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Taylor Guitars – What’s New for 2016?
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...
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Martin Celebrates 100th Anniversary of the Dreadnought with 2 Limited Models
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...
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New for 2016 – Martin’s New 17 Series!
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...
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New From Martin – 18’s, 28’s, and 35’s with Cutaway and Electronics!
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...
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2016 Taylor 500 Series GC 12-Stings (552ce and 562ce)
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...
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Comparison: Short Scale vs Standard Scale – Martin D-18
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...
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Gurzi Guitar Sessions: 3 ways to play the G chord
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...
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Gurzi Files #1: Flatpick Guitar Style
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,...
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Gurzi Guitar Sessions: Introduction to the “G Run”– A Simple Flatpicking...
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...
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Gurzi Files #2: Flatpick Guitar Picking Technique
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,...
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A Deeper Look at the “G Run”– Flatpicking Exercise
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...
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Gurzi Files #3: Flatpick Guitar Crosspicking
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,...
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The “Big G Lick”– Using Variations of the “G Run”
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...
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Gurzi Files #4: Flatpick Guitar’s
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...
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The “C Run” and the “D Run”– Simple Flatpicking Exercises
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...
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Gurzi Files #5: The Capo
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...
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Picking Hand Technique ( In 6 Easy Steps)
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...
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The Major Scale – The Foundation of Music
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...
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Gurzi Files #6: The Major Scale
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...
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Introduction to Chord Scales
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...
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