Harley Benton’s latest affordable build is a sub-$230 solid top dreadnought that looks destined to become a key player in the beginner budget acoustic market
I’ve been watching acoustic guitar prices all year and Guitar Center’s up to 35% off sale is the best I’ve seen – especially if you want an A-list model
Gretsch glow-up: One of our favorite parlor guitars just got a limited-edition makeover – and at $249, it’s still irresistibly affordable
in Acoustic Guitars, Guitar Gear, Guitars “This guitar offers a one-of-a kind connection to the legacy of Joel, Ellie and the enduring spirit of survival”: Taylor capitalizes on The Last Of Us hype with a custom replica of the acoustic played by Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey on the hit HBO series
in Acoustic Guitars, Guitar Gear, Guitars “A rare and culturally critical guitar directly tied to the end of the Beatles and Cream”: A 1913 Gibson acoustic – played and owned by George Harrison and Eric Clapton – has been listed on Reverb
in Acoustic Guitars, Guitar Gear, Guitars “Compact and handcrafted charm with concert-ready charisma”: Gibson’s Parlor Rosewood EC offers a downsized, single-cut take on the SJ-200 shape beloved by Brian May and Johnny Cash
in Acoustic Guitars, Electric Guitars, Guitar Accessories & Components, Guitar Tuners, Guitars “‘Would you like to tune your guitar?’ ‘Oh, no thanks, I’m trying to give up’”: The Tunerette is the healthy option for Clapton and Keef fans looking for that cigarette on the headstock look – and it tunes your guitar
in Acoustic Guitars, Artists, Electric Guitars, Guitars “I really like that you can sweep pick on this thing, so it gets you the nylon-string sound without the physical limitations”: Tosin Abasi issues update on Abasi Concepts’ much-anticipated hybrid nylon-string
in Acoustic Guitars, Electric Guitars, Guitars “Gloriously adorned with a gold edge burst finish over a gold paisley and sparkle top”: Gretsch unveils the Paisley Penguin – a rare bird that growls – and the Honey Dipper Special, a resonator for all your roots rock manoeuvres
in Acoustic Guitars, Artists, Electric Guitars, Guitarists, Guitars, Plugins, Software & Apps, Tech “It’s a $20 plugin…I love it because sometimes the problem with digital sounds is they just lack a little bit of character”: Steven Wilson reveals his favourite plugin is a lo-fi cassette emulator and it is on all the guitars on his latest prog epic
in Acoustic Guitars, Guitar Gear, Guitars The heaviest acoustic guitar ever made? Two budding builders craft an acoustic entirely from concrete because they “thought the idea was really funny”
in Acoustic Guitars, Acoustic-electric Guitars, Guitar Gear, Guitars “For years, the only 12-string acoustics I got my hands on, the necks always pulled off after a bit. I earned a lot of money replacing them!” Why one of the UK’s most prolific luthiers is a bolt-on acoustic die-hard
in Acoustic Guitars, Acoustic-electric Guitars, Guitar Gear, Guitars “This isn’t just a makeover. It’s a full-on glow-up”: Martin’s Junior Series Dreadnought is the best all-round acoustic electric guitar on the market – now the entire range has been given its most significant upgrade yet