Martin SC-10E review By Paul Riario published 4 May 22 Martin's groundbreaking hybrid acoustic electric offers unparalleled playability at Road Series prices
Best cheap acoustic guitars 2024: 7 budget acoustics with genuine pedigree By Daryl Robertson published 29 April 22 Our pick of cost-effective acoustic guitars from Yamaha, Epiphone, Fender, D'Angelico and more
7 ways to be a more sustainable guitarist By Jonathan Horsley published 22 April 22 Celebrate Earth Day by exploring the ecologically sound choices that will make your setup more sustainable, and potentially better-sounding, too
Guild A-20 Marley review By Jenna Scaramanga published 18 March 22 Bob Marley’s songwriting tool reinvented
Strum Perfect is a guitar attachment that aims to help beginners learn the art of strumming By Matt Owen published 15 March 22 The accessory promises to promote proper form, and was developed over the course of 5,000 guitar lessons and seven prototypes
Gibson salutes Elvis Presley with two new signature acoustic guitars By Jackson Maxwell published 8 March 22 The Elvis SJ-200 and Elvis Dove models are both based on acoustics Presley used extensively onstage, and boast LR Baggs electronics
Guitar gear market expected to remain largely unaffected by UK's cost of living crisis By Matt Owen published 18 February 22 Disposable income is being stretched and "new guitar" funds are getting smaller. However, it's set to be business as usual for the gear market...
This is what the average guitar rig looks like in 2022 By Matt Owen published 14 February 22 The average guitarist owns $2,142 worth of guitars, amps and pedals according to findings released by online retailer Reverb, which also revealed the most popular items of gear
Best acoustic guitar pedals 2024: essential pedals to transform your acoustic tone and boost creativity By Richard Blenkinsop published 3 February 22 Our guide to the best acoustic guitar pedals for creativity, great live tone and banishing feedback, with top picks from the likes of LR Baggs, Fishman and MXR
Martin adds a host of new high-spec acoustics to its Modern Deluxe series for 2022 By Sam Roche published 1 February 22 The 7 new additions boast Sitka spruce tops aged using Martin's Vintage Tone System technology, asymmetrical necks for “maximum comfort” and a choice between Fishman or LR Baggs electronics
Takamine celebrates its diamond anniversary with the hand-crafted LTD2022 By Matt Parker published 28 January 22 The firm’s latest limited-edition build celebrates its past and present
Eric Gales, one of the greatest electric guitar players on the planet, reveals he actually prefers playing acoustic By Matt Owen published 27 January 22 The bluesman says he has a whole acoustic double album in reserve that will "take the world by storm"
Fender breathes fresh life into its Paramount series with 6 all-new acoustics By Matt Owen published 26 January 22 The revamped range – featuring a Dreadnought, Orchestra, Parlor, Banjo, Mandolin and Resonator – boasts updated cosmetics and a newly designed Fender/Fishman Sonitone Plus pickup
Taylor unveils five new-for-2022 acoustic models, headlined by the Master Designer-built Flametop AD27e By Matt Owen published 20 January 22 The all-maple AD27e, designed by Andy Powers, is joined by a fellow American Dream model and trio of Grand Theater acoustics
D'Angelico unveils new, mid-priced Premier Bedford, EXL-1 electric guitars, new Sky Blue finish for Premier SS, DC, Mini DC models By Jackson Maxwell published 18 January 22 The company's Premier LS acoustics can also now be purchased in a new Satin Vintage Sunburst colorway
Guitarist records entire album using only broken guitars By Matt Owen published 5 January 22 Max Davies assembled Inventions For Broken & Prepared Guitar – which has been praised by John Frusciante – using instruments with a range of technical defaults
Martin treats four X Series acoustics to opulent Macassar ebony tops By Matt Owen published 23 November 21 The lavish yet affordable lineup offers Macassar back and sides, ebony fretboards, X-Pattern bracing and Fishman MX electronics
Luna Guitars unveils beginner-friendly solid-top Folk A/E Wabi Sabi acoustic By Matt Owen published 20 October 21 The brand's smartly spec'd $299 six-string sports a solid spruce top and Luna SL3 preamp, complete with a tuner and three-band EQ
Yamaha NCX5 and NTX5 review By Dave Burrluck published 14 October 21 Yamaha refreshes the guitars that redefined the modern acoustic-electric nylon-string when they debuted in 2009, and once again they set the standard
Epiphone USA Collection Frontier and Casino review By Neville Marten published 6 September 21 Some of Epiphone’s most iconic electrics and acoustics are being built again in the USA. We examine a legendary electric and a show-stopping acoustic