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The vintage guitar Bruce Springsteen sent Jeremy Allen White so he could learn to play
White went into the project having never played guitar. He ended up learning on something rather spectacular, thanks to the Boss...
“All-solid body construction and premium electronics for under $350? You have my attention”: Harley Benton CLC-650SM-CE review
Harley Benton is once again pushing the boundaries of what 'bang for your buck' actually means
The story of the Framus Hootenanny, the resurrected John Lennon favorite that was a key component of Beatles tone
Loved by the Animals, the Stones, and most famously John Lennon, what was it about this Framus 12-string that made it a staple of ’60s rock tone?
The Gibson ES-355 that broke up in Oasis in 2009 has sold at auction – but the Wonderwall acoustic failed to sell
The two guitars, tied to the highs and lows of the band’s career, hit the auction block with mixed results
Best acoustic guitars 2025: 10 top options for guitarists of all ages and abilities
Guitar World’s pick of the best acoustic guitars from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Taylor, Epiphone and more
Martin teams up with Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy for a new signature model – and reintroduces an old favorite
Martin is reissuing Tweedy's popular 2012 signature acoustic, and rolling out a 000 Junior model that guarantees a “warm, balanced voice”
Built during WWII, the 1942 Gibson Southern Jumbo is far more than a J-45 in fancy dress
Mismatched tops, laminated necks, the ravages of WWII meant the first-year Southern Jumbo was a moveable feast – but it is a real vintage treasure. Dave Davidson of Well Strung Guitars explains…
“John Lennon’s 12-string has a similar trebly edge to it”: Framus Hootenanny 12-string and 6-string review
John Lennon famously used a Framus 12-string acoustic with the Beatles, and 60 years later the company has reissued the model in all its fab finery – and it comes with a little help from a friend!
Opeth's Mikael Åkerfeldt teams up with Martin for a new signature model that blends tradition with a key, ultra-modern twist
Mixing the old and the new, the front porch and campfire with devil's horns, the limited-edition model is luxurious from top to bottom
Dana Bourgeois celebrates 50 years of guitar making by reimagining the ever-popular Professional Series
Sponsored by Bourgeois Guitars
Bourgeois Guitars has expanded the Professional Series with a more affordable tier, featuring the brand’s new nitrocellulose satin finish, Schaller tuners and natural tops – all while remaining handcrafted in Lewiston, Maine
