Swietenia macrophylla. Big leaf mahogany. Often called Honduran mahogany or genuine mahogany, by any name it is one of the world’s most renowned tonewoods, a precious commodity grown naturally only in a thin band from […]
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bend, Oregon offices and workshops of two Old Hippies Stringed Instruments (Breedlove, Bedell & Weber) will be closed until Monday, April 20th. This closure will allow us to protect […]
My Fellow Musicians, Here at Two Old Hippies, in Bend, Oregon, it is impossible for us to wrap our heads and our hearts around everything that is swirling around right now. Every day, there are […]
Greetings Breedlove friends and family, First and foremost, we hope you are doing OK. We’re thinking a lot about you right now. We’re hearing from so many of you and the sense of togetherness at the […]
The New Breedlove Organic Wildwood Concert Satin CE Whiskey Burst was just awarded a Premier Gear Award from Premier Guitar Magazine. From PremierGuitar.com “It has an even voice that balances high-end detail and low-end sustain […]
There may be no better time than now—emotionally, financially, mindfully—to just stay at home and play There are no universal truths save this. Playing guitar, for those who do, constitutes therapy. Playing guitar is good […]
Frequently Asked Questions Thank you so much for following along this month! I’ve thoroughly enjoyed being Breedlove’s Featured Artist for February, and I hope you stay in touch. Feel free to follow me on Spotify […]
Two Old Hippies Stringed Instruments invites musicians to ask important questions and participate in saving the planet one guitar at a time Two Old Hippies Stringed Instruments—makers of Breedlove Guitars, Bedell Guitars and Weber Mandolins—is […]
My third and final Breedlove Guitar is a Signature Concerto E from Breedlove’s Organic Collection. I’ve only had him for a few weeks, so I’ll tell you more about what he represents than what he’s […]
Dry air and fluctuating temperatures can be dangerous—here are some simple, inexpensive tips for cold weather and winter care. Winter is hard. It’s long and it’s cold. Guitars don’t like winter. They can’t ski. They […]
