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Martin has been the go-to acoustic guitar brand for the likes of Elvis, Eric Clapton and John Mayer – now you can join the ranks for less than $600
By Janelle Borg published
Earlier this year, Martin rebooted its Junior lineup – and this Sweetwater-exclusive 000 Junior Sapele Special delivers on all fronts

I've just unearthed the sweetest Black Friday deal on my favorite guitar string brand – and it's one that will cost you just $4 per string set
By Janelle Borg published
You don’t have to spend a fortune to get quality acoustic and electric guitar strings – and this D’Addario deal proves it

Been waiting to buy your dream guitar? Guitar Center has just introduced a 15% off coupon for Black Friday – for a limited time only
By Janelle Borg published
The musical instrument retail giant is one-upping itself by offering a coupon that's eligible to use on over 13,000 products

Touring guitarists, this one’s for you – Donner announces a 20% off sale on all models of its cutting-edge, travel-ready Hush series
By Guitar World Staff published
Sponsored by Donner
Endorsed by the likes of Yvette Young, the Hush series combines the latest specs with a lightweight and compact design that can withstand the rigors of touring

George Harrison and Eric Clapton both married the same woman. Now the historic 1913 Gibson acoustic named after Pattie Boyd is headed to auction
By Phil Weller published
The pair reportedly wrote some of their most iconic songs on the instrument

Robbie Fulks on the “miracle” of bluegrass and the ecstasies of improv solos
By Jim Beaugez published
Don’t plan guitar solos, says this acoustic mastermind – let them fly naturally

The nylon-string guitar riff that has taken TikTok by storm – and been covered by John Mayer
By Jackson Maxwell published
Filmed in a field in Southern Indiana, a video of singer/songwriter Hudson Freeman's off-the-cuff performance of his song, If You Know Me, has racked up 1.5 million views, and caught the attention of one of guitar's biggest names

Jacob Collier taught me how to play his 5-string guitar – but I learned so much more than just new shapes and tunings
By Matt Owen published
A crash course in Collier's eye-opening 5-string guitar doubled as a deep-dive into his playing philosophy

Ed Sheeran donates Lowden acoustics to UK school following surprise visit
By Matt Owen published
The multi-Grammy winner visited a school in Belfast to support the musical education of its students

“If you’re heading off on holiday any time soon and want a guitar-shaped companion with a good pedigree, look no further”: Furch Pioneer-ER A review
By David Mead published
The latest travel guitar from the renowned Czech builder may look small, but it packs a punch and benefits from some revolutionary new technology
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