The Guitar Journal
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I've taken a dive into using thumb picks in recent months. Without being too obvious, I should clarify by saying that thumb picks are plastic (typically) guitar picks that wrap around the thumb so that you can easily pick independently with …
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Jazz guitarists have a unique style that sets them apart from other genres. From the big bands of the swing era to the bebop pioneers of the 1940s and beyond, jazz guitarists have always sought out the best instruments to help them achieve their …
The String Sling was designed with one purpose: to extend the life and vibrancy of your guitar strings. But it didn't stop there. The String Sling's development grew to encompass a number of other handy features as well. Let's take a look. The …
At the beginning of October, Taylor Guitars announced the release of its brand-new acoustic body shape — the Grand Theater. Known as the Taylor GT, the company’s latest body shape introduces a new category of acoustic guitar in size, feel and sound. …
Journey Instruments is introducing two unique models just in time for fall travels. Both guitars were created in response to customer demand for a solution to the unique travel requirements faced by traveling musicians. Classical guitar players …
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Earlier this year, Martin released it's "X Series", an economical line of acoustic guitars made for the ins and outs of daily living. With a price tag in the $500-700 range, Martin hopes this guitar will be your "daily commuter". Taking the X …
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If you're like me, you've been living in t-shirts for the last several months. As so many of us are stuck at home, with no desk jobs or fancy events to show up for, we're living in t-shirts, hats, and a dim sense of petrified wonder at what may …
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I’ve recently been trying out the Arturia Keystep portable USB MIDI controller. Here’s how I used it, and what worked. What is the Arturia Keystep? The Arturia Keystep is a portable musical tool combining the functionalities of a keyboard …
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The STOMP Bluetooth 4.0 foot switch is a handy (or shall we say "hands-free") way to page through sheet music while you play, remotely activate the recording function in ProTools, or trigger anything else you want to while you play. What is …
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...Two things that were made to go together. Tommy Emmanuel is a pre-eminent acoustic guitar player, and one of my favorites. Larrivée is a top, boutique custom guitar maker producing some of the best acoustic guitars on the market and, again, one of …
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Furch Guitars is releasing a series of guitar models featuring their new "Bevel Duo" ergonomic design. The Bevel Duo design features a bevel on both the front and back of the guitar. The front bevel provides great comfort for the picking arm, …
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So, a quick update on building the 175 guitar kit from TheFretWire.com. Good news and bad news. Good news: the neck is ready. Bad news: I had to go back to the drawing board for the finish on the body. This is part of an ongoing series as I build …
Your acoustic guitar needs a gig bag if you want to take your guitar outside the house - whether for practice with the band, recording in the studio, or going out for a gig. Gig bags for acoustic guitar provide protection against the occasional bumps …
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I recently had a chance to road-test the Cordoba Mini SM-CE travel guitar. I was traveling to Sweden and Denmark for a series of meetings, and took the guitar along for the entire ride. When I travel for work, it's always a question: How do I keep …
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