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Oldest Acoustic Guitar Alive?

Oldest Acoustic Guitar Alive?

Watch John Bohlinger delicately play this 1834 "Stauffer-style" Martin that is thought to be the legendary brand's oldest instrument in existence.


The oldest instrument made by C.F. Martin Sr. This stauffer style guitar is constructed with flamed maple back and sides and an elaborate clock key adjustable neck fashioned from inlaid strips of ebony and ivory. To see all the historic Martin Guitars visit the museum located in Nazareth, PA. (Courtesy of Martin Guitar's Facebook page.)

Brent Mason is, of course, on of the most recorded guitarists in history, who helped define the sound of most ’90s country superstars. So, whether you know it or not, you’ve likely heard Mason’s playing.

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For the first time ever, two guitar greats, John 5 and Richie Kotzen will be heading out on the road this year. The tour will launch October 16 and run through November, hitting markets across the U.S.

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AEROSMITH guitarist and songwriter JOE PERRY is set to return to the road for a series of August performances with THE JOE PERRY PROJECT. The 8-date run kicks off August 13 in Tampa, FL and wraps August 23 in Port Chester, New York, with an August 19 performance in PERRY’s Boston hometown (see the itinerary below). For the North American trek—which marks the first solo shows for PERRY this year—the legendary guitarist will be joined by his Aerosmith bandmates Brad Whitford (guitar) and Buck Johnson (keys), along with The Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson (vocals), and Stone Temple Pilots’ Robert DeLeo (bass), and Eric Kretz (drums).

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A sample page from the author’s analog log.

Seasonal changes are tough on your acoustic. Here’s how you can take better care of your prized instrument.

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