When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Fin Costello/Redferns Even for experienced steel-string guitar players, the world of ...

Like many players of a certain age, my first guitar was a nylon-string. I don’t think it had a brand name, but it was definitely a cheapo. I’d caught the rock ’n’ roll bug much earlier, which meant ...

Sometimes overlooked and underappreciated, the best classical guitars can fill a sonic space that can’t be touched by the more popular steel-string acoustic and electric guitars. A good classical can ...

Raphaël Feuillâtre brings warmth and lyricism to Rodrigo’s “Concierto de Aranjuez,” showcasing his gift in concert with the ...

A nylon string guitar is a type of acoustic guitar that’s different from standard steel string acoustic guitars, since it has nylon strings that make fingering and picking less stressful. Also known ...

Billy Idol guitarist Steve Stevens dazzles fans every night with a nylon-string guitar solo that ever-so-slightly teases bits of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" and Van Halen's "Eruption." It's a ...

Acoustic and classical guitars look very similar, both made of wood, both with six strings, and both with the familiar guitar shape with a curved body and long neck. But there are key differences that ...

Jonathan Richman has always done things his own way. When he fell in love with the Velvet Underground, he moved to New York City and slept on the band’s manager’s couch. When he started the band The ...

Your guide to the finest classical, flamenco, and hybrid guitars from big names including Yamaha, Cordoba, Godin, Taylor, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...