Best Acoustic Guitars

Taylor Guitars GT K21e Acoustic REVIEW

Taylor has been known to really blur the lines between technology and craftsmanship, as well as the traditional and forward thinking. Their GT line brings sound from larger bodied instruments into a...

Taylor Guitars GT 811e REVIEW

In 2020, Taylor unveiled their new GT, Grand Theater, body style. It’s...

REVIEW: Furch Orange DC-SW Acoustic Guitar

With an acoustic guitar, both in playing and manufacturing, there’s no hiding...

Taylor Guitars GTe Urban Ash Acoustic Guitar REVIEW

It’s no secret, Taylor makes really nice guitars, and we’ve had lots...

MEET YOUR MAKER: Evan Rubinson of Luna Guitars

Meet Your Maker is Performer’s monthly column where we get to know...

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 Guitars Ebony Project: The Drive for Sustainability and Responsibility
By Benjamin Ricci on October 1, 2019
On reforestation efforts in Cameroon: “We’re not doing it so we can make guitars; we’re doing it so our grandkids can still make guitars.” Recently, I...
Andy Powers Is Made Partner At Taylor Guitars
By Benjamin Ricci on August 30, 2019
Taylor Guitars is pleased to announce that Master Guitar Designer Andy Powers is joining Taylor co-founders Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug as the third partner...
REVIEW: Taylor Builder’s Edition 517e Grand Pacific
By Chris Devine on August 14, 2019
Taylor’ using some amazing ingredients on the new 517e Builder’s Edition Grand Pacific dreadnaught; a sitka spruce top that’s been torrefied, which means the top...
Taylor Guitars 317E Grand Pacific Acoustic Guitar Review
By Chris Devine on August 7, 2019
We’ve reviewed quite a few of Taylor acoustic guitars in the last 2+ years or so. All along the way we’ve raved about their overall...
REVIEW: Klos Carbon Fiber Acoustic/Electric Travel Guitar
By Chris Devine on April 9, 2019
Travel guitars often come up short; small versions of full size guitars, with compromised tone and playability. Traditional construction also fails to deliver when subjected...