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Lloyd Baggs: From State-of-the-Art Guitars to Great Pickups—and Back Again
Gear Features

Lloyd Baggs: From State-of-the-Art Guitars to Great Pickups—and Back Again

Following the release of the AEG-1, the multi-dimensional creative and intuitive engine behind acoustic-guitar pickup manufacturer L.R. Baggs shares the fascinating story of how he’s always been a builder, too.

Andy Powers' Lessons in Tonewoods
Podcast

Andy Powers' Lessons in Tonewoods

“What’s the best you can do with what you’ve got,” asks the Taylor Guitars CEO, who discusses the company’s building philosophy and its quest to inspire musicians.

Taylor Guitars
Acoustic Soundboard

Flattop Curve Appeal

A close look at acoustic design reveals artfully engineered contours that strike an ideal balance between structural strength and musical responsiveness.

Do Bigger Strings Really Make for a Louder Acoustic Guitar?
Acoustic Soundboard

Do Bigger Strings Really Make for a Louder Acoustic Guitar?

Conventional wisdom says a heavier set of acoustic strings will make a guitar louder, but let’s not forget the other competing variables.