Do you have an old Gibson lying around the house that you think might be worth something now? Have you recently inherited a vintage Gibson that you have a sneaking suspicion could be harboring a whole bunch of cash from you? Are you looking to get the lowdown on the Gibson guitar values so that, […]
Martin 16 Series Acoustic Guitars Overview
Below is my overview of the Martin 16 Series acoustic guitars. There are six different models in the 16 series, and they all have more similarities than differences. But, differences make an important role when choosing between the models. Simply, some might be more suitable for your needs than others. The Martin’s 16 series guitars […]
Gibson Firebird Reverse 2022 Review
Gibson is responsible for many of the most iconic designs in the guitar world. From the Explorer to the SG to the legendary Les Paul, Gibson guitars have graced stages alongside some of the most famous acts in music history. Today, we’ll be taking a look at the Firebird, a guitar that has a cult […]
Fender Starcaster Acoustic Guitar 2021 Review
Many of the world’s greatest guitarists play Fenders. And while this brand is primarily known for its electric guitars, you can find plenty of decent-quality, affordable Fender acoustic guitars ideal for beginners. One of the brand’s most popular beginner guitars in recent memory is the Starcaster. But is it right for you? Our Fender Starcaster […]
Takamine Pro Series 5 Acoustic Guitars Overview
Like with a lot Takamine?s pro series the Takamine Pro Series 5 is a small series. There are just 4 different models in the series. This doesn’t leave very many options in terms of different shapes, and different configurations ? e.g. cutaway, non-cutaway, with or without electronics etc. However, there are 3 different shape options […]
All About Seagull Guitars: History of Seagull Guitars
In 1982 a man by the name of Robert Godin made the very first Seagull guitars ever produced in the Canadian village of La Patrie, Quebec, thus beginning the history of Seagull Guitars. The initial idea behind this brand of guitar, was to craft beautifully hand-crafted instruments from high-quality tops with astounding finishes. Seagull guitars […]
Seagull Performer Series Acoustic Guitars Overview
This is going to be a brief overview of the Seagull Performer series of acoustic guitars. The Performer Series are designed, as their name suggests for gigging guitarists and naturally all come with in-built electronics as standard. The Performer series is a small series and features the following 4 guitars. Seagull Performer CW Flame Maple […]
Takamine Guitars History: The Story of Takamine Guitars
Takamine started as a small family business based in Japan, but since then it has become one of the leading manufacturers of acoustic guitar in the world. The History of Takamine guitars can be dated back as early as 1962 and the brand went global during the mid-1970s, when Takamine tapped into the growing popularity […]
Martin Guitars 17 Series: Acoustic Guitar Series Overview
This is a brief overview of Martin Guitars 17 Series acoustic guitars. There are 6 different models in the 17 series ? plus an alternative finish for each model. Each model has an option to have a ?Black Smoke? finish or a ?Whiskey Sunset? finish, depending on your aesthetic preferences. Being part of a series […]
Taylor 500 Series Acoustic Guitars Overview
This post is going to take a quick look a the guitars in the Taylor 500 series. I will take a look at the specs and the differences between each guitar in the series. Naturally, each guitar will have a lot of similarities, being part of the same series, but each guitar is different in […]
Ovation Guitars History: The Story of Ovation Acoustic Guitars
In the year of 1966, the guitar world had no idea who Charlie Kaman, the successful helicopter manufacturer, was. Or that he would become part of the history of guitar making. They also had no idea that the History of Ovation Guitars would become part of music history. The Innovative Mr Kaman However, the people […]
Takamine Pro Series 4 Acoustic Guitars Overview
The Takamine Pro Series 4 is, like their Pro Series 2 ? a very small line of guitars ? so this will be a very brief overview. The Pro Series 4 has just 2 guitars (1 more than their Pro 2 series!) in it. Those guitars are the: P4DC; and the CP4DC-OV To better interpret […]
Fender Acoustic Guitar History: The Story of Fender Guitars
Fender?s Acoustic Guitar History is unique in that they began manufacturing electric guitars, before they manufactured acoustic guitars, which at the time was not the normal. Early History Fender started production and commercialization of acoustic guitars in the 1960s, more than a decade after they had released their first electric guitars. Fender?s original acoustics were […]
Takamine Pro Series 3 Overview
Below is a quick overview of the Takamine Pro Series 3 acoustic guitars and will look at the specs and the differences and similarities between each guitar in the series. Takamine has 7 different Pro series. This is the 3rd of them. Prices in the Pro Series 3 range from $1,249 to $1,959 – USD […]
Gibson Acoustic Guitars History: The Story of Gibson Guitars
A household name like Gibson hardly needs introducing to the musical community. As a whole, the history of Gibson Guitars dates back as far as 120 years. Thanks to legends like Clapton and Slash, everyone has undoubtedly seen a Les Paul electric guitar, but what about Gibson Acoustic Guitars History? The Founding of Gibson – […]
Takamine Pro Series 2 Acoustic Series Overview
Below is a brief overview of the Takamine Pro Series 2 acoustic guitars. I will cover the Pro Series 2 guitars and highlight the differences and similarities between them. This is the second of Takamine?s pro series, series. There is something very unique about Takamine?s Pro Series 2 ? and that is that there is […]
Yamaha Acoustic Guitar History: The Story of Yamaha Guitars
This is the story of Yamaha?s acoustic guitar history. Yamaha didn?t start out making guitars ? but they do it very well now. The Beginnings The history of Yamaha begins many years prior to the initial production of their innovative, affordable, high quality guitars. The company was established in 1887 in the island country of […]
Takamine Pro Series 1 Acoustic Guitars: Series Overview
Below is a quick overview of the Takamine Pro Series 1 acoustic guitars. I will take a look at the specs of each guitar in the series and the similarities and differences between them. Takamine has 7 different Pro series. This is the 1st of them ? it?s the lowest price point for their pro […]
The History of Taylor Guitars: The Evolution And Innovations Of Taylor Guitars
The history of Taylor Guitars spans over 40 years and Taylor Guitars has evolved into one of the world?s leading designer, builder and seller of acoustic guitars. The Early History Of Taylor Guitars The company was originally started in El Cajon, California and was owned by Sam Radding and named American Dream, a guitar making […]
Yamaha Guitars Categorized by Shape
This post is going to take a look at Yamaha guitars by shape. This will only include their acoustic and acoustic-electric guitars (does not include their Classical and Electric guitars). Yamaha?s Shapes I couldn?t find any specific information on the shapes/sizes that Yamaha provide but I?ve narrowed it down to these main shapes/sizes: Dreadnought (or […]