Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, and Luthier Articles

The Ring That Rules the Sound

A plain-language guide to banjo tone rings—what they are, what they do, and why players care about them If you spend much time around serious banjo players, sooner or later you'll hear someone say,...

The Acoustic Guitar Shape Through History

The guitar took a different path in the United States. During the 19th century, American makers developed their own approaches to the instrument while drawing heavily on European designs.