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“The perfect affordable choice”: Martin D-X2E Brazilian 12-string review
The X Series promises classic 12-string chime with a solid spruce top and onboard pickup/preamp and the look of the most sought-after tonewood of all time. But does it all add up?
We went behind the scenes at Gibson’s exclusive NAMM 2025 booth to check out all of its new releases – here’s everything we saw
From special edition and signature Les Pauls to returning retro bass guitars, Gibson's early 2025 lineups is full of head-turning instruments
Martin joins forces with Billy Strings on two signature models inspired by his 1940 D-28
The bluegrass-coded models comprise the higher-end D-28 Billy Strings, and the more affordable D-X2E, both of which promise to deliver Strings' “distinctive sound, style, and electrifying energy”
Kepma disrupts the budget acoustic game with torrefied solid-topped models starting at $249
The $300 variations of the company's Fenix series of Grand Auditorium acoustics also come fitted with a busker-friendly pickup, preamp, and effects system
In the 1970s, Hayley Williams’ grandfather made an album that nobody heard. Now it’s finally being released through her Paramore bandmate’s label
Rusty Williams’ debut album, Grand Man, is seeing the light of day after it was recently unearthed by his old production partner
“What ran the risk of being a toy-like guitar actually proved to be some serious fun”: Lava ME Air review
Lava is hellbent on revolutionizing the acoustic guitar. Forget what you know about spruce and cedar – this one’s boasting about carbon fiber and onboard effects
“A real winner”: Gibson Hummingbird Studio EC & Hummingbird Standard Rosewood EC review
Gibson refreshes one of its most iconic acoustic designs with three new cutaway models. Will these latest ’Birds fly or simply fail to take off? Let’s take a look
Martin overhauls its Standard Series for the first time in 7 years in response to player demands
Martin’s workhorse acoustics just got their first refresh since 2018 – and there are three new models to usher in the new era
