Now, finger-style guitar isn't necessarily limited to the acoustic guitar. The late, great Jeff Beck played with his fingers, and so did Mark Knopfler, all on electric guitar.

While many acoustic guitars opt for a spruce top, the back and sides of the instrument can vary wildly. You’ll find models made from rosewood, maple, cedar, walnut, sapele and the list goes on.

To compile our list of the best acoustic guitars for new players, we asked a variety of guitar pros with a combined 50 years of playing experience for their buying tips and favorite models.

Martin acoustic guitars are known for their uncompromising, top-tier, hand-made quality. The Martin D-28 is an iconic guitar that lives up to its reputation and is known to be a popular ...

Ovation guitars are the brainchild of U.S. aeronautical engineer and guitarist Charlie Kaman, who, in the 1960s, decided to turn the blueprint of the everyday acoustic guitar upside down.

One tell that it has all the electronics—apart from the heavier-than-usual internals, charger input, and four-knob controls on the top of the guitar facing the player—is a dot right near the ...

Fender’s FA-15 is a scaled-down take on a classic acoustic guitar design that features easy-to-play construction details, making it a good option for new guitar players. Instead of conventional ...

An 'acoustic' guitar with automatic tuning Richard Defendorf April 18, 2006 6:39 a.m. PT 2 min read ...