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Watch Steve Vai’s Insane “Teeth of the Hydra” Performance Video – You’ve Probably Never Seen Anything Like It By Christopher Scapelliti, Rod Brakes published 1 April 22 Video Forever pushing guitar evolution forward, Vai remains at the forefront of technique and design.
Taylor Guitars Named on List of World’s Most Innovative Companies By Rod Brakes published 9 March 22 The Californian acoustic builder is honored for their world-leading sustainability initiatives in manufacturing.
Martin 00L Earth Review By Jimmy Leslie last updated 17 December 21 Capable of creating quite a ruckus this guitar’s overall tone is fittingly natural, raw, and organic.
Taylor Guitars Founder Bob Taylor is Saving Africa’s Vulnerable Ebony By Jimmy Leslie last updated 20 September 21 The Ebony Project hopes to ensure premium fretboards, bridges and acoustic accessories for the foreseeable future.
