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Explore the 2023 NAMM Show Acoustic-Electric Highlights: Exciting New Gear From Martin, Taylor, Yamaha, L.R. Baggs, Universal Audio, Lava Music and More
By Jimmy Leslie published
This year’s NAMM show was surging with innovative and environmentally savvy gear – here's a rundown of our top picks

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

"Albums Are Still Our Art Form... They Are What We Are Going to Leave Behind”: David Crosby on His Epic Recording Legacy
By Jimmy Leslie published
The acoustic legend delivers guitar insights into his classic period and final album, 'For Free'

“I Loved That Feeling of Trying to Improve as a Player”: Jack Johnson Dives Deep Into His Enchanting New Record, ‘Meet the Moonlight’
By Jimmy Leslie published
The oft-imitated Hawaiian with the hallmark rhythm hand talks signature style

Is NAMM History?
By Jimmy Leslie published
Find out how this year's Anaheim event gave insights to the future of acoustic gear – and of the show itself

Writing and Recording Acoustic Rock, Part 1
By Jimmy Leslie last updated
Frets Editor Jimmy Leslie shares the lessons he learned creating Spirit Hustler’s inspired recording “The Spirit of ’69.”

Jam-Jazz Cat Scott Metzger Steps Out With New Album ‘Too Close To Reason’ Armed With a Vintage Martin
By Jimmy Leslie published
This intimate solo debut highlights the unique charms of a 1955 Martin 000-18.

Martin SC-13E Special Burst Review
By Jimmy Leslie last updated
With its well-balanced tone this acoustic-electric sounds as sweet as it looks.
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