Brief History of the Selmer-Maccaferri Guitar
Selmer-Maccaferri is best known as the Django Reinhardt’s favorite guitar.
The History and Magic of Gretsch Guitars
I have always loved Gretsch guitars. Nice tribute and history.
History of Jazz Guitar
Mike Dana presents the evolution of jazz guitar in a brief, concise & entertaining manner using a slide show and video sound bites. Rich Severson then joins Mike Dana throughout the video as they perform songs from the discussed eras. The history is super interesting.
History of Martin Guitar
As told by Diana Ponzio who knows tons about Martin and guitars in general. A lot to learn here. Martin Guitar arguably created the modern flattop guitar we all know today. One Family running the same company for 180 years is pretty unique (even in America).
The Stratocaster – Legends Hank Marvin & Dick Dale
This Might Be the Coolest Telecaster Ever
3D Printed Instruments Make Sweet Music in Sweden
Students from Lund University’s Malmo Academy of Music are believed to be the world’s first band to all use 3D printed instruments. The guitar, bass guitar, keyboard and drums were built by Olaf Diegel, professor of product development, who says 3D printing allows musicians to design an instrument to their exact specifications. Matthew Stock reports.
Very cool! Of course the guitar is based on a Telecaster.
Woodstock Invitational Luthiers Showcase 2014
I attended the Woodstock Invitational Luthiers Showcase for the forth year in a row this weekend. The annual event presents the finest handmade acoustic guitars and stringed musical instruments from some of the finest builders around the world. As always I had a fantastic day not one seeing jaw dropping guitars and stringed instruments. Best part is listening to some great performers playing the guitars exhibited from the show floor.
Paul Asbell Playing an amazing archtop from Mirabella Guitars
This was the sixth year for the Woodstock, New York event which is a mecca for musicians with many well known local players and Grammy winners. The crowd was large and the busiest I have seen on Saturday. So it appears this show is attracting more and more guitar lovers.
Jimmy Page Shows his Fender Telecaster String Bender
Very cool, filmed at Les Paul’s house Mahwah, New Jersey in 1985
Led Zeppelin – Dazed and Confused in London 1969
Jimmy Page with Telecaster