Best Acoustic Guitars

Washburn Revival Series Acoustic Guitar Review

Performer reviews the new throwback acoustic from Washburn as part of their Revival Series (Model RSG200SWVSK, to be exact) Washburn’s been making acoustics since the 1880s, and with that long history comes...

Taylor K14CE Builder’s Edition Review

Learn why we called the new Taylor Guitars K14CE Builder’s Edition Acoustic with...

TAYLOR GUITARS DEBUTS BREAKTHROUGH V-CLASS BRACING

Taylor Guitars is excited to unveil a groundbreaking innovation in acoustic guitar...

Taylor GS Mini-e Bass Review

Proving that great things come in small packages, we take a closer...

MY FAVORITE AXE: Epiphone Masterbilt AJ-45ME

Gary Blanchard has been performing and writing songs since 1966. He offers...

Learn more about the best acoustic guitars on the market, acoustic pickups and acoustic amplifiers. Performer Magazine’s team of product experts and reviewers explore the latest in acoustic guitar trends, acoustic guitar technology and provide updated reviews on the best acoustic guitars available today.

Acoustic guitars are a different animal than their electric counterparts, and come with their own set of considerations, accessories and requirements that electric guitars don’t have. Acoustic guitar amps are wired differently than traditional electric guitar amps to properly amplify signals coming from acoustic pickups, and acoustic preamps and fx pedals are specifically designed to take advantage of the acoustic guitar’s natural tone and resonance. Performer’s reviewers are experts in the field, and will help guide you as they explore current gear trends in the acoustic guitar world.

Some of our most popular articles and acoustic guitar reviews include:

Taylor 810e DLX Review
By Chris Devine on January 30, 2018
Performer goes hands-on with the gorgeous Taylor 810e DLX acoustic guitar in its latest review. Taylor’s well known for their expertly-designed, top-shelf quality and amazingly fantastic...
REVIEW: Taylor Academy Series Acoustic Guitars
By Chris Devine on October 6, 2017
Learn what the new Taylor Academy Series brings to the mid-range acoustic market. Taylor Guitars are known for making well-designed, and well-built instruments with premium materials....
VINTAGE GUITAR SHOOTOUT: Gibson J-45 vs. J-50 Acoustics
By Rob Meigel on December 19, 2016
MAKE, MODEL, YEAR This Gibson J-45 is a 1954 and the Gibson J-50 is from 1949. BACKGROUND The Gibson J-45 was first introduced in 1942....
Yamaha SLG200N Silent Guitar Review
By Chris Devine on September 22, 2016
The Yamaha SLG200N silent guitar eliminates feedback on stage while still giving you a clear acoustic tone. Acoustic guitars are hard to travel with; temperature and...
WATCH: Go Inside the Mitchell Element Series acoustic guitars
By Benjamin Ricci on May 20, 2016
The Mitchell Element Series acoustic guitars are the most high-quality and well-appointed instruments Mitchell has ever created. Watch the video below to learn more… Also be...