Every January, NAMM (the National Association of Music Merchants) converges on Anaheim, drawing more than 75,000 attendees to ...

Hue & Cry present a stripped back show full of their hits & classics. This performance will include an eclectic programme of their classic hits, new material and contemporary repertoire performed in ...

What Makes a Great Acoustic Guitar Under $600? When evaluating acoustic guitars in this price range, I focus on three critical factors: tonewoods, construction quality, and playability. These core ...

Most readers know that Tommy Emmanuel’s mentor Chet Atkins dubbed him a “C.G.P.” meaning Certified Guitar Player, but Certified Guitar Performer is also appropriate given the dazzling display he puts ...

Guild has expanded its travel guitar range with a spruce-topped version of its compact but mighty-sounding acoustic guitar. The Travel Spruce shares much of the same specs as the its mahogany topped ...

All the red-hot gear news and artist goings-ons from the show floor at the world’s biggest guitar gear trade show ...

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 ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. For a great many people, playing an instrument is the purest ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The guitar is a consummately accessible instrument, capable of ...

Takamine's reputation is founded on designing stage-ready acoustic guitars, and now the Japanese company wants to bring new players into the fold with the GL series; short-scale instruments with ...