Nick Stockton

The new Positive Grid Spark LINK XLR is a low-latency, headache-free wireless XLR solution that's perfect for everyone, from newbs to pros.

Fender's new American Professional Classic series looks toward an aesthetic past without sacrificing modern versatility.

The Martin Mikael Åkerfeldt OM blends a traditional body style and aesthetic with features and materials that emphasize modern playability.

Based on legendary Gibson acoustics, these include the same level of period-correct detail seen on the Inspired by Gibson Custom electrics.

Fender just announced their Khruangbin collection, which replicates the guitars played by the iconic twang-psych trio.

Guitar geeks like me have noticed that HBO’s hit series “The Last of Us” has something of a guitar fixation (relatable). There are guitars everywhere in season two, like the pristine Martin D-28 Ellie finds preserved in a case, plays one song on, and leaves out to rot (grr). Or the one she finds onstage […] More

Epiphone just launched this new Inspired by Gibson Custom 1962 ES-335 Reissue, and I had the fortune to try one out. Read all about it here.

I've tested and reviewed two guitars from Martin's refreshed Standard Series, the D-28 and the D-18, which feature new vintage appointments.

Wife swap jokes aside, this thing is pretty cool and VERY culturally significant. Anyone with a passing knowledge of classic rock lore is familiar with the most famous rock-n-roll love triangle of all time—no, not David Crosby's "Triad"—I'm talking about "husbands-in-law" George Harrison and Eric Clapton, and their shared/on-again-off-again/who can even keep track romance with […] More

Few instruments have a lower barrier for entry than the humble harp. Even if you’ve never played an instrument in your life, after a few hours, you’re likely to find yourself capable of some simple folk tunes and even blues licks. Videos by American Songwriter And, investment-wise, there’s no beating a harmonica for bang for […] More

Whether you’re a beginner or getting back into piano for the first time in years, these piano learning apps will be helpful.

“Used to tour a lot as a four-piece,” begins Aussie singer/songwriter/guitar player Courtney Barnett in the latest episode of Fender Sessions, a YouTube series that showcases performances by Fender artists. “Then there was a point where my friend Dan, he couldn’t tour anymore, and so I kind of had to learn both guitar parts. “While […] More

I tested tons of guitar learning apps to find which ones are worth it and which ones to skip. Here are the best guitar learning apps I found.

Gibson's Murphy Lab Heavy Aged Acoustic Guitar Collection has the "vibe, playability, and appearance of a beloved vintage original.”

Gibson just unveiled a new addition to their Custom Color Series. The series now features ES-335s in striking new finishes.

Bluegrass guitar wunderkind Billy Strings took to Instagram today to announce the launch of his new line of Signature acoustics in collaboration with Martin Guitars.The D-28 Billy Strings and the D-X2E Billy Strings debuted at NAMM today, heralding Strings' arrival as a member of an extremely rarified class (Martin Guitars does not go around handing […] More

The Gold Label 814e and Gold Label 814e SB draw inspiration from ‘30s and ‘40s flattops, both visually and sonically.

I’m super excited to check out the new IEMs at NAMM this week, along with beyerdynamic’s new DT 1770/1990 PRO MKII line of headphones.

Searchlight Pictures' collaboration with Gibson made the film actually watchable for vintage gear nuts like me

Amid Los Angeles’ wildfire crisis, Gibson, Gibson Gives, and Guitar Center have teamed up to raise funds for fire victims.