Archive for the 'Guitars Acoustic' Category

Martin D35

Tuesday, February 5th, 2008

Certainly, everyone knows that C.F. Martin builds some of the finest acoustic guitars available, but not everyone knows the important differences between the models. Two popular models, the D-18 and D-28 produce tones focused in the mid to high spectrum while the D-35 belts out enhanced low frequencies. With crisp highs, subdued mids and powerful [...]

Larrivee L09

Tuesday, February 5th, 2008

Larrivee and company have done wonders with their L series guitars. These beautiful and expertly built acoustics are sized midway between dreadnought and classical. The L-09 steel string models produce a tone and volume that defy the smaller dimensions. The neck provides a smooth feel and low action that remains stable and true even when [...]

Gibson L50 archtop

Tuesday, February 5th, 2008

Some of this guitar’s past history is known. For thirty years or more it belonged to an inmate at the Nebraska State Pen. One can only wonder what circumstances brought about the scuffs and scars scattered over much of the (original) finish. Peering closely at the back reveals beautiful tiger flame maple and a mahogany [...]