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A funny story + video of us jamming the song th...

Howdy from Texas — Devin here My girlfriend Soonka laughs that there are picks everywhere in our house—even falling out of our laundry—because I’m constantly tweaking and testing them out....

A funny story + video of us jamming the song that inspired my new Small Triangle HT pick

Howdy from Texas — Devin here My girlfriend Soonka laughs that there are picks everywhere in our house—even falling out of our laundry—because I’m constantly tweaking and testing them out....

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Best Bluegrass Guitar Songs Every Picker Should...

Learn the best bluegrass guitar songs every picker should know, from beginner standards to advanced flatpicking favorites that build timing, tone, and jam-ready confidence.

Best Bluegrass Guitar Songs Every Picker Should Learn (With Lessons)

Learn the best bluegrass guitar songs every picker should know, from beginner standards to advanced flatpicking favorites that build timing, tone, and jam-ready confidence.

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Bluegrass Guitar: Where Do I Start?

You’ve heard that bluegrass guitar sounds fast, articulate, and soulful, and you want in. But bluegrass isn’t just about shredding solos — it’s a deeply rhythmic, social style built on tradition...

Bluegrass Guitar: Where Do I Start?

You’ve heard that bluegrass guitar sounds fast, articulate, and soulful, and you want in. But bluegrass isn’t just about shredding solos — it’s a deeply rhythmic, social style built on tradition...

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Why Your Acoustic Guitar Sounds Thin (And Why M...

Here’s something most players don’t admit out loud: fresh acoustic guitar strings often sound too harsh. They’re bright, metallic, clicky, and almost brittle—especially if you flatpick or play country and...

Why Your Acoustic Guitar Sounds Thin (And Why Most “New” Strings Make It Worse)

Here’s something most players don’t admit out loud: fresh acoustic guitar strings often sound too harsh. They’re bright, metallic, clicky, and almost brittle—especially if you flatpick or play country and...

Comparison of common acoustic guitar tonewoods including spruce, cedar, mahogany, rosewood, and maple

Acoustic Guitar Woods 101: What They Are and Ho...

One of the biggest factors in the sound and feel of an acoustic guitar is the type of wood used in its construction. But what makes one wood different from...

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Acoustic Guitar Woods 101: What They Are and How They Differ

One of the biggest factors in the sound and feel of an acoustic guitar is the type of wood used in its construction. But what makes one wood different from...

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How the Great Depression Shaped Early Country M...

When the Great Depression hit in 1929, it sent shockwaves through every corner of American life—and country music was no exception. But while the economy crumbled, something remarkable happened in...

How the Great Depression Shaped Early Country Music

When the Great Depression hit in 1929, it sent shockwaves through every corner of American life—and country music was no exception. But while the economy crumbled, something remarkable happened in...