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An interview with Steve Baughman | Feature Article

Terence — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:45:16 +0000

An interview with Steve Baughman | Feature Article

Steve Baughman is a reknown Celtic fingerstyle performer and has recorded with Rounder Records and Solid Air Records and has toured and taught widely in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. His new album, Life in Prism, an album of fingerstyle solos and duets, is set to [...]

Guest Photo | ryoung | “Acoustic Serenade”

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:00:23 +0000

Guest Photo | ryoung | “Acoustic Serenade”

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Here’s a painting by ryoung- this week’s feature is a bit different because I spotted this great Pastel creation with such a great use of shadows [...]

Sonic Sitka Q&A for Timeless Instruments

wink — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 18:29:22 +0000

Luthier Facts : Name: David Freeman Location: Saskatchewan Canada Status?: Currently Active Link: www.timelessinstruments.com Note: (RIYL) Recommended If You Like

What attracted you to the Sonic Sitka Project? The idea of being part of a study on the sound development of a guitar [...]

A celtic conversation with Nigel Forster | Feature Article

Terence — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:45:27 +0000

A celtic conversation with Nigel Forster | Feature Article

Nigel Forster is best known for being Stefan Sobell’s apprentice from 1988-1990 and from 1992-2003 but he’s gone solo and was been steadily building with his own distinct style and sensibilities. I’ve always known Nigel to focus on quality and sound and his [...]

Guest Photo | Jerry Turner | “3 Neat Instruments”

Terence — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:55:44 +0000

Guest Photo | Jerry Turner | “3 Neat Instruments”

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Here’s a photo taken by Jerry Tuner -he had this to say:” They belonged to my friend Chip Tanner. I took this photo about 20 some odd [...]

Celtic Guitar Masterclass | O’Carolan’s Receipt

Terence — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:00:44 +0000

Welcome to the first installment of the Celtic Guitar Masterclass here at Guitarbench.com I will be writing a series of articles looking at the various techniques and approaches used when arranging celtic music for the guitar. I will be using a variety of pieces as examples, ranging from beginner to more [...]

A Guitar for Celtic Music by Fabrizio Alberico | Feature Article

Terence — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:04:28 +0000

A Guitar for Celtic Music | Fabrizio Alberico

We’re very lucky to have Fabrizio Alberico guest write an article for us. I asked Fabrizio if he would write something on how he might approach designing a guitar specifically for Celtic players and he responded with a really superb piece on not only looking at the design [...]

Guest Photo | BenjaminGauthier | “Guitar”

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:00:26 +0000

Guest Photo | BenjaminGauthier | “Guitar”

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Here’s a shot taken by BenjaminGauthier- guitar on guitar action pictured. Parental caution is advised.

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2006 Lowden F35cx. SN 15487. Guitar Database.

Terence — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:00:34 +0000

Lowden | F35cx | 2006 | SN:15487

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Luthier Facts : Name: [...]

Celtic Guitar Masterclass | What is Celtic Guitar?

Terence — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:45:31 +0000

What is Celtic Guitar?

I get asked this question alot. I will hand someone my cd, or tell them i am a musician, and usually the next question is “what kind of music to you play”. I usually respond, “celtic guitar” then have to follow it up with a lengthy explanation. Obviously [...]