Andertons Music recently had an opportunity to demo two Guild guitars from the Newark St. Collection – the Starfire IV and X-175 Manhattan, and both instruments received high marks. “The Guild Starfire IV is a familiar design with a quirky character all of its own,” noted the reputed dealer. “The jagged scratchplate, ‘Harp’ tailpiece and distinctive ‘anti-hum’ […]
Country artist David Nail will release new album I’m A Fire on March 4. The 11-track effort is a follow-up to his critically-acclaimed 2011 album, The Sound of a Million Dreams, which featured no. 1 hit “Let It Rain.” Fans have already gotten a taste of what’s in store with I’m A Fire lead single “Whatever […]
During a set at the Cherrytree House Live show at Magicopolis in Santa Monica, Calif., late last year, Matthew Koma welcomed a surprise special guest on stage. Sting walked out as Koma began playing an acoustic version of Zedd’s “Clarity,” which Koma co-wrote. The former Police frontman, who also performed during the event, noted that […]
British singer/songwriter Dan Croll and his band recently stopped by Guitar Center in Hollywood to talk to host Nic Harcourt on his At: Guitar Center podcast. The 23 year old’s full-length debut album is set to be released in March 2014, but Croll offered a taste of the material with an intimate performance of the […]
Finnish metallers Amoral have a new album called Fallen Leaves & Dead Sparrows ready for Feb. 14 release, but fans of the band were able to preview the acoustic-driven track “If Not Here, When?” late last year. Now, Amoral has another fresh track at the ready, with the hard-hitting “No Familiar Faces” coming out earlier this […]
In the video below, Andertons Music catches up with Guild Product Manager Chris Middaugh at the Guild Booth during the 2014 NAMM Show in Anaheim, Calif. Watch the clip below, featuring some of the newest additions to the Guild Newark St. collection.
Take a quick video tour of the Guild Booth at the 2014 NAMM Show in Anaheim, Calif., below, and visit our Facebook gallery to see photos.
During a recent stop by the Guild Lounge, Australian singer/songwriter Damian Howard performed a new song that he had just finished, a heartfelt gem titled “Once in a While.” In addition, Howard pulled out the title track to his beautiful 2010 album Out of My Hands, which is another great example of his skilled storytelling. Watch […]
Singer Katy Perry took it down a notch during a recent appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show with a lovely rendition of “Unconditionally,” backed only by acoustic guitars.
Premier Guitar spotlighted the 1958 Guild M-75 Aristocrat in its December’s Vintage Vault feature. The article traces the origins of this vintage guitar, which was reissued by Guild in 2013 in an Antique Burst finish. As PG notes, the 1954 Guild catalog described the M-75 as follows: “The use of an exclusively developed lighter semi-solid […]
When UK singer/songwriter Scott Matthews came by the Artist Showroom in London, he performed this lovely version of “Eyes Wider Than Before,” which appeared on 2006’s Passing Stranger. In the clip, Matthews also shares his thoughts on the Guild F-30 Standard acoustic guitar.
Doyle Dykes was recently the featured performer at St. Martin’s Church in Knebworth, England. Dykes, who has a Christmas album of his own, performed several holiday standards, including a jaunty version of the song “Greensleeves.” For those that weren’t able to make the show, video of the performance can be seen below. Enjoy the clip and […]