When I read that Steve Earle had worked with Matt Umanov, the owner of a guitar shop in Greenwich Village, to design a signature Martin acoustic guitar I was a little suprised. I always think of Steve Earl as a mandolin player and in particular think of..
Topics: Guitar Reviews

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Martin Simpson's expressive playing of Celtic Aires is truly breathtaking. Even when he plays a single line with no accompaniment, he skillfully chooses the position of the notes to set the tone. And what tone and color he achieves from his Sobell...
Topics: Acoustic Guitar Players

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"Tune it or Die!", a great slogan I saw on a t-shirt at a session recently. If you are playing by yourself, as long as the guitar is in tune with itself it doesn't matter too much. Or does it? I find that by always keeping my guitars at...
Topics: Acoustic Guitar Players

{"title":"Talking About Tuners","post_url":"http:\/\/www.acoustic-guitar-player.com\/2008\/06\/11\/talking-about-tuners\/","feed_url":"http:\/\/www.acoustic-guitar-player.com\/feed\/","author":"MikeDodds","date":"2008-06-11 00:09:45","summary":""Tune it or Die!", a great slogan I saw on a t-shirt at a session recently. If you are playing by yourself, as long as the guitar is in tune with itself it doesn't matter too much. Or does it? I find that by always keeping my guitars at..."}

The '15' series of all mahogany guitars are a great way to get a first Martin. They are plain, some say ugly, but are certainly distinctive and a definite conversation opener. They look back to the mahogany series first made by Martin in the...
Topics: Guitar Reviews, Martin 15 Series

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Acoustic Guitar Magazine has announced its annual player's choice awards. This is your chance to express your opinion. Which is the best dreadnaught? Who is your favorite fingerstyle player? What are the best accessories and who provides the most...
Topics: Acoustic Guitar Magazine, News, Player's Choice Awards

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