Michael Watts

From Chet Atkins to the Acoustasonic – the surprising history of hybrid acoustic-electric guitars

By Michael Watts Published 10 August 26

Sonic expansion or evolutionary dead-end? The acoustic-electric has undergone a radical reinvention over the years

How to record acoustic guitars at home – and why you need a dedicated setup

By Michael Watts Published 2 February 26

Recording acoustic guitars at home can be frustrating and rewarding in equal measure – but it doesn't need to be. Here’s how to get started, and how to get great results

The challenge of amplifying our acoustics has been one of guitar’s great challenges over the decades – are we nearly there yet?

By Michael Watts Published 4 December 25

We’ve come a long way from the “plastic piezo ping” – acoustic players today have more options on how to present their sound onstage just as nature intended

Rosewood or mahogany: does it make a difference? How your acoustic’s back and sides affect your guitar tone

By Michael Watts Published 22 July 25

Let's explore the absolutely controversy-free subject of tonewoods and acoustic tone, and maybe solve this debate once and for all