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Dweezil Zappa checks out the most incredible electric guitar from Shark Guitars from Turkey. I’ve never seen anything quite like this. It really is amazing.

I really mean it - you’ve never seen a guitar like this, ever. Shark Guitars from Turkey - check it out.

Gibson’s NAMM 2026 models - “We want to tell the handcrafted element of this; blood, sweat, and tears have gone into these guitars”

Gibson reveals its 2026 lineup of guitars, including vintage-inspired reissues and signature models for notable artists like Mick Ronson, Michael Schenker, and Gary Clark Jr. The collection highlights the handcrafted craftsmanship behind each guitar, with new acoustic and electric models set to release in 2026.

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All about Ryan Guitars

From an aerospace background, Ryan Guitars combine modern sensibilities with traditional tonewoods and styles to create some of the finest acoustic guitars made today.

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Forest Service Completes Rescue of Wild Horses Near Bishop

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service has completed the final phase of an emergency operation to rescue wild horses trapped in deep snow on California’s Inyo National Forest. On the morning of January 21, the 20 surviving animals were transported to a rehabilitation f

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335 Days Of Sunshine And World-Class Snow — Why This Small California Town Is The Sierra’s Best-Kept Secret

I don’t know if it’s really a secret. We do get plenty of sunshine, though.

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Community Invited to Attend Bishop City Council Meeting on January 26, to decide fate of Chamber of Commerce A-Frame in City Park

Don't know if you're aware, but the A-frame in City Park that houses the Bishop Visitor Center needs refurbishing, and the City Council may vote to demolish it. If you want it to stay, your input is needed at the next City Council meeting on Jan. 26. Me, I'm not that invested e

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String preference?

So, what's your favorite strings? I go back and forth. I've been an Elixir fan for a while (usually 12/53 80/20's), and have recently been using D'addario XT phosphor/bronze, too. With my most recent guitar (a Santa Cruz OM Grand), I've been really pleased by the sound of Sant

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Fly into Bishop (BIH) for Mule Days, on United Airlines

For the first time, you can fly into Bishop (BIH) via United Airlines for Mule Days (Memorial Day weekend). I just saw this on the Chamber of Commerce announcements. So, if you'd like to check out Bishop and want to fly in, you can book flights here:https://www.united.com/en-us

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Sh*t fountain, Chicago, IL

Came across this sculpture in Chicago, walking from Tortello Pacifico (great pasta, btw) to Black Dog Gelato for some dessert. I don’t think it came from that cat, though.

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Hiker who kept climbing California's Mount Whitney after friend turned back found dead

Another sad end on Mt. Whitney. If you go in a group, it's always better to stay as a group, and stay alive.

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Brain May gifted this one of a kind guitar to Steve Vai

Brian May gifted this incredible “Green Red Special” guitar to Steve Vai. If you’re a true gear geek, you already know the story of Brian May’s iconic instrument, which he made with his father, and still plays to this day. Andrew Guyton, a very gifted luthier, has worked with Bri

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Yamaha introduces 60th anniversary models at NAMM

60th anniversary Revstar, FG9, Chris Buck signature Revstar, Pacifica SC series, TAS 3 C TransAcoustic guitar… Lots of new guitars debuting at NAMM.

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Collings introduces the “Austin City Limits” C10

Collings introduces the Austin City Limits model, a one-of-a-kind Collings C10. The top was milled from a board of cedar salvaged from the show’s original stage at the University of Texas campus.

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EVERY New Martin Guitar at NAMM 2026: The COMPLETE New Release Ranking!

From the guys at The Acoustic Shoppe, their top 5 new Martin guitar releases at NAMM 2026.

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6 Most Laid-Back Small Towns In California's Sierra Nevada

Of course Bishop is on the list. It's pretty darned laid-back.

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Mystery of stolen Squamish climbing rock solved in Bishop, CA - Squamish Chief

Portable, a 60-pound granite bouldering problem from Squamish, mysteriously disappeared last September, and was recently found in climbing mecca, Bishop, California.

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Molly Tuttle & Martin Pair for 2 Incredible Acoustics | D-18 & D-X2E Molly Tuttle Signature Review

Martin has introducted two new Molly Tuttle models. First, the MT D-18 - Made in USA, spruce/mahogany, ebony fretboard & bridge, golden era scalloped bracing (rear-shifted), moon phase inly, 1941 profile neck, 1-11/16" nut width, Grover open back tuners. Just over $4k.They also

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9 Of The Friendliest Towns In California

Hey, whaddya know - Bishop is top of the list!

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Bourgeois Guitars’ limited-edition Luke Bryan signature line is made with Black Walnut hand-selected from his own farm

Looks like 30 of these are hand-crafted in their US factory (Lewiston, Maine), and will be hand-signed by Bryan. Another 100 will be more affordably priced, and although the article doesn't specify, I assume will be built in their new Chinese factory. The specs look nice, thoug

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Martin O'ahu® HG-28

Interesting new model from Martin - a new body shape (sort of a slope-shouldered dread mixed with a 000?). Looks like limited edition; only 100 made? Here's their description:"The Martin O'ahu family of instruments, including the HG-28, pays homage to the Hawaiian music craze o

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Ranger Station Road walk

I call it a walk more than a hike. If you drive west on Ranger Station Rd. in Round Valley, it ends at a gate. You can walk uphill a mile to the old ranger station. There are spring-fed creeks, meadows, a fenced storage yard with a concrete bunker, and old water pipes and other e

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Travel guitars?

I don't own one myself, but have seen 'em over the years. The go-to used be pretty limited - maybe I'd see a Martin "Backpacker" every once in a while, is all. But they are getting more popular. I saw a review of the "Little Jane" which is completely collapsible, and seems pre

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Martin introduces the Super D-28

When your dreadnaught is just not big enough or loud enough.Here's the description straight from Martin:"The Martin Super HD-28 expands on the legendary Style 28 Dreadnought with a larger-than-life design. With 20% more internal air volume than a standard Dreadnought, this Super

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Schat's or Great Basin? The great bakery debate...

Ok, so it's not really that big debate. Tourists love Schat's. Locals love Great Basin. I don't think I've set foot in Schat's bakery in over 15 years. Everyone's favorite Bishop High AP English teacher, Jeff Perry, and his wife started Great Basin Bakery quite a while ago no

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Strange new post behavior this morning

So, I when I posted new articles on my two communities ( /bishop and /acoustic-guitar ) they both were auto-removed. As the moderator, I go back to my profile, see the removed posts, and could either type in a removal reason, or restore the post. So, I easily restored the posts

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Silly things only locals probably know...

Did you know that the streets in Rovana (about 9 miles north of Bishop), which is the housing tract that was built to support the workers and families for the old Pine Creek Mine, spell out "VANADIUM?"The street names, going from East to West, are:VirginiaArizonaNevadaAlabamaDako

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My office nook

This is just in the corner of the JoeCave™. I got the desk from Scandinavian Designs, and really like it. The space is small, so I needed a small desk that still had storage. It has sliding doors below the desktop, to optimize storage space. I've got a Grovemade shelf/monitor

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Martin Introduces the "Super D" D-18

Will a bigger volume float your boat? Now, I'm not really a dreadnought guy any more. They're just too big and bulky for my taste. But, if dreadnaughts are your thing, and you've craved even MORE volume, then Martin has made this just for you. Check out the specs:From Sweetwa

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Yoshi, of the High Sierra

His name is a bit of a joke. Naming a dog Yoshi is sort of like naming a dog here in the US “Mike” or “Chris.” Yoshi is a common human name in Japan, and I just thought it was mildly amusing. I’m half-Japanese (my mother was a Japanese national), is why. Anyway, here’s our GSD m

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Understanding the lifespan of your frets

Solid explanation about the life of your frets, from Acoustic Guitar Magazine.