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Martin Guitar to Introduce Reimagined Standard Series Guitars at 2018 Winter NAMM

Posted on January 16, 2018 by admin

Martin Guitar to Introduce Reimagined Standard Series Guitars at 2018 Winter NAMM NAZARETH, Pa. (Winter NAMM, HALL D Booth 5602) – January 11, 2018 – C.F. Martin & Co.® (Martin Guitar) will introduce their reimagined Standard Series guitars at Winter NAMM in Anaheim, California. Collectively, … Continue reading →

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Martin Guitar’s Commitment to the Environment

Posted on January 16, 2018 by admin

Martin Guitar’s Commitment to the Environment Martin Guitar is committed to corporate responsibility and environmental stewardship. To support this commitment, Martin chose the Rainforest Alliance as their certifying body to achieve Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) Chain-of-Custody certification. Being FSC® certified indicates … Continue reading →

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Why Are Jazzmasters Still So Popular?

Posted on January 13, 2018 by admin

Why Are Jazzmasters Still So Popular? Published Sep 11, 2015 by Dan Orkin Gear History Not that long ago, I did an AMA on reddit where I had the chance to field some questions about Reverb, vintage guitars and the … Continue reading →

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3 Keys to Ace Your Palm Muting

Posted on December 23, 2017 by admin

3 Keys to Ace Your Palm Muting Learn some tips about palm muting that will help you perfect this iconic sound. By Nick Stoubis #technique  What Is Palm Muting? Muting is actually the process of keeping a ringing string from … Continue reading →

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6 Ways to Strum like a Pro

Posted on December 23, 2017 by admin

6 Ways to Strum Like a Pro It’s about the rhythm, man. We’ve got some quick tips for your right hand. By Nick Stoubis #basics  Here are six things you can do immediately to improve your tone and sound like … Continue reading →

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Watch This Powerful Short Movie About The Power of Music in our Lives

Posted on December 21, 2017 by admin

-A Must Watch Event  for anyone who is a musician or knows one. Yamaha has produced a inspirational video about the wonderful and lasting gift that music brings to all of our lives, and the effect playing an instrument can have not … Continue reading →

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BRAD PAISLEY ROAD WORN® TELECASTER® GUITAR

Posted on December 19, 2017 by admin

BRAD PAISLEY JOINS FENDER® ARTIST SIGNATURE SERIES WITH BRAD PAISLEY ROAD WORN® TELECASTER® GUITAR Model Boasting Silver Sparkle Road Worn Lacquer Finish, Player-Centric Features Hand-Selected By Artist Designed To Inspire Young Players HOLLYWOOD, Calif.  (July 11, 2017)—Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today … Continue reading →

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LIMITED EDITION JIMI HENDRIXTM MONTEREY STRATOCASTER®

Posted on December 19, 2017 by admin

FENDER® RELEASES LIMITED EDITION JIMI HENDRIXTM MONTEREY STRATOCASTER® IN HONOR OF MONTEREY INTERNATIONAL POP FESTIVAL’S 50th ANNIVERSARY 2017 Artist Signature Series Model Pays Homage to Hendrix’s Breakout Performance, Painted Stratocaster Famously Burned During The Storied Musical Gathering  HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (August 15, 2017) … Continue reading →

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Nels Cline’s ’69 Jaguar and ’59 Jazzmaster

Posted on December 19, 2017 by admin

Gear Iconic Mods: Nels Cline’s ’69 Jaguar and ’59 Jazzmaster Photo: Douglas Mason / Getty Images By Mike Duffy  Wilco guitarist Nels Cline is a longtime fan of Fender Jazzmasters and Jaguars, as his interest was first piqued when he … Continue reading →

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Why Aren’t There More Than 88 Keys on a Piano?

Posted on December 9, 2017 by admin

Why Aren’t There More Than 88 Keys on a Piano? By Yamaha   10-16-2017    The answer may surprise you. The piano that Bartolomeo Cristofori first invented in Italy had only 54 keys. As piano music developed and evolved, the keyboard compass was gradually … Continue reading →

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