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What was the guitar-like instrument played during Bad Bunny's history-making 2026 Super Bowl halftime show?
By Janelle Borg published
Bad Bunny brought Puerto Rican culture and instruments to the forefront during his Super Bowl halftime show – including its unique national guitar-like instrument

Search launched for Boston guitarist Brad Delp’s long-lost Taylor 12-string
By Matt Owen published
The Taylor 885 went missing in 2009 – and Delp's family is trying to get it back

How to record acoustic guitars at home – and why you need a dedicated setup
By Michael Watts published
Recording acoustic guitars at home can be frustrating and rewarding in equal measure – but it doesn't need to be. Here’s how to get started, and how to get great results

“Martin’s mahogany guitars have always punched above their weight – this punches harder still”: Martin 0-10E Retro Jason Isbell review
By Jamie Dickson published
Characterful Americana workhorse at a sensible price – with a vibey artist tie-in
Gibson gives us a sneak preview of its 2026 guitars – including long-awaited signature models for two guitar legends
By Phil Weller published
From ‘50s and ‘60s-inspired reissues to signature models for Mick Ronson, Michael Schenker, and Gary Clark Jr., it promises to be a big year for the historic firm

Tosin Abasi’s long-awaited nylon-string is finally here – and he collaborated with another guitar company to make it a reality
By Janelle Borg published
The Abasi Concepts meets Córdoba link-up resulted in the inventive Abasi Stage 7, a model that the Animals as Leaders guitarist himself described as “for guys who maybe aren't traditional classical players, but want a nylon-string guitar for recording and specifically for stage”

It’s a dream come true as Molly Tuttle gets two signature Martin acoustics
By Phil Weller published
While the premium model is inspired by her treasured 1943 D-18, she's also bringing the 1940s neck profile to the X-Series for the first time

Jazz virtuoso and fusion pioneer Ralph Towner dies at 85
By Janelle Borg published
Pianist-turned-guitarist Towner is best known for his nylon- and 12-string craftsmanship – and for being a core part of Oregon, the quartet that melded modern jazz, folk, and European and Indian classical music

How acoustic wizard John Smith went back to the future in search of acoustic transcendence
By David Mead published
Celebrating 20 years as a pro musician, singer-songwriter John Smith reimagines personal and fan-favorite songs for his latest album – and changed his choice of acoustic in the process

“You may feel that the whole TransAcoustic thing is a novelty… we’d urge you to put aside your preconceptions”: Yamaha TAS3 C review
By David Mead published
Reading a manual to find out how to connect your acoustic guitar to Bluetooth might deter some traditionalists, but there is treasure to be found for the adventurous
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