There was a time when the guitar was more of a background instrument in a pop music ensemble. In the early part of the 20th century, pianos and saxes were more likely to stand out as the showy lead ...

Grunge music doesn’t always translate well into acoustic form. After all, the heart of the alt-rock genre is electric guitar distortion and production techniques that give the music more of an edge.

In the 1990s, the acoustic guitar made a comeback. The jangly six-string was everywhere. From jam bands to solo acts using looper pedals, the instrument was in the hands of people all over late-night ...