Looking for answers beyond just the guitar community could help us to understand exactly why we're seeing so many guitar lawsuits and so much publicity surrounding them. Maybe. But I can't be sure, I'm an idiot. 

Today's music: teramelos.bandcamp.com/track/last-smile-for-jaron

My old article on Gibson (originally written in 2018, redone in 2019): axesandblades.com/can-youtube-save-gibson/

There's a new custom guitar demo up on the Axes & Blades YouTube channel, and podcast listeners get to check it out a little earlier than everyone else!

Watch the demo: youtu.be/tKc5L6uSRyE

Today's music: johnfklaver.bandcamp.com/track/gonna-move

The Circle Guitar is another innovative design that shows us the electric guitar is not traditional or stuck in the past – it’s one of the most malleable and constantly evolving instruments out there.

See the Circle Guitar in action: youtube.com/channel/UCUPG5UBER1WrhwvJIrrvTEg

Today's music suggestion:

1- https://youtu.be/1QJKNlUNDww

2- https://youtu.be/TbwjeOcmtGg

3- https://youtu.be/yZyuaYj8JoI

4- https://youtu.be/PCco_YBsU3w

5- https://youtu.be/EorOE_2zopw

6- https://youtu.be/kwoUay_imF0

Whalehazard Guitars out of Minneapolis builds stunning guitars, often elevated with some of the best inlay work you're likely to see. You can even get something many custom guitar workshops and builders won't offer: fully unique, fully customised headstock decoration. 

Whalehazard Guitars Site: whalehazard.com/

Whalehazard Guitars IG: instagram.com/whalehazard

Today's music: christianscott.bandcamp.com/album/axiom

It's a double dip of suggestions today as I stumbled upon the awesome music of Marbin, plus their interesting podcast. Check them out: 

Sweetwater Live Session: youtu.be/MSk8vxvYn8o

Music Real Talk Podcast: youtu.be/83mxQSMHJ0M

From Martin and the Fishman Aura System to the Taylor T5, the Godin A6 and the HyVibe System, with piezo pickups, soundhole pickups, mini microphones and neodymium magnets in the mix – a lot has been thrown at the problem of trying to get a 'natural' sound when amplifying the acoustic guitar. How close are we to nailing it?

Today's music: gabrielvicens.bandcamp.com/album/the-way-we-are-created

Turnstone Guitar Company are currently doing a seven-day showcase on the English woods they use, showing what these woods look like, why they use them and how they're used in guitar building. It's a great way to get to know more about the different materials being used out there – and to check out some stunning acoustic guitars.

Turnstone IG: instagram.com/turnstoneguitar/

Turnstone FB: facebook.com/TurnstoneGuitarCo

Site: turnstoneguitar.co.uk/

Today's music: richardmichaeldawson.bandcamp.com/album/republic-of-geordieland

"Who plays these 'boutique' guitars?" It's a question worth asking, and the answer actually involves a whole bunch of awesome players. In continuing to highlight them, this episode takes a look at the work of Bryce Dessner and his use of models from Deimel Guitarworks in Germany. Check out some examples of his work:

youtu.be/3Krv1A15wto

youtu.be/v4DhJadPd6g

arte.tv/de/videos/097599-000-A/bryce-dessner-und-das-orchestre-philharmonique-de-radio-france/

youtu.be/7z1GZ50e-Zk

In the spirit of this week, here are a few amazing things in the world of guitar to keep an eye on – and instead of hitting you with all the content from Believe In Music Week, these are things you may not have seen...

Sabrafen Luthier FB: facebook.com/sabrafen.luthier

Sabrafen Luthier IG: instagram.com/sabrafenluthier/

Axes & Blades FB: facebook.com/axesandblades

Axes & Blades IG: instagram.com/axes_and_blades/

Nik Huber Guitars FB: facebook.com/NikHuberGuitars

Nik Huber Guitars IG: instagram.com/nikhuberguitars/

Today's music: youtu.be/KJ4OpJ3-Ik0

Another year, another NAMM Show (sort of), and another set of new guitar models from Vox. Over the decades, the beloved amp brand have made attempt after attempt to enter the guitar market. Their models have been experimental, innovative, classic, beautiful, and sometimes a seemingly perfect blend between all of these. Yet, they never really stick around – on the market, or in our minds. What's going on? 

Today's music: youtu.be/vM7seMN35Yw