Earl, Acoustic Guitar changed management about four years ago, and since then the articles seem to have gotten more robust. I used to be a writer for them, so terms like "dumbing down" don't particularly appeal to me.
Dennis, no offense intended, and my apologies. I always liked your articles. Since dropping AG magazine about six years ago I have not seen a single issue, so have no idea if / whether they have improved as you say. They are just off my radar. My comment was targeted at the "140 character tweet" nature of the last few things that I recall reading. Not many column-inches, and not much actual content in those few inches, even for things referenced with blurbs on the cover as major feature articles.
I get that magazine publishing is a really tough -- and possibly dying -- business. I've written for several magazines myself, including professional trade journals and some hobbyist titles (aviation, radio control aircraft, kayaking, shooting). I took
Fretboard Journal for a while, and it IS great - everything that an enthusiast's magazine should be. But I've drifted away from printed media as my eyesight deteriorates with age. I simply don't like reading glasses for extended periods.