In The News

First Act custom guitar featured with Mastodon's Brent Hinds on cover of Guitar Player's August 09 issue.

How no one thought of this before is a head-scratcher...

Music Inc. mentions First Act and Volkswagen's efforts to support Operation Happy Note, a non-profit organization that provides deployed soldiers with music instruments in January 2008.

Guitar World showered the Delia LS electric with love in the Soundcheck- Gear In Review of the March 2008 issue.

"The world's first environmentally sensitive guitar provides ear pleasing sounds and saves our old-growth forests". Urb Magazine features the First Act Bambusa guitar in a spotlight on green gear in the May/June 2008 issue.

Bambusa is the new green! The eco-friendly guitar was featured in Plenty's green trend alert in August 2008.

In September 2008, the 30-inch First Act Discovery acoustic guitar was featured in the New York Post's "Hot Holiday Gifts" guide.

Tech-blog, CoolestGadgets.com reviews the DK1000 iPod Docking Station/Amp in October 2008.

The VE591 Guitar was featured in Maxim's "Band in a Bedroom" in November 2008.

Mom-blog, the Copper Brick Road reviews First Act's, My First Percussion Instruments with photos and videos in December 2008.

The "Defenders of the Faith" pose with their custom First Act guitars in the December 2008 issue of Guitar World

Mom blogger, DomesticDiva.org features the Shake n' Stack Instruments, Music Learning Pals and the Drop and Play Piano on her blog in December 2008.

A Parker Piano Musical Learning Pal and the Crawl and Go Drum review on StampedbyHand.blogspot.com in December 2008.

AccidentalMommies.com review and give away a Penny Piano Musical Learning Pal in December 2008.

Mom-blog, Now With Baby suggests the Little First Act Discovery Shake N' Stack Instruments to her readers in December 2008.

Can I take music lessons, puh puh puh please?! With back to school around the corner for many parts of the country, those words are certain to strike a chord in parents, as children beg and plead with puppy dog eyes. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 29 percent of children will return home from the first week of school, talking of playing piano masterpieces or marching in the band.

First Act Discovery instruments got a plug in the current issue of Cookie, “...We like First Act’s Discovery line...guitars that are sized for young hands, with a ready-for-the-stage design sense to boot.”

First Act has two new eco-friendly electric guitars, thanks to the efforts of our custom shop and product development teams

"...a well-built and attractive acoustic-electric... Its even voice and excellent playability make it perfect for a player beginning to explore more nuanced acoustic styles."

"...an ideal combination of warmth, punch and definition that makes this guitar an aggressive rock and roll beast with a personality of its own."

"Daunted by the offer of the Boston-based guitar maker to build him a custom six-string, Gardner spent years pondering what he wanted... When he finally settled on his dream guitar it was unlike anything First Act had ever built..."

Concerts in Eight International Cities to Solve Global Climate Crisis

Honors Given in Recognition of GarageMaster Guitar

First Act Custom Shop Creates Unique Instrument

World traveler Shawn Persinger travels the world with a First Act guitar in tow.

TV Show Chronicles Guitar Building Process

Zinner, Isbell, and Westerberg on Why They Play First Act

Reviewer Praises Instrument’s Craftsmanship and Tone

“Custom, Limited Edition, and Entry Level…All in One Brand”

Concerts To Raise Funds for NYC AIDS Service Organization

“Ideal For Almost Any Musical Setting”

A Sweet Semi-Hollow Body Guitar is Born

Worldwide Broadcast Planned