- Martin guitars have been produced in Nazareth, Pennsylvania for more than 150 years. Their superb quality and customer support is second to none.
- Many players, professionals and recreational musicians choose Taylor Guitars for their ease of playing, modern sound, innovative designs and beautiful workmanship.
- Smaller volume makers are preferred by many and one of the most popular is Collings.
- A maker from right here in New England with a wide following for their excellent quality guitars is Pantheon Guitars, makers of Bourgeois instruments.
- Regardless of your level of ability you'll find something of benefit in Acoustic Guitar Magazine.
- The classiest publication with the most in-depth articles is Fretboard Journal. Back issues are already sought after collector's items.
- Two informative and interesting online forums I visit on a daily basis are The Unofficial Martin Guitar Forum and Acoustic Guitar Forum.
- Stewart-MacDonald Supply Company is the place to go for guitar parts and instructions on how to use them.
- If you are in the Boston area and need guitar repair, you can't go wrong with DJ Parsons.
- Here on Cape Cod we are fortunate to have access to the services of Fran Ledoux at Bay Fretted Instruments. Fran is a Certified Repairman for Taylor, Martin, Fender and others. He can do magic with broken guitars!
- If you have a guitar with a truss rod cover and want to dress up the look of your instrument, check out the fabulous work of artist Bill Nichols at www.nicholsinlay.com
- I highly recommend the services of nondenominational ordained minister Rev. Faith Lavender if you're planning a wedding on Cape Cod. Faith will work with you to create a memorable, meaningful and loving ceremony.
- I could fill a hundred pages with recommendations of guitarists, but if you want to hear the finest finger style jazz guitarist on the planet, check out my hero:
