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Meet the First Ladies of Guitars. Kim Sherman and Darcy Cotten carry on the legacy begun in 1961 by Richard Cotten ... offer the best guitar for every player and every budget.

As a former professional player, Kim Sherman knows what counts most for the performing musician. Impeccable tone, inspiration of design and integrity of crafts-manship are what Kim looks for in an instrument. A maven of budding young builders, Kim Sherman has the unerring ability to choose, foster and mentor the unknown pearls and accompany them along the road to stardom.

An afternoon at Cotten Music is an absolute treat. The Gourmet Guitars team basked in the unexpected dose of Southern Hospitality and were utterly captivated by the depth of understanding and care Cotten Music has for their customers and builders alike. Listen in as Nashville's "Steel-String" Roses share frank opinions, honest appraisals and their absolute love for the acoustic guitar.