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Martin 000 Junior Sapele Special Acoustic-electric Guitar - Natural, Sweetwater Exclusive
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

Acoustic Guitars
12-pack of D'Addario XL strings against an orange-yellow background
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

Guitar Strings
A crimson red Fender Noventa Strat body against a blue background, with a "Guitar World Black Friday Deals" logo on the top left side
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

Guitars
Donner black friday deal
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

Guitar Pedals
George HarrisonEric Clapton 1913 Gibson Pattie Style-0 Sunburst Archtop Acoustic Guitar
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

Acoustic Guitars
Robbie Fulks plays an acoustic guitar at Wesley Stace's Cabinet of Wonders Variety Show at City Winery on September 7, 2025.
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

Guitarists
Screenshots of John Mayer (left) and Hudson Freeman playing the latter's song, If You Know Me
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

Guitarists
Jacob Collier playing his five-string Taylor acoustic
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

Guitarists
Ed Sheeran performs on stage for Spotify’s Billions Club Live show at Royal Dublin Society on November 03, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland
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

Guitarists
Furch Pioneer-ER A: the meticulously built, all-solid travel guitar has an A-grade Engelmann spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides.
“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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