As vintage icons go, the Stromberg Master 400 takes some beating. Big-bodied, super loud, it is one of the greatest jazzboxes of all time. David Davidson of Well Strung Guitars tells us why
Part of the joy of guitar-building is knowing what you’re leaving behind for future musicians. Orville Gibson, the luthier who first developed the archtop guitar and mandolin, has a fascinating legacy in which he revolutionized the acoustic market.
Though long favored by jazz and swing guitarists, archtop guitars are currently enjoying a revival among roots and Americana musicians, flatpickers, and singer-songwriters.