Collings D1 A Traditional Demo

This Collings D1A Traditional T Series is a bold guitar. From it’s gorgeous Adirondack Spruce top to the rich Mahogany back and sides this guitar means business. Perfect for flat-picking and bluegrass fiddle tunes, this D1A produces tons of volume and with plenty of head room to really drive through a jam. This bluegrass cannon has the sort of big, bold, full sound that flatpickers … Continue reading Collings D1 A Traditional Demo

Iris Guitars MS-00 12 Fret Demo

Iris Guitars – MS-00 – 12-Fret Demo

This version of the MS-00 from the crew at Iris Guitars is a lovely, vintage-inspired build. The 12-Fret design on this model moves the sound hole more centrally on the top, delivering a sweeter, more refined sound than its 14-fret cousin. ⁠⁠The result of a collaboration between our friends Mark Stutman of Folkway Music and the crew at Iris Guitars, these small body guitars are something special. Link: … Continue reading Iris Guitars – MS-00 – 12-Fret Demo

Brazilian Rosewood Santa Cruz Demo

This used Santa Cruz 1934-D, from 2021, is an absolutely stunning example of a modern, vintage-inspired dreadnought. Featuring an Adirondack spruce top paired with a gorgeous set of Brazilian rosewood for the back and sides, this guitar has that lush rosewood sound, with a clear and articulate tone, absent any of the boom associated with rosewood guitars. A fantastic flatpicking guitar, with an even response … Continue reading Brazilian Rosewood Santa Cruz Demo

Om-21 Martin

60SecondStrum – 2009 Martin OM-21 Demo

We’re going to try something new* here that we’re dubbing #60secondstrum. Featured this week is a 2009 Martin OM-21 that just arrived in the shop. Sitka top, Rosewood back and sides and a great deal on a Nazareth made Martin at only $1850. Head over to the website for more details, photos and specs! ⁠*This may be the first of many of these quick, lo-fi … Continue reading 60SecondStrum – 2009 Martin OM-21 Demo

Demo: Iris Guitars – OG Black

This Iris Guitar OG is a wonderful homage to the X-braced LG builds of the past century. Here with it’s own visual and sonic identity, this OG is powerful, with a nice low-end growl that can cut through a jam, with a high-end that is expressive and dynamic. ⁠⁠These OG style models make for a great folk, singer-songwriter and old-time instrument, and are lightly built … Continue reading Demo: Iris Guitars – OG Black

Iris Guitars - 14-Fret MS-00 Burst Demo

Iris Guitars – MS-00 14-Fret Demo

This Iris Guitars MS-00, here with Ivoroid binding, is the result of a collaboration between our friends at both Iris Guitars and Mark Stutman of Folkway Music. Inspired by the 00 builds of the 1930s, this small-body guitar delivers on the X-Braced growl and bark of some of our favorite vintage guitars. This particular 00 has a powerful low-end for bass runs and a sweet top-end … Continue reading Iris Guitars – MS-00 14-Fret Demo

Iris OG

New From Greer – Black Mountain Crunch Drive Demo

This Greer Amps Black Mountain Crunch Drive delivers vintage-inspired crunchy British amp tones to your guitar and bass pedalboards. As always from Nick over at Greer Amps this is a highly usable pedal, crank it up for full on crunch and gnarly overdriven tones, or back it off a bit for a midrange grit that can sound great pushing any rig. Continue reading New From Greer – Black Mountain Crunch Drive Demo

Gibson L-5 Demo

Vintage Gibson Guitars 1935 L-5 – Demo

It is hard to get more iconic in the world of vintage acoustic archtops than this. Say hello to this stunning 1935 Gibson L-5 that recently landed here at the shop. An early ‘35 L-5, this guitar retains the original 16” body sought after by so many players today. The quilted maple back and sides are striking, along with the dark sunburst accentuating the carved … Continue reading Vintage Gibson Guitars 1935 L-5 – Demo