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The ten principles of guitar design, Part 2, Usefulness
This is Part 2 of a 10 part series, applying Dieter Rams’ “10 Principles” to guitar design. Just as we did in Part 1 (Innovation), we should understand that these principles were just one designer’s...
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The ten principles of guitar design, Part 3, Aesthetics
This is Part 3 of a 10 part series, applying Dieter Rams’ “10 Principles” to guitar design. Just as we did in previous installments, we should understand that these principles were just one designer’s...
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The ten principles of guitar design, Part 4, Understandable
This is Part 4 of a 10 part series, applying Dieter Rams’ “10 Principles” to guitar design. Just as we did in previous installments, we should understand that these principles were just one designer’s...
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Electric Guitar Headstock Designs; unveiling the new Stonelake range.
A few months ago I wrote two articles about electric guitar headstock design. First of all I showed 5 new all original headstock designs, following that up with 6 more original headstock designs. All...
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The ten principles of guitar design, Part 5, Unobtrusive
This is Part 5 of a 10 part series, applying Dieter Rams’ “10 Principles” to guitar design. Just as we did in previous installments, we should understand that these principles were just one designer’s...
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The ten principles of guitar design, Part 6, Honest
This is Part 6 of a 10 part series, applying Dieter Rams’ “10 Principles” to guitar design. Just as we did in previous installments, we should understand that these principles were just one designer’s...
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An interview with Electric Guitar Designer Bill Compeau
Hello fellow Guitar Design fans, Kerry Kruger here…in the last year or so I wrote several articles on how I look at guitar design, and I thank those of you who read them and offered any feedback....
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The ten principles of guitar design, Part 7, Long Lasting
This is Part 7 of a 10 part series, applying Dieter Rams’ “10 Principles” to guitar design. Just as we did in previous installments, we should understand that these principles were just one designer’s...
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The ten principles of guitar design, Part 8, Details
This is Part 8 of a 10 part series, applying Dieter Rams’ “10 Principles” to guitar design. Just as we did in previous installments, we should understand that these principles were just one designer’s...
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An interview with Greg Opatik, Sinuous Guitars designer
This week I was lucky enough to interview Greg Opatik, chief designer and owner of the Sinuous Guitars company. The company is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan and currently market one particular guitar...
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The ten principles of guitar design, Part 9, Environmentally Friendly
This is Part 9 of a 10 part series, applying Dieter Rams’ “10 Principles” to guitar design. Just as we did in previous instalments, we should understand that these principles were just one designer’s...
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The ten principles of guitar design, Part 10, As Little Design as Possible
This is Part 10 of a 10 part series, applying Dieter Rams’ “10 Principles” to guitar design. Just as we did in previous instalments, we should understand that these principles were just one designer’s...
View ArticleMartin Guitar to introduce Vintage Tone System guitars at NAMM
Ahead of the 2015 Winter NAMM show, which runs from 22nd to 25th January, Martin Guitar has revealed its new Vintage Tone System (VTS). While that acronym might sound like some kind of electronic or...
View ArticleFender introduces American Standard Stratocaster in oiled ash finish
As part of its ongoing 2015 Limited Edition collection Fender has introduced the American Standard Stratocaster in oiled ash finish. While this Strat has nothing really new to recommend it, it might be...
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