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Posts about Vintage and Collectible Guitars written by Acoustic Guitar Editors, Greg Cahill, Greg Olwell, Adam Perlmutter, Blair Jackson, and David Lusterman

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.

Here are some highlights and trends in guitar gear for 2022 from the editors of Acoustic Guitar magazine.

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.

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.

Revival's RG-26M is a handsome, comfortable, all-mahogany guitar that delivers a very nice sound for an irresistible price. 

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.

The steel-string acoustic guitar appears in may different sizes and shapes. This guide gives a general understanding of the most common styles and what they may offer players

From the August 2017 issue of Acoustic Guitar | BY MAMIE MINCH Hello gentle readers. Lately, I’ve received lots of questions about issues stemming from aging plastics on old guitars. From curling pickguards to binding rot, it’s one of the things that people have to bear in mind when buying and playing older instruments. Q: I bought…

Here’s an overview of 2021 in acoustic guitar gear, including guitars, sound-reinforcement solutions, and more, for players of all stripes.