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"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
By Matt Owen published
Jacob Collier has become a modern day guitar hero, and his unorthodox five-string guitars have helped him carve out a new path for guitar playing

Avenged Sevenfold’s Zachary Baker on cooking up a country album with a modeler and an Epiphone acoustic
By Daryl Robertson published
He built his name shredding stages with one of metal's biggest bands. Now, Zacky Vengeance talks us through the making of his debut album and why he relied on digital modelers over amps

How a luthier built an acoustic guitar that celebrates Palestinian heritage – raising money for medical aid along the way
By Janelle Borg published
Gary Leddington utilized his craft, and his surrounding community, to build a one-of-a-kind acoustic that features Palestinian motifs

“It really has everything going for it”: Faith PJE Legacy FG4 Earth review
By David Mead published
Patrick James Eggle’s take on the OM body shape is built by Faith’s facility in Indonesia and based around PJE’s Linville model from his acoustic-building days. But does it rock our world?

Jason Isbell on the acoustic that was eons in the making and how a stolen guitar brought him into the Martin lineup
By Henry Yates published
Country star Jason Isbell has played Martins ever since he was bailed out by the company after his van was looted… And now he presents new signature models based on his rare pre-war 0-17

Gibson revives and refreshes its Songwriter Recording Artist acoustic range
By Phil Weller published
Two new models, with and without cutaways, blend vintage Gibson tones with a modern dreadnought shape and L.R. Baggs electronics for a best of both worlds approach

Jacob Collier on what happened when he gave his 5-string acoustic to Julian Lag
By Matt Owen published
Collier has ushered in a five-string revolution and a few big names are already on board…

Andy Powers on the evolution of Taylor acoustics, and the promise and challenge of exploring new tonewoods
By Andrew Daly published
A dedicated luthier, Taylor CEO and “Geppetto,” Powers talks Gold Label guitars, urban-harvested wood, Action Control necks and where the company is headed in 2026 and beyond

KT Tunstall’s 5 guitar tips to boost your songwriting skills
By Jason Sidwell published
Learn KT's five go-to guitar techniques: from power strumming to rich chords, colorful picking, and unison vocal/guitar riffs.

How Pavey Ark are reinventing acoustic guitar with pedals, fake nails and a $60 nylon-string that holds its own in any company
By Amit Sharma published
Neil Thomas’ adventurous playing and ear for unorthodox tuning finds the English collective exist between two worlds of traditional and neo-folk
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