When we sat down with @jacobcollier to ask about his recently-released five-string @taylorguitars model, our main question was, well, why five? There were a number of factors, he told us, including the influence of one of the greatest folk guitarists of all time… #guitar #jonimitchell #jacobcollier #taylor #taylorguitars | Guitar World

The luthier knot is a method used by guitar builders and players to secure strings at the tuning pegs with precision and stability. Instead of simply wrapping the string around the post, the knot creates a self-tightening loop that grips as tension increases. This helps prevent slipping and maintains a more consistent tuning, especially on nylon-strung or classical guitars where slippage can be a common issue. When the string is pulled to pitch, the luthier knot naturally tightens itself, lockin