Gretsch Launches 2104 Rancher Acoustic Guitars

Gretsch Rancher acoustics are back and better than ever for 2014 with five new-and-improved models suitable for acoustic players of all tastes. The G5022CWFE Rancher Falcon Jumbo gives players full-on Gretsch Falcon style, sparkling gilded appointments and onboard electronics for peerless amplified tone. Its jumbo cutaway body is finished in gloss white with dazzling gold-sparkle binding on the top, back, sound hole, fingerboard and headstock. Continue reading Gretsch Launches 2104 Rancher Acoustic Guitars

Fender Acoustic Winter 2014 Collection

Fender Acoustics is proud to introduce its 2014 winter collection featuring a fresh lineup of artist signature models, folk music instruments, electro-acoustic models with USB connectivity, and more. The Wayne Kramer Dreadnought is a distinctively classy Fender acoustic bearing the personal design touches of the celebrated MC5 founder and punk godfather Wayne Kramer, with an elegant Vintage Sunburst finish on its spruce top, dark and richly stained mahogany sides and back, and fingerboard and headstock inlay work by acclaimed artist/illustrator Shepard Fairey of Obey fame. Continue reading Fender Acoustic Winter 2014 Collection

Martin Guitar Revisits its Roots With Two New Innovative Series

C. F. Martin & Co. continues to revisit their historic roots by further enhancing stylistic and technical innovations from some of their best vintage models from past decades including the 20s, 30s, 40s and 60s. Continue reading Martin Guitar Revisits its Roots With Two New Innovative Series

Cliffs of Dover Acoustic Cover

Originally appearing on his 1990 album Ah Via Musicom, Cliffs of Dover has become the song most associated with guitar legend Eric Johnson. Known for his impeccable tone, killer chops and strong sense of melody, “Cliffs of Dover” features all of these and more in what many would consider to be the guitarist’s magnum opus. Continue reading Cliffs of Dover Acoustic Cover

Andy McKee Drifting – An Internet Sensation

Andy McKee is just such a guitarist who fits into this third category of player. One who likes to mix things up with hand percussion as well as fingerstyle playing in his multitude of original compositions and acoustic covers. In 2006, acoustic guitarist Andy uploaded a video to YouTube that would set in motion a series of events that would make his song Drifting, and himself as an artist, a global sensation. Continue reading Andy McKee Drifting – An Internet Sensation