What is Guitar Tablature (& How Do I Read It)?
Nov 3rd 2025
Guitar Tablature: What It Is, How to Read It & More
We’re about to demystify guitar tablature: what it is, how to read music with it, and why it’s such an incredible tool for any guita…
What are Guitar Pickups? Ultimate Guide
Nov 3rd 2025
Ultimate Guide to Guitar Pickups
Ever wondered how the vibrant strum of your strings transforms into the powerful roar emanating from your amplifier? It’s all thanks to the electric guitar picku…
What are Guitar Frets? Ultimate Guide
Nov 3rd 2025
Expert Guide to Guitar FretsEver picked up a guitar and wondered about those thin metal strips running across the neck? Those are your frets, and they’re far more than just decorative lines. The…
Expert Guide to Guitar Parts
Oct 6th 2025
Expert Guide to Guitar PartsUnderstanding your guitar’s components is key to unlocking its full potential. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, knowing what eac…
Electric vs Acoustic Guitars 101
Oct 6th 2025
Electric vs Acoustic Guitars: Choosing the Right One for YouChoosing between an electric and acoustic guitar can shape your musical journey from day one. Each type offers unique advantages in tone, fe…
Ultimate Guitar Body Style Guide
Oct 6th 2025
Guitar Body Style Guide (and Which Is Right for You)Choosing the right guitar body style can change everything, from comfort and playability to tone and stage presence. Whether you’re drawn to t…
Ultimate Guitar String Guide
Sep 2nd 2025
Everything You Need to Know About Acoustic and Electric Guitar Strings
Guitar strings might look simple, but they have a big impact on your sound, feel, and playability. Whether you’re playing b…
What a Doozy!
Aug 29th 2022
What a Doozy! Duesenberg Guitars are at Eddie’s Guitars!In the US – Duesenberg used to stand for grand automobiles that represented class, luxury, stability, and power.In 1986, though unrelated…
Richard Fortus: Artist Sessions: The Gretsch G6636T and G6636 Falcon
Mar 21st 2022
Richard Fortus: Artist Sessions: The Gretsch G6636T and G6636 FalconRichard Fortus…Guns N Roses, Thin Lizzy, The Dead Daisies, Pale Divine / The Eyes, Honkey Toast, Ben Folds, Love Spit Love, Th…
Strandberg. Truly. Different.
Oct 27th 2021
Strandberg. Truly. Different.What is different? Like, actually Different?We know and love a lot of brands – and some can be somewhat ‘different’. Variations on an original can be ‘di…
This is Iconic !
Sep 23rd 2021
This is Iconic!Does the world need another F-style electric guitar builder with its take on Vintage, Vintage Modern, and Modern F’ers?What a stupid question. “F Yes” – (Where “F” is a 6 letter word –…
Warwick and Sadowsky !
Jul 28th 2021
Eddie’s Guitars Welcomes Warwick and Sadowsky !WARWICK | SADOWSKYBoth of those names make bass players smile. Smile BIG.These exquisite brands are now part of Eddie’s line up and we can’t…
Eddie’s Guitars Welcomes AER Acoustic Amplifiers
Jun 21st 2021
Eddie’s Guitars Welcomes AER Acoustic AmplifiersGermans make amazing things. Everyone knows this. It is undisputed. If you dispute it we will argue with a litany of brand examples.And here is another…
Serek – Super Unique and Super Functional Basses, Designed by a Bassist
May 27th 2021
Serek – Super Unique and Super Functional Basses, Designed by a BassistEvery once in a while a builder comes along with a purpose, and with a fresh perspective on need, want, and desire for something…
Caparison – Exquisite Shredders from the Rising Sun
Apr 21st 2021
Caparison – Exquisite Shredders from the Rising SunWe axe wielders know there is amazing guitar product that comes from Japan. The country’s craftsmen began putting us all on notice well before the 70…
Why Spend THAT MUCH On A Guitar?
Feb 5th 2021
Why Spend THAT MUCH On A Guitar?Before we start – let us say this with confidence… There are GREAT instruments at budget price points, and certainly greater instruments at median price points – many w…
Bourgeois: Superb Instrument Building and Expansion
Jan 20th 2021
Bourgeois: Superb Instrument Building and ExpansionDana Bourgeois.That name is synonymous with excellence in the luthier landscape. From his work with Schoenberg Guitars and Martin Guitars, to foundin…
Nifty Spiffy Awesome Pedals
Oct 30th 2020
Nifty Spiffy Awesome PedalsSo we are known for amazing guitars, basses, and stellar amplification – did you know we also carefully select and curate pedal brands that can live up to the quality of the…
Shipping a Guitar: Do's and Don'ts
Oct 26th 2020
Shipping A Guitar: The Do’s and Don’ts
We know a few things about getting a valuable instrument to your door. We’ve learned it through years of sending your new children to their ne…
Ron Thorn – Fender's First Principal Master Builder
Oct 12th 2020
Ron Thorn – The First Ever ‘Principle Master Builder’ for Fender…
Very few luthiers in the world will get to call themselves a Fender Custom Shop Master Builder, which is a t…
Taylor: Why So Popular?
Sep 28th 2020
Taylor – WHY So POPULAR?1972 – An 18 year old Bob Taylor begins working for a guitar builder under the name American Dream in El Cajon, California.Fast Forward…2020 – Bob Taylor sits as the head…
Eddie’s and the VIP
Sep 16th 2020
Eddie’s and the VIPWe all like to go into a slick guitar store and pick up a sweet axe and lay into it. Quietly, loudly – whatever is our bonding or exhibitionist manner. And, if we are going to…
Santa Cruz Excellence in Acoustic Craftsmanship
Aug 26th 2020
Santa Cruz Unparalleled Excellence!What really makes an acoustic brand special? With so many lauded builders, large and small, how does one even begin to know what to look for in a high-end instrument…
Suhr and The Embrace and Revival of The Eighties
Aug 20th 2020
Suhr Guitars Lets You Emulate the Rock Legends of the 80’sSuhr. The name has become synonymous with the elite of the current crop of an almost forgotten segment of performers – the ‘shredder’. T…
Paulownia ? !
Jun 24th 2020
Paulownia…What is it? Does Paul own it? Who’s Paul? And why is he all of a sudden embedded with Suhr?Turns out, it’s an amazing lightweight tonewood; perfect for a bolt-on guitar body. Lighter t…
Guitar Spotlight: PRS Private Stock McCarty 594 HB-II
Aug 13th 2019
The PRS Private Stock McCarty 594 HB-II is a beloved model that offers plenty of versatility.At Eddies Guitars, we are fortunate enough to be able to take these already excellent guitars and turn them…
Bourgeois Luthier’s Choice OMSC Features New Design Elements
Jul 31st 2019
The most recent Bourgeois Luthier’s Choice OMSC custom guitar is an incredible fingerstyle acoustic crafted from the finest Italian spruce soundboard and Brazilian rosewood back and sides.For these…
Buying A High End Guitar on the Internet. Should You Do It?
May 23rd 2019
When it comes to the question of “Can I buy a high-end guitar on the Internet”, the answer is “Yes.”Should you? Absolutely!Any serious player will tell you that you need to play a guitar b…
A Custom Suhr Modern In Desert Gradient You Won’t Be Able To Stop
Jan 16th 2019
Suhr guitars has made a reputation building the modern guitarist’s perfect platforms and doing it so perfectly that many of the world’s most demanding and proficient players call them the best.The ins…
Unique Collings Aged Pelham Blue I-35 Deluxe with Bigsby Rivals a Historic 355
Jan 4th 2019
How about an this exclusive Collings build for Eddies: A Collings I-35 Deluxe straight from the masters in Austin, TX with custom ordered appointments that put it in the realm of a very famous brands…
Eddies Guitars' Exclusive PRS Wood Library Special Semi-Hollow
Sep 7th 2018
While Paul Reed Smith has a fairly straightforward product catalogue of guitars and specifications, they do allow Elite Signature Dealers to create special runs of 10 guitars with custom specs select…
Bourgeois Generation Series Offers Affordable, Top-Quality Acoustic
Apr 30th 2018
Bourgeois is renowned for their high-quality acoustics, placing them among the most respected boutique guitar builders in the world. And now, Dana has released a new model that keeps up with the ster…
Kevin Ryan Brings Modern Engineering To Acoustic Design With Incredible Results
Feb 28th 2018
If you love unique, beautiful guitars like us, then you will be thrilled by the latest manufacturer to join the Eddies lineup: Kevin Ryan Guitars.If you haven’t heard of Kevin Ryan Guitars before, the…
Paul Reed Smith Wood Library Program Allows Custom Eddies Builds
Dec 27th 2017
Unlike a very large portion of our beloved industry that operates like their best days were 60 years ago, Paul Reed Smith guitars is one of the most forward-moving manufacturers that we work with.Thei…
Boucher Guitars Offer Affordable, Versatile, High-Quality Acoustics
Nov 30th 2017
Eddies Guitars is happy to announce that we recently started carrying a new brand of impressive acoustic guitars from our neighbors to the north: Boucher Guitars.Boucher has quickly made a name for th…
Bourgeois Aged Tone Guitars: Creating A Vintage Sound In Modern Acoustics
Oct 31st 2017
If you are like many guitar enthusiasts, it doesn’t get much better than the pre-war Martins of the late ’30s and early ’40s – decades of playing create an incredibly unique sound with quick response,…
Waterloo By Collings Offers Unique Vintage Throwback
Sep 29th 2017
Looking for the pure beauty and craftsmanship of a Collings guitar but want a lower price point? Then look no further than Waterloo guitars by Collings.This throwback line offers more affordability (a…
Fender Custom Shop Offers Highest Quality Guitars With A Personal Touch
Aug 17th 2017
Fender has long been a leader in the electric guitar industry and is among the most recognizable manufacturers in the world. With a range of guitars produced starting with beginner Squires to performa…
Collings 360 Series Refines Offset-Body Guitars
Jul 7th 2017
Offset-body guitars like the Fender Jaguar and Jazzmaster received very little love until the indie rock scene took off in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s due to their perceived deficiencies — a clunky b…
Collings Traditional Series Revives Golden Era Of Guitar Production & Sound
Apr 7th 2017
Modern guitars are very different from their vintage counterparts. While some people prefer the playability and punchier sound of contemporary builds, others love the seasoned tones of a vintage acou…
A Clear Voice: Collings OM2HE Cutaway Acoustic Guitar Review
Jan 23rd 2015
If you had a bad skin condition, you wouldn’t go to any ordinary doctor. You’d go to a dermatologist. In the same capacity, if you want to play finger style acoustic music, you choose a guitar that sp…
Small But Mighty: Collings 03G Acoustic Guitar Review
Jan 19th 2015
There’s something to be said for small guitars: With all the frenzy for louder, more powerful guitars, it’s refreshing to sit back and appreciate the sweet intricacies of a well made smaller guitar. T…
Filling the Gap: Santa Cruz OM Grand Acoustic Guitar Review
Jan 12th 2015
Sometimes, looking for the perfect acoustic guitar for your sound feels like Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Some guitars are too big and heavy sounding, some are too small and weak. Finding the guita…
Cuckoo for Cocobolo: Santa Cruz Eric Skye Acoustic Guitar Review
Dec 31st 2014
As one of the best rising acoustic jazz musicians, Eric Skye has collaborated with Santa Cruz guitars to create the Santa Cruz Eric Skye model. This acoustic guitar is the perfect addition to any musi…
Going Green: Martin SWOMGT Acoustic Guitar Review
Dec 22nd 2014
Don’t let the long acronym overwhelm you. The Martin SWOMGT is an orchestra model (OM) with a gloss top (GT) and is part of their Smart Woods Series (SW). The result is a truly unique acoustic guitar…
Back to Basics: Martin 00-18V Acoustic Guitar Review
Dec 15th 2014
Back in the 1920s and 30s, the Martin 00 was a standard guitar for any musician whether they were beginners or professionals. As time and corporate interest went on, guitar manufacturers became more c…
Acoustic Renaissance: Bourgeois Slope D Brazilian Guitar Review
Dec 5th 2014
As a shop that deals in top-of-the-line, beautiful guitars on a daily basis, it’s rare that a guitar will completely blow us away on first-sighting. Our fine friends in Lewiston, Maine have made this…
Acoustic Ennui: Martin 000-28EC Acoustic Guitar Review
Dec 3rd 2014
The Martin 000-28EC is a tribute to the acoustic guitars of the 1930s and 40s while still maintaining a place in modern day music. This Eric Clapton endorsed Martin acoustic guitar features some of Ma…
Everyone’s Idol: Martin OM-42 Acoustic Guitar Review
Dec 1st 2014
Nearly every boutique guitar brand has fashioned OM guitars on the popular Martin model. This Martin OM-42 incorporates high-end detailing with its classic design to produce the perfect acoustic guit…
Traditional Ties: Huss & Dalton DS Acoustic Guitar Review
Nov 17th 2014
Some people can sit around all day looking for the right amount of detailing on an instrument. Other people just want to play a great guitar. The Huss & Dalton DS captures a traditional dreadnoug…
Bourgeois Aged Soloist Acoustic Guitar Review
Nov 6th 2014
It’s pretty common knowledge that the longer a guitar is played, the better it sounds. This concept is why well-loved, older guitars are usually superior to newer or rarely played guitars of the same…
Samba Skills: A Collings CJA Acoustic Guitar Review
Oct 24th 2014
As avid readers of our blog probably realize, we’re pretty crazy about Collings for their impeccable taste and skill in constructing acoustic guitars. But every once in awhile, Collings really gets it…
Collings OM2HG Acoustic Guitar Review
Oct 20th 2014
Bill Collings legacy of guitar craftsmanship reaches the highest of heights. His stalwart group of esteemed luthiers is based out of Austin, Texas and pumps out the most consistently “perfect” a…
Hot & Heavy: A Collings CJ35 Acoustic Guitar Review
Oct 10th 2014
In a previous review, we covered the Collings Guitars CJ with its big frame and sound and luxury features. This week, we’re taking a look at another variation of the Collings jumbo: the Colling…
The Quest for Volume: Martin J40 Acoustic Guitar Review
Oct 2nd 2014
If you want more bang—in both quality and volume—for your buck, take a look at the Martin J40 as your next acoustic guitar purchase. Much like other guitars in Martin’s Standard Series, the Martin J40…
Vintage & Modern: 2014 Martin OOO18 Acoustic Guitar Review
Sep 25th 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 OOO…
Martin D28 Authentic 1931 & 1941 Acoustic Guitar Review
Sep 19th 2014
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 seri…
A Balanced Battleship: Collings D3G Acoustic Guitar Review
Sep 12th 2014
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 & volumeSu…
Collings CJ Acoustic Guitar Review
Sep 5th 2014
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…
Fluid Versatility: Collings OM1 Sunburst Acoustic Guitar Review
Aug 28th 2014
At first glance, the Collings OM1 Sunburst seems like the folk musician’s ideal guitar. It’s sunburst finish and short scale are reminiscent of popular guitarists like Jeff Tweedy or Nick Drake. Howev…
The Artist’s Muse: A Collings C10 Maple Acoustic Guitar Review
Aug 21st 2014
If you want a small performance guitar for your coffee shop gigs, then the Collings C10 Maple offers the size, tone, and projection you need for a stellar performance. In addition, this Collings acous…
Collings O1 German 12-Fret Acoustic Guitar Review
Jul 3rd 2014
If you are a recording musician, you no doubt know that a good recording guitar is essential to get the best final product possible. The Collings O1 German 12-Fret is the perfect guitar for the record…
Collings C10 Deluxe Acoustic Guitar Review
Jun 17th 2014
While many guitarists picture themselves on a stadium stage surrounded by adoring fans, other musicians prefer playing guitars privately. The Collings C10 Deluxe’s small body, well-balanced sound, and…
Collings East Side LC Deluxe Electric Guitar Review
Jun 5th 2014
If you’re a jazz guitarist with nostalgic tendencies, you’ll be blown away by this Collings electric guitar. The Collings East Side LC Deluxe is an old school model with a retro sound and it maintains…
Collings D2HA Brazilian Acoustic Guitar Review
May 30th 2014
Much like the acquired taste of bluegrass music, the Collings D2HA Brazilian Guitar is an instrument that only a select few are able to fully appreciate. This bluegrass machine is a versatile dreadnou…
Collings OM1 Varnish Acoustic Guitar Review
May 22nd 2014
While some musicians believe that boutique guitars must be flashy, intricate creatures, Collings Guitars demonstrates yet again that you can still have a beautiful, flawless—yet understated—instrument…