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John Mayer and Ernie Ball unveil a set of acoustic guitar strings made from an all-new alloy
By Jonathan Horsley published
The Earthwood Bell Bronze acoustic strings are made from an all-new proprietary alloy that offers “bold, rich, full-bodied tones with enhanced resonance and projection”

Sonic Youth Reverb store lists Lee Ranaldo’s first guitar and the synth behind his Diamond Sea tone
By Jonathan Horsley published
The Sonic Youth Official Reverb Store is officially open and as Lee Ranaldo explains, it is 100% stocked with Kool Things

Tommy Emmanuel plays The Beatles and Oasis as he discusses the glaring gap in his musical knowledge
By Ben Rogerson published
“I can read a chord chart and follow the chords, but I can’t read notes,” he explains

Steven Wilson reveals the $20 plugin he used for all the guitars on his new space rock epic
By Jonathan Horsley published
And it turns out it is the same affordable plugin Finneas used on Billie Eilish’s Barbie track, What Was I Made For?
![Gretsch Limited Edition Paisley Penguin [left] and Honey Dipper Resonator: the Penguin dresses the famous singlecut in gold sparkle with a Paisley Pattern graphic, while the 99 per cent aluminium Honey Dipper makes a welcome return to the lineup.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BgZycMYFMAgTErT4DdsgbG.jpg)
Gretsch just unveiled one of the most decorative Penguins you'll see – and a super-cool resonator
By Jonathan Horsley published
Two classics of Gretsch design refreshed for a limited time only

“A great quality 12-string that won’t break the bank”: Martin D-X2E Brazilian 12-String review
By Ellie Rogers published
Heavenly 12-string chime, Martin dreadnought clout and serious change from a grand? We’re listening...

Cort’s Gold-A10 Cocobolo is a love-letter to an exotic acoustic guitar tone wood
By Jonathan Horsley published
The superlative Gold Series welcomes the A-10 Cocobolo, a high-end grand auditorium cutaway that is all kinds of fancy

Meet the Junior Series, the new small-bodied, travel-friendly full-scale acoustic range from Martin
By Jonathan Horsley published
Need a travel guitar but don't feel short-scale acoustics feel like toys? Apply within. There's also a bass option too

"Yes, its small proportions mean it’s somewhat restricted tonally, but forget what it can’t do and concentrate on the areas where it excels.": Gibson L-00 Special review
By Neville Marten published
Small-bodied acoustic built from solid tonewoods and with an LR Baggs pickup, for well under two grand

Harley Benton's Nashville Nylon might just be the most affordable electro-acoustic nylon-string yet
By Jonathan Horsley published
Nylon-string electro acoustics have been having a moment ever since Polyphia released Playing God, but at just $270 this might be the most affordable one we've seen yet
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