Acoustic Guitar

As his company’s 50th anniversary approaches, Hoover is still refining his craft and pushing the guitar in both subtle and profound ways.

Here's what guitarists like you are saying about Acoustic Guitar's Teaching Artist lessons on Patreon.

The two-volume set ‘Woody at Home, Vol. 1 and 2’ on Shamus Records captures the folk icon in his last burst of creativity—singing, scribbling, and laughing through songs both familiar and newly unearthed.

New Releases from September and October 2025 feature acoustic guitars at every end of the spectrum

In this feature, we’ll trace the history of the acoustic archtop guitar—from its 19th-century origins and golden-era prominence to its postwar decline and modern-day revival.

On a recent tour through California, Clark stopped by the AG offices, Gibson J-45 in tow, to share three songs from her debut album.

Our wide-ranging interview with the blues legends was a frequently funny call and response between Mo’ and his humble baritone and Mahal’s gravelly, cosmic perspectives.

Penned in collaboration with composer Harry Brooks and lyricist Andy Razaf, the song made its debut in 1929 and was an instant sensation.

What started as a way to go beyond the printed page and connect readers with some of the top players and instructors in the guitar universe has grown into a vibrant online community

“When I’m Sixty-Four” makes a great guitar song—whether played with a pick, fingers, or hybrid style, as it’s arranged here.

The festival’s radical spirit of community, inclusive of all creative expression, is something that should inspire us.

Earlier this month, AG caught up with mandolinist, guitarist, and songwriter Sierra Hull at the revered San Francisco live music venue the Independent. In an intimate backstage setting, Hull and guitarist Shaun Richardson delivered rousing performances of “Spitfire” and “Truth Be Told.” Hull also shared the story behind “Spitfire”—an ode to her grandmother—and the techniques […]

Even if you usually stick to rhythm playing, all you need to craft cool, musical solos are some straightforward ingredients that are right at your fingertips.

Get to know the world-class guitarists and educators who will be leading virtual workshops this November.

After nearly two decades apart, Curran and his Stefan Sobell “Butterfly” Model 1 create shimmering, meditative soundscapes rooted in British folk tradition and colored by psychedelic textures.

We’ll begin by exploring how dropped-D shapes work on the I, IV, and V chords in the key of D, then build from there with ways to move through the full 12-bar form.

Sponsored by Taylor Guitars: Once dubbed “Nashville’s hottest young player” by this magazine, Trey Hensley brings his signature blend of Appalachian grit and bluesy finesse to Taylor’s new Gold Label 517e. In this video, captured at Soundcheck Nashville, Hensley weighs in on the new round-shoulder dreadnought and demonstrates its earthy depth and warm, old-school tone.  “I’ve […]

The acoustic guitar remains relevant because of the people who continue to do meaningful work with it. That’s why we make this magazine: to document and celebrate that work, and to keep the conversation going between musicians, makers, and listeners.

Little Folkies, a music program that aims to get young kids engaged with folk music, is the passion project singer-songwriter Irena Eide.

In this lesson Lisa takes a basic progression in C major and shows just how colorful and expressive chord substitutions can be.