TME Journal
Dive into our Journal, where you'll find buyer's guides, builder spotlights, how-to series, and year-end reviews - plus the occasional deep dive into the standout instruments that pass through our showroom. Whether you're after expert insight, fresh inspiration, or a closer look at a rare guitar, this is where the journey begins - from our shop in Lexington, Massachusetts, just outside Boston.
TME Vlogs: Retrograde Guitars
If you're into student model guitars, catalog-style guitars, but also want something that's light-years beyond it quality-wise, look no further.
TME Vlogs: The New TME Exclusive b3 'Telstar'
The b3 Telstar blends Tele and Strat DNA into one seamless design - like a lost Leo Fender prototype, reimagined by Custom Shop legend Gene Baker.
TME Vlogs: Change Your Strings This Way!
Learn how to change your strings like a pro - Joe Klompus shares his tried-and-true method for clean wraps on both slotted and solid peghead guitars.
TME Vlogs, Episode 10: Martin VS. Collings!
Andy and Adam compare the Martin D-28 Custom Authentic and Collings D2HA-T - two builder-specific takes on the classic 1937-style rosewood dreadnought.
TME Vlogs, Episode 9: Brondel "New Vintage" Guitars
Andy and Dan demo two Brondel “New Vintage” guitars - modern builds with vintage parts - from one of our favorite tone-forward luthiers.
TME Vlogs, Episode 8: Pedalboards!
Joe and Dan break down why a custom pedalboard might be the best upgrade you haven’t made yet - in our latest, talk-heavy but tone-smart TME Vlog.
TME Vlogs, Episode 7: 1941 Martin D-45
We finally got our hands on a pre-War Martin D-45 and it’s every bit as magical as the legend suggests. Hear Duke Levine demo this once-in-a-lifetime guitar.
TME Vlogs, Episode 6: Collings I-35LC "Vintage"
The Collings I-35LC Vintage blends vintage tone, aged looks, and ThroBak pickups into a refined semi-hollow - hear it in action with Duke Levine.