The Kopp N.L is my take on a fantastic old guitar that a lot of players liked but wanted more width, depth and dynamics out of a guitar this size. Ultimately I wanted to unlock all the dry explosive and woody tone I could from this guitar. I worked painstakingly on voicing, bracing and construction, […]

In this lesson, take your picking technique to the next level with jazz guitar wizard Ron Jackson. Learn how you can combine alternate and sweep picking with legato techniques for maximum control and efficiency. Before you dive in, be sure to grab the notation, which can be found in the January/February 2022 issue, at https://bit.ly/3kS2eBS. […]

Emile Menasché test drives the new Breedlove Pursuit Exotic S Concert Edgeburst CE, a responsibly sourced acoustic-electric with a rich and dynamic voice. Read the complete review online, https://acousticguitar.com/review-breedlove-pursuit-exotic-s-concert-edgeburst-ce-features-exotic-tonewoods or in the January/February 2022 issue of Acoustic Guitar, available here: https://bit.ly/3kS2eBS. Related Video Posts Top Tonewood – Acoustic Guitar Anatomy Acoustic Cedar vs Spruce top […]

We have the new 60s Gibson J-50 Original in stock (and we love it), but what a great opportunity to compare it to a J-45 Standard! Basically the same guitar but with different finishes, and the J-50 has the adjustable saddle, and rounder neck. Which one would you choose? SEE THE SELECTION: Gibson Acoustics ONLINE […]

New! A Gibson Songwriter with Music Villa (Acoustic Letter) specs including… the LR Baggs VTC pickup along with Indian Rosewood back and sides and a Sitka Spruce top, and a cutaway (EC) body. The Songwriter was first introduced in 2003 and has been a very popular guitar ever since. BUY NOW: Gibson Acoustics GUITAR SPECS: […]

This Music Villa custom shop dreadnought features many of the Authentic features that are now available through the custom shop. Including Hide Glue construction, Adirondack VTS Braces, Barrel and Heel neck profile and the Authentic Low Gloss finish. This is one fine guitar…. everything you would want in an 18 style Dreadnought. Lots of power […]

New Music Villa Gibson Custom J-35 featuring traditional J-35 specs including the wide X bracing, 24.75″ scale, straight line bridge, Firestripe pick guard & old-style script logo. The wide-x bracing gives this guitar clear and balanced bass response with wonderful playability. BUY NOW: Gibson Acoustics GUITAR SPECS: Back & Side Wood: Mahogany Body Size: Slope […]

Here are some ideas from jazz great Eddie Lang for some new chord melody techniques and textures on guitar, applied to the verse of the old standard “After You’ve Gone.” Follow along with the TAB and notation here: https://acousticguitar.com/learn-chord-melody-techniques-from-jazz-guitarist-eddie-lang/ Related Video Posts Top Tonewood – Acoustic Guitar Anatomy Acoustic Cedar vs Spruce top Teaser – […]