Bertolf's Bluegrass Guitar Masterclass! If you ask Bertolf: "Everyone loves bluegrass, many just don't realise it yet...". And we can't think of a better guitarist to unleash that love of Bluegrass in others! That's why Bertolf visited our ... 24 April 2024
What is B-stock? What are B-stock guitars and gear? B-stock refers to products that, according to our standards for conditions can no longer be sold as new, even though they are new. In any case, they are NOT second-h... 21 March 2024
Celebrate Taylor's 50th birthday at TFOA! Taylor's limited 50th Anniversary models! Throughout 2024, Taylor will release a collection of premium limited edition guitars that honour the brand's rich history. Some guitars in the collection are ... 18 March 2024
Benchtalk #3: Mystery Tops: Which spruce did Martin use in 1953? Which types of spruce are there? It is common knowledge that spruce is one of the most common wood types to be used on acoustic guitar tops. Because it is lightweight, strong and flexible it gives a g... 27 February 2024
Mesa Boogie Returns to TFOA! The time has finally come! It was announced at the opening of the Gibson Garage in London that Mesa Boogie is returning to Europe! From 2 April, Mesa Boogie amps will be available in Europe again, and... 24 February 2024
How old is my electric guitar? Dating an Electric guitar with a serial number To determine the age of your guitar, you'll need to look for the serial number. However, finding this number can be quite a challenge. Sometimes it's sim... 23 February 2024
D'Ambrosio: The New Solidbody Range from Eastman and Otto D'Ambrosio! We have already been introduced to the Touchstone Series acoustic guitars; a collaboration between Eastman and Bourgeois. Now, at NAMM 2024, Eastman has also launched a new line of solidbody electric ... 7 February 2024
The New Novo Nucleus Models! The next release during NAMM 2024 is a fact. Where Martin launched a new model, Novo has introduced an entire new range of guitars! Their current 'Select' line will be replaced this year by the 'Nucle... 25 January 2024
New From Martin: The GPCE Inception Maple! Nature and Technology come together Martin unlocks the sonic beauty of durable tonewood with the brand new GPCE Inception Maple. It is the result of years of research and development. Combining nature... 12 January 2024
Benchtalk #2: An Ode To The Martin D35 The introduction of the D35 The D35 was first introduced by Martin in late 1965. During that time, Martin (and the rest of the world) was dealing with rosewood shortages, which is one of the reasons w... 27 December 2023
The Top 23 Of 2023! The days are getting shorter, the temperature is dropping, and Christmas lights are adorning the Guitar Villa: we have already reached the end of the year! After the 'Top 21 of 2021' and 'Top 22 of 20... 22 December 2023
Benchtalk #1 | Bob Dylan's Gibson Nick Lucas 13 Fret The name of this guitar may cause some confusion. Why are there four names in the title, and who does this signature guitar really belong to: Nick Lucas or Bob Dylan? The beginning of this guitar take... 30 November 2023