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Forget the roses and dinner reservations—this Valentine’s Day, give your partner something they’ll actually remember: the experience of building a guitar together at Guitar Build Workshop (GBW) in Nashville. Here’s why it’s the ultimate Valentine’s gift: 💘 1. A Gift That Lasts Forever Flowers wilt and chocolates disappear, but a handcrafted guitar lasts a lifetime. Whether you build it for them or with them, it’s a meaningful, one-of-a-kind gift that says, “You’re worth s

If you've ever marveled at the gleam of a vintage hotrod or the flawless chrome on a custom guitar, chances are you've admired the handiwork of Advanced Plating Inc. —even if you didn’t know it. Tucked just outside Nashville in Portland, TN, this powerhouse of precision and artistry has quietly shaped entire industries. And at the heart of it all are Steve and Sheri Tracy, the visionary duo whose grit, generosity, and relentless pursuit of excellence have made API a cornersto

This holiday season, skip the usual gifts that get forgotten by January and give something truly unforgettable— the experience of...

As everyone sits around carving turkeys and passing mashed potatoes, we here at Guitar Build Workshop found ourselves pondering one of life’s deeper questions: Are guitars vegan? Short answer: nope. Long answer: it’s complicated—and kind of funny. You see, a lot of traditional instruments aren’t exactly tofu-friendly. In fact, if you’ve ever cracked open The Foxfire Book from the Classic Appalachian How-To Book Series and read the section on “How to Make a Banjo,” you’ll q