String instruments have a long history in civilization, helping humans make more complex and beautiful music. We wonder what our forebears would think of this guitar strummed with 1000 picks?

The Show's ANALOGS series is about people who make things by hand — and what those things tell us about those people.

What's the secret to making a little money from building guitars? Starting off with a lot of money. John Pavek of Reclaimed Rhythm, a Charleston-based luthier, or guitar maker, offered the joke in ...

A tissue box guitar is great fun for your little rock ... When you pluck the strings with your toddler, say words like 'pull' or 'twang'. Make sure you closely supervise your toddler as you ...

The students range from those who come in to make a guitar to those really wanting to make a run at it in the six-month program.” One big benefit of Whitney’s courses is you walk out with your ...

For those of us who play a few times a week, changing strings every 1-3 months is a good rule of thumb. This keeps your tone ...