Gretchen Menn wins the Martin/Guitar World No Limits Challenge competition By Jackson Maxwell published 27 May 22 The Zepparella axe-slinger emerged triumphant after her acoustic original, Venice, beat out Helen Ibe's mashup of Classical Gas and Stevie Wonder's Superstition
Unpack the compositional brilliance of Gretchen Menn and Helen Ibe's No Limits Challenge finale performances By Jackson Maxwell published 25 May 22 Menn and Ibe both bring their A-game with these stellar, technically demanding pieces. Take them in with GW's editors, and vote for your favorite
Watch Gretchen Menn and Helen Ibe give the acoustic performances of a lifetime in the finale of the No Limits Challenge competition By Jackson Maxwell published 23 May 22 With a stunning original and creative mash-up, both of these guitarists bring their A-game in these performances. Vote for your favorite
Gretchen Menn advances to final round of the Martin No Limits Challenge By Jackson Maxwell published 13 May 22 Menn's terrific acoustic take on Weezer's Buddy Holly edged out Sophie Burrell's spirited and skillful unplugged version of Kaiser Chiefs' Ruby
Analyze Gretchen Menn and Sophie Burrell's outside-the-box acoustic covers of Weezer, Kaiser Chiefs hits By Jackson Maxwell published 11 May 22 In this No Limits Challenge semifinal matchup, Menn and Burrell add some unplugged flash to these hook-filled classics – examine them further with GW's editors
Watch Gretchen Menn and Sophie Burrell break the mold with imaginative acoustic remakes of Weezer, Kaiser Chiefs hits By Jackson Maxwell published 9 May 22 This round of the No Limits Challenge competition sees two hard-riffing power-pop hits receive Martin-powered makeovers
Helen Ibe advances to final round of the Martin No Limits Challenge By Jackson Maxwell published 6 May 22 Ibe's technically rich acoustic blues original beat out R.J. Ronquillo's spunky take on Stevie Ray Vaughan's Rude Mood
Take a closer look at R.J. Ronquillo and Helen Ibe's killer, Martin-driven acoustic blues showcases By Jackson Maxwell published 4 May 22 These performances demonstrate the bluesier capabilities of Martin's SC line – examine them further with GW's editors
Watch R.J. Ronquillo and Helen Ibe showcase their acoustic blues skills with a dynamic instrumental and raucous Stevie Ray Vaughan cover By Jackson Maxwell last updated 2 May 22 The first semifinal round in Martin's No Limits Challenge is all about the blues
Gretchen Menn advances to semifinals of the Martin No Limits Challenge By Jackson Maxwell published 29 April 22 Menn’s outside-the-box take on Alice in Chains' Man in the Box beat out Jay Leonard J's funky unplugged version of Red Hot Chili Peppers' Give It Away
Unpack Jay Leonard J and Gretchen Menn's innovative unplugged takes on Alice in Chains, Red Hot Chili Peppers classics By Jackson Maxwell published 27 April 22 Analyze these covers of two hits from alt-rock's heyday with GW's editors, and vote for your favorite
Watch Jay Leonard J and Gretchen Menn dazzle with slinky unplugged versions of Alice in Chains, Red Hot Chili Peppers hits By Jackson Maxwell published 25 April 22 This week in Martin's No Limits Challenge, two brilliant guitarists revisit alt-rock's heyday
Sophie Burrell advances to semifinals of the Martin No Limits Challenge By Jackson Maxwell published 22 April 22 The British guitarist's soulful unplugged take on Guns N' Roses' Sweet Child O' Mine beat out Nili Brosh's dazzling cover of Van Halen's Jump
Analyze Nili Brosh and Sophie Burrell's sizzling acoustic Van Halen and Guns N' Roses remakes By Jackson Maxwell published 20 April 22 Driven by Martin SC acoustics, these killer covers breathe new life into oft-played classics – take a closer look at them with GW's editors
Hear Nili Brosh and Sophie Burrell's inventive acoustic remakes of Van Halen, Guns N' Roses hits By Jackson Maxwell published 18 April 22 This round of Martin's No Limits Challenge competition is all about the '80s
R.J. Ronquillo advances to semifinals of the Martin No Limits Challenge By Jackson Maxwell published 15 April 22 Ronquillo's magical, Martin-powered cover of Santana's Black Magic Woman edged out Colin Scott's unplugged take on AC/DC's Thunderstruck
Take a closer look at Colin Scott and R.J. Ronquillo's spellbinding acoustic AC/DC, Santana covers By Jackson Maxwell published 13 April 22 With Martin SC acoustics in hand, Scott and Ronquillo put on terrific displays of six-string skill – analyze their covers further with GW's editors
Watch RJ Ronquillo and Colin Scott put an acoustic spin on Santana and AC/DC classics By Jackson Maxwell published 11 April 22 The guitar greats demonstrate how far you can really take an acoustic in this round of Martin's No Limits Challenge competition
Helen Ibe advances to semifinals of the Martin No Limits Challenge By Jackson Maxwell published 8 April 22 Ibe's none-more-funky acoustic take on David Bowie's Fame beat out Ruben Wan's impressive interpretation of Destiny's Child's Say My Name
Unpack the wizardry of Helen Ibe and Ruben Wan's funky acoustic Destiny's Child, David Bowie covers By Jackson Maxwell published 6 April 22 Wielding Martin SC acoustics, these guitarists both put on impressive technical displays – analyze their innovative interpretations further with GW's editors