Learn to play clawhammer guitar with Molly Tuttle By Molly Tuttle This old-time Appalachian technique is associated with the banjo, but it might well transform your acoustic playing
The TruTone is a “second back” for your acoustic, designed to increase its resonance By Richard Bienstock New invention consists of three pads that stick to the back of the body, putting space between player and instrument
John Smith: “As soon as you take your bottom E string down to a D, you’ve got a different instrument” By David Mead One of the UK’s fastest-rising singer-songwriters on the magic of alternate tunings, his tonesome acoustic pedalboard, and not letting lockdown stop the music
Witness Jon Gomm's mind-bending, tuning peg-twisting acoustic technique in new single Cocoon By Richard Bienstock The fingerstyle master also hints at a new signature acoustic model
Fender unveils affordable new California Traditional acoustic range By Richard Bienstock Fresh line-up sports all-solid construction, slim-taper necks and specially voiced Fender- and Fishman-designed preamp systems
Orianthi offers sneak peek at her Gibson signature acoustic By Richard Bienstock Guitarist also announces new solo album, her first in seven years
Harness Joni Mitchell's acoustic imagination with this primer on dulcimers, altered tunings and cluster chords By George Howlett A deep dive into the singer-songwriter's aptitude for out-there tunings, and how you can incorporate them into your own compositions
Harley Benton packs all-solid construction and onboard electronics into its sub-$200 CLD-60SCE acoustic guitar By Richard Bienstock New model sports cutaway dreadnought shape, mahogany neck and Roseacer fingerboard
Prestige Guitars introduces new Devin Townsend Empath acoustic By Richard Bienstock Updated signature model boasts torrefied Adirondack spruce top, Indian rosewood back and sides and flame maple bevels
PRS breaks new ground with its head-turning 2020 lineup of new acoustic and electric guitars By Jackson Maxwell With new hollowbodies, solidbodies and acoustics of all kinds, 2020 has been a year of firsts for PRS
Atkin The Forty Three review By Neville Marten Alister Atkin makes superlative guitars inspired by classic heritage models. Here’s his 1940s ‘workman’ acoustic
Godin rebrands La Patrie classical guitars with the new Godin Nylon Series of acoustics By Richard Bienstock New line-up offers a variety of tonewoods, design elements, electronics and price points
Get elegant, vintage looks and modern sonic appointments with Gibson's Original Collection acoustics By Jackson Maxwell Featuring J-45s, Hummingbirds, Doves and more, the Original Collection acoustics flawlessly balance historic visual touches and immaculate tone
Could Mooer’s SD50A be the perfect amp for acoustic duos? By Michael Astley-Brown New 50W combo boasts built-in looper, drum machine, Bluetooth and dual channels for guitars and microphones
Has Furch redefined the travel guitar with the Little Jane? By Jackson Maxwell Watch Alexx Calise demo, take apart and reassemble the remarkably dependable, well-built and compact acoustic
Luna’s Woodland Bamboo Dreadnought pairs natural tone with exotic-wood looks By Richard Bienstock The all-bamboo body is adorned with ripples and a laser-etched leaf design
Martin SC-13E review By Dave Burrluck Martin’s big launch for 2020 is a very un-Martin-style ‘crossover’ guitar. A designer’s folly or the future?
Fall in love with the rich, resonant tone and towering low end of Furch's Blue Master's Choice acoustic By Jackson Maxwell This luxurious and dynamic acoustic is an ideal choice for the stage or studio
Taylor debuts the American Dream series, its most affordable US-built, all-solid acoustics yet By Michael Astley-Brown New models boast Grand Pacific body shapes with V-Class bracing, starting at $1,399
Frank Turner: “I play hard. For a long time, I found myself going through guitars – they couldn’t take a beating" By Jonathan Horsley The erstwhile punk turned troubadour on performance, songwriting, and the power of good memories
