<![CDATA[ Latest from Guitar World in Acoustic-guitars ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/guitars/acoustic-guitars Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:55:04 +0000 en <![CDATA[ $96,000 for an Epiphone acoustic? Noel Gallagher’s signed Wonderwall EJ-200 smashes pre-auction estimate ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-guitars/noel-gallagher-wonderwall-epiphone-sells-for-usd-96000 JmLFgBRpLwLjYRGRSEAziR Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:55:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ “It’s a little bit of an odd duck, but it is cool and I would love to use it for recording. It would be a monster in the studio”: Decoding the mysteries of the 1967 Martin D-35S with the slotted headstock ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-guitars/decoding-the-1967-martin-d35s SRGCx2UEur5HgsDtXrtRQH Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:18:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ “The amount of songs that were coming out of him is almost unprecedented”: Noel Gallagher's workhorse Epiphone – featured in the Wonderwall music video – is expected to exceed expectations at auction ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-guitars/noel-gallaghers-epiphone-featured-in-the-wonderwall-music-video-is-up-for-sale aGZuy7psSpJeprLi2Cd2Jg Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:35:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ "An enlightening instrument that will force you to think about new ways to play the guitar – but it won't be for everyone": Taylor Jacob Collier Academy 22e 5-string review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-guitars/taylor-jacob-collier-academy-22e-5-string-review VEKh8fjJU4YJmJKWhtLRWg Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:24:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I often feel powerless but in response to this tragedy I decided to use my craft to take action”: How a luthier built an acoustic guitar that celebrates Palestinian heritage – raising money for medical aid along the way ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-guitars/luthier-builds-guitar-to-support-medical-aid-for-palestinians ZraqhSVVJBkK9pLN6qToCD Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:05:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ “For any singer-songwriter, busker or open-mic-night trooper it really has everything going for it”: Faith PJE Legacy FG4Earth review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-electric-guitars/faith-pje-legacy-fg4-earth-review TmvPdEjjcjwUaMXvfKd7a9 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:20:00 +0000 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:40:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Not a prop. Not a joke”: The world’s first cardboard acoustic electric has been made – and it was crafted by the man who built guitars for Josh Homme and Steven Tyler ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-electric-guitars/cardboard-chaos-echopark-acoustic-electric-guitar pe7cHEnJSEJwrKAsvZsy6e Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:07:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ “The wood was underwater for thousands of years. It’s shocking it works as well as it does”: Jason Isbell on the acoustic that was eons in the making and how a stolen guitar brought him into the Martin lineup ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/jason-isbell-signature-martin-acoustics FbCHEqj8BYAaGJmQ6R58R9 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:20:00 +0000 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:38:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Elevates one of Gibson’s most beloved modern designs”: Gibson revives and refreshes its Songwriter Recording Artist acoustic range ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-guitars/gibson-songwriter-recording-artist-2026 E4YXzaJvAG6uvzX5s3LToQ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:27:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ “We’re not going to import loads of low-end guitars, slap our name on and sell them. We actually design the musical experience to be a great one”: Andy Powers on the evolution of Taylor acoustics, and the promise and challenge of exploring new tonewoods ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-guitars/andy-powers-on-the-evolution-of-taylor-guitars Hez6PTagufSCJV2PrPXPRc Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:17:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Even with their sub-$500 tickets, these guitars have been built with some degree of care and expertise”: Epiphone J-45 Studio and J-200 Studio review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/guitars/epiphone-j-45-studio-j-200-studio-review uoMtXNkWgEY6DqbuHsWcNR Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:20:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ “You do feel violated, and it was really sad and disturbing to watch the video”: Police in search of robbers who stole $15,000 vintage Martin D-28 from Maryland music store ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-guitars/police-in-search-of-robbers-vintage-martin-acoustic-in-baltimore pQoXTvrDU2PSQoKdhfXWbh Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:06:15 +0000 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:09:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ “A piece as collectible as it is playable”: Prince’s signature Taylor is back for the first time in 15 years – but you’ll have to go to Paisley Park to get it ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-guitars/prince-taylor-612ce-return UEaL5KWRgkPfFt2E5GnRyk Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:06:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Honoring a century of music, storytelling, and unforgettable moments on country’s most iconic stage”: Martin teams up with the Grand Ole Opry on a one-of-a-kind, limited-edition acoustic ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-guitars/martin-grand-ole-opry-limited-edition-acoustic jrKB8nnQkBLDCbGdSSmfxh Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:06:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ "The combination of onboard multi-effects and a looper on a travel acoustic is an inspirational proposition here": Cort Earth GO 3/4 Dreadnought guitar review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-guitars/cort-earth-go-mini-with-hyvibe-review f6JcTejng6LVVkPotEYsND Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:43:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I never thought I would release a guitar with my own logo”: Epiphone teams up with Chinese pop icon WoWkie Da on a bold new J‑180 signature acoustic ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-guitars/inspired-by-gibson-custom-wowkie-da-j-180-acoustic-release bG6ypPKc4DST6Apz6cKpeT Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:58:29 +0000 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:14:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ “You can’t help being convinced that if a guitar looks like a dread, then it’s going to sound like one, too. But not here”: JWJ Chorale Select review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-guitars/jwj-chorale-select-review NPLDwme7GTkyBELrELdunG Sat, 07 Feb 2026 14:10:00 +0000 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:02:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ “There is a strong possibility the guitar is sitting unrecognized in someone’s attic”: Search launched for Boston guitarist Brad Delp’s long-lost Taylor 12-string ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-guitars/search-launched-for-brad-delps-missing-boston-taylor-guitar 3ZAGAhhiw98Mt94fNsLmpX Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:36:48 +0000 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:48:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Legend has it that Robert Johnson was recorded in the corner of a room facing the wall”: How to record acoustic guitars at home – and why you need a dedicated setup ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-guitars/how-to-record-acoustic-guitar yWMQ5zvaXhzqkHauNihMHn Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:25:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ “If old-school country or fingerstyle blues is your thing, you’ll like this, a lot”: Martin 0-10E Retro Jason Isbell review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-guitars/martin-0-10e-retro-jason-isbell-review kBhhaC5fsmwLxkUawBiNjS Thu, 29 Jan 2026 23:35:26 +0000 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:16:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ “An inspiring entry point into the Martin lineup and a pathway for players ready to take the next step”: Martin overhauls its affordable Road Series – and splits it into Retro and Modern builds ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-guitars/martin-road-series-2026 5yLGSGZsQ35sUxrGss5G4K Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:58:44 +0000 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:04:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I wanted an acoustic guitar that I could play more technical riffs on”: Tim Henson launches premium versions of his Ibanez nylon-electric signatures, the TOD100N and TOD100FMN ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-electric-guitars/ibanez-tim-henson-tod100n-and-tod100fmn Yozbxq35tgcVv8n2C4cTMm Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:32:50 +0000 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:55:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Modern, ergonomic, and unapologetically performance-driven”: Tosin Abasi’s long-awaited nylon-string is finally here – and he collaborated with another guitar company to make it a reality ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-electric-guitars/abasi-concepts-cordoba-abasi-stage-7-nylon-string-electric-guitar dSkrFHFr8Bx7BxTLuezFMZ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:23:54 +0000 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:35:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ “To see my name on this Martin guitar, it was just a huge moment for me”: It’s a dream come true as Molly Tuttle gets two signature Martin guitars – and they're based on her 83-year-old model ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-guitars/molly-tuttle-signature-martin-guitars-d-18-and-d-x2e iMZmYDwn7twE5bmwpVbCa Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:59:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nuno Bettencourt’s new guitar company has gone live – and there’s a surprise new acoustic in the drop ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-electric-guitars/nuno-guitars-lusitano-as-and-sl-models ZcsqWvywTMSesXppBm7NMV Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:32:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ “You may feel that the whole TransAcoustic thing is a novelty… we’d urge you to put aside your preconceptions”: Yamaha TAS3 C review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-electric-guitars/yamaha-transacoustic-tas3-c-review hpRNg6jBVmDAhWqR632CN9 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:55:17 +0000 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:47:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ “The brief I gave the team was simple, but extraordinarily difficult: make an acoustic guitar the way that Leo would have made it”: Ex-Fender CEO Andy Mooney on the birth of the Acoustasonic – and the happy accident that made it a reality ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-electric-guitars/ex-fender-ceo-andy-mooney-on-the-birth-of-the-acoustasonic RwVpiukeMxtEvMo6EVdtuC Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ “It’s like players are stepping into a different musical skin”: Evolution or revolution? Taylor rolls out its Next Generation Grand Auditorium lineup – potentially its most advanced guitars yet ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-guitars/taylor-guitars-next-generation-grand-auditorium-gold-label-2026-models mEkLaGJZBbPiPkvvkcfY5V Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:17:40 +0000 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:14:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ "The neck really doesn’t feel all that different from my Fender Telecaster": Fender California Standard Monterey E review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-guitars/fender-california-standard-monterey-e-review nRSfM9Cr5tVGutAAUkpkNP Wed, 24 Dec 2025 14:10:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Guitar World reviews team's gear of the year 2025 ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/the-guitar-world-reviews-teams-gear-of-the-year-2025 PVyPzZSN6aUrZUickPwpyC Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:07:50 +0000 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:26:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ “One of the most significant artefacts in rock music history”: Kurt Cobain’s MTV Unplugged Martin D-18E – the world’s most expensive guitar – has been donated to the Royal College of Music London ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-guitars/kurt-cobains-martin-d-18e-donated-to-rcm gVcbevTUQMSPB2GLcFR884 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:11:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ "If you banish the desire for any real bass thump, there’s a lot of enjoyment to be had in the sounds you can coax out of this thing": Yamaha JR1 acoustic guitar review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-guitars/yamaha-jr1-review G7Lx5FcreNzHXCbsMNVRbD Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:44:57 +0000 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:24:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I discovered African blackwood probably around 20 years ago. The first guitar was paired with a cedar top and the volume blew me away”: How a $10k acoustic build put the loud into Lowden – with exotic tonewoods and faultless construction ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-guitars/lowden-f50-c-george-lowden cvZ54PApEvpshhq6e2a3mi Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:50:05 +0000 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:41:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Does it sound like a J-45? No. Instead, you get the impression that the instrument has been reimagined through the lens of a master craftsman”: Bourgeois Slope D Standard T/S review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-guitars/bourgeois-guitars-slope-d-standard-ts-review NRAanVUPrQmfVw2sCXcDcX Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:11:58 +0000 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:12:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Ironically, the quest for a natural sound increasingly meant filling a guitar with wires, batteries and circuit boards”: The challenge of amplifying our acoustics has been one of guitar’s great challenges over the decades – are we nearly there yet? ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-electric-guitars/the-evolution-of-acoustic-guitar-pickups bvSLxkWZrXoXyDVmNCt2za Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:06:01 +0000 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:22:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ “An icon of late 1960s rock history”: George Harrison and Eric Clapton both married the same woman. Now the historic 1913 Gibson acoustic named after Pattie Boyd is headed to auction – months after it was listed on Reverb for almost $1,000,000 ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-guitars/eric-clapton-and-george-harrisons-1913-gibson-pattie-acoustic-auction-november-2025 UQyoCqqGiViiPQPcrSidWk Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:42:49 +0000 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:50:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ “If you’re heading off on holiday any time soon and want a guitar-shaped companion with a good pedigree, look no further”: Furch Pioneer-ER A review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-guitars/furch-pioneer-er-a-review XuXQR8MzgxLFcqFSs5ysr6 Sat, 15 Nov 2025 12:16:00 +0000 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:32:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ “These are going to be pricey guitars, but they’re gonna be a lot less than an original pre-War D-45”: Martin is making replicas of the finest acoustic guitars it’s ever made – at $150,000 apiece ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-guitars/martin-project-91 6T2jg2dhSZbjAKanXvf5Za Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:41:57 +0000 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:46:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ “These are a total dream for me”: Jacob Collier's 5-string revolution continues with the arrival of 2 new Taylor signature guitars – which make the unique design more accessible than ever ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-guitars/jacob-collier-taylor-academy-gs-mini baErtv37qxp3h87dwcihC5 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:13:30 +0000 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:13:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ “The longer it goes, the better the guitar is going to sound”: Jason Isbell has shared his bizarre method for breaking in new acoustics – and you’ll never guess what it is ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/jason-isbells-method-to-age-acoustic-guitars-faster L4rXZmafcYN5tgtJdNE9sW Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:48:21 +0000 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:50:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ “The fact that Martin was willing to do that for these guitars makes me really happy”: Jason Isbell’s new Martin signatures revive his prized pre-war acoustic – and it wasn’t an easy task ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-guitars/martin-x-jason-isbell-signature-acoustics-and-signature-string-set EKwQo6dGdMaoxkDYcs5ezE Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:32:21 +0000 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:31:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ “A counterpart to the legendary Hummingbird”: Kirk Hammett and Gibson have released the Raven – putting a horror-themed twist on the classic dreadnought design ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-guitars/gibson-custom-kirk-hammett-raven vRCrvbVofW997oz2TzN76Z Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:51:47 +0000 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:51:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ “All-solid body construction and premium electronics for under $350? You have my attention”: Harley Benton CLC-650SM-CE review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-guitars/harley-benton-clc-650-smce-review RiRona78yHKEhhdXbqriTR Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:42:45 +0000 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:23:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ “An unspecified buyer dipped into their pocket for $2,857,500 – so fara record for any guitar previously owned by a Beatle”: The story of the Framus Hootenanny, the resurrected John Lennon favorite that was a key component of Beatles tone ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-guitars/john-lennon-12-string-framus-hootenanny RKq2caeS2YRUW9RXEzorgA Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:23:38 +0000 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:27:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Someone buys a guitar with my name on it and takes it home – I hope it becomes a part of their daily habit”: Martin teams up with Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy for a new signature model – and reintroduces an old favorite ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-guitars/martin-teams-up-with-jeff-tweedy-for-two-signature-models bDcrTDhjLJmXbfPVAjF4jX Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:20:38 +0000 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:30:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've recommended this beginner acoustic countless times, and with $136 off, it's an even easier choice – don't hang about, though, the sale ends today! ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-guitars/dangelico-premier-series-gramercy-deal-guitar-center iqxWcxc8H9KneShSuEAYVD Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:44:31 +0000 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:44:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ “The guitars Gibson was making during wartime often reflect a number of shortages they had to deal with”: Why the 1942 Gibson Southern Jumbo is far more than a J-45 in fancy dress ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-guitars/1942-gibson-southern-jumbo uozXLCjV5VYABSReF6HsnA Sat, 04 Oct 2025 10:23:00 +0000 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:17:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ “John Lennon’s 12-string has a similar trebly edge to it… this guitar passes the ‘Fab Four’ test”: Framus Hootenanny 12-string and 6-string review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-guitars/framus-6-and-12-string-hootennany-review 6AQjDFbcDMuqAtLYxMfhR6 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 09:13:52 +0000 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:12:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Is this the best guitar I've ever played? Including the ones in your museum? I believe so”: Opeth's Mikael Åkerfeldt teams up with Martin to create a new signature acoustic that blends traditional style with a key, ultra-modern twist ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-guitars/martin-om-mikael-akerfeldt eATn2mrcU3kBFJKNZWj6uD Fri, 26 Sep 2025 18:03:53 +0000 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:04:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ “This actual guitar has been on something like 10 number one records”: From Green Day to Eric Clapton, meet the Taylor acoustic guitar you didn't know was responsible for some of the biggest songs in the world ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-guitars/meet-the-taylor-guitar-responsible-for-some-of-the-biggest-songs-in-the-world swpmRhDxats3RdVMAGLrgm Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:05:53 +0000 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:33:48 +0000