Curious what’s new from Taylor Guitars in 2016? We have all the insider information you’re dying to hear! Here’s a look at some changes… ES2 pickup in every Taylor Guitar with electronics. (Preamps will be different based on the model. 300 series and higher will have the premier preamp). NEW BY SERIES 200 Series: Added 254ce […]
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Nazareth, PA (NAMM, Booth 5454) – January 4, 2016 – Martin Guitar (www.martinguitar.com) will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of their iconic Dreadnought model (1916-2016), known worldwide as the most copied body size in the world. To launch the year-long celebration, Martin Guitar will unveil two distinctive limited edition models during the 2016 Winter NAMM […]
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We’re very excited about the new 17 Series models introduced from Martin in 2016. Here’s a little sneak peak at what’s coming out…. 3 different models (000-14 Fret, 00-14 Fret & 00-12 Fret) are available in 2 different colors (Whiskey Sunset and Black Smoke). All 17 Series models feature all solid wood construction, bone nut (1 […]
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Martin has made a few of their flagship models available with a cutaway and Fishman electronics – new for 2016. Check it out… The 18’s (DC-18E, OMC-18E, GPC-18E) The “18E” acoustic-electric cutaway models have been finely crafted with a solid Sitka spruce top, genuine mahogany back and sides and solid black ebony fingerboard and bridge. […]
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Introducing two new 500 Series 12-string guitars from Taylor. We’re very excited about these Grand Concert models. Both guitars are nearly identical with the exception of a Western Red Cedar top on the 552ce and the Tropical Mahogany top on the 562ce. Please note that the 562ce sold before today’s email but another is due in stock any day now! […]
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Today, it’s a Martin dreadnought battle as we compare 2 MV Custom D-18’s… one with a short scale and the other with a standard scale. Similarities: 14-fret Dreadnought body Sitka Spruce top (sanded thinner, .105″) Solid Mahogany back & sides Mahogany neck (low profile) Golden Era Style Bracing Upgraded beveled pickguard Black ebony bridge and fingerboard […]
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In the first ever session of “Guitar with Gurzi,” Mike shows us 3 different ways to play the G chord, and the benefits of each. We hope you enjoy this new educational series… we have many more of these in the works. And of course, Mike would love to hear from. Feel free to leave a […]
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We’re very excited to introduce you to a brand new series called “The Gurzi Files.” In this series, Flatpick guitarist, Mike Gurzi, will talk about everything acoustic, including technique, influences, style, and much much more! Mike would love to hear from you too… feel free to leave a comment below, and thanks for reading! Article […]
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In this session of “Guitar with Gurzi,” Mike shows you the big G run and the small G run, and uses both in the context of a tune. We hope you enjoy this new educational series… we have many more of these in the works. And of course, Mike would love to hear from. Feel […]
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We’re very excited to introduce you to a brand new series called “The Gurzi Files.” In this series, Flatpick guitarist, Mike Gurzi, will talk about everything acoustic, including technique, influences, style, and much much more! Mike would love to hear from you too… feel free to leave a comment below, and thanks for reading! Article […]
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In this session of “Guitar with Gurzi,” Mike takes us deeper into the “G Run” with several variations of his original “G Run” session. We hope you enjoy this new educational series… we have many more of these in the works. And of course, Mike would love to hear from. Feel free to leave a […]
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We’re very excited to introduce you to a brand new series called “The Gurzi Files.” In this series, Flatpick guitarist, Mike Gurzi, will talk about everything acoustic, including technique, influences, style, and much much more! Mike would love to hear from you too… feel free to leave a comment below, and thanks for reading! Gurzi […]
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In this session of “Guitar with Gurzi,” Mike shows you the “Big G Lick” which strings together variations of the “G Run” from his previous videos. We hope you enjoy this new educational series… we have many more of these in the works. And of course, Mike would love to hear from. Feel free to […]
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In this article, I would like to talk a little about the type of guitars that flatpicker’s and bluegrass guitar players tend to favor. It should come as no surprise that the guitar of choice is the “dreadnought” model. Why? Quite simply, dreadnoughts rule because they are louder and create a very bold and distinct […]
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In this session of “Guitar with Gurzi,” Mike transposes his original “G Run” into a common “C Run” and a “D Run” – and puts both in context with a Tony Rice tune, “Blue Railroad Train.” We hope you enjoy this new educational series… we have many more of these in the works. And of […]
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The word Capo, in Italian “capotasto” which means the “nut” of a stringed instrument, is used by most, if not all, acoustic guitar players. The Capo allows you to play your common chord shapes and melodies, as you know them, in different keys. I once heard Doc Watson refer to the Capo as a “cheater.” […]
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In this session of “Guitar with Gurzi,” Mike shows us 6 easy steps to better your picking hand technique. 0:40 – Holding the Pick 4:29 – Pick Depth 5:28 – Anchoring vs Floating 7:26 – Rest Stroke and Free Stroke 10:23 – Alternate Picking 11:45 – Chord Picking We hope you enjoy this new educational […]
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In this episode of “Gurzi Guitar Sessions,” Mike shows us one of the fundamentals of music, The Major Scale. We hope you enjoy this new educational series… we have many more of these in the works. And of course, Mike would love to hear from. Feel free to leave a comment below.
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Our music history dates back to the earliest of mankind. Perhaps when a caveman first struck two rocks together, struck a stick over a log, or blew into a hollow bone. However it happened, we have been organizing sound for centuries. Today, we have divided music into two distinct types, Eastern Music and Western Music. […]
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In this episode of “Gurzi Guitar Sessions” Mike shows us how to implement “chord scales” into a major key. You can find these chords in almost every song! Enjoy. We hope you enjoy this new educational series… we have many more of these in the works. And of course, Mike would love to hear from. […]
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