All Strings Considered

What do Dobro and Kleenex have in common?

What do Dobro and Kleenex have in common?

When most people hear the word “dobro,” they likely think of a resonator acoustic guitar, probably situated horizontally and played with a slide. B...

6 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Mandolin

So you’re thinking about buying your first mandolin. Maybe you’re a guitarist looking to add some new sounds to your repertoire. Or maybe you went ...

What is a Size 5 Guitar?

Every once in a while we get a vintage Martin guitar that looks like this one: You’re looking at a 1956 Martin 5-18. This is a size 5, or terz, gu...

7 Questions to Ask Before Buying an Acoustic Guitar

So you’ve decided to buy your first acoustic guitar. That’s great! But picking out a new guitar can be a daunting task for seasoned professionals, ...

5 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Banjo

So you’re thinking about buying a banjo. Fantastic. So what should you be looking for? We have over 200 banjos in stock, with new instruments arriv...

The Word on the PRS Birds

One of the most recognizable features on many PRS guitars is the trademark bird inlays on the fretboard, like on this beautiful PRS Custom 24 Piezo...

Why Are Large Guitars Called Dreadnoughts?

When C.F. Martin & Co. built their innovative large-body guitars in the early 1900s, they wanted to give them a name synonymous with enormity. ...