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Ernie Ball Music Man Kaizen Gallium
We’re in a golden era for new body shapes, but they still split opinion – we speak to the brands risking it all in a nostalgia-led market

By Phil Weller Published

The most established guitar body shapes are all over 70 years old. So why are more and more manufacturers turning their backs on tradition to boldly go where no-one has gone before?

Guitars
Fender Player Acoustasonic Jazzmaster
From Chet Atkins to the Acoustasonic – the surprising history of hybrid acoustic-electric guitars

By Michael Watts Published

Sonic expansion or evolutionary dead-end? The acoustic-electric has undergone a radical reinvention over the years

Acoustic-electric Guitars
Taylor Gold Label 710e
“A fine, gig-ready instrument with premium build quality”: Taylor Gold Label 710E review

By David Mead Published

As part of an ongoing revision to its esteemed catalog, Taylor has introduced a deep-bodied dreadnought into the fold. Let’s take it out for a spin

Acoustic-electric Guitars
Faith Nomad Neptune in our testing studio
Best 3/4 acoustic guitars 2026: small-bodied, short scale sensations from Taylor, Martin, Faith, and more

By Daryl Robertson Last updated

I count down the best compact acoustics for new players, smaller guitarists and those looking for a neat 'couch guitar'

Acoustic Guitars
A Taylor BT1e Baby Taylor 3/4 acoustic guitar on a black floor
“Despite its toy-like dimensions, it comes across as a very grown-up guitar indeed”: Taylor BT1e Baby Taylor review

By Matt McCracken Published

Has Taylor’s travel pioneer retained the top spot three decades on? We get hands-on to find out if it’s still the best sofa strummer out there

Acoustic Guitars
Andy Powers plays a Taylor Gold Label 814e
Andy Powers on the evolution of Taylor acoustics, and the promise and challenge of exploring new tonewoods

By Andrew Daly Published

A dedicated luthier, Taylor CEO and “Geppetto,” Powers talks Gold Label guitars, urban-harvested wood, Action Control necks and where the company is headed in 2026 and beyond

Acoustic Guitars
Brad Delp playing his 1976 Taylor 855
Search launched for Boston guitarist Brad Delp’s long-lost Taylor 12-string

By Matt Owen Published

The Taylor 885 went missing in 2009 – and Delp's family is trying to get it back

Acoustic Guitars
Andy Powers
How Taylor is building quality acoustic guitars in the face of tariffs and uncertainty

By Janelle Borg Published

As the guitar industry faces mounting pressure, Taylor Guitars CEO Andy Powers reveals how the company is grappling with these challenges

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Music Industry
Hugh Jackman and Neil Diamond
Neil Diamond has gifted a signed acoustic guitar to Hollywood A-lister Hugh Jackman – who’s playing his impersonator in a new movie

By Phil Weller Published

Wolverine was stunned when he opened the case

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
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