Taylor

Taylor is an American company that was founded in 1974 when two boys bought an old hippie guitar shop. The boys were very passionate about guitars and put a lot of energy into the shop. Eventually, the shop evolved into an international company. All Taylor guitars today are made in either El Cajon in California or Tecate in Mexico. Taylor is very proud of this, because guitars that are produced close to headquarters go through a more thorough quality control process and employee satisfaction is better regulated. Taylor prioritises tone and comfort. All guitars are perfected and with modern luthier techniques the guitars can be made with more precision and consistency.

The American Dream Series

The American Dream series consists of solid-body guitars that are produced in the US. All guitars in the series have a powerful projection and a dynamic tone. Furthermore, all the edges are rounded which makes it more comfortable against your body. All guitars also have a slender neck which makes them more comfortable to play.

The AD22e

The AD22e is a great guitar. The body has solid sapele back and sides which results in a bright and sharp sound. The top of the body is made of solid mahogany. Mahogany produces a warm and powerful sound. The guitar has a mahogany neck and an eucalyptus fretboard. The guitar has a Grand Concert body, which is a comfortable shape that is a bit smaller than the Dreadnought. The neck is also a bit shorter which makes it more suitable for smaller or younger guitar players. Furthermore, the shape gives the guitar a nicely balanced sound. The guitar has ES2 electronics so the amplified sound will sound authentic.

Martin

Martin is a reputable American company which has been making guitars for almost 200 years. Throughout the years they have become one of the best when it comes to western guitars. This is because quality is their biggest priority. Consequently, Martin guitars are very popular. There are even many famous guitarists who use Martin guitars, like Muddy Waters, Bob Dylan, and David Gilmour. Furthermore, their production process is environmentally friendly. Since the ‘90s they have worked together with the FSC to prevent deforestation. They only use wood from trees that have to be cut down to keep the forest healthy. The other parts of the guitar are recycled, as well. By purchasing a Martin guitar you are thus not only investing in quality, but also the environment.

The X-Series

The X-Series is Martin’s attempt to produce the ultimate versatile guitars. The guitars are extra sturdy and durable. Martin has developed these guitars for situations like the beach, round the campfire, or in the train. The guitars are based on popular models by Martin, but they are priced lower but are still high-quality. The Remastered X-Series guitars have a slimmer bevelled neck, Martin E-1 electronics (if they have electronics), and new tonewoods. The guitars are available in different shapes, colours, materials, and a bag is included.

The D-X1

The D-X1 is a beautiful guitar. The entire body of the guitar is made of HPL. HPL consists of multiple layers of wood fibre that are pressed together at a high temperature. This creates a very thin but very sturdy plank. During this process, the plank will be drenched with resin, which makes it impenetrable, even to light and moisture. HPL guitars are thus resistant to climate, which makes them ideal for very humid and very dry climates. The guitar has a Richlite fretboard. Richlite consists of a combination of wood fibres and resin. This creates a sort of plastic, but it’s not noticeable. Richlite feels almost the same as mahogany or rosewood. Furthermore, Richlite is a lot more sustainable and doesn’t have to be maintained as it doesn’t have to be cleaned or conditioned. The guitar has a Dreadnought shape. This is the most popular guitar shape on the market. The rectangle-like body will produce a deep resonance and thus a loud sound. It’s considered the best rhythm guitar.

Martin

Martin is a reputable American company which has been making guitars for almost 200 years. Throughout the years they have become one of the best when it comes to western guitars. This is because quality is their biggest priority. Consequently, Martin guitars are very popular. There are even many famous guitarists who use Martin guitars, like Muddy Waters, Bob Dylan, and David Gilmour. Furthermore, their production process is environmentally friendly. Since the ‘90s they have worked together with the FSC to prevent deforestation. They only use wood from trees that have to be cut down to keep the forest healthy. The other parts of the guitar are recycled, as well. By purchasing a Martin guitar you are thus not only investing in quality, but also the environment.

The X-Series

The X-Series is Martin’s attempt to produce the ultimate versatile guitars. The guitars are extra sturdy and durable. Martin has developed these guitars for situations like the beach, round the campfire, or in the train. The guitars are based on popular models by Martin, but they are priced lower but are still high-quality. The Remastered X-Series guitars have a slimmer bevelled neck, Martin E-1 electronics (if they have electronics), and new tonewoods. The guitars are available in different shapes, colours, materials, and a bag is included.

The 0-X1

The 0-X1 is a beautiful guitar. The entire body of the guitar is made of HPL. HPL consists of multiple layers of wood fibre that are pressed together at a high temperature. This creates a very thin but very sturdy plank. During this process, the plank will be drenched with resin, which makes it impenetrable, even to light and moisture. HPL guitars are thus resistant to climate, which makes them ideal for very humid and very dry climates. The guitar has a Richlite fretboard. Richlite consists of a combination of wood fibres and resin. This creates a sort of plastic, but it’s not noticeable. Richlite feels almost the same as mahogany or rosewood. Furthermore, Richlite is a lot more sustainable and doesn’t have to be maintained as it doesn’t have to be cleaned or conditioned. The guitar has a Grand Concert shape, which is a bit smaller than a Dreadnought and is thus ideal for smaller players.

Lâg’s BlueWave Guitars

Lâg is a French company that produces proper guitars for a low price. They use traditional French luthier techniques for their guitars, which makes them very unique. The BlueWave series consists of phenomenal acoustic guitars with a BlueWave preamp. This preamp adds effects (reverb and delay) to your sound without being connected to an amp. This does mean the guitar has a battery and needs to be charged every now and then. However, the system is very easy to use. It consists of three knobs with which you can adjust the sound, after which you can immediately begin to play. Furthermore, the guitar has a Bluetooth connection, which means you can use your guitar as a speaker or play along with your favourite music.

Materials

The back and sides are made of laminated rosewood. This produces a stable and bright tone. The top of the guitar is made of solid spruce. This is a great tonewood that is often used for tops as it produces a beautiful warm sound. The guitar has a khaya neck and a brankowood fretboard for a sustainable and comfortable experience.

Lâg’s BlueWave Guitars

Lâg is a French company that produces proper guitars for a low price. They use traditional French luthier techniques for their guitars, which makes them very unique. The BlueWave series consists of phenomenal acoustic guitars with a BlueWave preamp. This preamp adds effects (reverb and delay) to your sound without being connected to an amp. This does mean the guitar has a battery and needs to be charged every now and then. However, the system is very easy to use. It consists of three knobs with which you can adjust the sound, after which you can immediately begin to play. Furthermore, the guitar has a Bluetooth connection, which means you can use your guitar as a speaker or play along with your favourite music.

Materials

The back and sides are made of laminated rosewood. This produces a stable and bright tone. The top of the guitar is made of solid spruce. This is a great tonewood that is often used for tops as it produces a beautiful warm sound. The guitar has a khaya neck and a brankowood fretboard for a sustainable and comfortable experience.

The Laney BCC Loudpedal IMM – Martin Miller is the new edition from Laney in the famous Ironheart series. Basically this is a 60 watt, two channel Ironheart amplifier in the form of a pedal, made in collaboration with the famous guitarist Martin Miller.

Due to its compact size, the BCC Ironheart Loudpedal is perfect for the traveling guitarist who doesn't need to carry a large amplifier from gig to gig. You can use this pedal as a traditional amplifier, connected to a guitar cabinet. You can also connect it directly to an audio interface, a PA system or an active monitor.

Thanks to the AUX and headphone connections, the pedal can also be used to practice in peace and quiet with the sound of a fully turned up Ironheart amplifier. Furthermore, the BCC Ironheart Loudpedal has 2 channels that can be easily switched between using the footswitch, but which are also easy to personalize thanks to the built-in EQ functions in the pedal. In addition, this pedal also has a preamp boost button, which is directly based on the BCC Steelpark Boost pedal.

The built-in reverb also comes from an existing Laney pedal, namely the BCC Secret Path Reverb pedal. In short, due to its compact size and versatile functions, this pedal is perfect for the guitarist who is looking for the instantly recognizable Laney Ironheart sound but does not want to drag an Ironheart amplifier from place to place.

GODIN

Godin is a Canadian company who make professional and innovative guitars. Their guitars are relatively sustainable, as well. Almost all their wood comes from North America, which means they don’t participate in the deforestation in South America. Their guitars are made by hand by the best luthiers in Canada, which means they can guarantee high-quality guitars.

SOUND POSSIBILITIES

The Session HT Trans Cream RN is a beautiful solid body guitar. The shape is inspired by the legendary Stratocaster, although the Session HT has a round shape. Furthermore, the guitar has two single-coil pickups and a humbucker pickup, which means the guitar has many different sound options. The humbucker sounds warm and full, and will have less feedback. The Single-coil pickups will sound brighter and cleaner. Both have advantages and disadvantages, and by installing them on the same guitar, you’ll have all the different possibilities on one guitar. With the five-way switch, you can decide which pickups you want to use. The three pickups can be used individually, but also in different combinations.

MATERIALS

The body of the Session HT is made of basswood. Basswood is a softwood and has a great sustain. The guitar has a maple neck and a laurel fretboard. This is a great combination and will be very comfortable to play. Furthermore, Godin also used the best materials for the hardware, meaning the bridge and the tuners are very stable and strong. Consequently, the tuning stability of the guitar is great. Additionally, the cream colour of the guitar gives it a professional and sleek appearance. The Session HT is thus a great and professional guitar!

Godin

Godin is a Canadian company who make professional and innovative guitars. Their guitars are relatively sustainable, as well. Almost all their wood comes from North America, which means they don’t participate in deforestation in South America. Their guitars are made by hand by the best luthiers in Canada, which means they can guarantee high-quality guitars.

Hollow Body

This guitar is a hollow body guitar. This means that the guitar is a combination of an acoustic and an electric guitar. A hollow body has both a hollow body as well as pickups and knobs. The vibration of the string resonates in the body and on the hollow wood, after which the resonance is caught by the pickups. This results in a beautiful and unique sound; hollow body guitars have a full and bright sound. This is different from a semi-acoustic guitar, as that’s simply an acoustic guitar with an acoustic pickup, meaning the sound is solely acoustic. Due to the pickups on hollow body guitars, many different types of sound are possible. Consequently, they are also ideal for solos and riffs. Furthermore, the sound holes on hollow body guitars are usually on the sides instead of in the middle, which means the resonance will sound different as well.

The 5th Avenue Night Club Indigo Blue

The 5^th Avenue Night Club Indigo Blue is a beautiful hollow body guitar by Godin. It’s a remarkable guitar as it has a beautiful dark blue colour with a classy Bigsby system and a noticeable pickguard. The beautiful appearance of the guitar is comparable to its sound. The guitar only has one pickup: a TV Jones Classic. This is a vintage humbucker that produces a bluesy sound. As such, the guitar is very suitable for guitarists that prefer a vintage sound. The body is made of Canadian wild cherry which provides great sustain and a warm sound. The guitar has a silver leaf maple neck and a Richlite fretboard. Richlite is a synthetic tonewood that provides the same playing experience but doesn’t require maintenance. Richlite is also more sustainable as most tonewoods that are used for fretboards are vulnerable woods.

Godin

Godin is a Canadian company that make professional and innovative guitars. Their guitars are relatively sustainable, as well. Almost all their wood comes from North America, which means they don’t participate in deforestation in South America. Their guitars are made by hand by the best luthiers in Canada, which means they can guarantee high-quality guitars.

Sound

The Session R-HT Retro Orange is a beautiful solid-body guitar. The shape is inspired by the legendary Stratocaster, although the Session HT has a round shape. Furthermore, the guitar has two single-coil pickups and a humbucker pickup, which means the guitar has many different sound options. The humbucker sounds warm and full, and will have less feedback. The Single-coil pickups will sound brighter and cleaner. Both have advantages and disadvantages, and by installing them on the same guitar, you’ll have all the different possibilities on one guitar. With the five-way switch, you can decide which pickups you want to use. The three pickups can be used individually, but also in different combinations.

Materials

The guitar is also made of great materials. The body is made of basswood. This is a lightweight tonewood with sufficient sturdiness to be a body. Furthermore, basswood is very common which makes it quite sustainable. The guitar has a maple neck and a rosewood fretboard. This is a popular combination because it creates a sturdy and comfortable neck. Additionally, they have used the best materials for the hardware. For example, the guitar has a set bridge and sturdy tuners, so the guitar's tuning is always reliable.

We have one Session R-HT Retro Orange that has been signed by Simon Godin!

Taylor

Taylor is an American company that was founded in 1974 when two boys bought an old hippie guitar shop. The boys were very passionate about guitars and put a lot of energy into the shop. Eventually, the shop evolved into an international company. All Taylor guitars today are made in either El Cajon in California or Tecate in Mexico. Taylor is very proud of this, because guitars that are produced close to headquarters go through a more thorough quality control process and employee satisfaction is better regulated. Taylor prioritises tone and comfort. All guitars are perfected and with modern luthier techniques the guitars can be made with more precision and consistency.

The 300 Series

The 300 series contains versatile guitars. There are two options within the series: guitars made of sapele and spruce and guitars made of blackwood and mahogany. All steel string guitars in the series have V-Class bracing, which will produce a louder volume and a longer sustain. Furthermore, the series has a large selection of guitar shapes and also 12-string and classical guitars. This makes the series very utilitarian.

The 312ce

The 312ce is a great guitar. The body has a solid spruce top and sapele back and sides. This produces a warm and powerful sound. The guitar has a mahogany neck and an ebony fretboard. The guitar has a Grand Concert body, which is a comfortable shape that is a bit smaller than the Dreadnought. The neck is also a bit shorter which makes it more suitable for smaller or younger guitar players. Furthermore, the shape gives the guitar a nicely balanced sound. The guitar has ES2 electronics so the amplified sound will sound authentic.

Yamaha

The SLG200S is a modern silent guitar from Yamaha. Yamaha is a Japanese company founded in 1887 by Torakusu Yamaha. He started developing organs and pianos, the first in Japan. He prioritized innovation and quality, and this is still evident in Yamaha's current products. The silent guitar is therefore silent, ideal for guitarists who do not want to create a nuisance or who like to play undisturbed. But how does this work? The guitar has no sound box or body, so there is no resonance. As a result, minimal noise is released. It's not completely silent, the attack of the strings will always produce a slight tone, but it's as minimal as it gets. The guitarist can hear the sound by connecting headphones to the guitar. This way you can practice in peace. But if you do want to play very audibly or want to play together, you can also connect the guitar to an amplifier.

Silent Guitar

What then creates the sound? There is a piezo element under the bridge. This pickup is almost always used on semi-acoustic guitars. It captures the resonance and vibrations as authentically as possible. This system is aided by the SRT system which is hidden behind it. This system adds certain sound aspects to the sound, making it sound as authentic and acoustic as possible. This is necessary because without a sound box, there is no resonance and therefore no acoustic sound. Just because the SRT system has to do this artificially doesn't mean it sounds artificial. The system is so sophisticated that it knows exactly how to recreate the resonance, sustain, atmosphere and natural distortion of an acoustic guitar. Moreover, all these aspects can also be adjusted with the buttons on the side.

Materials

The SLG200S is based on a western guitar, but has a narrow neck like an electric guitar for more comfortable playing. Moreover, Yamaha has used the best materials for this. The frame is made of maple and the base plate is made of mahogany. This combination is heavy enough that it balances the neck well but light enough that the silent guitar is as weightless as it appears. The neck is also made of mahogany, which makes the guitar look nice and complete. The guitar has a rosewood fretboard Rosewood is one of the most popular woods for fretboards as it adds some warmth to the sound and feels nice when playing. In addition, the guitar comes with a built-in tuner, headphone jack and a smartphone jack. The guitar comes with a bag. In short, the SLG200S is a beautiful and innovative silent guitar for a great price!