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...
The acoustic bass guitar is an interesting instrument. It’s a replacement for already an acoustic bass, the traditional upright. Its sound is unlike any other bass design out there. And, though designed to be played […]
Restringing your guitar is a right of passage for most acoustic guitar players. The skill doesn’t just save you cash. It also deepens your understanding of your instrument’s mechanics and quirks. That understanding, we hope, […]
An acoustic guitar’s headstock is more than just what holds the tuning machines. It’s the calling card of the guitar’s builder. It’s the thing that, with one glance, tells you exactly what you’re looking at. […]
Breathe in the good. Life is full of complexity and nuance, good times and heaviness. It’s a healthy practice to take stock of your surroundings and to be mindful. This means acknowledging the fact that […]
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 third video of our fingerpicking fundamentals collaboration series, Gretchen builds […]
Rethinking Wood We spend a lot of time thinking about the tonewood we use to build guitars. We think about its tonal properties, its strength and rigidity, its look and feel. We recognize that each […]
Mahogany might be the quintessential tonewood. You’d be hard pressed to find another wood that can make every single element of an acoustic guitar. If they had to build a guitar from soup to nuts from […]
Breedlove’s featured artist for June, Chris Couch, and his long-time band, World’s Finest, may not be household names, but that’s partly by choice. Chris and his band decided to anchor themselves in their beloved community […]
Hey everyone! My name is Chris Arndt, and I’m the guitar-wielding half of sibling rock act Jocelyn & Chris, as well as Breedlove’s Featured Artist for the month of May! If you’re into blues, or […]
At Breedlove, we’re never content to follow the industry standard. We’re always questioning what’s possible in acoustic sound design and playability. So, instead of just adopting other manufacturers’ body shapes, we made our own. We’re […]
