<![CDATA[ Latest from Guitar Player in Acoustic-guitars ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitars/acoustic-guitars Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:13:45 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Best acoustic guitar pedals 2025: Boost your tone with the top effects pedals for acoustic guitar ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitars/acoustic-guitars/best-acoustic-guitar-pedals eDhEniBarcBTUvLC3N53SG Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:13:45 +0000 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:15:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ My favourite piece of guitar gear released in 2025 is on sale today – try the ToneWoodAmp2 and transform your acoustic guitar sound into something glorious like I did ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitars/acoustic-guitars/my-favourite-piece-of-guitar-gear-released-in-2025-is-on-sale-today-try-the-tonewoodamp2-and-transform-your-acoustic-guitar-sound-into-something-glorious fsZvJKLr5hka3mLHNN9vsV Sun, 30 Nov 2025 15:05:50 +0000 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 17:39:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Taylor acoustic guitars have never let me down for consistent high quality – now there's one for sensible money in the Black Friday sales ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitars/acoustic-guitars/taylor-acoustics-have-never-let-me-down-for-consistent-quality-now-theres-one-for-sensible-money-in-the-black-friday-sales j4jiWYprSZgG49scojgjuG Sat, 29 Nov 2025 14:21:05 +0000 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 15:48:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ “It’s not just a miniature edition of a dreadnought. It’s something completely different.” We review the new Martin O’ahu HG-28 acoustic guitar and discover a more manageable dread ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitars/acoustic-guitars/martin-oahu-hg-28-review eirYhJUND68mH6PuHLzPah Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:58:27 +0000 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:52:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ “It brings everything musicians love about classic Gibson acoustics to a new generation of players.” Gibson and Guitar Center resurrect one of the guitar maker’s most beloved acoustic guitars for modern players ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitars/acoustic-guitars/gibson-and-guitar-center-release-country-western-studio-ec-acoustic-electric gWBMciPvPtPeajU2kPN5CR Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:51:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ “It’s easy to envision this becoming an heirloom acoustic to be passed down from one generation to the next.” We review the Martin D-28 Billy Strings and DX-2E Billy Strings acoustics ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitars/acoustic-guitars/its-easy-to-envision-this-becoming-an-heirloom-acoustic-to-be-passed-down-from-one-generation-to-the-next-we-review-the-martin-d-28-billy-strings-and-dx-2e-billy-strings-acoustics ZZLpU4vNyW6vbdMxN38W3m Tue, 15 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:52:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Taylor creates “The Last of Us” Replica 314c in honor of the acclaimed HBO show, saying "It's a story of resilience, connection and finding beauty amid harsh realities — themes that resonate with Taylor guitar players.” ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitars/acoustic-guitars/taylor-makes-replica-of-the-last-of-us-guitar yXYabqGbSME7b86KVzYzTX Thu, 29 May 2025 14:45:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I felt myself starting to cry.” Eric Clapton’s 'MTV Unplugged' Martin acoustic returns in two guises. But Slowhand’s affinity for the guitar brand began long before that seminal live performance ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitars/acoustic-guitars/martin-eric-clapton-000-42ec-30th-anniversary fDnxm48a9LrEfc7KYa7DU5 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:29:20 +0000 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:30:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ "I have a Mercury on the guitar now, which makes me very happy.” Brian May’s new signature Gibson SJ-200 features a subtle tribute to the late Queen singer Freddie Mercury ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitars/acoustic-guitars/brian-may-gibson-sj-200-freddie-mercury-tribute qfDsiaSsPoUHB7WbKy6uHc Wed, 05 Mar 2025 21:33:49 +0000 Fri, 07 Mar 2025 17:20:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ “The most remarkable Taylor I’ve reviewed in nearly a decade.” Taylor’s Gold Label 814e SB Super Auditorium delivers classic pre-War era sound and style in a modern Taylor guitar ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitars/acoustic-guitars/the-most-remarkable-taylor-ive-reviewed-in-nearly-a-decade-taylors-gold-label-814e-sb-super-auditorium-delivers-classic-pre-war-era-sound-and-style-in-a-modern-taylor-guitar DuKhNKmvVtbfZ2o8b3sHMb Tue, 11 Feb 2025 21:31:37 +0000 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 10:12:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ “It's the sound you recognize when you hear 'You've Got To Hide Your Love Away.' ” John Lennon’s legendary Framus 12-string gets an official reissue just months after its landmark sale ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitars/acoustic-guitars/john-lennons-hootenanny-acoustic-reissue 4kdbbeiHmu5ej8a8SfiFGj Tue, 04 Feb 2025 02:17:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Best Acoustic Guitars of 2025! These are the guitars that got our attention at the 2025 NAMM Show ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitars/acoustic-guitars/best-acoustic-guitars-2025-namm LD8LaXJrhzFCm5teioBL37 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:50:31 +0000 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:47:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ “What if I started with the pickup and built the guitar around it?” We tried the new L.R. Baggs AEG-1 and discovered an acoustic-electric guitar unlike any we've ever seen before ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitars/acoustic-guitars/lr-baggs-aeg-1-acoustic-electric-guitar m3K6voMyZWZEBZbkKkKGx Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:30:00 +0000 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 09:58:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ "The best performance acoustics that have come to my attention in nearly a decade." Martin's U.S.-made SC-18E and SC-28E build on the groundbreaking SC-13E with all solid woods and top-tier electronics ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitars/acoustic-guitars/martin-SC-28E-and-SC-18E-reviewed 67wQCQGtuU6cUqZQtVrPTT Mon, 20 Jan 2025 22:48:45 +0000 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 10:09:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ "I’ve got two boxes of cassettes with Eddie. I’m not sure I’m mad enough to go through them!” Mike Rutherford reveals his secret recording sessions with Eddie Van Halen ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitars/acoustic-guitars/mike-rutherford-recorded-with-eddie-van-halen NKjrAiYpwggy2UDXDyxS6b Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:48:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Snag one of our favorite 3/4-sized acoustic guitars for only $99 this Black Friday with Taylor's superb Get One, Gift One promotion ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/news/taylor-get-one-gift-one-black-friday-deal PfmZxGMDV7ubDHxnkC3kW9 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:35:56 +0000 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:47:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Gorgeous, giggable and collectible." Taylor 50th Anniversary 858e LTD Grand Orchestra 12-string combines vintage glory with modern tech for a glorious playing experience ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/reviews/taylor-858E-ltd-grand-orchestra-12-string-hands-on-review 8vqtzfW5ioNzLLjBkHqBvn Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:31:52 +0000 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:59:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ "A 12-string acoustic sounds magical, but know what you're getting before you buy one." How to choose the 12-string acoustic that's right for you — plus a few interesting options on the standard format ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/lessons/find-your-favorite-12-string-acoustic tHkQqvQnWURDtUCSrax24K Wed, 06 Nov 2024 13:55:09 +0000 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 03:49:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Not only did he play each of them for three or four minutes, he even suggested that some of them be put in alternate tunings." Jimmy Page made sure there's a little bit of himself on every one of his new Gibson signature SJ-200 models ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/news/gibson-issues-jimmy-page-sj200-models FiDW88simFtgntFK4UrRRB Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:21:43 +0000 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:47:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ A compact Dreadnought acoustic? Martin's new O’ahu HG-28 is a game-changing hybrid that pays tribute to the steel-string's Hawaiian heritage ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/news/martin-oahu-hg-28-acoustic-guitar C5cjfGqgh2wkUN7UzX8tVJ Wed, 02 Oct 2024 17:45:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Bringing the quality and heritage of Guild acoustic guitars to a new audience of players”: Guild's new $300 guitar range promises to bring premium tones at a cut price ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/news/guild-300-series-acoustics WVCLgDN2wBAkxJRrbo8t4a Thu, 19 Sep 2024 20:29:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ “A testament to positivity and the joy of music”: Martin teams up with feel-good apparel firm Life is Good for an acoustic that promotes optimism through music ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/news/martin-guitars-lx1-life-is-good-acoustic 9efaZVTPtPjfrxQfwbWcnf Wed, 18 Sep 2024 21:50:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Should find Bourgeois a broader audience, including fans who can’t muster the money for a full USA build”: Bourgeois Touchstone Signature OM and Dreadnought review ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/reviews/bourgeois-touchstone-signature-om-dreadnought-review RfmbMdUJ5abymZaEHzqiWE Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:17:51 +0000 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 09:28:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I've known that Gibson for years. That guitar is part of Dad”: Gibson recreates Johnny Cash’s legendary signature SJ-200 acoustic – and honors his daughter, Rosanne, with her own J-185 ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/news/gibson-johnny-roseanne-cash-collection-sj200-sj185 UxtFuDmjvVzzbVxiBJivEX Wed, 28 Aug 2024 09:20:05 +0000 Wed, 28 Aug 2024 09:20:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Finneas’ innovative spirit shines through in every detail of these signature models”: Finneas becomes the first-ever Fender Acoustasonic artist with two signature Telecaster models ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/news/fender-finneas-signature-acoustasonic-telecaster qg3zbEVVafd8gxeddj9Kmg Thu, 22 Aug 2024 19:17:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ “A bombshell guitar that can front any band”: Martin and Reverb unite for an exclusive non-cutaway Grand Performance acoustic ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/news/martin-reverb-select-custom-gp-blonde 9Du2qaxf5c4AUcMdcNMtZc Thu, 25 Jul 2024 20:41:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Score up to $500 off a range of Breedlove acoustic guitars at Guitar Center in this epic Prime Day-beating sale ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/news/score-up-to-dollar500-off-a-range-of-breedlove-acoustic-guitars-at-guitar-center-in-this-epic-prime-day-beating-sale 9saJ7mJuj4b8hznPvB4kGY Wed, 17 Jul 2024 11:20:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best beginner acoustic guitars: start as you mean to go on ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/best-beginner-acoustic-guitars kQxzhKo3LbHJmWzRD739ng Thu, 20 Jun 2024 17:20:32 +0000 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:21:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ “The ultimate expression of acoustic artisanry”: Yamaha launches two high-end FS9 acoustics – which are inspired by a traditional Japanese woodworking technique ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/news/yamaha-fs9m-fs9r-acoustics bKsEjFWnSMgKC7gTkBdxNN Wed, 19 Jun 2024 15:13:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Today’s unprecedented sale is a testament to the timeless appeal and reverence of the Beatles' music and John Lennon”: John Lennon’s rediscovered Framus 12-string becomes one of the most expensive guitars to ever sell at auction ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/news/john-lennon-help-framus-acoustic-sells-at-auction yYimYMvxvuGvQoa7cdnLHc Thu, 30 May 2024 16:05:19 +0000 Thu, 30 May 2024 16:05:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Inspiring gear that connects acoustic players to pandemic era developments, novel innovations, and commemorative celebrations”: From single-cut stunners to busking Swiss army knifes, a round-up of 2024's hottest acoustic gear ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/2024-best-acoustic-gear ydjSjD4RKRrheetVooZEZC Fri, 24 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Eric continued to be surprised at how a lower-cost acoustic could stand up to top-of-the-line guitars”: One of the “best-sounding” guitars Eric Clapton has ever played is set to be auctioned ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/news/eric-clapton-martin-000-28EC-auction Czr2syxsm8L5TSoy7ACRAJ Wed, 22 May 2024 19:03:20 +0000 Wed, 22 May 2024 19:03:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ “A rare combination of portability, playability, tone, and gig-worthiness... If you’re looking for a travel guitar, this one fits the bill”: Klos Grand Cutaway Mini review ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/reviews/klos-grand-cutaway-mini vZuP8rhAwFanjZ4VTi3isC Mon, 20 May 2024 21:37:39 +0000 Thu, 12 Sep 2024 16:05:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best 3/4 acoustic guitars 2025: Top short-scale options from Taylor, Martin and more ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/best-three-quarter-acoustic-guitars hjH4nHsKgZP2R6My6rFZkL Thu, 07 Mar 2024 11:25:32 +0000 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:28:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hear These Fine Vintage Martins in Action on Collector and Bluegrass Ambassador Gary Brewer’s Latest Cut, ‘House of Axes’ ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/players/gary-brewer-house-of-axes-vintage-martin-guitars wv3bqqTa4hcHAaFf7ZHjtm Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:08:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Bluegrass Master Gary Brewer of the Kentucky Ramblers Shares Some Guitar Pick Wisdom ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/lessons/gary-brewer-bluegrass-acoustic-picks WEbJX5Y4UgwUChgv8YCHpg Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:20:13 +0000 Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:13:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Success in Our Business Has Very Little Relation to Making Moving, Emotionally Meaningful Music”: Milk Carton Kids Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan Are Leading a Modern Folk Revival ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/news/the-milk-carton-kids-interview DUatjwEUZeixuaHsMQYLJZ Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:11:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Guild Revives Vintage Dreadnought and Jumbo Designs With New American-Made Standard Series D-40, D-50 and F-40 Acoustic Guitars ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/news/guild-standard-series-acoustic-guitars-f40-d40-d50 BqG7k23UPUNtwJgEwHWADk Wed, 16 Aug 2023 13:27:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ “He's Got a Guitar Collection That Would Make Any Guitar Nerd Jealous”: Watch Gibson TV’s New Episode of ‘The Collection’ Featuring Jason Isbell ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/news/jason-isbell-gibson-tv-the-collection-guitars kQcwJAQKLkPvKKBUX87Pxa Fri, 11 Aug 2023 10:30:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Jimi Hendrix Did It Rarely While Jimmy Page Did It All the Time: Here's What You Need to Know About Layering Guitars ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/lessons/layering-guitars-recording-tips h5rexogxS5wAUyACEWhYvb Thu, 10 Aug 2023 16:33:40 +0000 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 11:09:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Guild Announces Top-of-the-Line D-55 70th Anniversary Acoustic Guitar ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/news/guild-gsr-d55-70th-anniversary-limited-edition gcaukqqVXPyLxsa8Cr7yMo Thu, 27 Jul 2023 09:52:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ “What Captured Me Early on Was the One-Guitar-as-Orchestra Kind of Approach”: Catfish Keith Has Copious Licks in His Bag of Tricks ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/players/catfish-keith CYctAFXBwUSYfdYdzCwMGB Wed, 26 Jul 2023 12:16:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Put the Guitar Down”: Sadler Vaden’s Top Five Tips for Guitarists ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/lessons/sadler-vanden-top-tips-for-guitarists Sb9w9QsMhWQZLNWdiuTzSG Fri, 21 Jul 2023 13:11:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ With X-Braced Tops, Top-Notch Tonewoods, and Plenty of Bling These Guitars Rivaled Martin – so Why Is No One Talking About Lyon & Healy Today? ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/lyon-healy-washburn-acoustic-guitars SeSUTDbWsXkv9Dh4GXC7bZ Fri, 21 Jul 2023 11:15:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ever Wondered Why Brazilian Rosewood Is a Big Deal? Here’s All You Need to Know ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/brazilian-rosewood cDKkJenhi6WrJtUVcYvxo5 Mon, 10 Jul 2023 16:23:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ The All-American Acoustic Guitar: This Rare Sunburst D-18 From 1936 Represents a Pinnacle of Martin’s Craftsmanship ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/prewar-1936-martin-d18-sunburst-well-strung-guitars utF3vT3JhGKYTkK3QEbGBi Fri, 07 Jul 2023 17:19:40 +0000 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 11:08:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Explore the 2023 NAMM Show Acoustic-Electric Highlights: Exciting New Gear From Martin, Taylor, Yamaha, L.R. Baggs, Universal Audio, Lava Music and More ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/news/NAMM-2023-acoustic-electric-gear 56iuF4pLupvKFvY7Xv3sgR Tue, 20 Jun 2023 15:26:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Furch Guitars Sound Quite Distinctive and Special”: These Sublime Acoustics Deserve Your Serious Attention ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/furch-guitars-factory-tour HqK9fxZbwBdsZSJPzzbUCe Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:24:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I Haphazardly Try Things out, Embrace the Things That Make Me Smile, Cast Away the Things That Make Me Cringe”: Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz Reveals His Secrets to Achieving Glorious Amplified Acoustic Tone ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/news/dan-lebo-lebowitz-alo-silver-saturdays ieAay8pPGcHWR9N8ZHHSH4 Wed, 31 May 2023 14:17:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Are You Ashamed of Your Stand Game Too? Here’s Some Inspiration (You Know You Need It!) ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/guitar-hangers-stands-ideas atvEVNL5zVfcV7VZLFssKJ Tue, 30 May 2023 13:58:02 +0000 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 20:25:09 +0000