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Martin is making replicas of the finest acoustic guitars it’s ever made – at $150,000 apiece
By Jonathan Horsley published
Martin has launched Project 91, a series of acoustics based on individual classic pieces from its archive, meticulously recreated and built to the original spec – and it has unveiled the first four models in the run

Jacob Collier's 5-string revolution continues with the arrival of 2 new Taylor signature guitars
By Matt Owen published
The multi-instrumentalist has added to his stock of signatures with new GS Mini and Academy acoustics

Do you put your capo on 'incorrectly'? Tommy Emmanuel says this is the correct way to do it - and it could save your tuning
By Phil Weller published
Do it the wrong way and your tuning will suffer, Emmanuel warns

Explore open G tuning: a fresh perspective that reshapes your fretboard and inspired timeless blues and Americana songs
By Stuart Ryan published
Open G has been embraced by legends including Keith Richards, The Black Crowes and Led Zeppelin. Now it’s your turn to revel in its golden tones

The vintage guitar Bruce Springsteen sent Jeremy Allen White so he could learn to play
By Matt Owen published
White went into the project having never played guitar. He ended up learning on something rather spectacular, thanks to the Boss...

“All-solid body construction and premium electronics for under $350? You have my attention”: Harley Benton CLC-650SM-CE review
By Richard Blenkinsop published
Harley Benton is once again pushing the boundaries of what 'bang for your buck' actually means

The story of the Framus Hootenanny, the resurrected John Lennon favorite that was a key component of Beatles tone
By Neville Marten published
Loved by the Animals, the Stones, and most famously John Lennon, what was it about this Framus 12-string that made it a staple of ’60s rock tone?

The Gibson ES-355 that broke up in Oasis in 2009 has sold at auction – but the Wonderwall acoustic failed to sell
By Phil Weller published
The two guitars, tied to the highs and lows of the band’s career, hit the auction block with mixed results

Martin teams up with Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy for a new signature model – and reintroduces an old favorite
By Janelle Borg published
Martin is reissuing Tweedy's popular 2012 signature acoustic, and rolling out a 000 Junior model that guarantees a “warm, balanced voice”

Built during WWII, the 1942 Gibson Southern Jumbo is far more than a J-45 in fancy dress
By Dave Davidson published
Mismatched tops, laminated necks, the ravages of WWII meant the first-year Southern Jumbo was a moveable feast – but it is a real vintage treasure. Dave Davidson of Well Strung Guitars explains…
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