K&K Mandolin Twin Internal Pickup
ABOUT THE MANDOLIN TWIN The Mandolin Twin is a dual-head retrofit mandolin transducer. It reproduces the original mandolin tone with very natural tone quality and it is highly feedback resistant. It is...
View ArticleA visit to Artisan Guitars…
Bill, Thank you for a great visit last Saturday. You were most generous with your time spending several hours tuning and handing me guitars while patiently explaining many of the minute details to...
View ArticleBourgeois DB Signature Dreadnought
Dear Bill, Ellie, et. al., Your thoughtful, very Human approach to the placing of fine guitars with new owners, and the product of Mr. Bourgeois's genius, have greatly enhanced my dream guitar...
View ArticleMartin J-42 – Happy player in Norway
Hi Bill! It seems maybe FedEx beat me to it to inform you that half an hour ago the most beautiful guitar I have ever laid my eyes on was brought to my door! So far I have only just had the time to...
View ArticleYet another National ResoLectric fan!
Adam, The ResoLectric made it safe and sound. What a wonderful instrument, it is better than I could have hoped for. Your service was great; fast, courteous and efficient. The way the guitar was packed...
View ArticleA kind letter from a fan in UK…
To the guys at Artisan, I'm sure you won't remember me, but just over a year ago I came to your shop whilst on holiday in Tennessee. I came specifically to see your stock of Santa Cruz guitars as I...
View ArticleSanta Cruz custom OM Pre-War Mahogany
Hi Bill and Ellie, I played my Santa Cruz for the first time this afternoon and have hardly put it down since! It arrived in perfect order thanks to your packing. I tried recording it and am really...
View ArticleNational Custom Squareneck Style O
My oh my...... the beauty has arrived!!!! It looks and sounds great and thanks again for making the whole process so enjoyable and memorable. I would like to add my comments to your web site - is it...
View ArticleCollings All-Mahogany in Studio with Rui Veloso in Portugal!
Hello Ellie, Finally here it is the photo taken in my studio. Thanks I love the guitar and I told my friend Joaquim de Almeida that you were fans. Best regards and a hug from Portugal, Rui Veloso...
View ArticleNational Single Cone Collegian – Review
Dear Bill & Ellie, I am really enjoying my National Reso Collegian. I've come to the conclusion, that for my playing, that it's the best reso I've ever owned. The tricone was refined and...
View ArticleNational 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...
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...
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 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...
View ArticleCollings 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...
View ArticleSanta Cruz Case Options for Standard and 1929 Series Guitars
The 1929 Series “0”, “00”, & “000” models include a black TKL 5 latch case, with plush green lining, and twin neck rests. (Upgrade available, see below) All other Santa Cruz models include their...
View ArticleCollings Rosettes: Unique Color Variations
The color variations in some of Collings' rosettes which can appear to be a defect is part of the character of all Collings guitars with a standard rosette. The center band of concentric circles is a...
View ArticlePeterson StroboClip Clip-On Strobe Tuner
The StroboClip ™ has the 1/10 cent accuracy of all Peterson strobes and also includes new Sweetened Tunings and alternate temperaments for a wide variety of string and wind instruments. With new...
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