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Taylor 50th Anniversary Collection Series

NAMM 2024: “A tribute to all the players who have made Taylor a part of their musical journey over the past half-century”: Taylor celebrates its 50th birthday in style with 3 elegant Anniversary Collection models

By Phil Weller published 24 January 24

Including beloved features, vintage touches and a modern mentality, the new range serves up three distinctive guitars that pay homage to Taylor's heritage with one eye on the future

Cort Core-OC Series review

By David Mead published 6 July 21

They may look almost identical, but it’s the body woods that make all the difference for this trio – and they’re outstandingly affordable, too

Fender American Acoustasonic Jazzmaster review

By Dave Burrluck published 7 June 21

We’ve had Telecaster and Stratocaster versions, now comes the Acoustasonic Jazzmaster. Is it the best Acoustasonic yet?

Taylor GT 811e review

By David Mead published 28 April 21

Taylor continues the rollout of its brand-new smaller-body Grand Theater acoustics with the latest C-Class bracing system onboard

Lava Music teams with streetwear brand Chemist Creations for a carbon-fiber, fashion-forward acoustic-electric

By Richard Bienstock published 3 August 20

Limited-edition guitar features injection-molded body, onboard effects and cutting-edge graphics

Watch Justin Johnson unbox a beautiful new PRS P20E parlor acoustic

By Jackson Maxwell published 21 May 20

Who better to take PRS's first parlor acoustic for a test drive than this blues specialist?

Martin X Series DX1E-04 review

By Rob Laing published 15 May 20

What does Martin’s entry-level laminate-made dreadnought add up to?

Watch Jared Dines discuss, jam on Martin's revolutionary SC-13E offset with Paul Riario and Fred Greene

By Jackson Maxwell published 1 May 20

A roundtable of six-string experts go in-depth on Martin's bold new acoustic-electric

Watch Jared Dines demo Martin's groundbreaking SC-13E offset acoustic-electric

By Jackson Maxwell published 27 April 20

With his usual sense of humor, the YouTube star showcases this 21st century Martin's versatility and super-smooth playability

Ovation offers up two new Adamas carbon-fiber black beauties

By Richard Bienstock published 21 April 20

Spalted Maple and 6-String Cutaway Custom Shop acoustic-electrics are decked out with high-end appointments, Black Textured finishes

Yamaha CG-TA TransAcoustic review

By Paul Riario published 26 March 20

A nylon-string acoustic-electric that boasts a truly transformative playing experience

GW live at NAMM 2020: Go inside Martin's revolutionary new SC-13E cutaway

By Jackson Maxwell published 17 January 20

With the SC-13E, Martin is reimagining the acoustic-electric for a new generation. Hear it in action