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.

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

The Fine Art of Not Selling a Mandolin

A reminder to think twice before selling a beloved instrument - especially when the reason is boredom, not necessity.

Victoria Amps and the Art of Wiring

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...

Builder Spotlight: Frank Brothers Guitar Company

Builder Spotlight: Frank Brothers Guitar Company

We sat down with Frank Brothers Guitars - discovered through master builder Joseph Yanuziello - to learn more about their standout Signature Model and story.