Monthly Archives: September 2014

In our last blog, we took you back to the 1930s and 40s with two guitars from Martin’s Authentic Series. Now we look at the latest version of a Martin acoustic guitar model: the 2014 Martin OOO18. This Martin guitar combines original vintage and modern features to continue their legacy as the most sought-after brand in the marketplace. Continue Reading

In 1931 and 1941, Martin Guitars made a guitar model that would change guitars forever. The Martin D28 acoustic guitar has long been hailed the King of Bluegrass, and with their latest Authentic series, the Martin D28 1931 and 1941 are available with the same big, classic presence as their original counterparts. Continue Reading

It’s not really bluegrass without a big bottom end. The Collings D3G provides this bass-heavy sound to bluegrass and folk performers alike with:

• A varnish finish that adds breathy warmth & volume
• Superior Collings construction that adds more balance than your typical dreadnought
• Quality tone woods, including a German spruce top and Indian rosewood body

In addition, the aesthetic inlay detail adds an elegance to this otherwise battleship of an acoustic guitar. Continue Reading

The Collings CJ, or “Collings Jumbo,” is a power house for the folk guitarist who wants volume and balance in each strum. In addition to classic Collings characteristics such as the sunburst Sitka top, this acoustic guitar borrows features from some of the most renowned guitar craftsmen in the business, including:

• A large guitar body whose slope shoulder is inspired by dreadnought Gibson guitars
• An abundance of rosewood inspired by Gibson’s Advanced Jumbo guitar

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