On Acoustic Tuesday, I like to think we’re bringing guitar goodness to musicians all across the world.
We have viewers in just about every continent…and I think that’s something to be celebrated!
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This week on Acoustic Tuesday
This week on Acoustic Tuesday, we’ll be covering the best gifts for guitarists. Guitar geeks of all levels and experience will find a gift for their fellow guitar geeks.
In addition, I’ll feature Brendan Smyth from Heartbreaker guitars. He’s going to be talking about a super-special Tommy Emmanuel guitar that is affordable, sounds incredible, and available at his shop now.
There’s plenty of more to be featured in Acoustic Tuesday, so be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel or get Acoustic Tuesday right in your inbox!
Feeling the Holiday Spirit
To kick things off, I’m going to start my top 10 best gifts for guitarists. This list will include small gifts like strings and capos, as well as effects pedals and cleaning supplies.
I’ll feature the following products:
- Native Sons Straps (Promo Code: ACOUSTIC15 for 15% off)
- Santa Cruz Parabolic Strings (Buy Two Get One Free)
- Blue Chip Picks
- Pickers Grip (Promo Code: TONY25 for 25% off until 12/25)
- Tonewood Amps
- L.R. Baggs Pedals
- Fishman EQ Pedal
- Orangewood Accessories Pack (Promo Code: TONYSFRIENDS10 for 10% off)
- Music Nomad Products
- Elliott Capos
For my full reviews, be sure to visit my Top 10 Gifts for Guitarists article.
A Guitar Geek Must?
Next, you’ll get a sneak peek at “The Devil is in It,” a first-edition book that anyone who cares about acoustic guitars needs to have.
From the content to the actual packaging, this book is a must-have for any guitar geek.
The book was written by John Stubbings and details the fascinating musical and social history of the guitar.
Whether you have been playing for a few days or enough for a few lifetimes, be sure to check out this unique book!
Tommy Emmanuel’s Guitar?
Brendan Smyth from Heartbreaker Guitars in Las Vegas will be showing off Tommy Emmanuel’s CO-3 Larrivee guitar.
It doesn’t have the bling that Tommy’s guitar has, but it is built with the same tonewoods, body symmetry, and binding.
One of my favorite parts about this guitar is the price range: it’s not out of the realm of possibility for me to own this guitar!
The Dead Tongues
Last but not least, you’ll get to hear The Dead Tongues, an incredible musical project that was recommended to me by Mandolin Orange.
The Dead Tongues is a collaborative project headed by musician Ryan Gustafson.
Covering everything from folk, bluegrass, and deeper roots music, The Dead Tongues is a group you don’t want to miss.
- Be sure to check out more of The Dead Tongues on their website
- Buy Albums by The Dead Tongues
- “Won’t Be Long” performed by The Dead Tongues
- Listen to “Road to Heaven” by The Dead Tongues
- Hear “Stained Glass Eyes” by The Dead Tongues
Hi Tony, I would like to have a lesson with George Harrison. He was far too underrated.
Best Regards,
john in Colorado Springs
Roy Clark his versatility and musical ability, with many instruments, grabbed my ear when I was a child and piqued my musical interest.
Who would I like to take lesson’s from: “Scotty” Moore who was elvis’s guitarist and elisabeth cotton. I love your favorite (always mentioned on your show).
ralph mctell for a lesson. look past streets of london for a better idea of his skill
Which guitar player would I most like a lesson from.
Norman Blake, please. Norman is a technical genius, a crossed of disciplinary boundaries, and humble to boot, but his technical wizardry, as impressive as it is, matters less to me than the emotional quality of his music, particularly the instrumental tunes. Norman’s guitar strings are connected straight to my heart, and it would be a dream come true to meet him, let alone take a lesson from him.
Living or dead ?
I would pick the living one.
I’d want to learn songwriting from Elvis Costello. Oh, and I’d like to jam with the Louvin Brothers.
I would LOVE to have a lesson with Johnny Cash. His music really inspires me.
1. Was this the second episode with no reference to Molly Tuttle?
2. As for the lesson: Robert Johnson.
Just received my Doyle Dykes “Guitar Poor, Just One More” T shirt. They just came out so may not have hit your radar screen for gifts.
Great choice! Had the priviledge to meet him at a Gretsch function in Nashville. Amazing player.
Hey Tony, Patrick Simmons from the Doobie Brothers. Real inspiration for me in the early years of my learning guitar. Really enjoy what you do.
I would have loved to learn from Nick Drake. Amazing.
Tony, you got me thinking about how I like to have a lesson and that would be John Denver. I have always liked his music, been to a couple of his concerts. I think I would be on a real Rocky Mountain High with a person that is as personable and friendly as John seemed to be.
I LOVE Johnny Marr. Would love to take lessons from him. Very innovative guitarist.