Many musicians play guitars, but some have a special connection to their prized axe. So special, in fact, the guitars have names and are treated like family.

Acoustic guitars aren’t very metal ... prized for their collectibility and beloved for their pristine approach to classic-meets-contemporary design. Guild guitars have long been celebrated for their ...

At the Royal College of Music Museum in London, Kurt Cobain’s acoustic guitar will go on show as part of an exhibition exploring Nirvana’s 1993 MTV Unplugged performance. This is the first time the ...

The energetic Emmanuel has elevated the solo acoustic art form to a high-wire ... There are at least two good reasons for bringing three guitars. I always have a backup in case anything goes ...

Nor are the members of his regular backing band, The 400 Unit. Although Foxes in the Snow returns to the acoustic-guitar terrain of Southeastern, its songs are performed by Isbell on his own.

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For all the fancy electric guitars and amps and the wide array of pedals I own and get to test, I spend the vast majority of my playing time with an old Guild acoustic on my couch. I find it ...

For me, it's the quintessential Guild model. From its traditionally handsome good looks to its extraordinary, all-encompassing tone, the F-55 stands tall as one of the best jumbo acoustic guitars ...

Guild’s I Series guitars are an avowed classic. Guild I-12 electric Starfire model, as Paul Riario demonstrates here, “maintains classic Guild tone and response without sacrificing playability ...

Guild is known for producing versatile, resonant acoustic guitars with a strong emphasis on craftsmanship. Aesthetically speaking, Guild guitars borrow heavily from other brands, notably Gibson ...

This Johnson acoustic checks all the boxes for what a new player needs, especially its ¾-sized frame that makes it easier to handle. We like Johnson guitars for their wallet-friendly price tag ...

I love acoustic guitars and I love the purity and the history of a classical guitar,” Kelly says. In high school Kelly developed his love for woodworking, crediting much of his original passion ...