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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. As one of the world's most popular instruments, the electric guitar is the primary instrument of many musicians and songwriters nowadays.

Another afternoon finds Matt Zimbelman geeking out over wood. In the humidity-controlled basement of his Colorado Springs home, he’s pulling one slab and block after another off the shelves, all of ...

Detroit guitar maker Gabriel Currie can do what only a few people in the world have mastered: create a one-of-a-kind magical sound. Just ask a professional musician who's played Currie's handmade ...

What's the secret to making a little money from building guitars? Starting off with a lot of money. John Pavek of Reclaimed Rhythm, a Charleston-based luthier, or guitar maker, offered the joke in his ...

BUCKS COUNTY, Pa -- Four students from Pennridge High School took on a unique STEM assignment building acoustic guitars from scratch. The students applied their knowledge of math and carpentry to ...

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With wood from Pikes Peak and beyond, Colorado Springs guitar maker Matt Zimbelman builds a fast reputation. (Video by Skyler Ballard) Another afternoon finds Matt Zimbelman geeking out over wood.