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How to record acoustic guitars at home – and why you need a dedicated setup
By Michael Watts published
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

“Martin’s mahogany guitars have always punched above their weight – this punches harder still”: Martin 0-10E Retro Jason Isbell review
By Jamie Dickson published
Characterful Americana workhorse at a sensible price – with a vibey artist tie-in

Best acoustic electric guitars 2025: electro-acoustic picks for every guitarist whatever your budget
By Simon Fellows last updated
Stand and be heard – embrace the creative opportunities an acoustic electric guitar presents, whether live on stage or in the studio

Martin overhauls its affordable Road Series – and splits it into Retro and Modern builds
By Phil Weller published
It's introducing 20 new models, 18 of which are either new or newly updated, as it seeks to make window shopping easier than ever before

Tim Henson launches premium versions of his Ibanez nylon-electric signatures, the TOD100N and TOD100FMN
By Phil Weller published
Now boasting Fishman undersaddle pickups and looking as sharp as ever, Ibanez is continuing its nylon-string guitar revolution

Tosin Abasi’s long-awaited nylon-string is finally here – and he collaborated with another guitar company to make it a reality
By Janelle Borg published
The Abasi Concepts meets Córdoba link-up resulted in the inventive Abasi Stage 7, a model that the Animals as Leaders guitarist himself described as “for guys who maybe aren't traditional classical players, but want a nylon-string guitar for recording and specifically for stage”

It’s a dream come true as Molly Tuttle gets two signature Martin acoustics
By Phil Weller published
While the premium model is inspired by her treasured 1943 D-18, she's also bringing the 1940s neck profile to the X-Series for the first time

Nuno Bettencourt’s new guitar company has gone live – and there’s a surprise new acoustic in the drop
By Phil Weller published
The Lusitano is available at two price points and lines up alongside the first entries into the Extreme virtuoso's burgeoning guitar lineup

Best acoustic guitars under $500 in 2026: get more for your money
By Daryl Robertson last updated
These sub-$500 acoustic guitars are ideal for everything from folk and indie guitar to blues and country

“You may feel that the whole TransAcoustic thing is a novelty… we’d urge you to put aside your preconceptions”: Yamaha TAS3 C review
By David Mead published
Reading a manual to find out how to connect your acoustic guitar to Bluetooth might deter some traditionalists, but there is treasure to be found for the adventurous
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