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1937 Martin 000-45

The History of Martin 45-Series Acoustic Guitars

By Rod Brakes published

Take a close look at this stunning pre-war 000-45 with CF Martin & Co’s museum and archives specialist, Jason Ahner, as he schools us on the history of Martin’s flagship flat-tops

Kurt Cobain (1967 - 1994), performs with his group Nirvana at a taping of the television program 'MTV Unplugged,' New York, New York, Novemeber 18, 1993.

The History of Martin 18-Series Acoustic Guitars

By Rod Brakes published

From mid-19th-century parlors to MTV, we retrace the history of Martin’s all-American 18-series flat-tops with CF Martin & Co’s museum and archives specialist, Jason Ahner

Breedlove acoustic guitars

Get up to $550 Off Breedlove Acoustic Guitars in Sweetwater’s Cyber Weekend Sale

By Guitar Player Staff published

These gorgeous acoustics and many more are on offer right now in Sweetwater's "Hottest Deals"

Fender Newporter Player, Fender CN-140SCE and Fender CP-60S Parlor acoustic guitars in Natural finish

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals Continue at Fender With $$$ Off Acoustic Guitars

By Guitar Player Staff last updated

Save up to 50% in this diverse range of small-bodied flat-tops, this Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend

1961: American rock n' roll musicians Don (left) and Phil Everly, the Everly Brothers, raise their hands as they are sworn into the United States Marine Corps by a uniformed officer.

Watch the Everly Brothers Appear on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ Fresh Out of Marine Corps Boot Camp

By Rod Brakes published

Video The Gibson J-200-toting singing duo made this striking appearance on national television 60 years ago to the day.

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Paul Simon and Dick Cavett on 'The Dick Cavett Show' April 9, 1969.

Watch Paul Simon Demonstrate How to Write a Number One Hit Record

By Rod Brakes published

Video The legendary singer-songwriter deconstructs “Bridge Over Troubled Water.”

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Guild A-20 Marley

Bob Marley’s Favorite Songwriting Guitar Gets Reworked by Guild

By Rod Brakes last updated

The A-20 Marley is a modern recreation of the Jamaican legend’s inexpensive Madeira acoustic.

Paul SIMON and George HARRISON; with Paul Simon, performing on Saturday Night Live in 1976

Is Paul Simon One of the Most Underrated Guitar Players Ever?

By Rod Brakes published

Video Watch this live TV performance of Davey Graham’s “Anji” and decide for yourself.

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1941 Martin D-45

What’s the Most Collectible Acoustic Guitar? The Pre-War Martin D-45 Could Be It

By Rod Brakes published

Vintage guitar veteran David Davidson of Well Strung Guitars shows us the “Holy Grail” of Flat-Tops.

Gibson Generation Collection

“Finally Hear More of You” with Gibson’s Brand New Line of Acoustics

By Rod Brakes published

The Generation Collection's Player Port promises a new guitar playing experience.

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