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Gibson’s Master Luthier Jim DeCola—From Boards to Slabs and Beyond
Gear Features

Gibson’s Master Luthier Jim DeCola—From Boards to Slabs and Beyond

The respected builder and R&D manager has worked for the stars—Eddie Van Halen, Paul McCartney, and others—while keeping his feet on the ground, blending invention, innovation, and common-sense design.

An Acoustic Piece of Italian-American Luthier History
Vintage Vault

An Acoustic Piece of Italian-American Luthier History

When our columnist stumbled upon this 12-string hanging streetside in NYC, he knew he’d struck gold.

Workshop Words to Live By: Mess Is Money (Down the Drain)
Esoterica Electrica

Workshop Words to Live By: Mess Is Money (Down the Drain)

Developing good, clean workshop practices will help you save time and money.

Castedosa luthier Carlos Lopez
Builder Profile

Castedosa Is Setting the New Standard in Baritone Guitar

After almost two decades at Fender, where as a master builder his guitars reached the hands of the rock elite, Carlos Lopez split to start Castedosa, a family business built around a high-end baritone.

Delgado classical guitar
Acoustic Soundboard

A Brief History of the Undersung Requinto Romántico

A celebration of the Mexican requinto romántico, the classical guitar’s bright-sounding, smaller-scale cousin and the tool of choice for influential trío romantico shredders.

So, What Makes a Guitar Sustain Anyway?
Esoterica Electrica

So, What Makes a Guitar Sustain Anyway?

Let’s debunk what makes an electric guitar sing and what’s just hype.

Neck repair acoustic guitar
Acoustic Soundboard

An Acoustic Care and Repair Recap

Chris Martin taps Martin Guitar’s top tech Dave Regec for the expert edge on how to maintain your acoustic guitar—and when to take it to a pro.

The Hype About Hide Glue
Esoterica Electrica

The Hype About Hide Glue

The type of glue a builder uses can make a big difference in their process, but when it comes to tone, does it matter?