Acoustic Guitar

Six new acoustic guitar models are now shipping from Michael Kelly Guitar Co. Called the Nostalgia series, the new models span a wide variety of design styles, from Folk to full-sized Dreadnought and Jumbo models. The attractive new instruments, which are also attractively priced, can be seen at Michael Kelly dealerships worldwide.

Travis Tritt is known as one of the finest and most distinctive singers and songwriters in American music as well as a vibrant and engaging entertainer. He is also a virtuosic and commanding guitar player who now boasts his own HDC-40 Limited Signature Edition Martin Guitar that was introduced at the Summer NAMM show in Austin, TX to salute Tritt's landmark 25 years of making music.

The venerable FG acoustic guitar, introduced in the 1960's with the famous Red Label, is the world's top-selling guitar model of all time. The famous guitar line is now complemented by the new FJX730SC and FJX720SC acoustic-electric, medium jumbo body models, which will be introduced at Summer NAMM 2009.

Building upon the success of the company’s Nylon Series guitars, Taylor Guitars is set to release a new nylon-string model which embodies all that classical and steel string players alike have come to love about Taylor’s NS line. From exceptional classical tone, to Taylor’s slim and fast ultra-playable neck, the new NS24 offers players the familiar feel and sound of a Taylor NS, all at an affordable price.

The Recording King Custom Shop has introduced the an all-new Century Studio Series Custom Shop Model, the ROS-697.

Fender Acoustics has introduced four new acoustic guitars for spring 2009; a California series model and three Classic Design series models. Let the full, resonant sound of destiny ring beneath your fingers as you strum them.

Epiphone have announced the release of the new limited edition 'Oh, Pretty Woman' 12-string acoustic guitar. Produced in cooperation with the legendary singer/songwriter Roy Orbison’s estate, this signature guitar is based upon Roy’s own 1962 Epiphone 'Bard' 12-string acoustic guitar. Orbison used his original Epiphone acoustic guitar to write and perform many of his most well-known songs including perhaps his biggest hit 'Oh, Pretty Woman.'

Spring is in the air at Taylor Guitars and with that, a limited series of guitars are set to be released at price points to make each strum even sweeter. Featuring exciting and inviting Madagascar rosewood, Tasmanian blackwood and ovangkol tonewoods, each series will have players musically inspired and eager for playtime.

Released at this past Winter NAMM show in Anaheim the new Godin Multiac Grand Concert Duet Ambiance is truly an instrument to behold. It is the next generation of the electro/acoustic nylon string guitar and is the perfect match for classical or flamenco players that require amplified sound.

The Bourgeois Very Vintage Mahogany pays homage to an earlier era of American guitarmaking. The guitar is designed with traditional materials; an Adirondack "red" spruce top, Adirondack braces, genuine Honduran mahogany back, sides and neck and also features hot organic hide glue construction with an oil varnish finish.

Country rock pioneer and classic rock icon, Glenn Frey has influenced generations of aspiring musicians with his stirring lyrics, unforgettable melodies and legendary guitar riffs in a career that has spanned nearly 40 years.

The new top of the line Visionary 85CE acoustic starts with your choice of either a solid cedar or solid spruce top. Back and sides are solid rosewood for a full tone. "What sets the Visionary apart is that it features the patented Variable Set Neck design. This allows the player to adjust the entire neck height by physically moving the neck up and down vertically" explains Tracy Hoeft the company's founder. This advancement in guitar design means the action can be adjusted with the simple turn of an allen wrench.

Long time Daisy Rock supporters and one of the most legendary all-female groups The Bangles stopped by the Daisy Rock Girl Guitars Booth on Friday January 16th, 2009 to perform a few songs and debut Daisy Rock's latest high-end acoustic: the Wildwood Artist Deluxe Acoustic/Electric Guitar. Attendees of the event had the opportunity to see Susanna Hoffs, Debbi Peterson, and Vicki Peterson perform select songs such as "Manic Monday" and "Rain Song" at the Daisy Rock Girl Guitars product demo stage at the 2009 NAMM Show.

Blackbird Guitars are launching their first full-size acoustic. Dubbed the Super-OM for its physics-defying tonal power, and durability in a comfortable Orchestra Model (OM). Blackbird’s proprietary one-piece, hollow body, neck, and head carbon-fiber construction transforms the entire guitar into a resonator–enhancing loudness, frequency–range and sustain while reducing resonance-robbing weight. The striking Asymmetric Acoustic Design with off-set sound-hole (patent-pending), maximizes resonance even more. With these innovations working in harmony, the Super-OM is among the most resonant and resilient acoustic guitars available.

Alvarez has announced a host of fantastic new guitars to substantially extend its range and provide more choice and options to discerning guitarists. The all-new FCC and FCF models are part of the Alvarez Fusion Series, which feature onboard electronics and sport a slim body, reducing fatigue during long gigs.

Tanglewood will introduce its MasterDesign Series to North America at the 2009 Winter NAMM Show. Launched last year to European markets, the MasterDesign guitars have garnered rave reviews overseas; one model (TSR-2) has even been selected as 2008’s “best electro-acoustic over £500” by UK-based Guitar and Bass Magazine.

With its striking lasered top design the HAG-240 is the latest addition to the Highland Guitar Company’s acoustic guitar series.

Recording King continues the revival of the classic 1930’s look and sound with the Recording King Century Jubilee Series. With a vintage 2-tone tobacco sunburst finish and classic Recording King Crown peghead, the Century Jubilee Series guitars add greater stylistic and tonal variety to the Century line.

Gibson has announced a number of limited, finely crafted bluegrass instruments. They're gorgeous and the price reflects it. No harm in looking though :D

Goodall Guitars is now featuring Elixir Strings on its re-introduced Aloha Koa parlor guitars. The updated model now features a fretboard and bridge built out of Bariensis rosewood, an extremely hard and dense Pacific Rim wood that is red brown in color.

Ovation's new iDea acoustic electric guitar (marketing guys, time to stop with the lower case i) comes with a built in MP3 player that not only lets you jam along to backing tracks, but also record directly to the guitar.

Here's a nice story of a small guitar company expanding world wide. Nothern Ireland based McIlroy Guitars is now exporting their made-to-spec acoustics to Japan, Europe and Australia.

Washburn has announced a new 'Limited Edition Rare Wood Series,' with their first two acoustic models made with spalted maple tops, backs and sides. Spalted maple is maple wood with dark veins caused by a pattern of rot or bacteria in the wood.

Fender crests a new wave of coolness with the fall 2008 introduction of two sweet new California Series acoustic guitars designed by legendary surf artist and Surfer magazine publisher John Severson.

Luna Guitars has introduced the new Luna Trinity. This is the most talked-about acoustic guitar of the year. It had its television debut on last season's American Idol, when it was played on the show by finalist, Jason Castro.