Updated Acoustic Guitar Song List, 1990 to 2023
We've published the music to more than 1,500 songs in Acoustic Guitar magazine since 1990. Now you can easily locate the issue in which a song appeared.
Acoustic Guitar Editors
Remembering Roots and Blues Legend Steve James
The acoustic music world lost one of its most colorful figures when Steve James passed away on January 6, 2023, at 72.
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John McCutcheon | Acoustic Guitar Sessions in Place
Playing his “favorite guitar in the world,” his trusty Huss & Dalton MJC, John McCutcheon deconstructs his song "Peekaboo" and shows how to play it slowly and up to speed.
Review: The Schertler Giulia X Amp Proves Great Sounding Things Can Come in Small Packages
Tested using a handful of different guitars and pickups, this amp impressed with an abundance of great tones.
How to Create Literature-Inspired Narrative Compositions for Solo Acoustic Guitar
In this lesson, guitarist-composer Charlie Rauh teaches how he used the writings of Anne Morrow Lindbergh in writing new music for solo guitar.
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Acoustic Guitar Maintenance 101: 4 Tips to Keep Your Instrument Playing, Sounding, and Looking Great
Here we give primers on acoustic guitar maintenance, including adjusting the truss rod and saddle height, fixing loose tuners, and properly cleaning the instrument
Add Some Color with Open-G Tuning, Dropped-D, and Other Easy Alternate Guitar Tunings
Alternate tunings on guitar can open the door to new sounds, generate complex chords with easy fingerings, and extend the range of the instrument
Watch Bruce Sadownick Demo a 1935 Dobro Model 37 Squareneck
"I'll admit that I had expected this 1935 Model 37 Dobro to have more of an old-school, swampy sound... Instead, I was stunned by how modern and responsive this beauty sounded."
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Acoustic Guitar Auction Bidding Updates
Check out the action so far in our February guitar auction benefiting Guitars for Vets. With less than five days remaining, it’s time to place your bids!
Watch Gretchen Menn Play Led Zeppelin Tunes on a 2001 Breedlove Ed Gerhard Signature
With its rounded cutaway, asymmetrical headstock, and asymmetrical, dual-scimitar shaped bridge, this guitar has an unmistakable look.
Bidding is Now Open ⏰ Acoustic Guitar Auction
This awesome collection of guitars features something for everyone - plus, your participation supports Guitars for Vets. Get in on the action!
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Watch Mimi Fox Play ‘Old Friends’ on a 1997 Santa Cruz OM
This exceptionally clean Santa Cruz OM was custom ordered with a stunning bookmatched set of Brazilian rosewood and a tightly grained German spruce top.
Watch Gretchen Menn Play Bach and Brouwer on the 1960 Miguel Rodriguez, ex-Parkening
It’s an exceptionally lightweight and brilliantly responsive instrument with a quick attack. The provenance from Christopher Parkening makes this a special instrument.
Watch Pete Madsen Play Two Guitar Rags on a 2007 Charis SJ
This high-end boutique guitar pulls out all of the stops and is in nearly unplayed condition. Watch a demo and learn how to bid on this Charis SJ.
Watch Mimi Fox Play ‘Denny’s Tune’ on a 1986 Jesús Marzal Classical Guitar
This guitar is excellently crafted in the traditional Spanish style – one of 20 awesome instruments in our February 2022 guitar auction.
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Watch Gretchen Menn Play Led Zeppelin on a 2014 Lowden F25C 40th Anniversary
The midsize body is comfortable to play, and the guitar produces a sound with a warm midrange. Watch Gretchen Menn demo this Lowden (and then learn how to make it yours.)
Watch Pete Madsen Play ‘St James Infirmary Blues’ on a 2010 Petros Grand Concert
Bruce Petros opened shop in the early 1970s and continues to produce consistently excellent instruments. Hear a demo of this guitar and then learn how to bid on it!
Watch Mimi Fox Demo a 2021 Jewitt L-00
After you've heard Mimi Fox's hip take on "It Don't Mean a Thing (If it Ain't Got that Swing)," learn about how to make this Jewitt L-00 yours.
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Watch Pete Madsen Demo a 2016 Eberhardt Jumbo
Based in San Juan Capistrano, California, Tim Eberhardt offers several models; this Jumbo pairs pale flamed maple with Sitka spruce to produce a big, complex sound.
Watch Mimi Fox Play “Mr. White‘s Blues” on a 1994 Hollenbeck Simplicity
This archtop guitar was handmade in Bill Hollenbeck’s Illinois shop in 1994 as part of his Simplicity series. It's one of 20 awesome guitars in our February 2022 auction.
Watch Gretchen Menn Play “Going to California” on a 1997 Santa Cruz D
Watch Gretchen Menn, member of the popular Led Zeppelin tribute band Zepparella, play "Going to California" on a 1997 Santa Cruz D.
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DADGAD Guitar Essentials | Acoustic Guitar Champions
This is the perfect guide for getting to know DADGAD, whether you're just starting out in alternate tunings or have a bit of experience under your fingers.
Quiz: Do You Have Guitar Acquisition Syndrome?
Is your home filled with guitars? Every time you pass a music store you just have to go in and happen to walk out with something? Answer just four questions to find out if you have Guitar Acquisition Syndrome!
Watch Mimi Fox Perform “Buddy’s Blues” on a 2008 Taylor 914ce
Jazz guitarist Mimi Fox puts this 2008 Taylor 914ce Grand Auditorium through its paces on her original tune “Buddy’s Blues.” This is one of 27 guitars offered in the Acoustic Guitar Auction that began May 13, 2021. Learn more about…
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Watch Mimi Fox Perform “Autumn Leaves” on a 1965 Martin D-18
When I say “jazz guitar” you think Martin, right? Well, maybe not yet . . . but Mimi Fox may change your mind with this rendition of “Autumn Leaves” on a 1965 Martin D-18, one of 27 instruments offered in…