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Eric Clapton called it “the best-sounding acoustic guitar I’ve ever played” – now his personal Martin signature acoustic prototype is up for sale
By Janelle Borg published
One of only four acoustic guitar prototypes discovered so far, this Clapton-used model is expected to fetch $50,000 at auction

Eric Clapton's 'Wonderful Tonight' Martin 000-28 is headed to auction again
By Matt Parker published
The acoustic guitar was used to pen one of Clapton’s most popular tracks – and has a few distinguishing characteristics…

Nancy Wilson on the making of her acoustic masterpiece turned Instagram guitar staple
By Janelle Borg published
Nancy Wilson reveals Yes were a big songwriting inspiration behind 1980 acoustic classic Silver Wheels

Martin's M/0000 is the first of its Reverb-exclusive experimental builds – and a glimpse into its future
By Matt Parker published
The acoustic giant’s stealthy new design is limited to just 24 units

How Martin threw away the tonewood recipe book to rethink acoustic guitar with the Inception
By Jamie Dickson published
Martin's vice president of product management Fred Greene gives us the skinny on how the brand's latest acoustic presents players with some seriously innovative features

“Now with the rich sonic allure of rosewood”: Three timeless Gibson acoustics have received a rosewood reinvention – bringing new visuals and tones to the table
By Matt Owen published
The J-45, SJ-200 and Hummingbird have all been treated to a cosmetic and functional pick-me-up

“A powerhouse dreadnought made for genre-defying artists”: Orangewood branches out with the Pomona Live – its first signature acoustic, built for boundary-pushing fingerstyle artist Alejandro Aranda
By Phil Weller published
The LA acoustic builders have collaborated with local hero Aranda – formerly known as Scarypoolparty – for the instrument, which adds “playful embellishments” to a vintage dreadnought design

Janis Joplin covered his songs and he was in a supergroup with Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings – Kris Kristofferson is a movie star and outlaw country icon with a classic acoustic style
By Stuart Ryan published
Kristofferson is one of the greatest songwriters of his generation, one of its biggest movie stars, and a master of making open chords work to a song's advantage

Everything you need to know about acoustic guitar neck joints – how they work, and why they matter for your tone
By Huw Price published
There are all kinds of different ways the neck is attached to the body of your acoustic, and it’s one of the areas where luthiers are innovating to offer similar or better tone to traditional dovetail joints

“Its ability to suit everything from gentle fingerstyle to vigorous strumming would make it a welcome addition to any collection”: Taylor 50th Anniversary 814ce Builder’s Edition review
By David Mead published
Taylor celebrates its 50th anniversary with some very special limited-edition instruments, including this superb Grand Auditorium acoustic
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