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Kirk Hammett and Gibson have released the Raven – putting a horror-themed twist on the classic dreadnought design
By Phil Weller published
The Edgar Allen Poe-themed acoustic has been dressed up for Halloween, and only 100 are being made

“All-solid body construction and premium electronics for under $350? You have my attention”: Harley Benton CLC-650SM-CE review
By Richard Blenkinsop published
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
By Neville Marten published
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?

Best acoustic guitars under $500 in 2025: get more for your money
By Chris Bird last updated
These sub-$500 acoustic guitars are ideal for everything from folk and indie guitar to blues and country

Best acoustic guitars 2025: 10 top options for guitarists of all ages and abilities
By Daryl Robertson last updated
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
By Janelle Borg published
Martin is reissuing Tweedy's popular 2012 signature acoustic, and rolling out a 000 Junior model that guarantees a “warm, balanced voice”

I've recommended this beginner acoustic countless times, and with $136 off, it's an even easier choice – don't hang about, though, the sale ends today!
By Daryl Robertson published
Guitar Center's massive Guitar-A-Thon sale ends today, but there is still time to pick up this stunning D'Angelico Premier Gramercy for an unbeatable price

Built during WWII, the 1942 Gibson Southern Jumbo is far more than a J-45 in fancy dress
By Dave Davidson published
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
By David Mead published
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!
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