The acoustic guitar as we know it today takes on the form of a soundbox (body) with a soundboard (body top) that resonates from the plucked strings’ vibration, which in turn projects a soundwave through the air. Therefore, acoustic guitars don’t require any amplification - although there are electro-acoustic models and we’ll touch upon them later -, which makes them perfect for guitarists, musicians, and singer-songwriters who want a versatile songwriting and/or performance partner that they can take anywhere and everywhere. Their design enhancements back in the 19th Century, such as the adoption of bracing patterns to reinforce the body to prevent buckling under tension thus improving projection, volume, and tone, are commonplace in manufacturing today but were revolutionary and crucial to the instrument’s evolution. However, we have much to thank Spanish guitar makers for in terms of how today’s acoustic guitars look and sound.
The most popular instrument in the world, arguably, the acoustic guitar has been involved in toppling governments, changing society as we know it, and documenting history for nearly two hundred years. In fact, the origins of the acoustic guitar go back hundreds of years to Lutes, Gitterns, and Vihuela. Want some help choosing? Then check out our buying guide here. We have acoustic guitars with steel-strings and nylon-strings, left-handed guitars and beginner acoustic guitars. We stock a wide range of acoustic guitars, including electro-acoustic from leading brands, including Gibson, Taylor, Fender, Martin and Epiphone.