In Depth

It's not often that a veteran guitar builder introduces an entirely new shape of guitar, but in 2020 that's exactly what Taylor's head luthier Andy Powers designed a small-bodied guitar with the volume and bass resonse of a much larger instrument: The Grand Theater.

Dating back to the 1930's, was honed in the seedy bars of post-WWI Paris by travelling musicians, including the spectacularly talented Django Reinhardt - often thought of as one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century.

In recent years, the term 'Sinker' has been appearing more and more in the world of fine acoustic guitars - but what does the term mean?

In the pantheon of iconic acoustic guitars, the Gibson Hummingbird has to be one of the most recognisable, important and downright cool.

The world of boutique and artisanal picks is an inexpensive way of experimenting with different tones, and can make an enormous difference to your playing style. But where to start?

Acoustic Centre is Australia's only Martin Custom Shop Expert Dealer, a designation only given to stores that offer the highest level of service and attention to detail. It also also gives us exclusive access to an exciting range of custom guitars: Custom Shop Expert Authentics.

Spruce has long been the industry standard for acoustic guitar soundboards. Dig a little deeper though, and there's a dizzying array of spruce varieties used by luthiers across the world. Here's our guide to the most common varieties found in guitar building.

Acoustic guitar bracing can be something of a mystery to many players, even though it's one of the defining aspects of an acoustic guitar's sound. Bracing is a way of shaping the sound, voice and personality of a guitar.

It's no exaggeration to say that humidity - or a lack of it - is the number one reason that acoustic guitars become damaged or play poorly. The good news is that the effects of humidity are easily preventable, with a minimum of effort.

One of the most common questions we get asked is, "How do I sound like Tommy?". There's no easy way to acquire his incredible talent, but we can help you get a little closer to his tone - here's our guide to the guitars and gear of Tommy Emmanuel.

George Lowden needs no introduction in the world of high-end guitars. This year marks the luthier's 70^th birthday, which Lowden Guitars have chosen to commemorate with a limited run of 70 guitars, each with timbers and specifications chosen by George himself.

51 years after the last Frontier rolled out of the Kalamazoo plant, this stunning reissue is a fitting homage to a lost classic of American musical history.