Martin From single-cut stunners to busking Swiss army knifes, a round-up of 2024's hottest acoustic gear GP gathers a selected swath of shining stars on the acoustic gear horizon, with a primary lens concentrated on guitar Joe Bonamassa's “museum-grade” 1941 Martin acoustic has been reissued as his first Martin signature model Bonamassa has given fans a glimpse at the faithful reproduction of his original pre-war 000-45, which was handed down as a family heirloom before he bought it Explore the 2023 NAMM Show Acoustic-Electric Highlights: Exciting New Gear From Martin, Taylor, Yamaha, L.R. Baggs, Universal Audio, Lava Music and More This year’s NAMM show was surging with innovative and environmentally savvy gear – here's a rundown of our top picks Latest Martin Martin SC-13E Special Burst Review By Jimmy Leslie last updated 11 April 22 With its well-balanced tone this acoustic-electric sounds as sweet as it looks. From Satan to Jesus, Skip James Played Through Shadow and Light on These Five Essential Tracks By Jim Beaugez published 31 March 22 Mississippi Delta bluesman Robert Johnson may have sung about having a hellhound on his trail, but Skip James sounded like the one on the run. Martin SC-13E Review By Jimmy Leslie last updated 28 March 22 A revolutionary new design that updates the acoustic-electric guitar for a new generation. Martin Unveils New 00L Earth Guitar By Jackson Maxwell last updated 28 March 22 The head-turning acoustic is the first FSC-certified, plastic-free Martin. Kurt Cobain's "MTV Unplugged" Martin D-18E Sells for Over $6 Million By Jackson Maxwell last updated 28 March 22 The ultra-rare 1959 model smashed the world record, previously held by David Gilmour’s Black Strat, to become the most expensive guitar ever sold at auction. Kurt Cobain's Legendary "MTV Unplugged" Martin D-18E is Going Up for Auction By Jackson Maxwell last updated 28 March 22 Lost in Frances Bean Cobain's divorce settlement, the ultra-rare 1959 model is valued at over a million dollars. Martin Unveils 12-String Grand J-16E, DJR-10E StreetMaster, and Two New Ziricote Acoustic Guitars for 2021 By Matt Owen last updated 28 March 22 New models boast Fishman electronic systems and a wealth of other stylish appointments. If You Strum a Ukulele In Space, Does It Make a Sound? Find Out In This Incredible Interview With Astronaut Chris Sembroski By Jimmy Leslie published 6 January 22 The Air Force veteran took a Martin ukulele to space and discovered the joy of making music in microgravity. Martin 00L Earth Review By Jimmy Leslie last updated 17 December 21 Capable of creating quite a ruckus this guitar’s overall tone is fittingly natural, raw, and organic. Watch Nirvana’s Iconic ‘MTV Unplugged’ Performance of “Where Did You Sleep Last Night” By Rod Brakes published 18 November 21 Video See the unedited version of Kurt Cobain’s spine-tingling rendition remastered in HD. Video 1234Archives Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MOST READ1David Cassidy on seeing Hendrix, learning from the session guitar greats, and jamming with Paul McCartney and John Lennon2Martin and Reverb unite for an exclusive non-cutaway Grand Performance acoustic3Matteo Mancuso pays homage to his hero, Paul Gilbert, with new track, Paul Position 4Joe Satriani’s custom Eddie Van Halen-flavored 3rd Power amp is now available as a plugin – with real amps on the way 5David Gilmour explains his preference for vintage guitars, and demos his 1945 Martin D-18
Martin SC-13E Special Burst Review By Jimmy Leslie last updated 11 April 22 With its well-balanced tone this acoustic-electric sounds as sweet as it looks.
From Satan to Jesus, Skip James Played Through Shadow and Light on These Five Essential Tracks By Jim Beaugez published 31 March 22 Mississippi Delta bluesman Robert Johnson may have sung about having a hellhound on his trail, but Skip James sounded like the one on the run.
Martin SC-13E Review By Jimmy Leslie last updated 28 March 22 A revolutionary new design that updates the acoustic-electric guitar for a new generation.
Martin Unveils New 00L Earth Guitar By Jackson Maxwell last updated 28 March 22 The head-turning acoustic is the first FSC-certified, plastic-free Martin.
Kurt Cobain's "MTV Unplugged" Martin D-18E Sells for Over $6 Million By Jackson Maxwell last updated 28 March 22 The ultra-rare 1959 model smashed the world record, previously held by David Gilmour’s Black Strat, to become the most expensive guitar ever sold at auction.
Kurt Cobain's Legendary "MTV Unplugged" Martin D-18E is Going Up for Auction By Jackson Maxwell last updated 28 March 22 Lost in Frances Bean Cobain's divorce settlement, the ultra-rare 1959 model is valued at over a million dollars.
Martin Unveils 12-String Grand J-16E, DJR-10E StreetMaster, and Two New Ziricote Acoustic Guitars for 2021 By Matt Owen last updated 28 March 22 New models boast Fishman electronic systems and a wealth of other stylish appointments.
If You Strum a Ukulele In Space, Does It Make a Sound? Find Out In This Incredible Interview With Astronaut Chris Sembroski By Jimmy Leslie published 6 January 22 The Air Force veteran took a Martin ukulele to space and discovered the joy of making music in microgravity.
Martin 00L Earth Review By Jimmy Leslie last updated 17 December 21 Capable of creating quite a ruckus this guitar’s overall tone is fittingly natural, raw, and organic.
Watch Nirvana’s Iconic ‘MTV Unplugged’ Performance of “Where Did You Sleep Last Night” By Rod Brakes published 18 November 21 Video See the unedited version of Kurt Cobain’s spine-tingling rendition remastered in HD.