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We review the Martin D-28 Billy Strings and DX-2E Billy Strings acoustics
By Jimmy Leslie published
These signature models from today's hottest acoustic guitarist deliver fantastic playability and tone. Which should you choose?

Best beginner acoustic guitars 2025: start as you mean to go on
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
My pick of tried-and-tested beginner acoustics from trusted brands including Taylor, Fender, Epiphone, and more

Taylor creates “The Last of Us” Replica 314c in honor of the acclaimed HBO show
By Elizabeth Swann published
The new acoustic is available now, with additional examples built on demand for this limited release

Best acoustic guitars 2025: My pick of the very best beginner, intermediate, and top-end acoustics
By Matt McCracken last updated
From high-quality entry-level models to top-of-the-range collector’s pieces, I look at the best acoustic guitars available today

Martin unveils its reissue of Eric Clapton’s 'Unplugged' acoustic — but his affinity for the brand began long before that seminal show
By Phil Weller published
The two new acoustics celebrate 30 years of collaboration between Martin and Clapton, but the luthier’s builds were shaping his career decades earlier

Best 3/4 acoustic guitars 2025: Top short-scale options from Taylor, Martin and more
By Connor Godfrey last updated
Here are the best short-scale acoustic options that don’t compromise on tone, build quality or performance

Brian May’s new signature Gibson JS-200 features a subtle tribute to Freddie Mercury
By Phil Weller last updated
May's new acoustic has another quirky feature — reversed string pairs that suit his style of strumming

Taylor’s Gold Label 814e SB Super Auditorium: “The most remarkable Taylor I’ve reviewed in nearly a decade”
By Jimmy Leslie published
Says Andy Powers, “I wanted to create an instrument with a totally different sound than what Taylor is known for while retaining what we love in a modern Taylor guitar.”
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