The jangly, chiming sound of acoustic and electric 12-string guitars have played a crucial role in popular music, from blues to rock, pop to folk. 12-string guitars feature six pairs of strings, known ...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - Music has a deep history in Appalachia, especially in the North Carolina mountains, but for many musicians, Helene threatened to wipe away their ability to play. “The ...

One of guitar playing’s simplest joys comes in ringing out a big, open chord and letting the guitar’s strings and tonewoods work their magic. Now imagine that joy, doubled. The best 12-string guitars ...

In an effort to help keep pounds of instrument strings out of landfills, SM Hanson is offering a free guitar restring and recycle day. Partnering with string manufacturer D'Addario, from 11 a.m. to 3 ...

For those needing new guitar strings, do not throw the old ones away; there is an event this weekend that will not only recycle them, but give them a new set free. On Tuesday, Dick Lodholz of Jerry's ...

We’ve all encountered acoustic guitars that seem unplayable with their inflexible strings and unforgiving actions. You might think that this is a result of bad craftsmanship, but chances are it’s ...

The artist Larry Bell has amassed a vast collection of acoustic instruments, carefully stored in a climate-controlled room. By Zoë Lescaze In My Obsession, one creative person reveals their most ...

West Music and D'Addario Strings to Host Food Drive and Guitar Restring Event to benefit the River Bend Foodbank Moline, IL - April 5, 2014 - West Music Quad Cities will offer a free guitar restring ...

Adding a 12-string acoustic guitar to your arsenal opens up a whole new world of tone. Whether you’re chasing that rich, choral shimmer for textural layering in the studio or looking to add a little ...

The Framus 12-string Hootenanny acoustic guitar used by the late John Lennon in making the Beatles' iconic 1965 Help! album is expected to sell for up to $800,000 (£650,000) in an upcoming auction ...