
Brazilian luthier Rodrigo Gomes visits Dan Erlewine’s shop at Stewart-MacDonald and sets up a classical guitar for Dan to start learning to play bossa nova.
 
 
 
 

Benjamin Scheuer | “Golden Castle Town”

November 4, 2016
 
Songwriter Benjamin Scheuer plays the latest single from his album “Songs From The LION” on his Froggy Bottom H12.
 
 
 
 

Benjamin Scheuer | “Golden Castle Town”

November 4, 2016
 
Songwriter Benjamin Scheuer plays the latest single from his album “Songs From The LION” on his Froggy Bottom H12.
 
 
 
 

PRS Private Stock Tony McManus Signature Model

November 3, 2016
 
Peghead Nation’s Celtic Guitar instructor Tony McManus discusses and demonstrates his signature model guitar.
 
 
 
 

PRS Private Stock Tony McManus Signature Model

November 3, 2016
 
Peghead Nation’s Celtic Guitar instructor Tony McManus discusses and demonstrates his signature model guitar.
 
 
 
 

Lowden Guitars | Models

October 27, 2016
 
Guitarist Thomas Leeb gives an overview of Lowden Guitars' model lines, discussing woods, appointments, and specs for each Lowden series.
 
 
 
 

Lowden Guitars | Models

October 27, 2016
 
Guitarist Thomas Leeb gives an overview of Lowden Guitars' model lines, discussing woods, appointments, and specs for each Lowden series.
 
 
 
 

Joe K. Walsh and Sweet Loam with Darol Anger

By: Dan Gabel
October 26, 2016
 
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor plays his original tune “Pogo Big” with an all-star band at the 2016 IBMA World of Bluegrass festival.
 
 
 
 

Joe K. Walsh and Sweet Loam with Darol Anger

By: Dan Gabel
October 26, 2016
 
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor plays his original tune “Pogo Big” with an all-star band at the 2016 IBMA World of Bluegrass festival.
 
 
 
 

Harvey Leach Custom

October 24, 2016
 
Built for fingerstyle blues guitarist Dale Miller, this redwood and walnut guitar features a Voyage-Air folding neck and San Francisco Giants–themed inlay.
 
 
 
 

Harvey Leach Custom

October 24, 2016
 
Built for fingerstyle blues guitarist Dale Miller, this redwood and walnut guitar features a Voyage-Air folding neck and San Francisco Giants–themed inlay.
 
 
 
 

D’Addario Acoustic | The Making of Sean Watkins

October 17, 2016
 
Sean Watkins talks about how he got started playing acoustic music and visits That Pizza Place in San Diego, where he first played in public.
 
 
 
 

D’Addario Acoustic | The Making of Sean Watkins

October 17, 2016
 
Sean Watkins talks about how he got started playing acoustic music and visits That Pizza Place in San Diego, where he first played in public.
 
 
 
 

Mike Compton with the Matt Flinner Trio and Scott Nygaard: “Sittin’ On Top of the World”

By: Dan Gabel
October 11, 2016
 
Peghead Nation mandolin and guitar instructors play a Mississippi Sheiks song with Matt Flinner’s talented trio.
 
 
 
 

Mike Compton with the Matt Flinner Trio and Scott Nygaard: “Sittin’ On Top of the World”

By: Dan Gabel
October 11, 2016
 
Peghead Nation mandolin and guitar instructors play a Mississippi Sheiks song with Matt Flinner’s talented trio.
 
 
 
 

Tony McManus: “Kalyana/Le Tourment”

October 5, 2016
 
Peghead Nation Celtic Guitar instructor performs a set of two jigs at the Santa Barbara Acoustic Instrument Celebration.
 
 
 
 

Tony McManus: “Kalyana/Le Tourment”

October 5, 2016
 
Peghead Nation Celtic Guitar instructor performs a set of two jigs at the Santa Barbara Acoustic Instrument Celebration.
 
 
 
 

Froggy Bottom Guitars Limited Series | North American Guitar, London

October 4, 2016
 
An overview of Froggy Bottom Guitars’ Limited series from North American Guitars’ Michael Watts.
 
 
 
 

Froggy Bottom Guitars Limited Series | North American Guitar, London

October 4, 2016
 
An overview of Froggy Bottom Guitars’ Limited series from North American Guitars’ Michael Watts.
 
 
 
 

Peghead Nation Workshops at the Fretboard Summit

By: Dan Gabel
October 4, 2016
 
Join us for hands-on guitar instruction with Tony McManus, Scott Nygaard, Courtney Hartman, Matt Munisteri, and Mark Goldenberg.
 
 
 
 

Peghead Nation Workshops at the Fretboard Summit

By: Dan Gabel
October 4, 2016
 
Join us for hands-on guitar instruction with Tony McManus, Scott Nygaard, Courtney Hartman, Matt Munisteri, and Mark Goldenberg.
 
 
 
 

Taylor’s Definitive Guide to Buying an Acoustic Guitar

October 3, 2016
 
Peghead Nation’s Teja Gerken highlights Taylor’s new guitar-buying resource with helpful examples and clips from recent guitar demonstrations.
 
 
 
 

Taylor’s Definitive Guide to Buying an Acoustic Guitar

October 3, 2016
 
Peghead Nation’s Teja Gerken highlights Taylor’s new guitar-buying resource with helpful examples and clips from recent guitar demonstrations.
 
 
 
 

Molly Tuttle: “Gentle on My Mind”

By: Dan Gabel
September 29, 2016
 
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor Joe K. Walsh joins Molly Tuttle and an all-star band to play a John Hartford classic live at Augusta Heritage Bluegrass Week.
 
 
 
 

Molly Tuttle: “Gentle on My Mind”

By: Dan Gabel
September 29, 2016
 
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor Joe K. Walsh joins Molly Tuttle and an all-star band to play a John Hartford classic live at Augusta Heritage Bluegrass Week.
 
 
 
 

Bill Evans, Dan Crary, and Steve Spurgin: “A Walk in the Irish Rain”

By: Dan Gabel
September 27, 2016
 
Peghead Nation banjo instructor Bill Evans plays backstage at the Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse with two bluegrass legends.
 
 
 
 

Bill Evans, Dan Crary, and Steve Spurgin: “A Walk in the Irish Rain”

By: Dan Gabel
September 27, 2016
 
Peghead Nation banjo instructor Bill Evans plays backstage at the Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse with two bluegrass legends.
 
 
 
 

Fishman Aura VT Enhance and Matrix VT Enhance

September 26, 2016
 
Larry Fishman visits Martin Guitars to talk about the new Fishman amplification system, Aura technology, and the long partnership with Martin Guitars.
 
 
 
 

Fishman Aura VT Enhance and Matrix VT Enhance

September 26, 2016
 
Larry Fishman visits Martin Guitars to talk about the new Fishman amplification system, Aura technology, and the long partnership with Martin Guitars.
 
 
 
 

Verlon Thompson, “The Guitar” | Bourgeois Guitars

September 26, 2016
 
The guitarist and songwriter tells how Guy Clark gave him a Bourgeois Ricky Skaggs model and plays “The Guitar,” a song he co-wrote with Clark.
 
 
 
 

Verlon Thompson, “The Guitar” | Bourgeois Guitars

September 26, 2016
 
The guitarist and songwriter tells how Guy Clark gave him a Bourgeois Ricky Skaggs model and plays “The Guitar,” a song he co-wrote with Clark.
 
 
 
 

Sungha Jung Plays “Take Five”

September 22, 2016
 
ELIXIR Strings artist Sungha Jung plays a fingerstyle guitar arrangement of Dave Brubeck's “Take Five.”
 
 
 
 

Sungha Jung Plays “Take Five”

September 22, 2016
 
ELIXIR Strings artist Sungha Jung plays a fingerstyle guitar arrangement of Dave Brubeck's “Take Five.”
 
 
 
 

D’Addario Core | Guitar Humidification Tips

September 16, 2016
 
D’Addario’s Rob Cunningham and guitar tech Doug Redler discuss how to maintain proper humidity levels for your acoustic guitar both on the road and at home.
 
 
 
 

D’Addario Core | Guitar Humidification Tips

September 16, 2016
 
D’Addario’s Rob Cunningham and guitar tech Doug Redler discuss how to maintain proper humidity levels for your acoustic guitar both on the road and at home.
 
 
 
 

Courtney Hartman, “Ridge Road Gravel”| Bourgeois Guitars

September 14, 2016
 
Guitarist, songwriter, and member of Della Mae plays the Norman Blake and Tony Rice classic “Ridge Road Gravel” on the Bourgeois Tony Rice Tribute guitar.
 
 
 
 

Courtney Hartman, “Ridge Road Gravel”| Bourgeois Guitars

September 14, 2016
 
Guitarist, songwriter, and member of Della Mae plays the Norman Blake and Tony Rice classic “Ridge Road Gravel” on the Bourgeois Tony Rice Tribute guitar.
 
 
 
 

Lee Thomas Miller, “In Color” | LR Baggs

September 3, 2016
 
LR Baggs presents songwriter Lee Thomas Miller playing his song “In Color,” which was a hit for country artist Jamey Johnson.
 
 
 
 

Lee Thomas Miller, “In Color” | LR Baggs

September 3, 2016
 
LR Baggs presents songwriter Lee Thomas Miller playing his song “In Color,” which was a hit for country artist Jamey Johnson.
 
 
 
 

Taylor Guitars | All About Rosewood

September 1, 2016
 
Taylor Guitars’ master luthier Andy Powers talks about rosewood’s rich history in acoustic guitar building.
 
 
 
 

Taylor Guitars | All About Rosewood

September 1, 2016
 
Taylor Guitars’ master luthier Andy Powers talks about rosewood’s rich history in acoustic guitar building.
 
 
 
 

Hudson Taylor | Lowden Acoustic Sessions

August 23, 2016
 
The Irish folk group plays their song “Butterflies” live at the Lowden factory, where they picked up two custom Lowden guitars.
 
 
 
 

Hudson Taylor | Lowden Acoustic Sessions

August 23, 2016
 
The Irish folk group plays their song “Butterflies” live at the Lowden factory, where they picked up two custom Lowden guitars.
 
 
 
 

D’Addario Core | How to Restring an Acoustic Guitar

August 18, 2016
 
Author and guitar tech Doug Redler gives step-by-step instructions for how to properly change strings on your acoustic guitar.
 
 
 
 

D’Addario Core | How to Restring an Acoustic Guitar

August 18, 2016
 
Author and guitar tech Doug Redler gives step-by-step instructions for how to properly change strings on your acoustic guitar.
 
 
 
 

Huss & Dalton | Artisan Guitars’ Builder Spotlight

August 9, 2016
 
Mark Dalton talks about Huss & Dalton's building philosophy, their series built with poplar from Monticello, and more. Molly Tuttle joins Mark to demonstrate guitars.
 
 
 
 

Huss & Dalton | Artisan Guitars’ Builder Spotlight

August 9, 2016
 
Mark Dalton talks about Huss & Dalton's building philosophy, their series built with poplar from Monticello, and more. Molly Tuttle joins Mark to demonstrate guitars.
 
 
 
 

Bourgeois OMC Soloist Aged Tone Demo

August 8, 2016
 
Matt Chulka from Eddie's Guitars demonstrates a beautiful Bourgeois OMC Soloist Aged Tone guitar with Brazilian rosewood back and sides and Adirondack spruce top.
 
 
 
 

Bourgeois OMC Soloist Aged Tone Demo

August 8, 2016
 
Matt Chulka from Eddie's Guitars demonstrates a beautiful Bourgeois OMC Soloist Aged Tone guitar with Brazilian rosewood back and sides and Adirondack spruce top.
 
 
 
 

Sturgill Simpson, “Long White Line” | LR Baggs

August 5, 2016
 
LR Baggs presents Sturgill Simpson playing his song “Long White Line” live at the historic RCA Studio A in Nashville.
 
 
 
 

Sturgill Simpson, “Long White Line” | LR Baggs

August 5, 2016
 
LR Baggs presents Sturgill Simpson playing his song “Long White Line” live at the historic RCA Studio A in Nashville.
 
 
 
 

Elderly Instruments | Martin Dreadnought Junior

July 28, 2016
 
A cool dreadnought design from Martin Guitars, built with solid woods and with a size that falls in between a Little Martin and a standard Martin dreadnought.
 
 
 
 

Elderly Instruments | Martin Dreadnought Junior

July 28, 2016
 
A cool dreadnought design from Martin Guitars, built with solid woods and with a size that falls in between a Little Martin and a standard Martin dreadnought.
 
 
 
 

Benjamin Scheuer | Froggy Bottom K14

July 28, 2016
 
Songwriter Benjamin Scheuer shows the Froggy Bottom K14 he plays in his hit one-man show, THE LION, and on the album “Songs From THE LION”
 
 
 
 

Benjamin Scheuer | Froggy Bottom K14

July 28, 2016
 
Songwriter Benjamin Scheuer shows the Froggy Bottom K14 he plays in his hit one-man show, THE LION, and on the album “Songs From THE LION”
 
 
 
 

Sean Watkins: “You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go”

By: Dan Gabel
July 26, 2016
 
Guitarist, songwriter, and singer Sean Watkins plays a Bob Dylan classic live with Peghead Nation’s Scott Nygaard on guitar, Tristan Clarridge on cello, and Dominique Arciero on harmony vocals.
 
 
 
 

Sean Watkins: “You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go”

By: Dan Gabel
July 26, 2016
 
Guitarist, songwriter, and singer Sean Watkins plays a Bob Dylan classic live with Peghead Nation’s Scott Nygaard on guitar, Tristan Clarridge on cello, and Dominique Arciero on harmony vocals.
 
 
 
 

Lowden Guitars | Inside Our Workshops

July 21, 2016
 
Take a look around the Lowden Guitars workshop in Downpatrick, Co Down, Ireland, in this beautifully shot video tour.
 
 
 
 

Lowden Guitars | Inside Our Workshops

July 21, 2016
 
Take a look around the Lowden Guitars workshop in Downpatrick, Co Down, Ireland, in this beautifully shot video tour.
 
 
 
 

Buddy Miller | The Six Who Made Me

July 20, 2016
 
D’Addario presents guitarist, songwriter, and producer Buddy Miller talking about the guitarists who influenced him and shaped his playing.
 
 
 
 

Buddy Miller | The Six Who Made Me

July 20, 2016
 
D’Addario presents guitarist, songwriter, and producer Buddy Miller talking about the guitarists who influenced him and shaped his playing.
 
 
 
 

Jason Isbell | “Speed Trap Town”

July 13, 2016
 
Fishman artist Jason Isbell and fiddler Amanda Shires play live at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee.
 
 
 
 

Jason Isbell | “Speed Trap Town”

July 13, 2016
 
Fishman artist Jason Isbell and fiddler Amanda Shires play live at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee.
 
 
 
 

Joey Cape, “Burden of Proof” & “Reign” | LR Baggs

July 8, 2016
 
LR Baggs presents Joey Cape, Brian Wahlstrom, and Walt Hamburger performing Joey's original songs in Nashville, Tennessee.
 
 
 
 

Joey Cape, “Burden of Proof” & “Reign” | LR Baggs

July 8, 2016
 
LR Baggs presents Joey Cape, Brian Wahlstrom, and Walt Hamburger performing Joey's original songs in Nashville, Tennessee.
 
 
 
 

Elderly Instruments | Iseman Weissenborn-Style Guitar

July 7, 2016
 
Mark Lavengood of Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys demonstrates a beautiful Iseman Style-1 Hawaiian lap steel guitar made of curly Hawaiian koa.
 
 
 
 

Elderly Instruments | Iseman Weissenborn-Style Guitar

July 7, 2016
 
Mark Lavengood of Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys demonstrates a beautiful Iseman Style-1 Hawaiian lap steel guitar made of curly Hawaiian koa.
 
 
 
 

Derk’s Discoveries: Bob Is Back

By: Derk Richardson
July 6, 2016
 
Forty-five years after their release and disappearance, singer-songwriter Bob Brown’s first two albums deserve your attention.
 
Bob Brown
 
 
Bob Brown
 

Derk’s Discoveries: Bob Is Back

By: Derk Richardson
July 6, 2016
 
Forty-five years after their release and disappearance, singer-songwriter Bob Brown’s first two albums deserve your attention.
 
 
 
 

Redesigned Taylor 700 Series Guitars

June 28, 2016
 
Taylor Guitars' master luthier Andy Powers talks about the new bracing and appointments on the redesigned 700 Series guitars.
 
 
 
 

Redesigned Taylor 700 Series Guitars

June 28, 2016
 
Taylor Guitars' master luthier Andy Powers talks about the new bracing and appointments on the redesigned 700 Series guitars.
 
 
 
 

Mike Compton and Scott Nygaard: “Cream and Sugar Blues”

By: Dan Gabel
June 28, 2016
 
Peghead Nation mandolin and guitar instructors play classic blues mandolin tune.
 
 
 
 

Mike Compton and Scott Nygaard: “Cream and Sugar Blues”

By: Dan Gabel
June 28, 2016
 
Peghead Nation mandolin and guitar instructors play classic blues mandolin tune.
 
 
 
 

Courtney Hartman, “Willow and Oak”| Bourgeois Guitars

June 24, 2016
 
The guitarist, songwriter, and member of Della Mae plays her original song “Willow and Oak” and talks with Jason Verlinde about getting started on fiddle and guitar.
 
 
 
 

Courtney Hartman, “Willow and Oak”| Bourgeois Guitars

June 24, 2016
 
The guitarist, songwriter, and member of Della Mae plays her original song “Willow and Oak” and talks with Jason Verlinde about getting started on fiddle and guitar.
 
 
 
 

Froggy Bottom F12 | “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?”

June 16, 2016
 
The guitarist Scott Ainslie plays his arrangement of the popular 1930’s song on a Froggy Bottom 12-fret F model guitar.
 
 
 
 

Froggy Bottom F12 | “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?”

June 16, 2016
 
The guitarist Scott Ainslie plays his arrangement of the popular 1930’s song on a Froggy Bottom 12-fret F model guitar.
 
 
 
 

Claire Lynch Band, “How Many Moons”

June 14, 2016
 
Claire Lynch and her band perform live backstage at the Freight and Salvage in Berkeley, California, in 2014.
 
Claire Lynch Band
 
 
Claire Lynch Band
 

Claire Lynch Band, “How Many Moons”

June 14, 2016
 
Claire Lynch and her band perform live backstage at the Freight and Salvage in Berkeley, California, in 2014.
 
 
 
 

Lowden Guitars’ Body Shapes

June 7, 2016
 
George Lowden is joined by guitarist Thomas Leeb for this in-depth discussion of Lowden's soundbox shapes and a demonstration of each type of guitar.
 
 
 
 

Lowden Guitars’ Body Shapes

June 7, 2016
 
George Lowden is joined by guitarist Thomas Leeb for this in-depth discussion of Lowden's soundbox shapes and a demonstration of each type of guitar.
 
 
 
 

JP Harris and Chance McCoy: “Sugar Babe”

June 1, 2016
 
LR Baggs presents songwriters JP Harris and Chance McCoy performing “Sugar Babe” live in Nashville.
 
 
 
 

JP Harris and Chance McCoy: “Sugar Babe”

June 1, 2016
 
LR Baggs presents songwriters JP Harris and Chance McCoy performing “Sugar Babe” live in Nashville.
 
 
 
 

Glimpses of Guy

By: Dan Gabel
May 18, 2016
 
On an oddly damp drive around San Francisco, Guy Clark shared a few thoughts about building guitars, filming Heartworn Highways, and his dislike of festivals.
 
 
 
 

Glimpses of Guy

By: Dan Gabel
May 18, 2016
 
On an oddly damp drive around San Francisco, Guy Clark shared a few thoughts about building guitars, filming Heartworn Highways, and his dislike of festivals.
 
 
 
 

Robin and Linda Williams:“The Devil is a Mighty Wind”

May 17, 2016
 
The husband-and-wife duo perform their original song on “A Prairie Home Companion.”
 
 
 
 

Robin and Linda Williams:“The Devil is a Mighty Wind”

May 17, 2016
 
The husband-and-wife duo perform their original song on “A Prairie Home Companion.”
 
 
 
 

Benjamin Scheuer | “Golden Castle Town”

May 13, 2016
 
Songwriter Benjamin Scheuer plays an original song from his award winning one-man, six-guitar show, THE LION.
 
 
 
 

Benjamin Scheuer | “Golden Castle Town”

May 13, 2016
 
Songwriter Benjamin Scheuer plays an original song from his award winning one-man, six-guitar show, THE LION.
 
 
 
 

Sawyer Fredricks, “Any of My Trouble” | Bourgeois Guitars

May 5, 2016
 
The winner of "The Voice" plays his original song on a Bourgeois OMSC guitar at The Music Emporium in Massachusetts.
 
 
 
 

Sawyer Fredricks, “Any of My Trouble” | Bourgeois Guitars

May 5, 2016
 
The winner of "The Voice" plays his original song on a Bourgeois OMSC guitar at The Music Emporium in Massachusetts.
 
 
 
 

Huss & Dalton: Binding

May 4, 2016
 
Huss & Dalton Guitar Company shows the process of applying, affixing, and trimming the binding on the guitar body during assembly.
 
 
 
 

Huss & Dalton: Binding

May 4, 2016
 
Huss & Dalton Guitar Company shows the process of applying, affixing, and trimming the binding on the guitar body during assembly.
 
 
 
 

Joe K. Walsh and Grant Gordy: “Cheyenne”

April 26, 2016
 
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor Joe K. Walsh plays the Bill Monroe classic with his Mr. Sun bandmate.
 
 
 
 

Joe K. Walsh and Grant Gordy: “Cheyenne”

April 26, 2016
 
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor Joe K. Walsh plays the Bill Monroe classic with his Mr. Sun bandmate.
 
 
 
 

Guitar Power Acoustic | Sean Watkins

April 19, 2016
 
D'Addario presents Sean Watkins in conversation with Jackie Greene. They talk about how Sean got started on guitar, flatpicking and hybrid picking technique, and more.
 
 
 
 

Guitar Power Acoustic | Sean Watkins

April 19, 2016
 
D'Addario presents Sean Watkins in conversation with Jackie Greene. They talk about how Sean got started on guitar, flatpicking and hybrid picking technique, and more.
 
 
 
 

Evie Ladin Band: “Ease On Down”

By: Dan Gabel
April 13, 2016
 
Peghead Nation's clawhammer banjo instructor plays a new song from her forthcoming album, "Jump the Fire," live in our studios.
 
 
 
 

Evie Ladin Band: “Ease On Down”

By: Dan Gabel
April 13, 2016
 
Peghead Nation's clawhammer banjo instructor plays a new song from her forthcoming album, "Jump the Fire," live in our studios.
 
 
 
 

Froggy Bottom H-12 | “Hard Times”

March 27, 2016
 
The guitarist and songwriter Scott Ainslie plays his arrangement of the Stephen Foster hit on a special Froggy Bottom H-12 guitar.
 
 
 
 

Froggy Bottom H-12 | “Hard Times”

March 27, 2016
 
The guitarist and songwriter Scott Ainslie plays his arrangement of the Stephen Foster hit on a special Froggy Bottom H-12 guitar.
 
 
 
 

LR Baggs | Peter Frampton Interview

March 25, 2016
 
Peter Frampton talks about his guitar influences, his acoustic guitars, and his current tour and album, Acoustic Classics.
 
 
 
 

LR Baggs | Peter Frampton Interview

March 25, 2016
 
Peter Frampton talks about his guitar influences, his acoustic guitars, and his current tour and album, Acoustic Classics.
 
 
 
 

Mike Compton and Joe Newberry, “I Know Whose Tears”

By: Dan Gabel
March 22, 2016
 
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor and his duo partner play an original song during their recent West Coast tour.
 
 
 
 

Mike Compton and Joe Newberry, “I Know Whose Tears”

By: Dan Gabel
March 22, 2016
 
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor and his duo partner play an original song during their recent West Coast tour.
 
 
 
 

Richard Thompson | “1952 Vincent Black Lightning”

March 21, 2016
 
Witnessing Richard Thompson play his ode to love and an exotic motorcycle on his Lowden guitar is always a thrill. Here is a live version from Goldmark Gallery.
 
 
 
 

Richard Thompson | “1952 Vincent Black Lightning”

March 21, 2016
 
Witnessing Richard Thompson play his ode to love and an exotic motorcycle on his Lowden guitar is always a thrill. Here is a live version from Goldmark Gallery.
 
 
 
 

Orville Johnson: “You’ll Work Down to Me Someday”

March 15, 2016
 
The song “You’ll Work Down to Me Someday” was recorded by Memphis bluesman John Henry Barbee in the late 1920s. Peghead Nation instructor Orville Johnson teaches you how to play the fingerstyle guitar part (including two different solos) in his Blues Guitar course, but in this video Orville just lets loose and sings the song in his own inimitable style. To learn more blues guitar techniques, including fingerstyle, lead guitar, and slide soloing, enroll in Orville’s Blues Guitar course on Peghead Nation today.
 
 
 
 

Orville Johnson: “You’ll Work Down to Me Someday”

March 15, 2016
 
The song “You’ll Work Down to Me Someday” was recorded by Memphis bluesman John Henry Barbee in the late 1920s. Peghead Nation instructor Orville Johnson teaches you how to play the fingerstyle guitar part (including two different solos) in his Blues Guitar course, but in this video Orville just lets loose and sings the song in his own inimitable style. To learn more blues guitar techniques, including fingerstyle, lead guitar, and slide soloing, enroll in Orville’s Blues Guitar course on Peghead Nation today.
 
 
 
 

LR Baggs | Peter Frampton, “Show Me The Way”

March 14, 2016
 
LR Baggs presents Peter Frampton playing an acoustic version of "Show Me The Way" live in Nashville.
 
Peter Frampton
 
 
Peter Frampton
 

LR Baggs | Peter Frampton, “Show Me The Way”

March 14, 2016
 
LR Baggs presents Peter Frampton playing an acoustic version of "Show Me The Way" live in Nashville.
 
 
 
 

George Lowden | Properties of Tonewoods

March 2, 2016
 
Every Guitar Has a Voice, Episode 2 features George Lowden talking about the properties of back-and-sides and soundboard tonewoods and how they influence the sound of a guitar.
 
 
 
 

George Lowden | Properties of Tonewoods

March 2, 2016
 
Every Guitar Has a Voice, Episode 2 features George Lowden talking about the properties of back-and-sides and soundboard tonewoods and how they influence the sound of a guitar.
 
 
 
 

George Lowden | Acoustic Guitar Tonewoods

March 1, 2016
 
Every Guitar Has a Voice, Episode 1 features George Lowden discussing the tonewoods he uses to build Lowden Guitars.
 
 
 
 

George Lowden | Acoustic Guitar Tonewoods

March 1, 2016
 
Every Guitar Has a Voice, Episode 1 features George Lowden discussing the tonewoods he uses to build Lowden Guitars.
 
 
 
 

Huss & Dalton: Fitting the Guitar Top

February 22, 2016
 
Huss & Dalton Guitar Company shows how they prepare the top of the guitar for a perfect fit on the back and sides of the instrument.
 
 
 
 

Huss & Dalton: Fitting the Guitar Top

February 22, 2016
 
Huss & Dalton Guitar Company shows how they prepare the top of the guitar for a perfect fit on the back and sides of the instrument.
 
 
 
 

Benjamin Scheuer | “Weather the Storm”

February 19, 2016
 
Songwriter Benjamin Scheuer plays an original song from his award winning one-man, six-guitar show, THE LION, during a visit with Charlie Rose.
 
 
 
 

Benjamin Scheuer | “Weather the Storm”

February 19, 2016
 
Songwriter Benjamin Scheuer plays an original song from his award winning one-man, six-guitar show, THE LION, during a visit with Charlie Rose.
 
 
 
 

Bill Evans, Chad Manning, Scott Nygaard: “Clinch Mountain Backstep”

By: Dan Gabel
February 9, 2016
 
While in the Peghead Nation studio last month Chad Manning, Bill Evans, and Scott Nygaard took a few minutes between shooting videos for their courses to play this Ralph Stanley bluegrass banjo classic.
 
 
 
 

Bill Evans, Chad Manning, Scott Nygaard: “Clinch Mountain Backstep”

By: Dan Gabel
February 9, 2016
 
While in the Peghead Nation studio last month Chad Manning, Bill Evans, and Scott Nygaard took a few minutes between shooting videos for their courses to play this Ralph Stanley bluegrass banjo classic.
 
 
 
 

D’Addario Presents Liying Zhu

February 4, 2016
 
D'Addario Foundation presents classical guitarist Liying Zhu performing El Ultimo Tremolo by Augustín Barrios Mangoré.
 
 
 
 

D’Addario Presents Liying Zhu

February 4, 2016
 
D'Addario Foundation presents classical guitarist Liying Zhu performing El Ultimo Tremolo by Augustín Barrios Mangoré.
 
 
 
 

Brittany Haas with Jayme Stone’s Lomax Project

By: Dan Gabel
February 2, 2016
 
Peghead Nation fiddle instructor Brittany Haas plays "What Is the Soul of Man" with Jayme Stone, Margaret Glaspy, Tim O'Brien, and Joe Phillips.
 
 
 
 

Brittany Haas with Jayme Stone’s Lomax Project

By: Dan Gabel
February 2, 2016
 
Peghead Nation fiddle instructor Brittany Haas plays "What Is the Soul of Man" with Jayme Stone, Margaret Glaspy, Tim O'Brien, and Joe Phillips.
 
 
 
 

Della Mae | “Boston Town”

January 25, 2016
 
Watch a live performance of "Boston Town" by Della Mae, with Courtney Hartman and Celia Woodsmith both playing their Bourgeois guitars.
 
 
 
 

Della Mae | “Boston Town”

January 25, 2016
 
Watch a live performance of "Boston Town" by Della Mae, with Courtney Hartman and Celia Woodsmith both playing their Bourgeois guitars.
 
 
 
 

Froggy Bottom Will Ackerman Signature Model K

January 23, 2016
 
Guitarist Will Ackerman sees and plays his Froggy Bottom Signature Model for the first time.
 
 
 
 

Froggy Bottom Will Ackerman Signature Model K

January 23, 2016
 
Guitarist Will Ackerman sees and plays his Froggy Bottom Signature Model for the first time.
 
 
 
 

The Six Who Made Me | Chance McCoy

January 18, 2016
 
D'Addario presents multi-instrumentalist Chance McCoy talking about his six biggest musical influences, from Jimmy Page to old-time fiddler Edden Hammons.
 
 
 
 

The Six Who Made Me | Chance McCoy

January 18, 2016
 
D'Addario presents multi-instrumentalist Chance McCoy talking about his six biggest musical influences, from Jimmy Page to old-time fiddler Edden Hammons.
 
 
 
 

Andy Powers and Scott Nygaard: “Summertime”

By: Dan Gabel
January 17, 2016
 
Taylor Guitars master luthier Andy Powers stopped by with two new Taylor models for 2016. He and Scott Nygaard took them for a spin on the standard "Summertime."
 
 
 
 

Andy Powers and Scott Nygaard: “Summertime”

By: Dan Gabel
January 17, 2016
 
Taylor Guitars master luthier Andy Powers stopped by with two new Taylor models for 2016. He and Scott Nygaard took them for a spin on the standard "Summertime."
 
 
 
 

Huss & Dalton: Building Guitar Sides

January 11, 2016
 
Huss & Dalton shows how they create the sides of a guitar, from bending the wood to placing the end block, kerfing, bracing, and more.
 
 
 
 

Huss & Dalton: Building Guitar Sides

January 11, 2016
 
Huss & Dalton shows how they create the sides of a guitar, from bending the wood to placing the end block, kerfing, bracing, and more.
 
 
 
 

Phil and Ian Keaggy Interview

January 7, 2016
 
ELIXIR® Strings presents an interview with Phil and Ian Keaggy. Father and son talk about the emotional power of music, Phil's upcoming album, and more.
 
 
 
 

Phil and Ian Keaggy Interview

January 7, 2016
 
ELIXIR® Strings presents an interview with Phil and Ian Keaggy. Father and son talk about the emotional power of music, Phil's upcoming album, and more.
 
 
 
 

Celtic Guitar with Tony McManus is Now Live!

By: Dan Gabel
January 5, 2016
 
Peghead Nation adds to its guitar instruction lineup with a course on playing Irish and Scottish music taught by Tony McManus.
 
 
 
 

Celtic Guitar with Tony McManus is Now Live!

By: Dan Gabel
January 5, 2016
 
Peghead Nation adds to its guitar instruction lineup with a course on playing Irish and Scottish music taught by Tony McManus.
 
 
 
 

The Six Who Made Me | Fats Kaplin

December 23, 2015
 
D'Addario presents multi-instrumentalist Fats Kaplin talking about his early influences in old-time string-band music.
 
 
 
 

The Six Who Made Me | Fats Kaplin

December 23, 2015
 
D'Addario presents multi-instrumentalist Fats Kaplin talking about his early influences in old-time string-band music.
 
 
 
 

Fretboard Summit All-Star Jam: “Sittin’ On Top of the World”

By: Dan Gabel
December 13, 2015
 
Peghead Nation's Scott Nygaard joins Bryan Sutton, Courtney Hartman, Bill Frisell, Blake Mills, Matt Munisteri, and Joe Henry during the Fretboard Summit Hoot.
 
 
 
 

Fretboard Summit All-Star Jam: “Sittin’ On Top of the World”

By: Dan Gabel
December 13, 2015
 
Peghead Nation's Scott Nygaard joins Bryan Sutton, Courtney Hartman, Bill Frisell, Blake Mills, Matt Munisteri, and Joe Henry during the Fretboard Summit Hoot.
 
 
 
 

Maxwell Hughes | “No Name”

November 29, 2015
 
LR Baggs presents fingerstyle guitarist and songwriter Maxwell Hughes performing his original instrumental "No Name."
 
 
 
 

Maxwell Hughes | “No Name”

November 29, 2015
 
LR Baggs presents fingerstyle guitarist and songwriter Maxwell Hughes performing his original instrumental "No Name."
 
 
 
 

Bill Evans: “The Distance Between Two Points”

By: Dan Gabel
November 24, 2015
 
A live performance from the 2015 California Banjo Extravaganza, with Bill Evans and an all-star band including Sharon Gilchrist, Chad Manning, John Reischman, and Jim Nunally.
 
 
 
 

Bill Evans: “The Distance Between Two Points”

By: Dan Gabel
November 24, 2015
 
A live performance from the 2015 California Banjo Extravaganza, with Bill Evans and an all-star band including Sharon Gilchrist, Chad Manning, John Reischman, and Jim Nunally.
 
 
 
 

Dave Rawlings Machine Performance

By: Dan Gabel
November 23, 2015
 
Watch a four-song performance by the Dave Rawlings Machine, including Peghead Nation fiddle instructor Brittany Haas, in the KEXP studio.
 
 
 
 

Dave Rawlings Machine Performance

By: Dan Gabel
November 23, 2015
 
Watch a four-song performance by the Dave Rawlings Machine, including Peghead Nation fiddle instructor Brittany Haas, in the KEXP studio.
 
 
 
 

Bryan Sutton & Courtney Hartman Play Bourgeois 40th Anniversary Guitars

November 20, 2015
 
Bourgeois is celebrating 40 years of building guitars with a small run of 15 special instruments. Watch Courtney Hartman and Bryan Sutton play the OM and D variations of this special guitar.
 
 
 
 

Bryan Sutton & Courtney Hartman Play Bourgeois 40th Anniversary Guitars

November 20, 2015
 
Bourgeois is celebrating 40 years of building guitars with a small run of 15 special instruments. Watch Courtney Hartman and Bryan Sutton play the OM and D variations of this special guitar.
 
 
 
 

Mary Chapin Carpenter, “I Have a Need for Solitude”

November 18, 2015
 
Mary Chapin Carpenter plays her custom Huss & Dalton OO-SP in the studio in this take on her song from the album "The Age of Miracles."
 
 
 
 

Mary Chapin Carpenter, “I Have a Need for Solitude”

November 18, 2015
 
Mary Chapin Carpenter plays her custom Huss & Dalton OO-SP in the studio in this take on her song from the album "The Age of Miracles."
 
 
 
 

Stevie Coyle on Travis Picking

By: Dan Gabel
November 12, 2015
 
Peghead Nation's Fingerstyle Guitar instructor Stevie Coyle talks about Travis picking and palm muting during his workshop at the Fretboard Summit.
 
 
 
 

Stevie Coyle on Travis Picking

By: Dan Gabel
November 12, 2015
 
Peghead Nation's Fingerstyle Guitar instructor Stevie Coyle talks about Travis picking and palm muting during his workshop at the Fretboard Summit.
 
 
 
 

Phil Keaggy on Writing and Recording

November 11, 2015
 
Hear what Phil Keaggy has to say about his new record, co-writing, and why he loves the fresh, bright sound of ELIXIR® Strings.
 
 
 
 

Phil Keaggy on Writing and Recording

November 11, 2015
 
Hear what Phil Keaggy has to say about his new record, co-writing, and why he loves the fresh, bright sound of ELIXIR® Strings.
 
 
 
 

Guitar Power Acoustic | Dave Rawlings

October 29, 2015
 
D'Addario presents Dave Rawlings in conversation with Jackie Greene. They talk about how Rawlings got started on guitar, his 1935 Epiphone Olympic guitar, and more.
 
 
 
 

Guitar Power Acoustic | Dave Rawlings

October 29, 2015
 
D'Addario presents Dave Rawlings in conversation with Jackie Greene. They talk about how Rawlings got started on guitar, his 1935 Epiphone Olympic guitar, and more.
 
 
 
 

Albatross: “Hope You Find What You’re Looking For”

October 29, 2015
 
LR Baggs presents Albatross performing "Hope You Find What You're Looking For" live in Nashville, Tennessee.
 
 
 
 

Albatross: “Hope You Find What You’re Looking For”

October 29, 2015
 
LR Baggs presents Albatross performing "Hope You Find What You're Looking For" live in Nashville, Tennessee.
 
 
 
 

The Joes and Friends, “Missouri Borderland”

By: Dan Gabel
October 27, 2015
 
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor Joe Walsh plays with Joe Newberry, Joe Craven, Rob Ickes, Trey Hensley, and others during a late-night session at the 2015 IBMA Conference.
 
 
 
 

The Joes and Friends, “Missouri Borderland”

By: Dan Gabel
October 27, 2015
 
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor Joe Walsh plays with Joe Newberry, Joe Craven, Rob Ickes, Trey Hensley, and others during a late-night session at the 2015 IBMA Conference.
 
 
 
 

Taylor Guitars: How to Change Guitar Strings

October 14, 2015
 
Taylor Guitars shows their method for changing strings on 6-string, 12-string, and slotted-headstock guitars.
 
 
 
 

Taylor Guitars: How to Change Guitar Strings

October 14, 2015
 
Taylor Guitars shows their method for changing strings on 6-string, 12-string, and slotted-headstock guitars.
 
 
 
 

Guitar Power Acoustic | Luther Dickinson

October 13, 2015
 
D'Addario presents Jackie Greene in conversation with Luther Dickinson, guitarist with the North Mississippi Allstars, in this episode of Guitar Power Acoustic.
 
 
 
 

Guitar Power Acoustic | Luther Dickinson

October 13, 2015
 
D'Addario presents Jackie Greene in conversation with Luther Dickinson, guitarist with the North Mississippi Allstars, in this episode of Guitar Power Acoustic.
 
 
 
 

Inspiration and Getting it Right

October 1, 2015
 
A quick look inside the shop at Bourgeois Guitars in Lewiston Maine, one of America's most respected luthiers of fine acoustic guitars. Dana Bourgeois discusses guitar building and inspiration. Produced by http://www.thenewscene Visit BourgeoisGuitars.net for more.
 
 
 
 

Inspiration and Getting it Right

October 1, 2015
 
A quick look inside the shop at Bourgeois Guitars in Lewiston Maine, one of America's most respected luthiers of fine acoustic guitars. Dana Bourgeois discusses guitar building and inspiration. Produced by http://www.thenewscene Visit BourgeoisGuitars.net for more.
 
 
 
 

D’Addario Clip-On Headstock Tuner

September 24, 2015
 
D'Addario has updated their large-format headstock tuner with a flip-up display, rotating body, and more.
 
 
 
 

D’Addario Clip-On Headstock Tuner

September 24, 2015
 
D'Addario has updated their large-format headstock tuner with a flip-up display, rotating body, and more.
 
 
 
 

Scott Fore, Winfield Flatpick Champion: Red Haired Boy & Whiskey Before Breakfast

September 21, 2015
 
Scott Fore played a Bourgeois Fully Torrefied Aged Tone Dreadnought during his winning performance at the 2015 Walnut Valley Flatpick Guitar Championship in Winfield, Kansas.
 
 
 
 

Scott Fore, Winfield Flatpick Champion: Red Haired Boy & Whiskey Before Breakfast

September 21, 2015
 
Scott Fore played a Bourgeois Fully Torrefied Aged Tone Dreadnought during his winning performance at the 2015 Walnut Valley Flatpick Guitar Championship in Winfield, Kansas.
 
 
 
 

Sharon Gilchrist: “Squirrel Hunters”

By: Dan Gabel
September 11, 2015
 
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor Sharon Gilchrist plays the old-time tune at Augusta Heritage Center's Bluegrass Week 2015 with her fellow instructors Darol Anger, Tyler Grant, Casey Henry, and Mary Burdette.
 
 
 
 

Sharon Gilchrist: “Squirrel Hunters”

By: Dan Gabel
September 11, 2015
 
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor Sharon Gilchrist plays the old-time tune at Augusta Heritage Center's Bluegrass Week 2015 with her fellow instructors Darol Anger, Tyler Grant, Casey Henry, and Mary Burdette.
 
 
 
 

Huss & Dalton Guitar Company | CM Series Comparison

September 4, 2015
 
Blue Light Studio Review Sessions presents a comparison of Huss & Dalton's CM Series 12-fret rosewood and CM Series 14-fret mahogany guitars.
 
 
 
 

Huss & Dalton Guitar Company | CM Series Comparison

September 4, 2015
 
Blue Light Studio Review Sessions presents a comparison of Huss & Dalton's CM Series 12-fret rosewood and CM Series 14-fret mahogany guitars.
 
 
 
 

Mr Sun: “The People Need Light”

By: Dan Gabel
September 2, 2015
 
Mr Sun is Peghead Nation mandolin instructor Joe Walsh, Darol Anger, Grant Gordy, and Ethan Jodziewicz. Watch them play a live version of the title track to their new album.
 
 
 
 

Mr Sun: “The People Need Light”

By: Dan Gabel
September 2, 2015
 
Mr Sun is Peghead Nation mandolin instructor Joe Walsh, Darol Anger, Grant Gordy, and Ethan Jodziewicz. Watch them play a live version of the title track to their new album.
 
 
 
 

Scott Fore Plays the Bourgeois Bryan Sutton LE Dreadnought

August 27, 2015
 
Scott Fore demonstrates the Bryan Sutton Limited Edition Dreadnought from Bourgeois with fingerpicked versions of "Cannonball Rag" and "Whiskey Before Breakfast". Using Bryan's D-150 as inspiration, Bourgeois crafted this limited model with new advances in our Aged Tone torrefaction process, including the bracing.
 
 
 
 

Scott Fore Plays the Bourgeois Bryan Sutton LE Dreadnought

August 27, 2015
 
Scott Fore demonstrates the Bryan Sutton Limited Edition Dreadnought from Bourgeois with fingerpicked versions of "Cannonball Rag" and "Whiskey Before Breakfast". Using Bryan's D-150 as inspiration, Bourgeois crafted this limited model with new advances in our Aged Tone torrefaction process, including the bracing.
 
 
 
 

D’Addario Presents Guitar Talk: Linda Manzer

August 18, 2015
 
Flip Scipio talks with fellow luthier Linda Manzer about her entry into guitar building in the Larrivée shop and her unique guitar designs.
 
 
 
 

D’Addario Presents Guitar Talk: Linda Manzer

August 18, 2015
 
Flip Scipio talks with fellow luthier Linda Manzer about her entry into guitar building in the Larrivée shop and her unique guitar designs.
 
 
 
 

Haas Kowert Tice: “The Switchback Games”

August 5, 2015
 
Peghead Nation Fiddle Styles Workshop instructor Brittany Haas is featured in this trio with Paul Kowert on bass and Jordan Tice on guitar. The trio released its debut recording (You Got This) in the spring of 2014, a set of originals that draws on the bluegrass, Celtic, Swedish, old-time, and avant string band music the individual members are known for. Here they perform “The Switchback Games” in the Peghead Nation studio. haaskowerttice.comIn her Fiddle Styles Workshop for Peghead Nation, Brittany hosts some of the best fiddlers on the planet, as they teach some of their favorite tunes and techniques. To learn from Brittany and her guests, enroll in the Fiddle Styles Workshop today.
 
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Haas Kowert Tice: “The Switchback Games”

August 5, 2015
 
Peghead Nation Fiddle Styles Workshop instructor Brittany Haas is featured in this trio with Paul Kowert on bass and Jordan Tice on guitar. The trio released its debut recording (You Got This) in the spring of 2014, a set of originals that draws on the bluegrass, Celtic, Swedish, old-time, and avant string band music the individual members are known for. Here they perform “The Switchback Games” in the Peghead Nation studio. haaskowerttice.comIn her Fiddle Styles Workshop for Peghead Nation, Brittany hosts some of the best fiddlers on the planet, as they teach some of their favorite tunes and techniques. To learn from Brittany and her guests, enroll in the Fiddle Styles Workshop today.
 
 
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Mark Goldenberg’s Stage Rig

July 30, 2015
 
Peghead Nation instructor and sideman extraordinaire demonstrates the instruments he uses onstage with Hugh Laurie’s Copper Bottom Band.
 
 
 
 

Mark Goldenberg’s Stage Rig

July 30, 2015
 
Peghead Nation instructor and sideman extraordinaire demonstrates the instruments he uses onstage with Hugh Laurie’s Copper Bottom Band.
 
 
 
 

Clive Carroll: Composing Workshop

July 29, 2015
 
ELIXIR® Strings Artist Series presents Clive Carroll discussing his composition "Eliza's Eyes," and how he approaches writing for solo guitar.
 
 
 
 

Clive Carroll: Composing Workshop

July 29, 2015
 
ELIXIR® Strings Artist Series presents Clive Carroll discussing his composition "Eliza's Eyes," and how he approaches writing for solo guitar.
 
 
 
 

Jim D’Addario and Bill Collings

July 24, 2015
 
Jim D'Addario flew to Austin, Texas to meet with old friend Bill Collings, tour the Collings Guitars factory, and talk instruments and music.
 
 
 
 

Jim D’Addario and Bill Collings

July 24, 2015
 
Jim D'Addario flew to Austin, Texas to meet with old friend Bill Collings, tour the Collings Guitars factory, and talk instruments and music.
 
 
 
 

Celia Woodsmith and Courtney Hartman: “If I Needed You”

July 23, 2015
 
Della Mae members Celia Woodsmith and Courtney Hartman play a Bourgeois Vintage OM a and the Bourgeois tribute guitar for Tony Rice on their version of a Townes Van Zandt classic.
 
 
 
 

Celia Woodsmith and Courtney Hartman: “If I Needed You”

July 23, 2015
 
Della Mae members Celia Woodsmith and Courtney Hartman play a Bourgeois Vintage OM a and the Bourgeois tribute guitar for Tony Rice on their version of a Townes Van Zandt classic.
 
 
 
 

D’Addario Presents Guitar Talk: Manzer and Metheny

July 13, 2015
 
Luthier Flip Scipio talks with fellow guitar builder Linda Manzer and guitarist Pat Metheny about their long, successful collaboration.
 
 
 
 

D’Addario Presents Guitar Talk: Manzer and Metheny

July 13, 2015
 
Luthier Flip Scipio talks with fellow guitar builder Linda Manzer and guitarist Pat Metheny about their long, successful collaboration.
 
 
 
 

HoneyHoney: “Yours to Bear”

July 11, 2015
 
LR Baggs Handcrafted Video presents the duo HoneyHoney playing one of the original songs from their latest album "3".
 
 
 
 

HoneyHoney: “Yours to Bear”

July 11, 2015
 
LR Baggs Handcrafted Video presents the duo HoneyHoney playing one of the original songs from their latest album "3".
 
 
 
 

ELIXIR Strings Artist Series: Chris Tomlin

July 2, 2015
 
GRAMMY Award winning songwriter Christ Tomlin talks about the songwriting process, performing, and why Elixir strings work so well for him.
 
 
 
 

ELIXIR Strings Artist Series: Chris Tomlin

July 2, 2015
 
GRAMMY Award winning songwriter Christ Tomlin talks about the songwriting process, performing, and why Elixir strings work so well for him.
 
 
 
 

1966 Martin D-28

June 18, 2015
 
Guitarist and educator Mark Hanson demonstrates the dreadnought that has been with him for his entire career.
 
 
 
 

1966 Martin D-28

June 18, 2015
 
Guitarist and educator Mark Hanson demonstrates the dreadnought that has been with him for his entire career.
 
 
 
 

Bryan Sutton Plays Schumann

June 1, 2015
 
Bourgeois Guitars presents the flatpicking master with a gorgeous take on Schumann's Night Pieces, Op. 23 played on a custom Bourgeois 0 with Brazilian rosewood back and sides.
 
 
 
 

Bryan Sutton Plays Schumann

June 1, 2015
 
Bourgeois Guitars presents the flatpicking master with a gorgeous take on Schumann's Night Pieces, Op. 23 played on a custom Bourgeois 0 with Brazilian rosewood back and sides.
 
 
 
 

Clive Carroll: Fingerpicking Workout

May 17, 2015
 
Elixir® Strings Artist Series presents guitarist Clive Carroll discussing some of his favorite fingerpicking exercises.
 
 
 
 

Clive Carroll: Fingerpicking Workout

May 17, 2015
 
Elixir® Strings Artist Series presents guitarist Clive Carroll discussing some of his favorite fingerpicking exercises.
 
 
 
 

Taylor Guitars: Spruce Torrefaction Process

May 12, 2015
 
Torrefaction helps accelerate the natural aging process of tonewoods. Watch Taylor's process for baking Sitka spruce tops for their new 600 series.
 
 
 
 

Taylor Guitars: Spruce Torrefaction Process

May 12, 2015
 
Torrefaction helps accelerate the natural aging process of tonewoods. Watch Taylor's process for baking Sitka spruce tops for their new 600 series.
 
 
 
 

Nygaard, Gilchrist, Manning, and Walsh: “Long Journey Home”

By: Dan Gabel
May 4, 2015
 
Four bluegrass masters and Peghead Nation instructors play a classic song during their one-night stand in Fairfax, California.
 
 
 
 

Nygaard, Gilchrist, Manning, and Walsh: “Long Journey Home”

By: Dan Gabel
May 4, 2015
 
Four bluegrass masters and Peghead Nation instructors play a classic song during their one-night stand in Fairfax, California.
 
 
 
 

Fishman Platinum Series DI/Preamps

April 21, 2015
 
The intrepid tone-warrior, Greg Koch expounds on the sonic virtues of the Fishman Platinum Series Stage and Pro DI/Preamps.
 
 
 
 

Fishman Platinum Series DI/Preamps

April 21, 2015
 
The intrepid tone-warrior, Greg Koch expounds on the sonic virtues of the Fishman Platinum Series Stage and Pro DI/Preamps.
 
 
 
 

Doyle Dykes: U2 Medley

April 17, 2015
 
LR Baggs presents Doyle Dykes performing a solo guitar medley of U2's "With or Without You" and "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For." Doyle's Olson guitar was recorded with the LR Baggs LB6 pickup.
 
 
 
 

Doyle Dykes: U2 Medley

April 17, 2015
 
LR Baggs presents Doyle Dykes performing a solo guitar medley of U2's "With or Without You" and "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For." Doyle's Olson guitar was recorded with the LR Baggs LB6 pickup.
 
 
 
 

Collings Guitars: There Are No Shortcuts

March 24, 2015
 
This short film examines acoustic guitar building at Collings Guitars and the focus on quality that has come to define the company culture.
 
 
 
 

Collings Guitars: There Are No Shortcuts

March 24, 2015
 
This short film examines acoustic guitar building at Collings Guitars and the focus on quality that has come to define the company culture.
 
 
 
 

Fishman Aura Spectrum DI

March 20, 2015
 
The Fishman Aura Spectrum DI is the complete tone solution for the acoustic musician featuring award-winning Aura Acoustic Imaging technology that restores a studio-miked sound to your undersaddle or soundhole pickup.
 
 
 
 

Fishman Aura Spectrum DI

March 20, 2015
 
The Fishman Aura Spectrum DI is the complete tone solution for the acoustic musician featuring award-winning Aura Acoustic Imaging technology that restores a studio-miked sound to your undersaddle or soundhole pickup.
 
 
 
 

Fishman SA220 Solo Performance System

March 4, 2015
 
The Fishman SA220 is a lightweight, powerful solution for exceptional sound quality and coverage in a wide variety of venues.
 
 
 
 

Fishman SA220 Solo Performance System

March 4, 2015
 
The Fishman SA220 is a lightweight, powerful solution for exceptional sound quality and coverage in a wide variety of venues.
 
 
 
 

Bruce Molsky and Beppe Gambetta: “Brass Band Ruchenitsa”

By: Dan Gabel
February 21, 2015
 
Bruce Molsky and Beppe Gambetta play Bruce's guitar arrangement of a melody he heard played by a Bulgarian brass band.
 
 
 
 

Bruce Molsky and Beppe Gambetta: “Brass Band Ruchenitsa”

By: Dan Gabel
February 21, 2015
 
Bruce Molsky and Beppe Gambetta play Bruce's guitar arrangement of a melody he heard played by a Bulgarian brass band.
 
 
 
 

Ricky Skaggs: Lyric Acoustic Microphone

February 17, 2015
 
The bluegrass and country legend talks about playing and recording with the LR Baggs Lyric Acoustic Microphone.
 
 
 
 

Ricky Skaggs: Lyric Acoustic Microphone

February 17, 2015
 
The bluegrass and country legend talks about playing and recording with the LR Baggs Lyric Acoustic Microphone.
 
 
 
 

Collings Introduces Waterloo Guitars

January 19, 2015
 
Founded by Bill Collings and built exclusively in Austin, Texas, Waterloo Guitars is a new line of vintage-inspired instruments designed to capture the voice and character of some of the very best depression-era guitars. www.waterlooguitars.com
 
 
 
 

Collings Introduces Waterloo Guitars

January 19, 2015
 
Founded by Bill Collings and built exclusively in Austin, Texas, Waterloo Guitars is a new line of vintage-inspired instruments designed to capture the voice and character of some of the very best depression-era guitars. www.waterlooguitars.com
 
 
 
 

LR Baggs New Session Acoustic DI

January 10, 2015
 
Enhance your live sound with the rich sonic character that you’d expect from an experienced audio engineer using some of the world’s finest studio gear.
 
 
 
 

LR Baggs New Session Acoustic DI

January 10, 2015
 
Enhance your live sound with the rich sonic character that you’d expect from an experienced audio engineer using some of the world’s finest studio gear.
 
 
 
 

Mr. Sun, “A Little Heart’s Ease”

By: Dan Gabel
December 4, 2014
 
Mr. Sun is Peghead Nation mandolin instructor Joe Walsh, Darol Anger, Grant Gordy, and Ethan Jodziewicz. Here they are playing one of Joe's new compositions.
 
 
 
 

Mr. Sun, “A Little Heart’s Ease”

By: Dan Gabel
December 4, 2014
 
Mr. Sun is Peghead Nation mandolin instructor Joe Walsh, Darol Anger, Grant Gordy, and Ethan Jodziewicz. Here they are playing one of Joe's new compositions.
 
 
 
 

LR Baggs Story – Part 2 | Amplification

December 2, 2014
 
Lloyd Baggs talks about an encounter with Ry Cooder that set him on the path to creating acoustic instrument amplification products and the L.R. Baggs company.
 
 
 
 

LR Baggs Story – Part 2 | Amplification

December 2, 2014
 
Lloyd Baggs talks about an encounter with Ry Cooder that set him on the path to creating acoustic instrument amplification products and the L.R. Baggs company.
 
 
 
 
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