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A still of John Mayer in the studio with a Martin 000 acoustic guitar

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”

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Lee Ranaldo plays his Thinline Telecaster Deluxe as Sonic Youth perform at the Forum, London, in 1996. Steve Shelley, Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore are is pictured in the background.

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

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Tommy Emmanuel

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

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Steven Wilson performs live onstage with his custom shop Fender Telecaster. The stage is illuminated in green stage lights.

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?

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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.

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

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Martin DX2E 12-String Brazilian Natural: Patterned HPL gives this affordable acoustic a high-end look to match the name on the headstock

“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...

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Cort Gold-A10 Cocobolo: this stunning high-end build from the South Korean company features Adirondack spruce on top, with the eye-popping cocobolo on the back and sides.

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

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Martin Jr. Series: this new affordable run from the high-end acoustic brand comprises a range of travel-friendly instruments with a regular 24.9" scale. Here the range is pictured against a green background.

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

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Gibson L-00 Special small-bodied acoustic guitar in Satin Wine Red finish

"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

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Harley Benton Custom Line Nashville-Nylon BK: the latest nylon-string hybrid electro-acoustic from the German budget gear giant is a super-affordable option for players looking for that Tim Henson vibe. Just look at those decorative F-holes.

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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