Journal
Dive into our Journal, where you'll find buyer’s guides, featured content, curated Spotify playlists, and Hidden Gems - a collection of rare and exceptional instruments. Whether you're looking for expert insights, new music to inspire your playing, or a deep dive into standout guitars, this is where the journey begins.
Santa Cruz Guitars and the Custom Ordering Process
Our video contribution to the Santa Cruz 2021 NAMM experience.
Martin Introduces David Gilmour D-35 and D-12-28, Creates Retail Feeding Frenzy!
I'd better think twice the next time someone walks in with a 1969 Martin D-35 to sell. I'm ashamed to say there may have been one or two over the...
Guitars, Snowstorms and the Secret of Youth
I'm in my living room looking out on a classic New England snowstorm that blew in over night. With over a foot of snow predicted, it's comforting to see December and Mother Nature back in synch....
TME's Exclusive Yanuziello Model: "The Continental"
It's no secret that we're huge fans of Joe Yanuziello and his instruments here at TME. His one and only electric model is a masterpiece of both design and craftsmanship...
TME is a Martin Custom Shop Expert
TME is now a Martin Guitar Custom Shop Expert. Stay tuned for some wonderful new creations!
Behind the Build: Interview with Don Grosh
Don Grosh is making some of the best F-style guitars on the market (in our humble opinion). A mix of both new-school build techniques and old-school soul make Don's guitars...
The Fine Art of Not Selling a Mandolin
A couple of months ago, a customer came in with one of the cleanest Gibson A model mandolins I'd seen. Perfect like the day it first left the factory in...
Victoria Amps and the Art of Wiring
We're huge fans of Mark Baier's wonderful Victoria amps here at TME. Mark's amps capture that legendary 50s tweed magic in a way few builders, if any, have. From the...