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Carr Artemus British AC-Inspired EL84 Power Tubes Brown Gator 1×12 Combo

Archetypal EL84 tone meets 21st century innovation. The Carr Artemus will expand your notion of what the British AC-inspired amp can do. More dynamic, more expressive - simplicity redefined. The...

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Collings “Tone Bars” on Acoustic Guitar Necks

Collings uses spring steel inserts in their acoustic guitar necks only. They are not there for reinforcement. Rather, they are utilized as "tone bars" that add just the right amount of mass to the neck...

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Composite Acoustics Cargo Model Specifications

Composite Acoustics Cargo Features: All Composite Acoustically Tailored™ construction for ultimate tone, durability and versatility Rigid one-piece neck/body construction for long-term stability...

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Composite Acoustics OX Model Specifications

Composite Acoustics OX Features: All Composite Acoustically Tailored™ construction for ultimate tone, durability and versatility Rigid one-piece neck/body construction for long-term stability...

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Composite Acoustics GX Model Specifications

Composite Acoustics GX Features: All Composite Acoustically Tailored™ construction for ultimate tone, durability and versatility Rigid one-piece neck/body construction for long-term stability...

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Santa Cruz Fine Instrument Wax – How To Instructions and Special Considerations

As Written on the Santa Cruz Website: In our endless quest for the best products to enhance, protect, and maintain your prized Santa Cruz guitar we have developed a premium wax specifically for SCGC's...

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Collings Laminate Construction Humbucking Pickups: Jason Lollar Standard...

In place of the "low wind" Imperials that normally come in Collings semi-hollows, these LC's will come standard with Jason Lollar Standard Imperial Humbuckers, which are a little higher output, and a...

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About our Luthiers: Collings Guitars

Bill Collings moved from Ohio to Texas in the mid 1970’s. Spurred by a lack of interest in medical school, this move enabled him to combine lifelong interests in both guitars and tools into the...

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About our Luthiers: CA Guitars or Composite Acoustics Guitars

Founded in 1998 as CA Guitars or Composite Acoustics Guitars is the brainchild of a proverbial rocket scientist, Ellis Seal: a former aerospace engineer and guitar aficionado with a vision and a lot of...

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About our Luthiers: Huss and Dalton Guitars

Est. 1995... Huss and Dalton Guitars began in late summer 1995 when Jeff Huss and Mark Dalton had the idea to build the guitar they wanted to play.  While appreciating the traditional design, both had...

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About our Luthiers: Santa Cruz Guitar Company

Richard Hoover's passion for the acoustic guitar gave rise to a burning desire to discover how they were made and equally important, how they worked.  In 1968, there was absolutely no information on...

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About our Luthiers: Kamaka Ukuleles

A tradition of excellence is the foundation of Kamaka Hawaii's reputation. Kamaka ukuleles are world-renown, and possess a lasting, rich tone that cannot be duplicated. The process of making a Kamaka...

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Custom Bourgeois Guitars JOM – Redwood & Figured Walnut

Dear Bill, I hope things are going well in Nashville and here's what I'll say about the Bourgeois JOM English Walnut/Redwood guitar: 1) Very full rich sound.  Each tone is exact and clear, Sounds good...

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Collings Guitars D2HA Varnish – Customer ViewPoint

Dear Artisan,    I wanted to write a quick review of the Collings D2HA Varnish I recently purchased from your shop. Three points: - 1. Some say it's not a good idea to buy a guitar before you play it....

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Herbed Ricotta Spread

Place a piece of cheese cloth in a mesh strainer and place over a bowl.  Put the whole milk ricotta in the lined strainer and allow to drain for 15 minutes.  I recommend using the whole milk instead of...

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National Style N – German Silver

Hi Bill,    Hope all is well. The National G/S is coming along just great. I'm still learning how to work those sounds out of it, so I don't feel I can speak with to much authority at this point.  What...

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Inside Collings Guitars Video Feature: Applying the Sunburst Finish

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Bourgeois Vintage D – Adirondack / Indian Rosewood

Hi Bill! The Bourgeois Vintage D arrived Friday night. My concerns were relieved when I unpacked the guitar and found that it is in perfect condition. I held the guitar to the light and could not fine...

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Long Hollow Leather Pinnacle Supple Leather Guitar Strap 2.5″

Long Hollow Leather crafts some of the finest hand-tooled leather straps ever made, period.Purchase a Long Hollow Leather strap today, and it will be the start of a new collection! You'll definitely...

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Franklin Straps

Thanks so much, Ellie, for your help getting the straps. They are just what I was looking for and I appreciate you getting them to me so fast! Thanks again. LM / Spartanburg, South Carolina

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