Donovan Jennings

Do you want a clear and strong sounding guitar for an affordable price?  Who doesn’t, honestly? Over my 20+ years as a musician and 10+ as a music teacher, I’ve been asked countless times to recommend a good-sounding guitar at a price anyone can afford.  And I’m happy to answer this question because it helps … Read more

Are you looking for a professional level gigging guitar for the road?  Do you want to spend around $1000 or less for such a guitar?  Getting a professional-sounding yet durable guitar for such a price is difficult but not unheard of. In fact, this is exactly why an up-and-coming guitar company in Canada made the … Read more

Are you looking for a guitar that sounds and plays great for great value?  This is exactly what I thought when I picked up the Fender Paramount PM-3. I’ve tried many Fender guitars before (they are one of the best acoustic guitar brands, after all), but this one stuck out to me.  As I thought … Read more

Throughout my many years of teaching music lessons, I have always emphasized the importance of owning a good instrument to my students from day one. Many people tend to think that the quality of an instrument only matters when you’re really good at your craft, but that’s simply not true. The guitar that you choose … Read more

In nearly every industry, big-name companies also own small subsidiaries.  In the guitar world, the two main subsidiaries are Epiphone (owned by Gibson) and Squier (owned by Fender).  These spinoff companies are great in their own right, but what makes these “budget” brands so much different from their more expensive parent company? In many cases, … Read more

The majority of guitarists were drawn to the instrument by some cultural phenomenon, like Jimi Hendrix, Jonny Greenwood, or Kaki King.  Watching these masters of guitar play can be life-changing, but how do you get to that level? If you’ve never picked up a guitar before, you’ll quickly learn it isn’t as easy as it … Read more

When looking for a new guitar, you generally want to find a balance between quality sound, comfortable playing, and physical aesthetic. Depending on your tastes and preferences, different guitars will suit different people differently. As a lifelong musician myself, I can attest that even my own preferences have changed and evolved over the years. My … Read more

When my studio career started gaining traction, I found myself exclusively using solid spruce acoustic guitars, like the Fender CD-140SCE.  Despite what technology can do for modifying sound live and in the studio, your tone is still largely dependent on the “ingredients” you use first, and a well-built acoustic remains the backbone of millions of … Read more

Fender is the name millions of musicians have built their life upon.  From revolutionary electric guitars to starter acoustic guitars, Fender has a line for every level of player.  The Fender FA-125CE is an entry-level acoustic-electric guitar, intended for those who not only want to learn to play, but also want to play shows and … Read more