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The Best Acoustic Guitars of 2025! These are the guitars that got our attention at the 2025 NAMM Show
By Jimmy Leslie published
With notable entries from Martin, Gibson, Taylor, Breedlove and many other makers, this year's offerings have something to please everyone

“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
By Jimmy Leslie published
Its two pickup systems reproduce string vibration and body resonance while capturing ambience and offering resistance to feedback

Martin's U.S.-made SC-18E and SC-28E build on the groundbreaking SC-13E with all solid woods and top-tier electronics
By Jimmy Leslie published
For those who have been waiting for a more aficionado-style version of the Road Series SC-13E, this is your time to celebrate

Mike Rutherford reveals his secret recording sessions with Eddie Van Halen
By Phil Weller published
The former Genesis guitarist says he found one element of working with Ed difficult

Best Martin guitars 2025: Top-tier acoustic guitars for all
By James Farmer last updated
Considering a Martin? Here's Guitar Player’s pick of the best Martin acoustics for every type of player

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
By Ross Holder published
You can also score the road-ready Academy series for $299 or a GS Mini for just $199 when you purchase a qualifying 300 or 400 Series guitar

Taylor 50th Anniversary 858e LTD Grand Orchestra 12-string combines vintage glory with modern tech for a glorious playing experience
By Jimmy Leslie published
In homage to its founding year, no more than 1,974 guitars for each model will be made available worldwide

How to choose the 12-string acoustic that's right for you — plus a few interesting options on the standard format
By Jimmy Leslie published
From higher string tension to tuning issues, a 12-string is a different animal from your standard six-string

Jimmy Page made sure there's a little bit of himself on every one of his new Gibson signature SJ-200 models
By James Volpe Rotondi published
The two limited-edition models are based on the Gibson acoustic he played on classic tunes from 'Led Zeppelin I.'

Martin's new O’ahu HG-28 is a game-changing hybrid that pays tribute to the steel-string's Hawaiian heritage
By Phil Weller published
Described as a smaller 14-fret Dreadnought with the depth of a 000, it’s fitted with premium appointments to make it more than just a tribute to the past
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