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How the Martin D-18 and D-28 changed the world – and became the definitive acoustic guitars
By Chris Gill published
Loved by the likes of Eric Clapton, Joni Mitchell, Mark Knopfler and more, these Martin dreadnoughts are arguably the most successful guitar designs in history. Here's everything you need to know about this steel-string icon

Xvive’s U8 clip-on wireless system could be a serious problem solver for acoustic players
By Phil Weller published
Offering 90 feet of transmission and a five-hour battery life, the system aims to liberate acoustic players with cable-free mic'ing

Jacob Collier’s five-string Taylor – which paved the way for his Strandberg – has been launched as a signature guitar
By Phil Weller published
A six-string version of the uniquely shaped acoustic has also been made available for those wanting something a little more familiar

Yamaha CG192C review
By Ross Holder published
At the top end of Yamaha’s popular CG series, does the CG192C live up to the range’s reputation? We find out

Yamaha takes on LAVA with a new TransAcoustic that delivers smart guitar specs in a traditional high-end build
By Matt Owen published
Yamaha has given its TransAcoustic family an overhaul amid increased smart guitar hype – and the TAG3 C seeks to marry an orthodox all-solid wood design with futuristic flair

Al Di Meola on why he opts to practice on an acoustic guitar – even when preparing for electric-heavy tours
By Janelle Borg published
Di Meola says a nylon guitar's response time is slower than that of an electric, which forces the player to work harder, especially when executing fast phrases

Martin has introduced an all-new body shape that delivers dreadnought tones from a smaller build
By Matt Owen published
In honor of the Hawaiian music craze of the 1920s and 1930s that influenced the “Golden Era” acoustic boom, Martin has unveiled the O'ahu HG-28

“Cort really is to be congratulated once again for delivering on its Masterpiece promise”: Cort Abstract Delta and Modern Black review
By David Mead published
Two acoustics from Cort’s China-based workshop that couldn’t be further apart in style, from the traditional overtones of the Abstract Delta, to the more contemporary Modern Black
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