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Ibanez FRH20Q

Ibanez treats its best-selling nylon-string to a stunning exotic tonewood glow-up – and it gives Tim Henson’s signature model a run for its money

By Phil Weller published

Henson’s signature TOD10N has been wildly popular, with the standard-edition FR series now receiving a new aesthetic upgrade

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Taylor 314ce Studio acoustic electric guitar on a wooden floor

Best acoustic electric guitars 2025: electro-acoustic picks for every guitarist whatever your budget

By Simon Fellows last updated

Stand and be heard – embrace the creative opportunities an acoustic electric guitar presents, whether live on stage or in the studio

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Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1963 Reissue

Epiphone Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood Reissue, 1960 Hummingbird Reissue and 1963 Dove Reissue review

By David Mead published

Following on from the superb Epiphone Inspired By Gibson Custom instruments that wowed us, we look at have three from a sextet of new historic reissues. Expectations are high...

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Martin OM-28E with L.R. Baggs Anthem is a stunning update on a classic acoustic, with top-class electronics. Here it is photographed in close-up and against a door with a distressed blue paint-job.

“Everything one could want in a top-grade electro-acoustic”: Why we’ve fallen for Martin OM-28E

By Neville Marten published

Vintage ‘breathy’ tone, L.R. Baggs’ top-class Anthem electronics, this upgraded Standard Series acoustic electric is mind-blowing

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Taylor Builder’s Edition 514ce Kona Burst pictured against a wooden floor and patterned rug.

“The build and sound quality is all there”: Taylor Builder's Edition 514ce Kona Burst review

By David Mead published

We take a look at the new Builder’s Edition 514ce to examine its upgrades and refinements. A worthy alternative? Let’s take a look

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Taylor 314ce Studio

"Crisply built and shines like a gem on the live stage": Taylor 314ce Studio review

By Jamie Dickson published

An attainably priced “serious” Taylor with high-end touches

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Cort Sunset Nylectric DLX

“An ideal ‘gateway’ instrument for electric players”: Cort Sunset Nylectric DLX review

By Chris Gill published

Cort's stylish single-cut might be the hybrid nylon-string that electric players are looking for

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Harley Benton HBJ-45E SBK

Harley Benton’s latest budget build is a sub-$230 solid top dreadnought

By Phil Weller published

Featuring a solid Sitka spruce top alongside a pickup system and built-in tuner, there’s a lot to enjoy for just $228

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Patrick James Eggle is photographed in. his workshop with a vintage screwdriver in the foreground.

“For years, the only 12-string acoustics I got my hands on, the necks always pulled off after a bit. I earned a lot of money replacing them!” Why one of the UK’s most prolific luthiers is a bolt-on acoustic die-hard

By David Mead published

With the trio of upgraded Faith Eclipse acoustics now on the marketplace, we talk to the designer behind the brand, Patrick James Eggle

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Gibson J-45 Special: the Special series offers the classic acoustics at a more approachable price point, with satin nitro finishes and a slightly slimmed down body depth.

“They have that signature Gibson tone”: Gibson J-45 Special and Hummingbird Special review

By Neville Marten published

USA-made Gibson acoustics for under two grand, with solid timbers, nitro finish and an LR Baggs pickup. Too good to be true?

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