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Mountain Guitar Maker Enjoys Worldwide Acclaim
July 7, 2010
Wayne Henderson has earned a reputation as one of the best acoustic guitar makers in America.  He has made guitars for some half a century in his . . . that does not look like a guitar."  Sounds simple, but it takes a long time.  Normally there is a five to 10-year wait for a Henderson guitar.
Martin Guitar Introduces the CFM IV 1955 D-18
June 22, 2010
Like the recent CFM IV 1955 D-28, the CFM IV 1955 D-18 commemorates the 55th birthday and ongoing contribution of Christian Frederick "Chris" Martin . . . versus 806 D-28s. Prized for its bright treble, crisp midrange and clear bass, the D-18 is a favorite of many bluegrass, folk and country musicians.
Collings D1 AV
June 2, 2010
One of the latest trends in guitar making, at neariy every price point, is the back-to-vintage craze. While great strides have been made in . . . anyone interested in flatpicking fiddle tunes or bluegrass leads as well as pounding out driving rhythm, a mahogany dreadnought is often preferred.
Flatpicking Guitar Basics
January 22, 2010
Explore the essential songs of bluegrass and country guitar as played by Maybelle Carter and Jimmie Rodgers, and carried on by masters like Tony Rice, Norman Blake and Bryan Sutton. These ten lessons teach the basics of . . . read more!
East Virginia Blues – Chords and Lyrics
January 4, 2010
“East Virginia Blues” is a traditional bluegrass song that is played in bluegrass jams and festivals all over the world. A couple of the more popular recorded versions are those of The Carter Family, and The Stanley Brothers. – I’ll go back to East Virginia – North Carolina ain’t my home – I’ll go back to East Virginia – Leave them North Carolinean’s alone
The Bluegrass College – Bluegrass Lessons Online
December 3, 2009
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced lessons for banjo, bass, dobro, fiddle, guitar and mandolin. Video, mp3 and tab. Free membership with trial lesson. Our instructors include Butch Baldassari, Mike Bub, Mike Compton, Matt Flinner, Andy Hall, Rob Cokes, Chris Jones, Keith Little, Megan Lynch, Steve Mazillius, John Moore, Missy Raines, Ivan Resonberg, Tim Stafford, Ron Stewart and Brian Wicklund. Instruction is available using specially recorded tracks, with PDF Tab and Notation, and videos.
Mel Bay’s Guitar Sessions | Free Online Guitar Magazine
November 12, 2009
Mel Bay’s Guitar Sessions Webzine – Free monthly guitar magazine featuring articles, lessons and interviews for Jazz Guitar, Classical, Blues, Rock, Flatpicking Guitar lesson, Fingerstyle, Luthier spotlight and more.
BluegrassGuitar.com
November 12, 2009
The Bluegrass Guitar Home Page is a convenient source of information about the acoustic flat-top guitar and its use in Bluegrass music. The goal of the site is to promote traditional guitar styles and assist players and fans alike find the information they are seeking in their quest for learning and improvement.
Folk of the Wood Acoustic Guitar Lessons
November 12, 2009
Folk of the Wood acoustic guitar online free lessons.
Flatpicker Hangout
November 12, 2009
The mission of the Flatpicker Hangout is to become the world’s most comprehensive flatpicked guitar resource. We’re doing it by bringing the world’s flatpickers together with powerful community-building tools created for musicians, by musicians.