here is my friend Keith Medley playing a 27 string guitar that he built. . Beautiful and mind blowing. He was an engineer at Gibson in Nashville.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo5mvTfYSQY&list=RDsKbrycmEGjU&index=2

Hey everyone 👋 On this Labor Day, we want to pause and recognize the hard work, dedication, and perseverance it takes to build something meaningful. That applies not only to us as a small family-owned company, but to you, our community, for being here and helping us shape Omni Guitars from the ground up. 💪 First off, I just want to say thank you! Omni Guitars is still here, alive and well, and that’s because of you, our founding members. This past year has been an amazing journey full of growth, lessons, and a few setbacks along the way. We’ve learned so much about what it takes to run a community-driven brand like this, and while we’ve made mistakes, we’re committed to making things better moving forward. 🙏 Here’s the truth: running a group and business like this costs real money. Shipping, product development, giveaways, keeping the lights on… it all adds up. If we could give away a free guitar or pedal every day, trust me, we would 🎸and have aspirations to make that happen. But the reality is if we did that, we’d go broke very quickly. That’s the tough balance we’ve been working to figure out. At the end of the day, we’re a small family-owned company doing this out of love for the guitar ❤️, not money. We’ve done our best to give out free or heavily discounted gear, like the free strings we send out even though they cost us every single month, because we believe in making music more accessible. But we also need to find a way to sustain this so it lasts for the long haul. Right now, we’re in a regrouping phase. We’ve got some exciting projects in the works 🚀, but they take time (and money 😅). One thing we’ve realized is that we need to do a better job of sharing our vision with you. Omni means “all” or “every,” and that’s the heart of this brand: to build something where everyone feels they belong and their voice matters. This community was never meant to just be about “what’s in it for me?” It’s about what we can do together to make a bigger impact. Our long-term vision is to launch a nonprofit to give guitars and lessons to military veterans, first responders, kids, and anyone battling mental health challenges. 💪 Music has the power to heal, break down walls, and carry people through dark times. That’s the bigger picture. 🌍✨

Where Passion, Purpose, and People shape the future of Guitar If you’re here, you’re officially part of something different. Omni Guitars isn’t just another guitar group—it’s a community built by players, powered by players, and shaped by the ideas, creativity, and heart of the people inside it. Our vision is simple: Build the most passionate guitar community on the planet—and create gear, experiences, and opportunities together. We’re here to: Create products with the community, not for the community — vote, test, and help shape real guitar gear. Support players who need music the most — every project helps put guitars, lessons, and encouragement into the hands of those facing hardship. Inspire connection, creativity, and growth — whether you’re new or a lifelong player, share, learn, and push your sound further. Build something bigger than a brand — a movement rooted in generosity, accessibility, and genuine love for the guitar. What You Can Expect Here 🎶 Expert techniques and gear tips 🔥 New ways to improve your sound 🎁 Free and discounted gear for members 🏆 Giveaways, contests, and exclusive perks 🎵 Weekly challenges, lessons, and community events 🗳️ Help design and vote on new products 💬 A supportive space to grow as a guitarist and creator Why We Exist 💖 Because music heals 🎸 Because guitars bring people together 🤗 Because no one should feel alone on their musical journey 💡 Because the best ideas—products, projects, missions—come from real people who genuinely care Your Role ✍️ Participate, suggest ideas, and vote 🎶 Share your progress 🙌 Lift others up 🚀 Help shape what comes next You’re not just a member here. You're part of the engine that moves this whole thing forward. Welcome to Omni Guitars. Let’s build something meaningful—together. 🎸✨ Are you ready to dive in? 👉 [START HERE] -Taylor

Does anyone dig into their guitars and add copper foil under the electronics to help with interference? Is it worth it? Are there downsides? Seems like a pretty inexpensive modification, but I’ve never done it….yet.

Does anyone else suffer from buying guitars when they are way underpriced? I know I have enough guitars, but it’s so hard to turn down a super deal. Please tell me I’m not alone. Lately I’ve made a promise to myself that for every guitar I buy, I have to sell one. My latest buy, an Ibanez Acoustic Electric on FB Marketplace for $50. In return I sold my prized Gretsch for $450.