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Discover Taylor’s American Dream Series

Imaj7–IV–V7–Imaj7 Progression in G Major | Chord by Chord

Ask the Expert: All About Celluloid Rot—and What to Do About It

Add Some Color with Open-G Tuning, Dropped-D, and Other Easy Alternate Guitar Tunings

By Acoustic Guitar staffAlternate tunings on the guitar are quite alluring: They open the door to unconventional sounds, generate compl... Read More...

Gear Review: MXL Revelation Mini FET is a Solid Bargain Microphone for Acoustic Guitar

6 Chances to Win a Gold Capo Royale from Shubb

Musicians and their Thompson Guitars…

For the Sake of the Song: Accompaniment Tips and Techniques

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Gear Review: MXL Revelation Mini FET is a Solid Bargain Microphone for Acoustic Guitar

By Doug YoungCondenser microphones are frequently recommended for recording acoustic guitar. But there are different types of condenser... Read More...

Gear Review: Roadie 3 Offers Precise Automatic Tuning for Guitar and Much More

BY GARY PARKSSince you’ve already got a pair of ears to tune your guitar, you might wonder whether you really need an automatic tuner l... Read More...

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Ask the Expert: What’s the History Behind Solid Headstocks and Banjo Tuners on Guitars?

From the January/February 2021 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By George GruhnQ: Having seen the 1930 Martin 000-45... Read More...

Top Gear: The Best Acoustic Guitars and Accessories of 2020

In the midst of a global pandemic, the guitar market flourishes with high demand for its range of offeringsFrom the January/Februa... Read More...

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“Cam Ye O’er Frae France”: A Dropped-D Arrangement of an Irreverent Scottish Song

From the January/February 2021 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By Danny CarnahanThe Scots are second to none in the... Read More...

“John Henry”: Play This Acoustic Guitar Tribute to an American Folk Hero

Guitar Review: PRS’ Punchy Tonare Parlor SE P20E Evokes a Bygone Era at a Budget Price

Gear Review: Gold Tone’s F-6 Mando-Guitar Makes it Easy for a Guitarist to Sound Like a Mandolinist

Try This Simple Trick to Restring Your Acoustic Guitar With Ease

“Home Sweet Home”: Try a Flatpicking Workout Inspired by a Banjo Classic

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Gear Review: Orange Crush Acoustic 30

From the July/August 2020 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By Matt BlackettKind of like an onomatopoeia sounds like ... Read More...

Budget Amplifiers and Pedals for the Acoustic Guitarist

By Adam PerlmutterIn recent posts we’ve looked at both large- and small-bodied affordable guitars—from PRS’ neat new parlor to Epiphone... Read More...

Taylor GS Mini Review

When Taylor Guitars introduced the Baby Taylor, a 3/4-size dreadnought, in 1996, it proved that scaled-down guitars designed for travel... Read More...

Review: Taylor’s American Dream AD27 Delivers All the Tone Without the Frills

From the November/December 2020 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By Emile MenaschéThe American Dream is alive, well,... Read More...

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Gearing Up: A Guide to Old-School Blues Guitars and Their Modern Counterparts

From the December 2018 issue of Acoustic Guitar | BY STEVE JAMES"Right on Beale Street there, I bought my Stella. Paid $11 for it. It was... Read More...

Virtual Jamming: The Latest Tools for Playing Together in Real Time

What to Look for When Buying a Gypsy-Jazz Guitar, from Tone to Playability

Acoustic Guitar Notation Guide

A Guitarist’s Guide to Managing Aging and Overuse Injuries

A Tonewood Primer: How to Pick the Right Materials for Your Optimal Sound

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A Week at Puget Sound Guitar Workshop Offers a Chance to Woodshed & Canoe with a Guy Named Dave

Dear Aunt Sarah, Thank you so much for sending me the link to your online posting of “Jambalaya.” I enjoyed all 12 verses, although no... Read More...

Livestream Acoustic Guitar: Online Events Calendar for Virtual Gathering While Social Distancing

Syracuse’s Guitar League has Created an Impressive Model for Both Teaching and Learning

How to Find the Right Guitar Teacher

Want to Learn Guitar? It’s All in a Day’s Work, Says Marlene Hutchinson…

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Video Lesson: Inside Joni Mitchell’s Inventive Guitar Style

From the February 2019 issue of Acoustic Guitar | BY JEFFREY PEPPER RODGERSThe first and last time Joni Mitchell tried to learn guitar in a conventional way, she was just starting to play—swept up in the folk revival of the early ’60s—and picked up a Pete Seeger instructio... Read More...

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What is Chord by Chord? Introducing Acoustic Guitar’s How-To Video Series

Welcome to Acoustic Guitar’s Chord by Chord, a series of 62 brief lessons designed to build your fretboard familiarity, chord flu... Read More...

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Brandon Lee Adams Performs and Teaches a Nostalgic Bluegrass Tune | Acoustic Guitar Sessions in Place

Brandon Lee Adams sings in a timeless, Americana style—and he’s a hell of a flatpicker, too.For his AG Sessions in Place, Adams perfor... Read More...

Jontavious Willis’ Country Blues | Acoustic Guitar Sessions in Place

At just 24 years old, Jontavious Willis sings and plays like a seasoned veteran of the blues. Willis grew up singing gospel music in Greenv... Read More...

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