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How classical-schooled Derek Gripper rehabilitated himself with 21-string West African technique
The South African musician spent a decade translating the centuries-old repertoire of the West African kora. He emerged with a unique sound that isn’t restricted to the grid of the staff or the notes on a page
Best classical guitars 2026: nylon-string guitars for every budget
From classical, flamenco and crossover, to acoustic-electric models and beyond, these are the best nylon-string guitars around right now
Tosin Abasi’s long-awaited nylon-string is finally here – and he collaborated with another guitar company to make it a reality
The Abasi Concepts meets Córdoba link-up resulted in the inventive Abasi Stage 7, a model that the Animals as Leaders guitarist himself described as “for guys who maybe aren't traditional classical players, but want a nylon-string guitar for recording and specifically for stage”
Jazz virtuoso and fusion pioneer Ralph Towner dies at 85
Pianist-turned-guitarist Towner is best known for his nylon- and 12-string craftsmanship – and for being a core part of Oregon, the quartet that melded modern jazz, folk, and European and Indian classical music
The secret behind Marcin, Matteo and Paco? How rest note picking can improve your tone, speed and volume
Paco Peña, Marcin Patrzałek and Matteo Mancuso all use rest strokes to play powerful single notes – here's how to make them work for you
“An ideal ‘gateway’ instrument for electric players”: Cort Sunset Nylectric DLX review
Cort's stylish single-cut might be the hybrid nylon-string that electric players are looking for
Marcin's percussive fingerstyle is dropping jaws. The warm-ups that fuel his virtuosity are guaranteed to boost your own playing
Acoustic phenom Marcin Patrzałek shows you his favorite warm-up exercises
Rasgueado is a game-changing flamenco strumming technique – and it will give your picking hand a huge turbo boost
Learn the strumming style that will give your playing bravado, fire and passion
Yamaha CG192C review
At the top end of Yamaha’s popular CG series, does the CG192C live up to the range’s reputation? We find out
Steve Vai mentored him, Tim Henson lent him his talents – Marcin is on a mission to redefine acoustic guitar
Flamenco-classical sensation Marcin Patrzalek is in the enviable position of releasing his debut album with millions of fans already in awe of his talents. Now he wants to steal some limelight off the “electric guitar big boys” and showcase the future of the acoustic guitar
