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Fender CEO Andy Mooney hints at more affordable Acoustasonic models to come
By Matt Parker published
The Big F's big cheese says we might see a stripped-down entry-level range of the groundbreaking hybrid acoustic electric guitar being manufactured in Southeast Asia

Fender Japan unveils eye-catching Blue Paisley and Blue Flower Acoustasonic Telecasters
By Matt Owen published
Fender's game-changing hybrid acoustic-electric design gets a psychedelic makeover

Jack White wields his crazy pitch-shifting Jazzmaster and a custom Acoustasonic Telecaster in wild Glastonbury secret set
By Matt Owen published
A burst-finished, pickguard-equipped Acoustasonic Jazzmaster and White's prized blue sparkle Tele also took center stage during the 15-song setlist

The best-looking American Acoustasonic guitars yet? Fender launches all-mahogany Telecaster and Jazzmaster acoustic-electrics
By Michael Astley-Brown published
Luxurious-looking new models come in at the same price as the originals

Schecter equips its “half electric, half acoustic” C-1 E/A Classic semi-hollow with new finishes and updates
By Matt Owen published
The acoustic-electric model sports new inlays, fresh proprietary Pasadena pickups, a Fishman Powerbridge and a versatile switching system to maximize the plethora of tones on offer

Watch guitar ace Pete Thorn try out the “high-quality, well-made” and incredibly affordable Boroughs B30ACENT acoustic-electric
By Guitar World Staff published
Spruce top, mahogany back and sides, fast-playing neck, electronics and more, all for well under $200

Lava Music's new Blue Lava is a touchscreen-equipped smart guitar with onboard apps for tone-shaping, practice and more
By Sam Roche published
Players can share their loop recordings, practice achievements and more via the company's Lava+ social media mobile app

Gibson and Lzzy Hale are developing a hybrid “Explorer Bird” model
By Matt Owen published
A prototype of the signature six-string – which is dubbed “a different animal altogether” – has already been road-tested at a number of Halestorm shows

Gretsch launches revamped G5021E Rancher Penguin Parlor acoustic-electric guitar
By Jackson Maxwell published
The affordable, small-bodied model is now available with a rosewood fretboard, and in three new finishes

King Garbage's Zach Cooper details his tricked-out Coopercaster hybrid guitar setup: “The potential for the hybrid rig is such a deep well”
By Chris Schwarten published
The alt-soul guitarist talks building an instrument that organically covers the frequency spectrum, and the Mike Patton-backed band's carefully crafted sophomore album, Heavy Metal Greasy Love
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