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Martin Launches Perfect Limited-Edition D-42 Bitcoin Guitar with Solid Gold Token Coin

Martin Launches Perfect Limited-Edition D-42 Bitcoin Guitar with Solid Gold Token Coin
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Martin, the legendary guitar brand, has recently announced the release of its latest limited-edition model, the D-42 Bitcoin. Designed by Martin’s CEO, Thomas Ripsam, this guitar is a ...
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Crossroads Guitar Festival 2023: The Greatest Guitar Event of the Decade

Crossroads Guitar Festival 2023 The Greatest Guitar Event of the Decade
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Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2023 is set to take place on September 23-24 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. This event it could be the ...
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Video: Slash, Billy Gibbons, and Warren Haynes Play Lynyrd Skynyrd Classics in Tribute to Gary Rossington

Video: Slash, Billy Gibbons, and Warren Haynes Play Lynyrd Skynyrd Classics in Tribute to Gary Rossington
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Slash, Billy Gibbons, and Warren Haynes lead an all-star tribute medley of Lynyrd Skynyrd classics to honor the late guitarist Gary Rossington at the CMT Music Awards show. ...
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The Iconic Rickenbacker 325: A Unique Story of an Electric Guitar

The Iconic Rickenbacker 325: A Unique Story of an Electric Guitar
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Rickenbacker’s 325 model is a legendary guitar with a remarkable history. Despite being a peculiar short-scale semi-hollow body guitar, it was instrumental in the meteoric success of the ...
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Meet Srdjan Jankovich: Novi Sad’s Master Guitarist and Repairman

Meet Srdjan Jankovich Novi Sad's Master Guitarist and Repairman
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Srdjan Jankovich, a guitar master from Salajka, Serbia, has been playing the guitar since he was 14. Although, he started with the bass guitar because the six-string guitar ...
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“John Monteleone: The Chisels Are Calling” – A Journey through the Life of a Renowned Guitar Maker

John Monteleone The Chisels Are Calling - A Journey through the Life of a Renowned Guitar Maker
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“John Monteleone: The Chisels Are Calling” is a 2017 documentary film directed by Trevor Laurence. This film is about the life and work of John Monteleone. John is ...
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7 Things to Know Before Buying Your First Guitar

7 Things to Know Before Buying Your First Guitar
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If you’re considering buying your first guitar, the number of choices available can be overwhelming. What type of guitar is best for beginners? What’s the difference between a ...
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Chet Atkins & Friends: Legendary Live Performance of “Why Worry”

Chet Atkins & Friends: Legendary Live Performance of “Why Worry”
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Chet Atkins, Mark Knopfler, and The Everly Brothers performed “Why Worry” live in New York, in 1987. Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits originally wrote and recorded the song ...
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Unforgettable Moments in Music History: The Everly Brothers, Chet Atkins, and Mark Knopfler

Unforgettable Moments in Music History The Everly Brothers, Chet Atkins, and Mark Knopfler
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Chet Atkins, Mark Knopfler, and the Everly Brothers are renowned musicians in their own right. But, they also share a rich history of collaboration and mutual influence. From ...
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Resurrecting the Past: The Story of Tidebreaker Guitars Made from 300-Year-Old Shipwreck Timber

Greg Fleming built his Tidebreaker guitars using wood from a shipwreck found in Renews Harbour.
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Newfoundland musician Greg Fleming has breathed new life into a 300-year-old shipwreck found in Renews Harbour, on the southeast coast of Newfoundland. His inspiration? Electric guitars. Fleming discovered ...
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