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Behind The Acoustic Guitar with Tony Polecastro | Interviews with Tommy Emmanuel, Paul Reed Smith, Bob Taylor and more episodes:

01.07.2016
Collings 02H Engelmann Spruce
Sign up! http://acousticletter.com/join -- For weekly guitar comparisons, demo videos and acoustic guitar knowledge delivered to your inbox! Photos, Price, BUY NOW: http://acousticletter.com/shop/collings-02h-engelmann-spruce-top/ This "Single 0" guitar from Collings has LOTS of power for a little guy! It's the perfect size for...
12.28.2015
2015 Gibson J-200 Quilted Maple LTD (only 40 made) Review
Sign up! http://acousticletter.com/join -- For weekly guitar comparisons, demo videos and acoustic guitar knowledge delivered to your inbox! This limited run SJ-200 features AAA grade Quilted Maple back & sides and an Autumn-Burst finish. Only 40 of this model will be made. The Gibson...
12.16.2015
Martin 00-17 14-fret MV Custom Mahogany
Sign up! http://acousticletter.com/join -- For weekly guitar comparisons, demo videos and acoustic guitar knowledge delivered to your inbox! Photos, Price, BUY NOW: http://acousticletter.com/shop/martin-00-17-14-fret-mv-custom-mahogany/ This 14 fret all Mahogany 00-17 features a slightly thinner top (.105") and 1/4" scalloped braces. Also features a 1 3/4" nut...
12.09.2015
Taylor Custom GA with Master Grade Koa
Sign up! http://acousticletter.com/join -- For weekly guitar comparisons, demo videos and acoustic guitar knowledge delivered to your inbox! Photos, Price, BUY NOW: http://acousticletter.com/shop/taylor-custom-ga-koa-9136/ This custom Grand Auditorium guitar from Taylor features Master Grade hand selected Koa and Abalone inlay throughout. Clear powerful tone...
12.02.2015
Eastman E20SS Slope Shoulder Dreadnought
Sign up! http://acousticletter.com/join -- For weekly guitar comparisons, demo videos and acoustic guitar knowledge delivered to your inbox! Photos, Price, BUY NOW: http://acousticletter.com/shop/eastman-e20ss-dreadnought/ The Eastman E20SS, short scale, slope shouldered dreadnought. This guitar has a classic style & look with the tone...
11.24.2015
2015 Gibson J-45 Limited Run Granadilla
Sign up! http://acousticletter.com/join -- For weekly guitar comparisons, demo videos and acoustic guitar knowledge delivered to your inbox! This limited run J-45 features Granadillo tone wood and solid sitka spruce. The guitar also features the Autumn Burst sunburst which instantly sets...
11.18.2015
Taylor Custom 8-String GS Baritone
Sign up! http://acousticletter.com/join -- For weekly guitar comparisons, demo videos and acoustic guitar knowledge delivered to your inbox! Photos, Price, BUY NOW: http://acousticletter.com/shop/taylor-custom-gs-baritone-ruby-red/ This one-of-a-kind Taylor Custom Grand Symphony Baritone. Features 8 strings.... the two middle strings are doubled to give this...
11.09.2015
Eastman E20 "Double 00" 12-fret Review
Sign up! http://acousticletter.com/join -- For weekly guitar comparisons, demo videos and acoustic guitar knowledge delivered to your inbox! Photos, Price, BUY NOW: http://acousticletter.com/shop/eastman-e20oo-double-oo/ All SOLID wood construction with genuine Adirondack top, Rosewood Back & Sides and Ebony Pyramid style bridge. Also includes Bone nut...
11.09.2015
Eastman E20 “Double 00″ 12-fret Review
Sign up! http://acousticletter.com/join -- For weekly guitar comparisons, demo videos and acoustic guitar knowledge delivered to your inbox! Photos, Price, BUY NOW: http://acousticletter.com/shop/eastman-e20oo-double-oo/ All SOLID wood construction with genuine Adirondack top, Rosewood Back & Sides and Ebony Pyramid style bridge. Also includes Bone nut...
11.04.2015
2015 Taylor K16ce Limited Edition
Sign up! http://acousticletter.com/join -- For weekly guitar comparisons, demo videos and acoustic guitar knowledge delivered to your inbox! Photos, Price, BUY NOW: http://acousticletter.com/shop/taylor-k16ce-limited-edition/ This limited edition guitar has a lot going for it... Cedar top, Koa back & sides, Curly Maple binding & a Shaded...
11.02.2015
Martin Custom 00 14-fret Guatemalan Slothead
Sign up! http://acousticletter.com/join -- For weekly guitar comparisons, demo videos and acoustic guitar knowledge delivered to your inbox! Photos, Price, BUY NOW: http://acousticletter.com/shop/martin-custom-00-14-fret-guatemalan-slothead/ This spectacular guitar is appointed with some of the finest hand crafted options available. Abalone binding and inlay throughout including full...
10.28.2015
Collings 0001G, German Spruce & Mahogany
Sign up! http://acousticletter.com/join -- For weekly guitar comparisons, demo videos and acoustic guitar knowledge delivered to your inbox! Photos, Price, BUY NOW: http://acousticletter.com/shop/collings-0001g-german-spruce-mahogany/ The Collings "OOO" brings you back to the golden age of guitars with it's 12-fret neck joint & slotted...
10.26.2015
Martin D-18 Cutaway MV (Hot Rod) Custom
Sign up! http://acousticletter.com/join -- For weekly guitar comparisons, demo videos and acoustic guitar knowledge delivered to your inbox! Photos, Price, BUY NOW: http://acousticletter.com/shop/martin-d-18-cutaway-mv-custom-natural/ This custom D-18 "Hot Rod" from the Martin custom shop features all the standard Music Villa custom options but...
10.21.2015
2015 Taylor 326ce SEB (Shaded Edgeburst)
Sign up! http://acousticletter.com/join -- For weekly guitar comparisons, demo videos and acoustic guitar knowledge delivered to your inbox! Photos, Price, BUY NOW: http://acousticletter.com/shop/taylor-326ce-seb-shaded-edgeburst/ This Grand Symphony guitar features solid Sapele back & sides a solid Mahogany top which produces a dark woody tone. Combined with forward...
10.19.2015
Taylor 612e 12-fret Grand Concert (2015)
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10.14.2015
Martin 0000 14-fret Madagascar (Ebony Sapwood)
Sign up! http://acousticletter.com/join -- For weekly guitar comparisons, demo videos and acoustic guitar knowledge delivered to your inbox! Photos, Price, BUY NOW: http://acousticletter.com/shop/martin-0000-14-fret-madagascar/ The striking unstained sapwood on this guitar it a real head turner. Adirondack and Madagascar give the guitar a...
10.12.2015
Yamaha F325 D - The World's Best Starter Guitar?
Sign up! http://acousticletter.com/join -- For weekly guitar comparisons, demo videos and acoustic guitar knowledge delivered to your inbox! Photos, Price, BUY NOW: http://acousticletter.com/shop/yamaha-f325-acoustic/ This is a great guitar for the beginner player or a second guitar for the more experienced player who...
10.12.2015
Yamaha F325 D - The World’s Best Starter Guitar?
Sign up! http://acousticletter.com/join -- For weekly guitar comparisons, demo videos and acoustic guitar knowledge delivered to your inbox!Photos, Price, BUY NOW: http://acousticletter.com/shop/yamaha-f325-acoustic/This is a great guitar for the beginner player or a second guitar for the more experienced player who...
10.05.2015
Santa Cruz Vintage Jumbo (2003)
Sign up! http://acousticletter.com/join -- For weekly guitar comparisons, demo videos and acoustic guitar knowledge delivered to your inbox! Photos, Price, BUY NOW: http://acousticletter.com/shop/santa-cruz-vintage-jumbo-used/ This 2003 Santa Cruz came to us in perfect condition, and as Tony states, it’s a blues machine! This...
09.30.2015
Collings C10 Deluxe Koa with German Spruce
Sign up! http://acousticletter.com/join -- For weekly guitar comparisons, demo videos and acoustic guitar knowledge delivered to your inbox! Photos, Price, BUY NOW: http://acousticletter.com/shop/collings-c10-deluxe-koa-with-german-spruce/ This parlor size guitar from Collings features spectacular Koa back & sides (click on the link for more views)...
09.23.2015
2015 Taylor 916ce Standard
Sign up! http://acousticletter.com/join -- For weekly guitar comparisons, demo videos and acoustic guitar knowledge delivered to your inbox! Photos, Price, BUY NOW: http://acousticletter.com/shop/2015-taylor-916ce-standard/ Grand Symphony body size produces a powerful rich tone with even projection. Featuring hide glue construction on top braces...
09.21.2015
Taylor 514ce-FM Limited Edition (2015)
Sign up! http://acousticletter.com/join -- For weekly guitar comparisons, demo videos and acoustic guitar knowledge delivered to your inbox! Photos, Price, BUY NOW: http://acousticletter.com/shop/taylor-514ce-fm-ltd/ This limited edition guitar is very loud & punchy guitar with full clear tone. Perfect setup for finger style...
09.16.2015
Martin D-18 - an Iconic Classic!
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09.15.2015
4 Things To Look For in a Fingerstyle Guitar
Get the Acoustic Guitar Buyer's Guide here: http://acousticletter.com/join After releasing my Acoustic Guitar Buyer's guide I got flooded with questions like "What do you look for in the perfect fingerstyle guitar". In this series of videos I go into detail about...
09.14.2015
Taylor 612ce Grand Concert (2015)
Sign up! http://acousticletter.com/join -- For weekly guitar comparisons, demo videos and acoustic guitar knowledge delivered to your inbox! Photos, Price, BUY NOW: http://acousticletter.com/shop/taylor-612ce-grand-concert-2015/ The Torrefied sitka top and flamed maple back and sides give this guitar a great tonal combination. Features advanced...
09.10.2015
Martin 000-28 Custom 12-String, Madagascar Rosewood!
Sign up! http://acousticletter.com/join -- For weekly guitar comparisons, demo videos and acoustic guitar knowledge delivered to your inbox! Photos, Price, BUY NOW: http://acousticletter.com/shop/martin-000-28-madagascar-custom-12string/ Martin 000-28 Custom 12-String, Madagascar Rosewood! A rare custom Martin 12 string featuring a 24.9" scale length and a cutaway body. Great playability...
09.08.2015
Collings OM2HG with German Spruce Review
Sign up! http://acousticletter.com/join -- For weekly guitar comparisons, demo videos and acoustic guitar knowledge delivered to your inbox! Photos, Price, BUY NOW: http://acousticletter.com/shop/collings-om2h-german-spruce/ This guitar features a 25.5" scale length,1 3/4" nut width and a tight grained German Spruce top. Great finger style...
09.01.2015
Chris Martin on Devil Pop Art & Being CEO of Martin Guitars
Please leave a podcast rating and review today! It's the #1 thing that helps our new video podcast be found. Thanks! - Tony Tony Polecastro recently sat down to talk with CF Martin CEO, Chris Martin. What came of it surprised...
08.24.2015
Taylor GS Mini vs Martin Dreadnought Junior Comparison
Sign up! http://acousticletter.com/join -- For weekly guitar comparisons, demo videos and acoustic guitar knowledge delivered to your inbox! Of all the travel guitars available, these two are easily my favorite (by a long shot). That said, you could consider this the...
08.24.2015
2015 Gibson L-00 Red Spruce LTD
Sign up! http://acousticletter.com/join -- For weekly guitar comparisons, demo videos and acoustic guitar knowledge delivered to your inbox! It's like an L-00 on steroids. This Gibson L-00 Red Spruce Limited is a true gem. I hope you enjoy this guitar review! The...
08.24.2015
2015 Gibson J-45 Vintage LTD Review
Sign up! http://acousticletter.com/join -- For weekly guitar comparisons, demo videos and acoustic guitar knowledge delivered to your inbox! This is NOT a Gibson J-45 True Vintage. It's in fact a limited run for 2015! Very cool, awesome, and unique.
08.24.2015
Martin 000-28K Authentic 1921 Review
Sign up! http://acousticletter.com/join -- For weekly guitar comparisons, demo videos and acoustic guitar knowledge delivered to your inbox! Photos, Price, BUY NOW: http://acousticletter.com/shop/martin-000-28k-authentic-1921/ Based upon a pristine 1921 000-28K from the Martin Museum collection, this slotted head 12-fret is a completely faithful...
08.24.2015
Martin D-35E 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Review
Sign up! http://acousticletter.com/join -- For weekly guitar comparisons, demo videos and acoustic guitar knowledge delivered to your inbox! Photos, Price, BUY NOW: http://acousticletter.com/shop/martin-d-35e-50th-anniversary-limited-edition/ This is our 2nd 2015 50th Anniversary D-35, but this particular model (D-35E limited edition) comes with a Fishman...
08.07.2015
X Brace vs L Brace Waterloo WL-14LTR vs WL-14XTR
In this guitar review you'll get to hear the difference between X bracing and Lateral bracing by comparing the popular Waterloo WL-14LTR with lateral bracing and the Waterloo WL-14XTR with X bracing. You might be surprised at the difference! To grab...

What's Behind The Acoustic Guitar with Tony Polecastro | Interviews with Tommy Emmanuel, Paul Reed Smith, Bob Taylor and more about?

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Behind The Acoustic Guitar with Tony Polecastro | Interviews with Tommy Emmanuel, Paul Reed Smith, Bob Taylor and more episodes:

Collings 02H Engelmann Spruce

2015 Gibson J-200 Quilted Maple LTD (only 40 made) Review

Martin 00-17 14-fret MV Custom Mahogany

Taylor Custom GA with Master Grade Koa

Eastman E20SS Slope Shoulder Dreadnought

2015 Gibson J-45 Limited Run Granadilla

Taylor Custom 8-String GS Baritone

Eastman E20 "Double 00" 12-fret Review

Eastman E20 “Double 00″ 12-fret Review

2015 Taylor K16ce Limited Edition

Martin Custom 00 14-fret Guatemalan Slothead

Collings 0001G, German Spruce & Mahogany

Martin D-18 Cutaway MV (Hot Rod) Custom

2015 Taylor 326ce SEB (Shaded Edgeburst)

Taylor 612e 12-fret Grand Concert (2015)

Martin 0000 14-fret Madagascar (Ebony Sapwood)

Yamaha F325 D - The World's Best Starter Guitar?

Yamaha F325 D - The World’s Best Starter Guitar?

Santa Cruz Vintage Jumbo (2003)

Collings C10 Deluxe Koa with German Spruce

2015 Taylor 916ce Standard

Taylor 514ce-FM Limited Edition (2015)

Martin D-18 - an Iconic Classic!

4 Things To Look For in a Fingerstyle Guitar

Taylor 612ce Grand Concert (2015)

Martin 000-28 Custom 12-String, Madagascar Rosewood!

Collings OM2HG with German Spruce Review

Chris Martin on Devil Pop Art & Being CEO of Martin Guitars

Taylor GS Mini vs Martin Dreadnought Junior Comparison

2015 Gibson L-00 Red Spruce LTD

2015 Gibson J-45 Vintage LTD Review

Martin 000-28K Authentic 1921 Review

Martin D-35E 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Review

X Brace vs L Brace Waterloo WL-14LTR vs WL-14XTR