Introduction Few artists have shaped the sound of popular music as profoundly as The Everly Brothers . Their seamless sibling harmonies, acoustically driven arrangements, and crossover songwriting helped define the emerging rock-and-roll era and influenced countless musicians—from The Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel to modern Americana duos. Equally iconic is the guitar designed in their honor: the Gibson Everly Brothers  model (J-180 Everly Brothers), one of the most visually

The Gibson Nick Lucas Special: The Deep-Body Acoustic That Changed Guitar History Among the most iconic acoustic guitars ever built, the Gibson Nick Lucas Special embodies the golden age of craftsmanship. Designed in collaboration with America’s first true guitar star, it redefined acoustic performance with its deep body and refined tonal balance. Introduction The Gibson Nick Lucas Special stands as one of the most significant acoustic guitars of the pre-war era, a model that

Discover the story behind the creation of Joan Baez’s signature Martin 0-45. In this episode of Signature Stories, former Martin Guitar artist relations director Dick Boak shares how he went from collecting photos of Joan’s original 0-45 to working directly with her to design the limited-edition signature model—and the hidden message uncovered inside her guitar when it returned to Nazareth.

In the history of modern popular music, a handful of names stand as turning points—artists who didn’t just make hits, but changed the cultural weather. Among them is Lonnie Donegan , the man affectionately and rightly known as the “King of Skiffle.” Donegan didn’t invent skiffle, but he turned it from a footnote in American roots music into a wildfire that swept across Britain in the 1950s, inspiring a generation of young musicians who would go on to reshape the global sounds

It’s hard to imagine a world without Ace Frehley. For so many of us, he wasn’t just a guitarist — he was the  spark that made us believe rock and roll could take us somewhere bigger, louder, and wilder than the world we knew. When Ace hit the stage with Kiss, the air changed. You could feel it in your chest — the rumble of the amps, the flash of the lights, and then that guitar . The way he bent notes felt like he was tearing open the sky. He didn’t just play solos… he launch

When C.F. Martin & Co. introduced the D-45SS “Stephen Stills” Limited Signature Edition at the close of the 1990s, it wasn’t just another...

Pure Effect Music is delighted to make available for sale this 1938 Gibson Advanced Jumbo , one of the most revered acoustic guitars ever...

A pristine 1997 Martin 000-45JR “Jimmie Rodgers”  will be released October 2025 from The Collection in mint condition —arguably one of the finest surviving examples of this limited run (approx. 52 built). Featuring Adirondack spruce  over Brazilian rosewood , full Style-45  abalone trim, the “Blue Yodel” headplate, and “JIMMIE RODGERS” fingerboard inlay, this guitar is as close as you can come to a playable museum piece. Its voice is lush, articulate, and harmonically rich, w

Few artists can transform a live performance into a spiritual experience. In 2024, David Gilmour reminded the world why his voice and...

Few albums have left as deep an imprint on rock history as Led Zeppelin’s Physical Graffiti . Originally released on February 24, 1975,...

Introduction In 2025, The Beatles Anthology  makes a triumphant return with a stunning reissue across multiple formats. At the heart of...

We know the feeling — you find the  guitar. The one you’ve been dreaming about for years. The sound, the story, the craftsmanship… it’s...

Brad Mehldau – Ride Into the Sun Album Review – 10/10 Brad Mehldau has never been afraid of crossing musical borders. Over the past three...

Few debut albums carry the quiet gravity of Nick Drake’s Five Leaves Left . Released in 1969, it’s a record that seems to exist outside...

In this new episode of Signature Stories with Dick Boak, we head to Martin’s historic North Street factory for a heartfelt look back at...

In this episode of "Signature Stories," join former Artist Relations Director Dick Boak as he recounts the creative journey behind...

After more than a decade of silence, Arcadia  marks a welcome and stirring return for Alison Krauss & Union Station. Released in March...

Named after their Nashville studio – hit by a tornado in 2020 – the duo’s first album together in 13 years picks its impeccable, old-time...

More than 120 guitars, amps and pedals from legendary rock musician Jeff Beck's career have been sold at auction for £8.7m, more than...

Welcome to the third episode of "Signature Stories," where former Artist Relations Director Dick Boak takes us on another journey through...