Acoustic Guitar

Learn to play 23 solo guitar arrangements of beloved standards and overlooked gems

New releases from November, December, and January offer harmony, dissonance, and truth.

Except in the extreme cases of vintage 7.25-inch electrics, or dead-flat classicals, the differences between most common radii are usually fairly subtle.

Built with salvaged stage wood and Texas tonewoods, this one-of-a-kind commemorative guitar has a built-in history.

Mamie Minch walks through the different stages of fret wear and explains why seemingly small details matter so much when it comes to sound and playability.

Channel the romance of steel wheels and distant whistles with this easy-to-play version of one of America’s most enduring train songs.

To celebrate the life and legacy of Bob Weir (1947–2026), we are republishing this cover interview and lesson from AG's August 2008 issue

You don’t need to know Latin, or anything about Salsburg’s past work, to take in ‘Ipsa Corpora.’ It asks only that you listen for 40 uninterrupted minutes.

The acoustic world lost some singular voices in 2025.

From Rez Abbasi to Jesse Welles—the AG editors offer quick takes on 25 standout acoustic releases from 2025.

2025 was as much about old ideas made new as it was about new ones pointing toward the acoustic guitar’s future. Here we look back at a cross section of the guitars and accessories that defined it.

Hensley, stepping into a new chapter as a solo artist, talks about the vintage and new guitars that shape his sound, and why he keeps coming back to melody.

Curated by guitarist Cian Nugent, the latest volume in Tompkins Square’s long-running series brings together contemporary Irish instrumental guitar, where traditional tunes sit comfortably alongside new pieces.

Hull reveals how mandolin and guitar work together to power her songwriting and creativity.

Sponsored by Bromo Guitars: The Bromo BEN2C Fusion Craft electric nylon string guitar blends classical tones with modern innovation. Ideal for both fingerstyle and strumming, it fuses nylon strings with a sleek, ultra-thin 42mm (1.65”) body featuring a cutaway, deep belly contour, and smoothly rounded body edge, along with a C-profile, slim 48mm (1 7/8”) neck paired with an innovative Comfy Nut and a 400mm (15.75”) fretboard radius. This design delivers unparalleled playability for classical guitarists – something traditional […]

From the first chord, the 814e Koa SB had the refined playability Taylor is known for, paired with a warmer, fuller voice.

In this lesson, we’ll explore the haunting Welsh reel “Nyth y Gwcw” (“The Cuckoo’s Nest”) and how to bring its rhythmic pulse and expressive nuances to life on acoustic guitar.

Sponsored by MusicNomad: Saving time and money while improving their sound and playability, 1000s of guitar players have learned to setup their guitar with MuiscNomad’s KEEP IT SIMPLE SETUP (KISS)™ system. Their most popular Setup Starter Kit has demystified the guitar setup process with innovative, precision gauges and tools combined with step-by-step general guidelines anybody can follow. The goal of […]

The singer-songwriter reflects on her musical life: touring habits, writing rituals, and the role the acoustic guitar has played in shaping her voice and songs.

Sponsored by Thompson Guitars: The new Thompson Deep Modified Classical Hybrid (DMC) was designed to be a crossover instrument similar to Willie Nelson’s Trigger, but with a deeper body, and we use a forward shifted X-bracing pattern. Developed for musicians that are seeking a guitar with brilliance, comfort and exceptional playability, this guitar has a powerful […]