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Gretchen Menn wins the Martin/Guitar World No Limits Challenge competition
By Jackson Maxwell published
The Zepparella axe-slinger emerged triumphant after her acoustic original, Venice, beat out Helen Ibe's mashup of Classical Gas and Stevie Wonder's Superstition

Unpack the compositional brilliance of Gretchen Menn and Helen Ibe's No Limits Challenge finale performances
By Jackson Maxwell published
Menn and Ibe both bring their A-game with these stellar, technically demanding pieces. Take them in with GW's editors, and vote for your favorite

Watch Gretchen Menn and Helen Ibe give the acoustic performances of a lifetime in the finale of the No Limits Challenge competition
By Jackson Maxwell published
With a stunning original and creative mash-up, both of these guitarists bring their A-game in these performances. Vote for your favorite

Gretchen Menn advances to final round of the Martin No Limits Challenge
By Jackson Maxwell published
Menn's terrific acoustic take on Weezer's Buddy Holly edged out Sophie Burrell's spirited and skillful unplugged version of Kaiser Chiefs' Ruby

Analyze Gretchen Menn and Sophie Burrell's outside-the-box acoustic covers of Weezer, Kaiser Chiefs hits
By Jackson Maxwell published
In this No Limits Challenge semifinal matchup, Menn and Burrell add some unplugged flash to these hook-filled classics – examine them further with GW's editors

Watch Gretchen Menn and Sophie Burrell break the mold with imaginative acoustic remakes of Weezer, Kaiser Chiefs hits
By Jackson Maxwell published
This round of the No Limits Challenge competition sees two hard-riffing power-pop hits receive Martin-powered makeovers

Helen Ibe advances to final round of the Martin No Limits Challenge
By Jackson Maxwell published
Ibe's technically rich acoustic blues original beat out R.J. Ronquillo's spunky take on Stevie Ray Vaughan's Rude Mood

Take a closer look at R.J. Ronquillo and Helen Ibe's killer, Martin-driven acoustic blues showcases
By Jackson Maxwell published
These performances demonstrate the bluesier capabilities of Martin's SC line – examine them further with GW's editors
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