http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/acoustic_guitar_news en-us news@modernguitars.com 2007-09-10T04:51:19-06:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/003703.html by Michael Shea. Charles (Chuck) “The Duke of Pearl” Erikson was born in Los Angeles in 1942. He’s been an integral personality and industry mover and shaker in the world of luthiery and inlay for over 40 years, becoming celebrated among instrument builders, furniture makers and jewelers for the nacreous shell inlay material he supplies. His company processes nearly 300 tons of shell each year from 18 different species and holds three U.S. patents on shell material. Chuck’s background is not limited to meeting inlay supply and demand or building his own stringed instruments. Chuck's life has been an exploration of eclectic experiences and endeavors that defy any idea of a run of the mill existence. His livelihoods and interests have included snake hunting, gold mining, dealing in scrap metal, manufacturing mining claim signs, and serious antiquing. And these only skim the surface of his fertile mind and seemingly endless series of... 3703@http://www.modernguitars.com/ Feature Stories 2007-09-10T04:51:19-06:00 http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/003640.html by Rick Landers. Mention the name Arlo to most Boomers and immediately the song “Alice’s Restaurant Massacree” comes to mind. That song alone would be a pretty darn good legacy. But Arlo Guthrie’s given us a lot more treasures over the years like “The Motorcycle Song,” “City of New Orleans,” “Deportee” and the counterculture tune "Coming into Los Angeles" he sang at Woodstock. Most fans recall a young guy with wiley attitudinal humor and an ability to tell a tale with front porch charm. Today we all know when he fashions a story about the government, television evangelists or the price of gas there’s more than a smattering of critical analysis going on under that long silver mane. The end game for Guthrie seems to be targeted at making statements about life’s foibles and contradictions while he gathers up laughter from... 3640@http://www.modernguitars.com/ Feature Stories 2007-08-27T06:03:32-06:00 http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/003545.html Photojournalist Lynne Margolis files information and photos from the third and final day of the 2007 Summer NAMM Show. Hot topic on the floor: Will Summer NAMM return to Austin next year? According to Joe Lamond, NAMM president and CEO, "NAMM remains true to our guiding principle that as long as there are NAMM Members who want and need this show to keep their businesses strong and growing, NAMM will continue to provide the venue. For us, producing this show is a service decision, not a financial decision. NAMM will announce the timing and location of the 2008 Summer NAMM event in August." Story and photos » 3545@http://www.modernguitars.com/ News Archive 2007-07-30T07:44:24-06:00 http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/003543.html Part three of the second day's coverage from the floor of the 2007 Summer NAMM Show includes images from Paul Reed Smith (PRS) Guitars and Martin Guitar. The NAMM Show summer session runs through Sunday, July 29, at the Austin Convention Center, Austin, Texas. PRS unveils the David Grissom Signature model, and Grissom is on hand to celebrate. Martin Guitar highlights several models, including the Summer of Love (photo) and the Robbie Robertson Signature model. Info and photos » 3543@http://www.modernguitars.com/ News Archive 2007-07-29T17:14:11-06:00 http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/003538.html by Staff. Part two of the second day's coverage from the floor of the 2007 Summer NAMM Show includes images of legendary drummer Buddy Miles (Buddy Miles Express, Band of Gypsies with Jimi Hendrix), the Fender booth (including Fender, Gretsch... 3538@http://www.modernguitars.com/ Reviews 2007-07-28T23:05:06-06:00 http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/003537.html Coverage from the floor of the 2007 Summer NAMM Show continues on day two, Saturday, July 28. Part One of today's report from the floor includes images of guitarist Vernon Reid (Living Color), the Gibson Guitar booth, Reverend Guitars, Warrior, Dan'l, and much more. Part Two from the second day highlights Fender and Part Three focuses on Paul Reed Smith and Martin Guitar. The NAMM Show summer session runs through Sunday, July 29, at the Austin Convention Center, Austin, Texas. Info and photos » 3537@http://www.modernguitars.com/ News Archive 2007-07-28T22:11:44-06:00 http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/003536.html Day one coverage of the 2007 Summer NAMM Show in Austin, Texas, continues with information and photos from Daisy Rock, Peavey, and several accessory makers. Daisy Rock Guitars for Girls showed off its shiny new Rock Candy custom series, including the limited edition Pink Label model in very Barbie-like candy-apple pink, which retails for $2,999. Tomorrow's Day 2 coverage will include info and photos from Martin, PRS, and others. More NAMM info and photos from day one » 3536@http://www.modernguitars.com/ News Archive 2007-07-28T18:52:43-06:00 http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/003534.html Eagerly anticipated by guitar enthusiasts around the world, the 2007 Summer NAMM music products industry trade show opened yesterday at the Austin Convention Center, Austin, Texas, where it will run through Sunday, July 29. Not open to the public, the show's primary function is to give manufacturers a showplace to display both new and existing product lines to music stores and other retail outlets. Between 10,000 to 12,000 music products industry professionals from 37 countries are expected to attend Summer NAMM to view the latest musical instruments and products from more than 300 exhibiting companies. More NAMM info and photos from day one » 3534@http://www.modernguitars.com/ News Archive 2007-07-28T12:45:29-06:00 http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/003529.html by Staff. Guild will highlight several instruments at the 2007 Summer NAMM Show in its Contemporary Acoustics line and Traditional Series. Of special interest is the Contemporary Series Willie Porter Signature Model whose worked with Guild to create a unique... 3529@http://www.modernguitars.com/ Reviews 2007-07-27T15:30:27-06:00 http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/003524.html by Staff. Summertime, and the living is...outdoor and mobile. Fender wants to get the patio party moving with its Tiki-Coustic "Unquiet Village" guitar. Mai Tai anyone? This is a limited edition acoustic that bears the artwork of Doug Horne. Fender... 3524@http://www.modernguitars.com/ Reviews 2007-07-27T08:54:04-06:00 http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/003516.html While the doors to the 2007 Summer NAMM Show don't open until later today when the music instrument trade show kicks-off in Austin, Texas, where it runs through Sunday, July 29, guitar makers Fender, Martin, Taylor, and Peavey provide attendees a sneak peak at some of the new models they will spotlight this weekend. 2007 marks the second year the summer trade show has convened in Austin, the self-proclaimed "live music capital of the world", at the Austin Convention Center. More » 3516@http://www.modernguitars.com/ News Archive 2007-07-27T02:47:19-06:00 http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/003510.html by Staff. Taylor Guitars will unveil several models at the 2007 Summer NAMM Show that opens tomorrow in Austin, Texas, and runs through Sunday, July 29. They include a number of models from two Taylor lines, the Fall Limited Editions,... 3510@http://www.modernguitars.com/ Reviews 2007-07-26T19:03:13-06:00 http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/003464.html by Rick Landers. In the world of fine custom guitars the name Grit Laskin always transforms discussions toward the magical realm of intricate and thought provoking inlay. The guitars he builds are made of hand select woods and crafted with thoughtful design and construction. All are built to delight players with their richness of tone, elegant responsiveness and ergonomic curves. Still, talk always revolves around Grit’s stunning inlay designs where his vivid imagination and skills conjoin to tell playful stories on his guitars’ headstocks and along their running boards... 3464@http://www.modernguitars.com/ Feature Stories 2007-07-16T10:12:44-06:00 http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/003463.html by Rick Landers. Continued from page one » Have you worked with any handicapped musicians? GL: I have not. It’s funny you should mention that because at one point there was somebody with a very serious handicap. He had lost... 3463@http://www.modernguitars.com/ Acoustic Guitar News 2007-07-16T10:11:12-06:00 http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/003457.html Guitar Center has announced that starting in July, 2007, it will exclusively offer a one-of-a-kind handcrafted C.F. Martin & Co. acoustic guitar named "History of Flight" at a price of $150,000. From the Wright Brothers' first flight to man's exploration into space, this work of art honors the technology that defines an entire century. The guitar, the work of Martin Custom Shop master luthiers, features inlays by world famous inlay artist Larry Robinson. Though originally intended as a showpiece and not for sale, Guitar Center felt that it would be an important collector's item and arranged the public offering. More info and photos » 3457@http://www.modernguitars.com/ News Archive 2007-07-14T03:57:58-06:00