The Breedlove Bridge Truss relieves string tension, enhancing playability and tonal richness, making their 12-string guitars unlike any other on the market. Ed Roland, lead singer and guitarist of Collective Soul, has a “12-string problem”—specifically, a Breedlove 12-string problem. Known for his raw, vibrant sound, Ed is absolutely hooked on modern,...
In the world of acoustic guitars, innovation is a rare and precious commodity. Each new design, each novel concept, builds upon centuries of tradition. Yet, every so often, a guitar emerges that transcends these boundaries, setting a new milestone in acoustic guitar history. The MYRZILIAN II, Breedlove's latest custom shop masterpiece, is one such...
We’re over the moon to announce two exciting additions to our artist family: Michael Byrnes of Mt. Joy has joined the Breedlove Guitars family, and Matt Quinn, also from Mt. Joy, is now part of the Bedell Guitars roster. This is a thrilling moment for us, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome...
A quick look around the offering of acoustic guitars on the market will clearly show the popularity of alternative tonewoods. Species like koa, ziricote, and cocobolo aren’t just for inlays anymore. They’re strutting their stuff […]
Getting started on the acoustic guitar can be intimidating. There is so much incredible music out there. Where do you start? Of course, we all need to learn the fundamentals of the instrument. We need […]
Tonewood is one of the guitar universe’s most discussed yet misunderstood topics. “Does tonewood matter?” “What is the best tonewood?” “What IS tonewood?” We get these questions all of the time. And with so much […]
Gretchen Menn is a guitar virtuoso—from shredding Led Zeppelin licks in the tribute band Zepparella, to subtle, classical fingerstyle—she can do it all. In this fourth video of our fingerpicking fundamentals collaboration series, Gretchen builds […]
There is a difference between acoustic guitar finishes and electric guitar finishes. With electrics, the flashier and more attention-grabbing, the better. For acoustics, there is only a handful of “acceptable” finishes that we all go […]
As part of our deep dive into the Breedlove guitar body shapes, we’re taking a look at the one that, in many ways, started our entire company; the Concert. Though designed 30 years ago, this […]
If you’ve followed along with the last couple of articles, you know we’re talking about the four Breedlove acoustic guitar body shapes. The first installment was a general overview of all four. Now we’re turning […]
Chase Johanson’s newest EP is a modern day love letter, or his version of it. “I was heavily influenced by the sounds of Los Angeles and the West coast, I moved to LA in 2020 […]
An exciting new offering from the color and design team here in Oregon, this new gradient-style Limited Edition Tequila Sunrise burst guitar is dressed to impress. Reminiscent of a rich sunset slowly descending tropical water, […]
We recently explored all four of the Breedlove body shapes. Now, we’re deep-diving into each of these guitar sizes to really learn what makes them unique, and to help you determine which guitar size is […]
