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.
b3 Phoenix Set Neck Models
b3 further explores their trademark mash-up of gibson and fender designs with the release of the new phoenix "set neck" SN models.
Retrograde Guitars | John Lennon-inspired Cambridge Trio
A three-part Cambridge series inspired by John Lennon's Casino - capturing its journey from brand-new to stripped-down to beautifully aged.
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.
Does An Aged Finish Matter?
We put Martin’s Stage 1 Aged finish to the test - comparing it to a standard gloss D-18 to hear how a thinner, vintage-style finish really affects tone.
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.
Vance Gilbert | "Moonlight in Vermont"
We're lucky to have a roster of super-talented musicians who visit TME on a regular basis. And without a doubt, Vance Gilbert is one of our favorites. Vance is a...
Family Heirloom Vintage Martins at TME
Hunting for that elusive gem of an old Martin guitar can be a frustrating endeavor. Naturally, we all covet them for their wonderful, inimitable sound. But in a perfect world,...