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Taylor's Next-Generation Guitars: Better Tone, Smarter Setup, Plug-In-and-Play

Taylor's Next-Generation Guitars: Better Tone, Smarter Setup, Plug-In-and-Play

Taylor has always been willing to tear up the playbook. Bolt-on necks when everyone scoffed. V-Class bracing when the guitar world shrugged. Now, with the Next-Generation lineup, they've done it again — and the result is the most player-focused Taylor...

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The New Gibson Custom Gary Clark Jr. ES-355: A Modern Icon Built for the Stage

The New Gibson Custom Gary Clark Jr. ES-355: A ...

Some signature guitars feel like branding exercises. This one doesn’t. The new Gibson Custom Gary Clark Jr. ES-355 exists because a real player found the instrument that fit his voice...

The New Gibson Custom Gary Clark Jr. ES-355: A ...

Some signature guitars feel like branding exercises. This one doesn’t. The new Gibson Custom Gary Clark Jr. ES-355 exists because a real player found the instrument that fit his voice...

Martin Road Series 2026 Buyer’s Guide: Which Model Is Right for You?

Martin Road Series 2026 Buyer’s Guide: Which Mo...

Martin refreshed its Road Series with 20 models. Here’s how to choose Retro vs Modern and find your best fit.

Martin Road Series 2026 Buyer’s Guide: Which Mo...

Martin refreshed its Road Series with 20 models. Here’s how to choose Retro vs Modern and find your best fit.