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David Gilmour and Keith Richards playing against the headline: "Is this their secret sauce?"
The simple trick that adds sparkle to your songs: Nashville Tuning explained

By Stuart Ryan Published

David Gilmour, Keith Richards & Taylor Swift all do this…

Techniques
Big Bill Broonzy plays some acoustic blues in this deep contrast B/W archive image.
Dare you join us at the crossroads? Welcome to the acoustic blues masterclass

By Richard Barrett Published

Inspired by Big Bill Broonzy, Lightnin' Hopkins and the O.G. blues great Robert Johnson, this lesson just requires an acoustic guitar. Heartbreak optional

Techniques
: James Taylor performs onstage during The Rainforest Fund 30th Anniversary Benefit Concert Presents 'We'll Be Together Again' at Beacon Theatre on December 09, 2019 in New York City
How the Beatles launched the career of one of the all-time great songwriters

By Phil Weller Published

James Taylor’s encounter with Pete Asher led to an audition in front of Paul McCartney and George Harrison

Guitarists
Classical phenom Laura Snowden sits on a bed and plays her custom made Christopher Dean guitar
Laura Snowden on how downtuning makes classical guitar “creepy” and what she learned from the great Julian Bream

By Amit Sharma Published

The classical guitarist's solo debut, This Changing Sky, is a breathtaking work that finds her exploring altered tunings in search of drama

Guitarists
A black-and-white portrait of Ralph Towner with his acoustic guitar
The life and times of Ralph Towner, the endlessly curious frontiersman of acoustic jazz

By Henry Yates Published

Taking influence from Indian classical, Brazilian bossa nova and beyond, this late jazz master’s touch and vision equalled anyone on the fusion scene

Guitarists
Noel Gallagher's Epiphone EJ-200, set to be auctioned in April 2026
Noel Gallagher’s (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? guitar is up for sale

By Phil Weller Published

The Epiphone EJ-200, used during the writing sessions of (What’s The Story) Morning Glory?, is currently subject to an online bidding war

Acoustic Guitars
George Harrison and Eric Clapton with the 1913 Gibson "Pattie" Style-0 Archtop Acoustic
The 1913 Gibson used to write Here Comes the Sun and Let It Rain – owned by Eric Clapton – is now up for auction

By Janelle Borg Published

Alongside the Clapton/Harrison acoustic, one of Ace Frehley’s Les Pauls from Kiss’s peak popularity era is also included in the auction

Guitars
Taylor Jacob Collier Academy 22e
"An enlightening instrument that will force you to think about new ways to play the guitar – but it won't be for everyone": Taylor Jacob Collier Academy 22e 5-string review

By Matt Owen Published

Jacob Collier has become a modern day guitar hero, and his unorthodox five-string guitars have helped him carve out a new path for guitar playing

Acoustic Guitars
Zacky holding a Martin guitar
Avenged Sevenfold’s Zachary Baker on cooking up a country album with a modeler and an Epiphone acoustic

By Daryl Robertson Published

He built his name shredding stages with one of metal's biggest bands. Now, Zacky Vengeance talks us through the making of his debut album and why he relied on digital modelers over amps

Guitarists
A custom-made acoustic guitar featuring Palestinian motifs by luthier Gary Leddington
How a luthier built an acoustic guitar that celebrates Palestinian heritage – raising money for medical aid along the way

By Janelle Borg Published

Gary Leddington utilized his craft, and his surrounding community, to build a one-of-a-kind acoustic that features Palestinian motifs

Acoustic Guitars
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