Vote for your favorite covers in Martin's No Limits Challenge
Eight up-and-coming guitarists face off against one another, covering tunes one wouldn't normally associate with an acoustic using a Martin SC model
Watch Gretchen Menn wow with an original acoustic composition, Venice, and Helen Ibe take two very different songs – Classical Gas and Superstition – and turn them into a stunning, seamless acoustic piece.
Which is the better, more exciting performance? That's for you to decide. Cast your ballot for your favorite in the box at the bottom of the article, and be sure to check back next week, too, for the next matchup.
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