The Martin 0-17 Jason Isbell ($4,999), limited to just 50 units, looks to echo the magic of pre-war Martins. Its body is crafted entirely from solid sinker mahogany and paired with Adirondack spruce ...

So you’ve finally decided to take the plunge and start learning guitar, or maybe you’re buying for someone who wants to? Whatever it is, to prepare for a lifelong journey of creative fulfilment, ...

PROVIDENCE – Adam Levin remembers salivating for this opportunity. “As a young Jedi of the classical guitar, I had this vision of a career in which you’re a teacher at a university, you’re performing ...

Neural’s digital expertise combines with Misha Mansoor’s renowned ear for excellent tone to bring us a plugin that serves up everything a player may need to record epic, Periphery-inspired modern ...

Economic downturns come and go—every 11 years or so, according to Dick Boak's calculations. He's a historian at heart, and during his long tenure at C. F. Martin & Co., maker of fine guitars, he's ...

The 1960 Gibson ES-355, damaged during a heated argument on the night that Oasis broke up in 2009 – however, the band's Wonderwall acoustic guitar, which represents a huge part of the Manchester ...

Columbus and True North will match up on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 12 a.m. ET. Don't miss out on any of the action with NFHS Network. The NFHS Network gives you access to live high school sports around the ...

This video traces the explosive history of guitar smashing in rock music, from its beginnings as an act of rebellion to its transformation into a defining symbol of rock 'n' roll performance and ...

November 10, 2025 • Our 25th birthday celebration continues with a dazzling performance of Chopin by a gifted 16-year-old cellist. We are treated to a performance of Vivaldi by a young bassoonist and ...

For a test of artistry, courage and endurance, together with an obsessive focus on one composer, there is nothing quite like the International Chopin Piano Competition. Founded in 1927 to “increase ...

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Singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading has composed a classical piece of work acting as a “love letter” to the city of Birmingham. The prolific singer-songwriter, who was made a CBE in the 2020 Birthday ...