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The Yamaha TransAcoustic TAG3 C is a cutaway acoustic guitar with a sandburst finished, photographed in closeup
“You may feel that the whole TransAcoustic thing is a novelty… we’d urge you to put aside your preconceptions”: Yamaha TAS3 C review

By David Mead Published

Reading a manual to find out how to connect your acoustic guitar to Bluetooth might deter some traditionalists, but there is treasure to be found for the adventurous

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A Fender American Acoustasonic Series Telecaster guitar, taken on February 14, 2019
Ex-Fender CEO Andy Mooney on the birth of the Acoustasonic

By Janelle Borg Published

When the first Fender Acoustasonic launched in 2019, it ushered in a new era – not only for the legacy brand, but for the acoustic space at large

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Fingerstylist Andy McKee uses a K+K Pure pickup system in his custom Greenfield acoustic as he performs here in 2018
The challenge of amplifying our acoustics has been one of guitar’s great challenges over the decades – are we nearly there yet?

By Michael Watts Published

We’ve come a long way from the “plastic piezo ping” – acoustic players today have more options on how to present their sound onstage just as nature intended

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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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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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