https://acousticguitar.com lessons, music to play, and how-tos for all guitarists Tue, 12 Sep 2023 18:00:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/acousticguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/AG_Favicon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 https://acousticguitar.com 32 32 103806923 https://acousticguitar.com/this-2022-greg-brandt-custom-concert-model-is-a-traditional-classical-guitar-with-unique-ornamentation/ https://acousticguitar.com/this-2022-greg-brandt-custom-concert-model-is-a-traditional-classical-guitar-with-unique-ornamentation/#respond Sun, 17 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=140977 All of the pieces fit together for Brandt when he built this “jigsaw puzzle” guitar.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/this-2022-greg-brandt-custom-concert-model-is-a-traditional-classical-guitar-with-unique-ornamentation/feed/ 0 140977 https://acousticguitar.com/john-monteleones-rocket-convertible-archtop/ Fri, 11 Aug 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=138582 With is elliptical soundhole and dual soundports, the innovative Rocket Convertible is a great example of Monteleone's vision and craft.]]> 138582 https://acousticguitar.com/a-guide-to-commissioning-the-custom-guitar-of-your-dreams/ https://acousticguitar.com/a-guide-to-commissioning-the-custom-guitar-of-your-dreams/#comments Sun, 30 Jul 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=141145 Collaborating with a luthier can result in an instrument that satisfies performance needs, creative desires, or both.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/a-guide-to-commissioning-the-custom-guitar-of-your-dreams/feed/ 8 141145 https://acousticguitar.com/breedlove-artista-pro-series-concert-ce-review/ https://acousticguitar.com/breedlove-artista-pro-series-concert-ce-review/#respond Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=135584 The Pro Series Concert includes some of the maker’s signature touches in a well-made instrument that’s ready for the stage or studio.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/breedlove-artista-pro-series-concert-ce-review/feed/ 0 135584 https://acousticguitar.com/how-to-buy-used-guitars-from-private-sellers/ https://acousticguitar.com/how-to-buy-used-guitars-from-private-sellers/#respond Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:45:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=124701 Here are some tips to get the best deals on the best used guitars and music gear from Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, or any private seller, safely & smartly.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/how-to-buy-used-guitars-from-private-sellers/feed/ 0 124701 https://acousticguitar.com/great-acoustics-a-loyal-customer-inspires-a-bold-new-big-hollow-jumbo/ https://acousticguitar.com/great-acoustics-a-loyal-customer-inspires-a-bold-new-big-hollow-jumbo/#respond Wed, 11 Jan 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=134097 When a repeat customer asked Big Hollow Guitars' Bevan Frost to build a large-bodied guitar with unique inlays, the luthier rose to the challenge.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/great-acoustics-a-loyal-customer-inspires-a-bold-new-big-hollow-jumbo/feed/ 0 134097 https://acousticguitar.com/guitar-gear-highlights-and-trends-of-2022/ https://acousticguitar.com/guitar-gear-highlights-and-trends-of-2022/#respond Sun, 18 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=134236 Despite uncertain times, makers unveil guitars, guitars, and more guitars. There have been many new gear releases in the past 12 months - in this story, we explore the year's highlights and trends.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/guitar-gear-highlights-and-trends-of-2022/feed/ 0 134236 https://acousticguitar.com/review-taylor-724ce-grand-auditorium-guitar/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-taylor-724ce-grand-auditorium-guitar/#comments Sun, 16 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=133367 Our reviewer found the Taylor 724ce to be an exceptionally comfortable instrument with an easy-playing neck and a resonant feel whether fingerpicked or flatpicked.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-taylor-724ce-grand-auditorium-guitar/feed/ 1 133367 https://acousticguitar.com/handsome-instruments-from-retired-industry-icon-dick-boak/ https://acousticguitar.com/handsome-instruments-from-retired-industry-icon-dick-boak/#respond Sun, 09 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=133274 Since his retirement in 2018, former C.F. Martin & Co. mainstay Dick Boak has continued hand-building instruments like this dreadnought-ukulele-small-bodied-guitar trio.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/handsome-instruments-from-retired-industry-icon-dick-boak/feed/ 0 133274 https://acousticguitar.com/rick-turners-personal-2007-compass-rose-model-guitar/ https://acousticguitar.com/rick-turners-personal-2007-compass-rose-model-guitar/#respond Sun, 04 Sep 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=132501 Rick Turner created many unique Compass Rose acoustics, but this one—regarded as among his finest—was the luthier’s personal guitar and a showcase of both his bold concepts and skilled execution. ]]> https://acousticguitar.com/rick-turners-personal-2007-compass-rose-model-guitar/feed/ 0 132501 https://acousticguitar.com/review-revival-rg-26m-guitar/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-revival-rg-26m-guitar/#respond Sun, 12 Jun 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=131954 Revival's RG-26M is a handsome, comfortable, all-mahogany guitar that delivers a very nice sound for an irresistible price. ]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-revival-rg-26m-guitar/feed/ 0 131954 https://acousticguitar.com/a-guide-to-identifying-common-acoustic-guitar-shapes-and-sizes/ https://acousticguitar.com/a-guide-to-identifying-common-acoustic-guitar-shapes-and-sizes/#comments Thu, 19 May 2022 16:42:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=128049 The steel-string acoustic guitar appears in many different sizes and shapes. This guide gives a general understanding of the most common styles and what they may offer players.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/a-guide-to-identifying-common-acoustic-guitar-shapes-and-sizes/feed/ 3 128049 https://acousticguitar.com/great-acoustics-custom-21-style-cowardin-000/ https://acousticguitar.com/great-acoustics-custom-21-style-cowardin-000/#respond Sun, 15 May 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=128853 A friend commissioned Jack Cowardin to build an understated 000 acoustic guitar to complement his 1938 Martin 000-18. The result was much more than just wood and metal.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/great-acoustics-custom-21-style-cowardin-000/feed/ 0 128853 https://acousticguitar.com/great-acoustics-buck-currans-long-lost-2009-sobell-model-1/ https://acousticguitar.com/great-acoustics-buck-currans-long-lost-2009-sobell-model-1/#respond Wed, 15 Dec 2021 14:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=126935 Singer-songwriter and guitarist Buck Curran’s tale about his 2009 Stefan Sobell Model 1 is more uplifting than some other tales of "the one that got away."]]> https://acousticguitar.com/great-acoustics-buck-currans-long-lost-2009-sobell-model-1/feed/ 0 126935 https://acousticguitar.com/1943-martin-000-18-acoustic-guitar/ https://acousticguitar.com/1943-martin-000-18-acoustic-guitar/#respond Wed, 27 Oct 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=125671 This 1943 Martin 000-18 was originally a gift to a Spanish immigrant to Monterey, California, who was a regular performer along the famed Cannery Row.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/1943-martin-000-18-acoustic-guitar/feed/ 0 125671 https://acousticguitar.com/collings-cj-45-t-guitar-review/ https://acousticguitar.com/collings-cj-45-t-guitar-review/#respond Wed, 18 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=124627 With the new CJ-45 T, Collings has delivered a new guitar that shows how much can be achieved with a mix of CNC manufacturing, handcrafting, and vision. ]]> https://acousticguitar.com/collings-cj-45-t-guitar-review/feed/ 0 124627 https://acousticguitar.com/martin-guitars-names-new-ceo/ Mon, 21 Jun 2021 22:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=124395 Thomas Ripsam brings an impressive business pedigree to Nazareth. He has a long career in finance and is also an avid musician who has built acoustic guitars.]]> 124395 https://acousticguitar.com/great-acoustics-a-2021-santa-cruz-om-custom-with-a-storied-past/ https://acousticguitar.com/great-acoustics-a-2021-santa-cruz-om-custom-with-a-storied-past/#respond Thu, 20 May 2021 16:00:13 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=123580 This Santa Cruz OM Custom was made with several storied tonewoods, including Tunnel 13 redwood; Brazilian rosewood; and figured mahogany sourced from the Tree.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/great-acoustics-a-2021-santa-cruz-om-custom-with-a-storied-past/feed/ 0 123580 https://acousticguitar.com/guitar-review-martins-new-gpc-13e-is-a-fine-sounding-acoustic-electric-thats-ready-for-the-road/ https://acousticguitar.com/guitar-review-martins-new-gpc-13e-is-a-fine-sounding-acoustic-electric-thats-ready-for-the-road/#respond Mon, 17 May 2021 15:42:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=123648 The Martin GPC-13E acoustic-electric guitar is an easy choice for players needing a reliable, handsome instrument that sounds good acoustically and plugged in.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/guitar-review-martins-new-gpc-13e-is-a-fine-sounding-acoustic-electric-thats-ready-for-the-road/feed/ 0 123648 https://acousticguitar.com/great-acoustics-2020-collings-om3-alaskan/ https://acousticguitar.com/great-acoustics-2020-collings-om3-alaskan/#respond Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:20:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=122363 A visually striking custom OM made from reclaimed old-growth Sitka that spent much of the 20th century floating in Alaskan waters.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/great-acoustics-2020-collings-om3-alaskan/feed/ 0 122363 https://acousticguitar.com/review-guild-bt-258e-deluxe-8-string-baritone-is-good-loud-fun/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-guild-bt-258e-deluxe-8-string-baritone-is-good-loud-fun/#respond Wed, 17 Mar 2021 16:33:41 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=122531 Guild pairs its classic jumbo guitar body with a long, 27-inch-scale neck and the more affordable production of its Chinese-built Westerly Collection. The idea is to offer an accessibly priced, fully featured instrument for players who know the satisfying, rafter-rattling power of a baritone and might be curious about exploring the low end. ]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-guild-bt-258e-deluxe-8-string-baritone-is-good-loud-fun/feed/ 0 122531 https://acousticguitar.com/top-gear-the-best-acoustic-guitars-and-accessories-of-2020/ https://acousticguitar.com/top-gear-the-best-acoustic-guitars-and-accessories-of-2020/#respond Wed, 30 Dec 2020 17:20:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=121026 In the midst of a global pandemic, the guitar market soared with high demand for a range of offerings. Here's the best acoustic guitars and accessories of 2020.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/top-gear-the-best-acoustic-guitars-and-accessories-of-2020/feed/ 0 121026 https://acousticguitar.com/great-acoustics-preston-thompson-masterpiece-2-koi-pond/ https://acousticguitar.com/great-acoustics-preston-thompson-masterpiece-2-koi-pond/#respond Tue, 15 Dec 2020 16:29:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=121231 Dedicated to the shop’s founding luthier and namesake, who died in 2019, the Koi Pond guitar is a stunning piece of art that's meant to be played.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/great-acoustics-preston-thompson-masterpiece-2-koi-pond/feed/ 0 121231 https://acousticguitar.com/great-acoustics-john-prines-1939-gibson-super-400n/ https://acousticguitar.com/great-acoustics-john-prines-1939-gibson-super-400n/#respond Wed, 30 Sep 2020 13:41:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=119830 From the November/December 2020 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By Greg Olwell A few archtops were larger and some were glitzier, but all were trying to top the standard set by the stunning Gibson Super 400. Having an 18-inch lower bout and decorated with Gibson’s most premium appointments and hardware, the Super 400 surpassed the L-5 as the company’s top-of-the-line model […]]]> https://acousticguitar.com/great-acoustics-john-prines-1939-gibson-super-400n/feed/ 0 119830 https://acousticguitar.com/guitar-review-orangewood-sage-mahogany-live-acoustic-electric/ https://acousticguitar.com/guitar-review-orangewood-sage-mahogany-live-acoustic-electric/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:17:43 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=119594 When I played the Sage acoustically and dug in hard with a pick, the guitar’s sound compressed nicely, accentuating the guitar’s thick midrange projection, without leaving behind the high-end sparkle and low-end definition. ]]> https://acousticguitar.com/guitar-review-orangewood-sage-mahogany-live-acoustic-electric/feed/ 0 119594