Breedlove Guitars introduces four new ECO Collection models at the 2025 NAMM Show.
Breedlove Guitars is proud to announce the launch of four stunning new additions to its ECO Collection, set to debut at the 2025 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show in Anaheim, California. These guitars demonstrate Breedlove’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and accessible performance for players at every level. Designed with EcoTonewood technology, each model combines exceptional tone, cutting-edge craftsmanship, and environmental responsibility.
Discovery S Concert Satin White CE - European Spruce-African Mahogany
Perfectly balancing affordability and performance, this model is designed for beginners while delivering sound and playability that advanced players will appreciate. Its solid European spruce top and layered African mahogany back and sides, paired with Cascade Bracing, produce rich, balanced tones with superior resonance. The sleek satin white finish and soft cutaway offer modern aesthetics and effortless playability, making it an excellent choice for players exploring a range of musical styles.
Street: $549.
Discovery S Concert Satin Black Nylon CE - Red Cedar-African Mahogany
This nylon-string guitar offers warm, rich tones with modern versatility, perfect for players seeking expressive nylon tones. Its solid red cedar top, layered African mahogany back and sides, and Cascade Bracing ensure tonal balance and resonance. The satin black finish and soft cutaway enhance accessibility and style, while its lightweight design makes it equally appealing to beginners and experienced players.
Street: $549.
Discovery S Concert Satin Black Double Course CE - European Spruce-African Mahogany
A fresh take on the 12-string guitar, this model is crafted to inspire creativity in players of all levels. The solid European spruce top and layered African mahogany back and sides create lush, resonant tones, while the innovative Cascade Bracing ensures tonal clarity and dynamic range. Finished in satin black with a soft cutaway, this guitar combines modern aesthetics with superior playability, delivering a bold sound that stands out on any stage.
Street: $699.
Rainforest S Concert Black Gold LH CE - African Mahogany-African Mahogany
Designed for left-handed players, this model offers a versatile and comfortable playing experience. Its African mahogany top and layered African mahogany back and sides produce warm, balanced tones with rich midrange presence, making it suitable for various styles. The striking Black Gold finish and EcoTonewood construction reflect Breedlove’s dedication to sustainability. Equipped with onboard electronics, this guitar is stage-ready and delivers premium sound for practice or performance.
Street: $599.
“Each of these new models represents Breedlove’s commitment to making guitars that inspire creativity while protecting our planet’s resources,” said Angela Christensen, head of product development and wood management for Breedlove Guitars. “From innovative designs to EcoTonewoods, these instruments offer players the opportunity to grow their musical journey with a guitar that feels, sounds, and looks incredible.”
The new ECO Collection models will be unveiled at the 2025 NAMM Show, which will take place Jan. 23-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Visit Breedlove Guitars at Booth 212A to experience these innovative guitars in person.
For more information, please visit breedlovemusic.com.
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“I am thrilled to announce the launch of The Collection: Kirk Hammett. I’ve worked diligently on this curated collection of vintage and modern guitars for the book. I feel the book captures the rich history and artistry behind each of these unique and rare instruments. Every picture tells a story and thanks to Ross Halfin and his exceptional photography, every picture in this book is worth a million words! This book could not be possible without the help of Gibson, so I’d like to thank them for making my passion for Greeny, and guitars a reality. I hope all of you enjoy this journey as much as I did.”
“It’s exciting the time has come to release The Collection: Kirk Hammett by Gibson,” adds Cesar Gueikian, President and CEO of Gibson. “We have been working on this project with Kirk for years now, and I had the opportunity to work closely with Kirk on the composition of the collection for the book. It was a thrill to put this together and it took a village to get it done! I hope everyone appreciates the work that went into this book and enjoys every story behind the guitars.”
The Collection: Kirk Hammett, Custom Edition is limited to just 300 numbered copies signed by KIRK HAMMETT and comes in a huge 19 x 14.5” (490 x 370mm) presentation box featuring custom artwork and an outstanding case candy package. In addition to the large-format 17 x 12” (432 x 310mm) hardcover version of the book with a stunning lenticular cover, the boxset includes a frameable 16 x 11.6” (407 x 295mm) art print of a Ross Halfin portrait of KIRK HAMMETT signed by both Halfin and the Metallica guitarist. Other case candy includes an Axe Heaven miniature replica of Hammett’s 1979 Gibson Flying V with case and stand, an exclusive pick tin complete with six Dunlop® Kirk Hammett signature Jazz III guitar picks, and a Gibson Publishing Certificate of Authenticity.
Explore The Collection: Kirk Hammett book HERE.
Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst have been making music as Shovels & Rope since 2008. The husband-and-wife duo from South Carolina specialize in rootsy, bluesy rock, Americana, and alt-country, but they don’t confine themselves to traditional two-piece arrangements. They switch off on vocal, guitar, percussion, and synth duty throughout their shows, orchestrating a full-band ruckus with all available limbs.
Their seventh full-length, Something Is Working Up Above My Head, released in September last year, and while touring in support of it, they stopped at Nashville’s Brooklyn Bowl in late February. PG’s John Bohlinger caught up with Trent before the gig to see what tools he and Hearst use to maintain their musical juggling act.
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Trent’s not a guitar snob: Generally speaking, he plays whatever he can get his hands on. While playing Eddie Vedder’s Ohana Fest, someone loaned him this Gretsch Black Falcon, and he fell in love with it. He likes its size compared to the broader White Falcon. It’s also the band’s only electric, so if it goes down, it’s back to acoustic. Hearst takes turns on it, too.
Trent loads the heaviest strings he can onto it, which is a set of .013s. It lives in standard tuning.
Ol' Faithful
As Trent explains, he and Hearst have done some DIY decorating on this beautiful Gibson J-45—it’s adorned with sweat droplets, stains, and fingernail dust. It runs direct to the venue’s front-of-house system with an LR Baggs pickup. This one is strung with Martin heavy or medium gauge strings; lighter ones are too prone to snapping under Trent’s heavy picking hand (which holds a Dunlop Max-Grip .88 mm pick). And it rolls around in an Enki tour case.
On Call
These second-stringers—a Loar archtop and an LR Baggs-equipped Recording King—are on hand in case of broken strings or other malfunctions.
Need for Tweed
Trent doesn’t trust amps with too many knobs, so this tweed Fender Blues Junior does the trick. It can get fairly loud, so there’s a Universal Audio OX Amp Top Box on hand to tame it for some stages.
Shovels & Rope's Pedalboard
Because Trent and Hearst trade off bass, guitar, keys, and percussion duties, all four of their limbs are active through the set. Whoever is on guitars works this board, with an MXR Blue Box, Electro-Harmonix Nano Big Muff, EarthQuaker Devices Hummingbird, and Boss OC-5, plus a pair of Walrus Canvas Tuners for the electric and acoustic. Utility boxes on the board include a Walrus Canvas Passive Re-Amp, Radial J48, Livewire ABY1, and a Mesa Stowaway input buffer.
A Roland PK-5 MIDI controller, operated by foot, sits on the lower edge of the board. It controls the board for “Thing 2,” one of two MicroKORG synths onstage.
Thing 1 and Thing 2
There’s no one backstage helping Hearst and Trent cook up all their racket; they handle every sound themselves, manually. During the first few sets of a tour, you’re liable to see some headaches, like forgetting to switch synth patches during a song, but eventually they hit a rhythm.
Affectionately given Seuss-ian nicknames, this pair of microKORGs handles bass notes through the set, among other things, via the foot-controlled PK5. “Thing 1” is set up at the drum station, and runs through a board with an EHX Nano Big Muff, EHX Bass9, EHX Nano Holy Grail, and a Radial Pro DI. A Walrus Aetos keeps them all powered up.
The board for “Thing 2,” beside the guitar amps, includes an EHX Mel9 and Bass9 powered by a Truetone 1 SPOT Pro, plus a Radial ProD2.
