Ten Years of Dan Loves Guitars
The tenth anniversary of danlovesguitars.com is today, Wednesday, 2020-07-08. Ten years ago, I hadn’t quite fully retired but was no longer working as a scientist,… Read More »Ten Years of Dan Loves Guitars
History
Steel Guitar
I’m getting a lap steel guitar soon. I can’t wait. In the meantime, I’ll share some information regarding steel guitars. This is what makes a… Read More »Steel Guitar
How I Learned About The Blues
I am writing this a few days after Chuck Berry passed away at the age of 90. Chuck Berry’s double-stop guitar solos gave Rock and… Read More »How I Learned About The Blues
Guitar Strings – History, Technology
Most of us have probably heard that guitars once were strung with catgut strings but unless you are into early music, you probably don’t have… Read More »Guitar Strings – History, Technology
Acoustic Guitar Strings
When I was a kid my local music store stocked one brand of guitar string, Black Diamond. I had two choices for string gauge. Although… Read More »Acoustic Guitar Strings
The Gibson ES-335 and Competitors
Gibson ES-335 history and innovations. There are many guitars I’ve dreamed of owning but the first electric guitar I wished for was the Gibson ES-355.… Read More »The Gibson ES-335 and Competitors
Resonator Instrument Makers
Makers of resonator guitars, mandolins and ukuleles, like all musical instrument companies, come and go. Some have long histories and are dedicated to the instruments… Read More »Resonator Instrument Makers
Ukulele Strings, Tunings and Technology
Whenever I got a new guitar I used to spend some time trying to find the perfect set of strings for the instrument. This could… Read More »Ukulele Strings, Tunings and Technology
Two Year Anniversary of danlovesguitars.com
The first post for danlovesguitars.com was published on July 9th, 2010. This is the second anniversary or if you prefer it is the danlovesguitars.com 2nd birthday.… Read More »Two Year Anniversary of danlovesguitars.com
American Instruments / American Music
I am writing today’s article on the 4th of July, our Independence Day. Time again to celebrate The United States of America. And for danlovesguitars.com… Read More »American Instruments / American Music
