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“I have these big meat hooks, so I can pick up a lot of wonderful guitars, but if I played them for two hours, I’d be cramping. I only have one guitar that I didn’t build”: Meet bluegrass-shredding luthier Dan Wetzel

By Alison Richter published 28 March 24

The True North guitarist learned to pick by listening to vinyl and not seeing his heroes’ hands – then turned to building instruments because of the size of his own

“It’s a beautiful floating technique”: Watch Molly Tuttle and Tommy Emmanuel share the secrets of their right-hand technique and banjo-inspired rhythms in this acoustic guitar video masterclass

By Phil Weller published 8 February 24

Two of the world's greatest acoustic guitar players talk shop, jam together, and tell us how open strings can be our best friend when playing improvised bluegrass

Six bluegrass guitarists you need to hear

“There’s a similarity between metal and bluegrass. The intensity is a common thread”: Bluegrass guitar playing has stepped up a gear – here are 6 blazing guitarists you need to hear (besides Billy Strings and Molly Tuttle)

By Alison Richter published 9 October 23

Drawing from jazz maestros, bluegrass pioneers and virtuosos from metal and rock, these players are taking a traditional art form to the next level with technique, songcraft and soul

How to play bluegrass guitar for beginners

By Total Guitar editors published 17 June 22

Welcome to our bluegrass primer, with rhythm and lead ideas inspired by contemporary maestro Billy Strings to get you started

Bluegrass Group Nu-Blu Joined By Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sam Moore Single "Jesus & Jones"

By Acoustic Nation published 14 July 14

Nickel Creek Reunite and Announce New Album and Tour

By Acoustic Nation published 4 February 14

Poor Old Shine Release New Album on Signature Sounds

By Acoustic Nation published 6 November 13

The Lone Bellow Announces New Single "Green Eyes and a Heart of Gold"- Reveals Fall and Winter Tour

By Acoustic Nation published 10 October 13

Found Sound: Aoife O’Donovan’s “Fossils”

By Tom Gilbert published 6 October 13

The Devil Makes Three Tour in Support of "I'm A Stranger Here"

By Acoustic Nation published 3 October 13