The second episode of Acoustic Addicts has been released: In this, the second installment of Acoustic Addicts, Carl Franklin and Richard Caruso test five Martin dreadnought guitars (2011 D18, 2011 D28, 2011 D35, 1968 D35, 1997 HD35) and a 2011 Yamaha Gigmaker. The focus of this show was to compare the Mahogany D18 and Rosewood D28 which are identical except for the tone … [Read more...]
2012 Fender Pawn Shop Series
Fender have announced a few new guitars for 2012 to add to their Pawn Shop Series. The new models are the Jaguarillo, the Offset Special, and the Reverse Jaguar Bass. I think the Offset Special looks pretty cool. I've heard good things about the Pawn Shop Series, but I haven't had a chance to play any yet. I look forward to trying these out. Check them out below: Offset … [Read more...]
Guitar Center Podcast
I enjoy listening to podcasts, especially music-related podcasts. So, I was happy to recently learn about the At: Guitar Center Podcast with Nic Harcourt. The current episode features Joe Bonamassa, but past episodes have featured up-and-coming stars the Alabama Shakes, Switchfoot, legendary engineer and producer Alan Parsons, Quincy Jones, and many others. Check it out on … [Read more...]
PRS Guitars Re-Introduces the Artist Package
PRS Guitars has re-introduced the Artist Package, an upgrade package that provides an even higher grade of wood than their 10 tops, select mahogany backs, and Mexican Ebony fingerboard, among other options. You can also choose from their highly-regarded 57/08, 59/09, or 53/10 pickups, gold, nickel, or hybrid hardware, and new artist bird inlays. The Artist Package guitars come … [Read more...]
Rory Hoffman Demoing the PRS Modern Eagle LTD
I was browsing YouTube the other day and came across this impressive video of Nashville-based guitarist Rory Hoffman demoing the PRS Modern Eagle LTD guitar. Hoffman plays with a very unorthodox picking style, but he really rips. Check it out: … [Read more...]