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.

Fender Neck Profiles Explained: A Buyer’s Guide

Learn how different Fender neck profiles affect tone and feel - and find the perfect fit for your playing style with our easy Fender neck shape guide.

Fender Pick ups

Choosing the Right Fender Pickups: A Complete Guide

Learn how Fender pickup types shape your tone - and find the perfect match for your sound before buying your next Fender guitar.

Guitar and amp

Probett Guitars

Damian Probett guitars blend flawless build quality, killer tone, and undeniable vibe. 

Fender Custom Shop: What's The Difference Between Team Built & Masterbuilt?

Two Custom Shop paths. One goal: helping you find the right guitar, the first time.

Stu Cohen

2025 Year End Review

As 2025 draws to a close, we find ourselves in that familiar rhythm - pausing for a beat to reflect, before the downbeat of a brand new year. And what...

Martin Headstock

A Guide to Buying Your First Vintage Martin

  You want to hear the angels singing, even if you’re just sitting in the kitchen strumming open chords in the first position. You need a vintage Martin.

Stuart Cohen with Banjo

Stuart Cohen

1941 - 2025