Aspiring guitar builder Jukka Sollasvaara and one of his friends have built what might just be the world's heaviest acoustic guitar in a madcap experiment that swaps out tonewoods for concrete.

Since 1974, Taylor Guitars has been renowned not only for their revered craftsmanship, but also their dedication to social and environmental concerns: a worldwide commitment to sustainable forestry ...

The Grand Auditorium has an upgraded Adirondack spruce soundboard, solid Indian rosewood on the back and sides, bevelled armrest and contoured cutaway, and V-Class bracing When you purchase through ...

Last month, Fender launched its third Acoustasonic hybrid acoustic, and we got to play with the Jazzmaster and interview the company's R&D chief. Now Master Builder Ron Thorn has given the Custom Shop ...

Taylor’s 814ce electric acoustic guitar has made a name for itself as the company’s long-standing flagship model, and it’s now the latest offering in the company’s Builder’s Edition collection. The ...

In Winters, California, Al Calderone has dedicated 35 years to teaching the rare craft of building acoustic guitars at his ...

Every guitarist, even the die-hard shredders among us, should own at least one acoustic guitar. With classical roots, it is known for its portability and versatility, as well as its mellow overtones ...

Mike Marcovis creates world class electric and acoustic guitars in his Urbandale home. Mike Marcovis is a classically trained luthier — a craftsperson who builds or repairs string instruments. He ...

Editor’s Note: Originally published May 26, 2020. In the 35 years since guitar builder Paul Reed Smith founded his eponymous brand, his premium instruments have become the modern benchmark for ...

There’s something deeply compelling about the look, the feel and the sound of an acoustic guitar. It might come from hearing notes and chords ring out as its strings are played; it might emerge from ...