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“There’s nothing about this guitar that’s not to like”: Lowden F12 review
By Neville Marten published
A new model from Lowden is something of an event, and when that instrument involves a reimagined neck joint, we’re instantly intrigued

Gibson teams up with country star Margo Price for a J-45 with a twist
By Jenna Scaramanga published
With its slimmer body, double pickguard, and Heritage Cherry Sunburst finish, Price's signature electro-acoustic is an ornate workhorse

Gibson’s new Acoustic Specials series brings hand-crafted examples of its most beloved acoustic designs to lower price points
By Matt Owen published
Newly minted takes on the Hummingbird, L-00 and J-45 templates look to offer USA Gibson acoustics at more accessible prices

Brian May’s Gibson 12-string has a subtle tribute to Freddie Mercury that you might have missed
By Phil Weller published
The artistic easter egg helps carry the singer’s spirit into future live shows

Best acoustic guitars 2025: 10 top options for guitarists of all ages and abilities
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Guitar World’s pick of the best acoustic guitars from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Taylor, Epiphone and more

Getting up close and personal with a 1928 Martin 00-42 – a pre-war, small-bodied vintage unicorn of an acoustic guitar
By Huw Price published
Martin has become synonymous with dreadnoughts and OM models, and there were rich pickings in the small-bodied pre-war era, too. We take a closer look – and get Chris Buck’s thoughts on it, too

Orangewood comes under fire for its Juniper rubber bridge guitars
By Matt Owen published
The firm has been accused of “ripping off” the instruments pioneered by Reuben Cox of Old Style Guitar Shop

Brian May’s first Gibson signature is here – and it’s got nothing to do with the Red Special
By Matt Owen published
When the Queen legend announced he’d be working with Gibson, many expected a Custom Shop Red Special – but first, we have a 12-string SJ-200 that’s like no other
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