Posts Tagged acoustic

Enter the Fall for Ovangkol 414ce Giveaway – WIN A New Taylor 414ce Guitar

Tags: acoustic, contest, taylor 414ce, Taylor Guitars, v-class bracing

Enter now for a chance to win a Taylor 414ce, now featuring our revolutionary V-Class bracing. The Taylor 414ce is among Taylor’s most popular Grand Auditorium guitars and newly upgraded to V-Class bracing, has long been a favorite of gigging and recording musicians thanks to its versatile tone and clean, workmanlike aesthetic. Featuring a solid Sitka spruce top over ovangkol back and sides, this guitar represents the essential needs of the working guitarist from sound to style. This unique pairing of tonewoods produces a vibrant mix of clear mids and

Enter The Summer Song Taylor 814ce DLX Giveaway

On May 15, 2018 / •NEWS AND REVIEWS, Taylor acoustic

Tags: 814ce grand auditorium, acoustic, Taylor Guitars

Now until August 31, 2018, you could win a brand-new Taylor 814ce DLX Grand Auditorium guitar, an enhanced version of Taylor’s flagship model featuring the new V-Class bracing system. One (1) winner from the USA or Canada, and one (1) winner from France, Germany, the Netherlands, or the United Kingdom, will each receive a V-Class Taylor 814ce DLX acoustic-electric guitar, an approximate retail value of $3,999.99 (€3,429.49). Our 800 Series Grand Auditorium has long been one of our most popular models, and the 814ce DLX

Stan Rogers’ William Laskin Guitar – ? Canada Day Feature

On March 30, 2018 / •NEWS AND REVIEWS

Tags: acoustic, Canada, G.W. Barry acoustic, garnet rogers, Gordon Barry, Grit, guitar, indian rosewood, laskin, made in Canada, ontario, order of Canada, sitka spruce, Stan Rogers, steel string, The Twelfth Fret, toronto, Vintage, William

Stan Rogers' William Laskin Guitar - ? Canada Day Feature

Many instruments pass through The Twelfth Fret Repair shop, and some are significant by themselves. On the occasion of ?Canada Day? and by generous special permission, we’re delighted to share these photographs of the late Stan Rogers’ 1977 William Laskin guitar (which is not for sale) and this story by luthier G. W. Barry with you. Stan’s Guitar Stan Rogers created a legacy of songs that celebrate our country and the spirit of its people. His musical and lyrical craftsmanship

❌SOLD❌ Gibson ES-339 Thinline Archtop Electric Caramel Sunburst, 2010

On July 10, 2017 / SOLD

Tags: acoustic, archtop, Canada, electric, ES-339, Gibson, guitar, Kalamazoo, made in USA, memphis, Michigan, Nashville, ontario, tennessee, The Twelfth Fret, thinline, toronto, Vintage

❌SOLD❌ Gibson ES-339 Thinline Archtop Electric Caramel Sunburst, 2010

Descending directly from the ES-339 line, the Gibson ES-339 was an immediate hit when it appearead in 2007, sporting a scaled-down body but full-size neck.

Twelfth Fret Repair Shop Broken Headstock Fix

On March 13, 2016 / All Vintage & Used Instruments, Parts and Installation, Repairs

Tags: acoustic, Banjo, bass, Classical, Flamenco, guitar repair, head splice, headstock repair, mandolin, neck reset, refinish, refret, repair shop, restring, setup, steel string, The Twelfth Fret, uklele

Twelfth Fret Repair Shop Broken Headstock Fix

One of the surprisingly common events that brings instruments to The Twelfth Fret Repair Shop is a broken headstock.

The Gibson Hummingbird

On April 1, 2015 / Gibson acoustic, New Instrument Categories, New Steel String Acoustic

Tags: acoustic, dreadnought, Gibson, hummingbird, steel string

One of the true classics, the Gibson Hummingbird is instantly recognizable by its square-shoulder dreadnought design, rich warm tone, and distinctive hand-painted pickguard.