Best high-end acoustic guitars 2024: 10 of the most lust-worthy instruments for guitarists By Simon Fellows last updated 14 July 22 Our pick of the world's finest acoustic guitars from Martin, Taylor, Gibson, Epiphone, Breedlove, Guild, Takamine…
Furch Yellow Deluxe GC-CR review By David Mead last updated 6 July 22 It may look like a straightforward Grand Concert cutaway from the outside, but there’s toneful innovation aplenty going on behind the scenes
Gibson unveils signature J-180 Collector’s Edition acoustic for folk legend Yusuf/Cat Stevens By Jonathan Horsley published 29 June 22 The stunning jumbo acoustic is based on the model bought in 1969 and played on era-defining albums such as Tea For The Tillerman and Teaser And The Firecat
Watch Tommy Emmanuel and Mike Dawes’ thrilling acoustic cover of Nirvana’s Smells Like Teen Spirit By Jonathan Horsley published 23 June 22 In this GW premiere, the acoustic virtuoso duo combine powers to rework the era-defining grunge anthem, with spectacular results
Gibson honors the Everly Brothers with elegant new signature SJ-200 acoustic guitar By Jackson Maxwell published 14 June 22 Boasting traditional SJ-200 appointments, plus their trademark dual cream pickguards, the guitar is based on Don and Phil Everly's SJ-200 of choice
NAMM 2022: Martin unveils its 2.5 millionth guitar, a luxury acoustic encrusted with 436 diamonds By Sam Roche published 2 June 22 The milestone-marking strummer also features a palladium pickguard engraved with a map of New York City in 1833, and a ruby marking the location of Martin's first-ever shop
NAMM 2022: Taylor overhauls its 700 Series with new koa Grand Concert and Grand Auditorium models By Matt Owen published 26 May 22 A new select-grade koa top, back and sides, tone-enhancing thin matte finish and modified back bracing will now be used for all 700 Series models, replacing the old spruce/rosewood combo
Gibson partners with Dave Mustaine for new signature Songwriter acoustic guitar By Jackson Maxwell published 10 May 22 Finished in ebony, the new signature acoustic features Vic Rattlehead motifs and the first 24 fret neck ever installed on a Gibson acoustic guitar
How the war effort shaped the history of Gibson acoustics with the LG Series By Rod Brakes published 4 May 22 Introduced during World War II, these small flat-tops were a mix and match of greatness
Gretsch launches revamped G5021E Rancher Penguin Parlor acoustic-electric guitar By Jackson Maxwell published 27 April 22 The affordable, small-bodied model is now available with a rosewood fretboard, and in three new finishes
Taylor AD27E Flametop review By David Mead published 11 April 22 “A voice that’s unlike anything Taylor has previously offered” is the battle cry of this Grand Pacific dreadnought. Intrigued? So were we…
How to reduce guitar string noise By Jamie Dickson published 4 April 22 Banish the rattle and squeak with a little help from acoustic guitar master Martin Simpson
Harness Joni Mitchell's acoustic imagination with this lesson on dulcimers, altered tunings and cluster chords By George Howlett published 8 March 22 A deep dive into the singer-songwriter's aptitude for experimental tunings, and how you can incorporate them into your own compositions
Gibson Generation G-00, G-45, G-Writer EC and G-200 EC review By David Mead published 24 November 21 A quartet of brand-new Gibson acoustics with player ports inspired by an idea from legendary company president Ted McCarty during the early 1960s. Intrigued? We were…
Time for a restring? Get up to $11 off D'Addario coated EXP acoustic guitar strings with this early Black Friday deal By Matt Owen published 4 November 21 Get your prized acoustic sounding better for longer with price-slashed single sets and bundle packs from Sweetwater
Orangewood debuts new mid-priced Topanga line of acoustic guitars By Jackson Maxwell published 22 October 21 The Berkeley dreadnought, Sierra grand concert and Cleo grand auditorium cutaway boast torrefied solid Sitka spruce tops and optional LR Baggs electronics
Epiphone Slash Collection Les Paul Standard and J-45 review By Stuart Williams published 22 October 21 The Gibson brand ambassador and top-hatted Guns N' Roses rock icon's signature electric and acoustic guitars made affordable
PRS SE Tonare Parlor P20E review By Paul Riario published 13 October 21 A budget and couch-friendly small-bodied acoustic with a classy finish and a serious voice
Recording King pays tribute to Justin Townes Earle with new signature acoustic guitar By Jackson Maxwell published 24 September 21 Royalties from the sale of this acoustic – which boasts gold hardware and Earle's signature on the headstock – will go to the late singer/songwriter's widow and daughter
Takamine PTU441-MTB review By David Mead published 20 September 21 Originally produced for the Japanese home market, this little parlour-sized acoustic is now available as a limited UK run. They say small is beautiful – let’s take a listen…