The unique sound of the banjo has been making an astonishing comeback with a new generation of those listening to alternative country, folk, bluegrass, and roots music in both the UK and USA. English folk rock bands like the youth-favorite … Continue reading →
Czech banjo player Jiri Markalous wanted a better way to practice banjo. He was suffering from the monotony of the metronome; sitting in front of a metronome for hours was simply a pain. It’s a common complaint among average musicians. … Continue reading →
C. F. Martin & Co. announced that Tim McNair has been promoted to general manager of its String Division. Effective immediately, McNair will report to company President Keith Lombardi. In this position, he is responsible for the growth of the … Continue reading →
You won’t need to pass a genetics class to play one, but C.F. Martin & Co. is using DNA to ensure that customers are getting the real deal when purchasing a Martin guitar. After a wave of Chinese-manufactured counterfeit Martin … Continue reading →
Fender has redesigned its American Vintage series’ Telecaster model to produce classic 1960s and 1970s tones. The American Vintage ’69 Telecaster Thinline, American Vintage ’72 Telecaster Thinline and American Vintage ’72 Telecaster Custom are all period-correct guitars with the same … Continue reading →
Who says print media is dead? Our friends at Penguin Eggs Canadian folk music magazine have teamed with iPod/iPad App developer MagazineCloner.com to create a digital version of their magazine. “Now we can finally cater to our European subscribers at … Continue reading →
Martin’s classic pre-war D-45 has long been considered one of the most sought-after vintage guitars of all time. The D-45 holds its value better than any vintage instrument ever made. The guitar was originally created for famed cowboy-singer Gene Autry. … Continue reading →
Thomas Jefferson planted a tulip poplar tree outside of his Monticello home in 1807. For two-hundred years the tree grew — a whopping 22-foot circumference — until disease forced the removal of the tree in 2008. In an outstanding bit … Continue reading →
Los Angeles, CA – April 14th, 2010 – The Concord Music Group today announced the acquisition of storied Massachusetts-based independent music label Rounder Records. Rounder, celebrating its 40th year as the world’s leading American roots music label, is a major … Continue reading →
The Gibson Guitar iPhone App has become one of the most popular free apps via the Apple iTunes store and has been downloaded over a staggering one-million times by fans worldwide, cementing Gibson’s reputation as the industry’s leader in innovation … Continue reading →
