Veteran acoustic guitar builder Mike Franks, of M.J. Franks Guitars, and his former apprentice, Tobin McGlassion of McGlassion Guitars, have joined forces to launch Cirrus Guitars, dedicated to building professional grade steel string guitars at a more affordable price point. They
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Gibson introduces two new F-5 mandolins
Gibson has announced two new instruments in its iconic F-5 mandolin line, a replica of the historic 1923 Loar, and a modern version for players who want the sound without all the frills. The 1923 F-5 Master Model Reissue is a
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D’Addario adds leather auto lock straps
D'Addario has introduced a new guitar strap that may be of interest to bluegrass pickers. It's a soft leather strap with their Auto Lock system built in, available in either 2.5'' or 3'' widths. The Auto Lock system is spring loaded,
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Nechville announces Billy Failing model banjo
Nechville Musical Products has announced a new signature artist model for Billy Failing, banjo picker with Billy Strings. It's a Vintage Eclipse model, but made with a maple neck and resonator, using the Nechville Heli-Mount integrated pot system. Like the
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Touchstone Country Boy models from Bourgeois Guitars
Bourgeois Guitars has introduced two new models as part of their continuing collaboration with the Eastman Music Company and their manufacturing facilities in Bazhou, China. This partnership allows the company to offer hand-crafted, solid wood guitars, designed by Dana Bourgeois,
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Deering introduces Goodtime Deco banjos
Deering has introduced a new set of banjos in its Goodtime series, meant as a tribute to the Art Deco period of the 1920s in the United States. Hardwood neck inlays and bronze powder coated metal parts convey the design
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Gallagher introduces Josh Rinkel signature guitar
Gallagher Guitar Company has announced two new models designed in collaboration with Josh Rinkel of The Po' Ramblin' Boys. Called the Josh Rinkel Standard and the Josh Rinkel Signature, these are both mahogany guitars with an Adirondack spruce top from eastern
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Gold Tone introduces Bow Tie OB-2 Mastertone banjo
Gold Tone Music Group in Florida has introduced a new version of their top line OB-250 banjo, a replica of the classic RB-250s from the early 1960s, which they call the OB-2 Bow Tie. It is part of their Mastertone
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G7th releases new colors for their Nashville capo
The G7th Capo company has introduced several new colors for its quick release Nashville guitar capo, in conjunction with this weekend's 2023 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA. The Nashville capo is designed to be an effective, spring-loaded model offered at a
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Todd Taylor banjo pickup from 12 Bar Blues Pickups
The 12 Bar Blues Pickups company in Connecticut has announced their latest model, a banjo pickup endorsed by Todd Taylor. 12 Bar Blues Pickups is a small, family business run by father and son Marshall and Jon Hammett. Their speciality is