guitarz news: Doobie Brothers Rig Rundown, Remembering Bill Collings, Martin and Trace Elliot Reviews, All About Speakers, and More!

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The 6-stringers for one of classic rock's most enduring groups walk us through how they combine old-school custom axes with some of the latest technology.

Bill Collings: 1948–2017

A fellow guitar builder pays fond tribute to a giant of modern lutherie.

All About Speakers

Everything you need to know before diving into speaker swapping—one of the easiest, most impactful gear changes you could possibly make.


Martin 0-18 Review A venerable Martin design returns, brimming with elegance, punch, class, and sass.
Quick Hit: Trace Elliot Transit-A Robust EQ makes this portable preamp and effects solution an acoustic gigging ally.
Acoustic Soundboard: The Challenges of Wood Sourcing, Part 2 Spruce remains king in the soundboard realm, but not all varietals are the same, or easy to come by.

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