Acoustic Guitarist of the Year 2018 finalist - Casper Esmann

Since April, we’ve been on the hunt for the best amateur acoustic guitarists around the world, to see who should be crowned Acoustic Guitarist of the Year 2018. The live final was held at the UK Guitar Show on Saturday 29 September.

Hundreds of entry videos were submitted, before standout performances were sent to star judges Mike Dawes, Tommy Emmanuel and Jon Gomm. The three finalists were then judged at the show itself by Total Guitar, Guitarist, Guitar Techniques and MusicRadar editors, as well as Mike Dawes.

Casper Esmann was a finalist at the Takamine-sponsored event.