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Martin overhauls its Standard Series for the first time in 7 years in response to player demands
By Matt Owen published
Martin’s workhorse acoustics just got their first refresh since 2018 – and there are three new models to usher in the new era

Breedlove turns to an unsung tonewood for two new special edition acoustics that promise “unparalleled tonal qualities”
By Phil Weller published
Breedlove has made bold claims about its new Myrtlewood Legend builds, but believes the tonewood they utilize will soon reach legendary status

Ibanez takes a leaf out of its heavy electric playbook to produce its most ‘metal’ acoustics yet
By Phil Weller published
Featuring “in-demand” tonewoods and high-end electronics, the new Blackout lineup offers a metal-inspired twist to the traditional acoustic guitar recipe

“Plentiful bass, well rounded trebles, bags of toneful volume”: Atkin Dust Bowl 0012S & 00014 review
By David Mead published
Alister Atkin’s UK workshop pays homage to the stripped-back, no-frills instruments that were available in the USA nearly a century ago when money was tight but roots music was blooming

Jimmy Carter planted trees and personally harvested the wood that was later used to create his custom acoustic
By Phil Weller published
The former President planted an orchard in the 1990s, and at the age of 95, personally cut down a tree for it to be turned into a guitar

Cort brings unsung solid cedar to an accessible price point with 2 sleek $370 acoustics
By Phil Weller published
Two new Fishman-loaded builds take a tonewood reserved for premium and nylon-string acoustics to a new budget-friendly price range

How the producers of the Timothée Chalamet-starring Bob Dylan biopic nailed Dylan's unique tone – with a particular tweak
By Jackson Maxwell published
In partnership with the film's producers, Gibson gave Chalamet a collection of pristine, handcrafted guitars – but the movie's head music director needed, for accuracy's sake, to dim their natural sonic richness

Best acoustic electric guitars 2025: electro-acoustic picks for every type of player
By Rob Laing last updated
Know your piezos from your transducers and experience the best of both worlds with models for beginners to pros and for every budget
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