Acoustics

When arranging well-known songs for solo guitar, the process is less about replication and more about finding your own voice within the melody.

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Other than comfort, does body taper change the sound in a meaningful way?

Sponsored by Taylor Guitars: Two distinct Taylor voices go head-to-head in the latest episode of Showdown. On one side, the Gold Label 710e delivers an old-soul acoustic experience, pairing a classic square-shoulder Dreadnought body with Indian rosewood back and sides, a torrefied Sitka spruce top, and a deeper body design. Its fanned V-Class bracing produces a rich, […]

The groundbreaking songwriter and guitarist sat down for an extended conversation about the inspirations behind his recent release, ‘Twilight Override,’ and his latest burst of creativity.

In this Session, the Nashville native performs a trio of original songs with an effortless intensity.

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In this interview, Raymond talks about her relationship with the acoustic guitar, the influences that drive her work, and the compositional processes behind her music.

“Waiting has been a theme in my life. This version of ‘Hesitation Blues’ is my way of making that space feel flirtatious, playful, and full of possibilities.”

The guitarist and composer succeeds in making the kind of music that Duke Ellington approvingly called “beyond category.”

Hansard, who died tragically in a motorcycle accident on July 29, was a singular and passionate force. As this profile from 2016 shows, his commitment to songwriting never wavered.

This modern take on the nearly century-old 12-fret dreadnought offers expansive low end, clear mids and highs, and impressive responsiveness across a wide dynamic range.

For this Session, No and Kapali Long team up to play “The One I Love and the Freedom Road,” and No gives a solo performance of her new song “Me and Your Guitar.”

A Larson-built treasure from the dawn of the design

Sponsored by Taylor Guitars: Latin music icon Beto Cuevas has spent decades shaping the sound of rock en español, from his celebrated career with La Ley to an acclaimed body of solo work. A GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter, Beto has earned international recognition for his unmistakable voice, emotionally rich songwriting and ability to blend Latin influences with rock […]

While most acoustic soundhole pickups are one-sound-fits-all generalists, the Fluence series instead targets specific sonic goals.

What makes Puckett essential to roots music study is his holistic approach to rhythm, accompaniment, and dynamics, drawing from a wide array of sources.

Built on just three cowboy chords—the I, IV, and V in the key of E—this traditional tune is easy to learn and fun to play.

Mastering engineer Mike Walker found this previously undiscovered arrangement of the traditional Irish jig while organizing and digitizing the fingerstyle master’s transcriptions.

Jones plays acoustic versions of her songs “Tough on a Woman’s Heart” and “End of Time.”