National El Trovador
Bill, The National arrived here very quickly indeed! The Fed Ex guy managed to drop it out of the back of the truck, according to our shop manager, glad I didn’t see that. Gave it a day to stabilise...
View ArticleNational Steel Body Collegian
Ellie,Got the national Collegian on friday and am completely thrilled! The buying process from Artisan COULD NOT have been better! Many thanks to you, Bill, Adam and the whole crew at Artisan! I will...
View ArticleNational Reso-Phonic Ukulele
Hi Adam, The uke arrived safe and sound. Thank you for additional gifts. I am wearing the crew t-shirt and at tonight's gig where the uke will be making its debut. Great service. I will be recommending...
View ArticleLyle Lovett and Collings Guitars – The Road to Ensenada
Cool video from Collings featuring Lyle Lovett and his Collings Dreadnought.
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Reunion Blues RB Continental Concert Ukulele Gig Bag
Our favorite gig bags (from Reunion Blues) are now available for Ukuleles! We love the protection the RB Continental Concert Ukulele cases offer and they are incredibly lightweight, so they make...
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Chet Atkins Tribute Show 2011 Hatch Show Print Poster
Hatch Show Print Poster for the 2011 Chet Atkins Tribute show now available in store and online. Order yours today! Great piece of memorabilia that previously was only available to attendees of the...
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6th Annual Chet Atkins Tribute Show
July in Nashville is always a welcome & exciting time of year, when hundreds of like-minded, high-spirited, thumb pickin’ guitar players convene for the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society annual...
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6th Annual Chet Atkins Tribute Show Photographs
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Pre-NAMM Visitors From CA Guitars and Trace Acoustics
Summer NAMM visitors, Hartley Peavey & his management team from Composite Acoustics & Trace Elliot Acoustics!
View ArticleFast shipping, excellent customer service!
Daniel, I received my order today. That was fast! Thanks for the great service. I added Artisan Guitars to my favorites list and will check back for any of my future guitar playing needs. TM
View ArticleMartin OM-42
Hi Ellie, I just wanted to drop you a quick email to let you know that the Martin OM-42 made its way to me, and thank you soooo much! I love it! Plays and sounds beautiful. The condition is even...
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Collings Intonated Wrap Around Bridge
We have our first Collings 290 with the new Collings Wrap-Around Bridge! This new bridge is Collings' own design and fixes the problems of wraparound bridges not being intonated. They have machined...
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National RM-1 Mandolin
Hello Mr. And Mrs Warmoth, I`m the owner of this wonderful instrument. Last weekend, I going to my favourite spot with my wife. I take some photos with my new national mandolin. This is my place....
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Artisan Guitars in Bhutan
Our good friend Bryan Clark wearing his Artisan hat during his recent trip to Bhutan! No tags for this post.
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K&K UltraPure Mini System Active Guitar Pickup
ABOUT THE ULTRAPURE SYSTEM The UltraPure System is an active (pickup + preamp) system for acoustic guitar. It consists of the Pure pickup (Mini for steel string guitar, Classic for nylon string guitar,...
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About our Luthiers: Morris Guitars of Japan
The Morris Guitars company has been building quality handcrafted instruments in Nagano, Japan for a long time. Mr. Toshio Moridaira, the founder, was the first distributor in Japan to carry both...
View ArticleKodiak & Pro-Pik Thumb Pick Comparison
Hello Adam, I received these picks on Tuesday the 3rd. Unfortunately I had been too busy with kids and work to try them out until last night (a challenging feat). I immediately fell in love with the...
View ArticleCollings Custom Bubble Maple MT2 Mandolin
Hello Bill, Adam, and Ellie, First off I would like to apologize for taking so touch base with you and thank you for the beautiful Collings MT2 "Bubble Maple" Mandolin. I thoroughly enjoyed looking at...
View ArticleNational RM-1 Resonator Mandolin – Review
Hello, Mr. And Mrs. Warmoth, Today Monday, the sun is shining and the boy from fedex is coming. Oh, what a pleasure. I take the parcel on the terrace. I glas of whisky is nearby. Slowly I open the...
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Carr Sportsman – Field Review
Thanks Bill, Love my Sportsman!... I just got in from our local blues jam.. I ended up with the tweed unit from Artisan....Very pleased with amp...This 10 inch model weighs in at 32.5 lbs. This amp...
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AER Compact 60-3 Acoustic Amp 60 watts 2 Channels 1×8 Combo
The AER Compact 60 has proven that there is an all-around, small, powerful and yet simple-to-use complete solution for stage, studio and home use that lives up to the highest demands and standards of...
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AER Alpha 40 Acoustic Amp 40 Watts 1×8 Combo
The AER Alpha defines the starting point of serious acoustic amplification at AER. Based on the success and the experience with the Compact 60 AER developed an even smaller lightweight model that has...
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AER Alpha Plus Acoustic Combo Amp 50W 1 Channel 1×8 Speaker Black
The AER Alpha Plus was created because AER felt the Alpha needed a bit of support: a little more attention to the starting range. Besides a facelift, a bigger cabinet and a "tuned up" power amp move...
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AER Compact Classic Pro Classical Combo Amp 60W 2 Channels 2 Way Speaker System
The Compact Classic pro is aimed at classical players and their instruments. Compared to the Compact 60, the AER Compact Classic benefits from an improved 2-way-speaker system, a more complex three...
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AER Compact XL Acoustic Combo Amp 200W 2 Channels 2 Way Speaker System
Introducing a new member of the Compact family. The AER Compact XL features a new discrete power amp design for additional dynamic headroom. AER has also designed a new speaker configuration for...
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AER AMP TWO 240W Electric Bass Combo Amp 1×12 Speaker Black
The AER Amp Two is the second member of the Bottom Line combo bass amps. In the same line with Amp One, but with a more defined speaker system and more power. A 12“ neodymium loudspeaker provides quick...
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AER Domino 3 Acoustic Combo Amp 200W 4 Channels 2×8 Speaker Black
What was supposed to be an update turned into a different class… the AER Domino 3. Now true stereo, with two twin cone speakers and high performance power amps. Two independent effect units, with 16...
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AER Domino 2 Acoustic Combo Amp 100W 4 Channels 2×8 Speaker Black
The Domino started out as mono, multi-channel acoustic solution for bigger stages. It allows 4 signals (channels) at the same time and is fully equipped to work as a PA system for small and medium...
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AER Acousticube 3 Acoustic Combo Amp 120W 2 Channels 2 Way Speaker System
This is where it all started and it is undoubtedly regarded as the point-of-reference for acoustic instrument amplification. This is the best that AER can do in a small box like this – the ultimate...
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AER AMP ONE 200W Electric Bass Combo Amp 1×10 Speaker Black
It seems like AER has done it again… Over many years you have asked them for something small for electric bass… simple, powerful and with a performance hard to believe… And there it is – from their...
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We are now an authorized AER Amplifier dealer! New amps headed our way!
We have posted 11 of AER's best selling amplifiers! We are proud to become the company's newest authorized dealer and look forward to providing our customers with an even greater array of amplifier...
View ArticleHappy playing the blues… National Style 1 Tricone Cutaway
Hi, Just wanted you to know that the tricone arrived safe and sound. Lovely guitar. Sounds really great. Many thanks for the great service! Cheers, MF / Edmonton Alberta No tags for this post.
View ArticleWorth the wait, the Santa Cruz H-13
Hey Guys, Just received my Santa Cruz H13 and I wanted to let you know that it is exactly as described and I am blown away with the sound of this guitar!!! Not only does it sound huge like a much...
View ArticleThe waiting is over in Florida… Collings 0001 German Top
Artisan Guitars is the best guitar company I have experienced. During the purchase of my Collings 0001G from Artisans Guitars I used their layaway program and had Artisan sell my Breedlove OM...
View ArticleNational NRP Steel 12 Fret
Hello Adam, Ellie, & Bill, My guitar just arrived and I couldn't be happier. It's lovely sounding and very comfortable to play. And it looks great! Love it! Your willingness to spend the time to...
View ArticleSanta Cruz Custom 00-12 Fret
Hi Daniel, All I can say is that life is good. This little guitar is real gem, I couldnt be happier. I love the size, its incredibly responsive and easy to play. The guitar almost serves as a wall...
View ArticleSanta Cruz “Custom” D Pre-War
Adam, I received the Santa Cruz today. It arrived in perfect condition. Beautiful and awesome guitar. Sounds phenomenal and I feel very fortunate to own such a wonderful guitar. Thank you for all of...
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Guitar Maintenance – Caring For Your New Instrument
Your hand-crafted instrument is made from the finest materials available, and need to be treated responsibly. In order to insure that yours will last a lifetime in good condition, we recommend you...
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Santa Cruz OM Pre-War Custom, Hot Hide Glue
Bill/Ellie: Hey guys... I hope this email finds you well. I just wanted to write you all a sincere letter of appreciation. Sorry it has taken so long for me to write. I just can't put my guitar down...
View ArticleCollings – Custom 002H Engelmann Top
Hi Daniel, I just received my Collings 002HE guitar. It arrived in a great shape and faster than expected. The packing was thorough and there is no spec on the guitar that you could find and complain...
View Article“Give Bill Collings a big bear hug…”
Hello Adam, My Collings 01 arrived perfectly packaged and in immaculate condition less than 16 hours after you shipped it. Your thorough explanation of the Collings line via email and your...
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Huss & Dalton Shop Tour on DVD
Huss and Dalton Guitar Company began late in the summer of 1995. Jeff Huss and Mark Dalton had the idea to build guitars they wanted to play. While appreciating the traditional design, both had a...
View ArticleEllie’s End of Busy Day Penne with Vodka Sauce
Bring large pot of water over high heat. Bring water to boil. Heat butter and olive oil in large sauce pan over medium low heat. Add the garlic and let it flavor the oil and butter for about a...
View ArticleHow to pack your guitar for shipping, best practice!
We are pleased to report, we receive a lot of positive comments from customer about our shipping procedures. While we are all worried about shipping instruments, whether to far away places or just...
View ArticleOn time customer service, just in time for the gig!
Adam & Adam: Thanks again for your help with the K&K pickup install on my H&D DS on Saturday. You guys really saved the day for me and the wedding (including the guitar playing) went...
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National 12 Fret Black Rust Steel Body
Dear Ellie- Letting you know that I received the guitar on Friday It arrived in perfect condition and is more than I could have hoped for, I can't put it down. I don't think I will be needing another...
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National Dueco Steel Body 14 Fret
Hello Artisan, I just wanted to let you know the guitar arrived. It looks and sounds awsome. Thank you Daniel for your assistance. I'm very happy with the service and enjoyed doing business with you....
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