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“The perfect affordable choice”: Martin D-X2E Brazilian 12-string review
By Chris Gill published
The X Series promises classic 12-string chime with a solid spruce top and onboard pickup/preamp and the look of the most sought-after tonewood of all time. But does it all add up?

Fender reveals its most affordable Acoustasonic builds yet – in the form of the $599 Standard
By Phil Weller published
Made in Indonesia and featuring Fender and Fishman designed electronics, the release brings Fender’s cutting-edge electric-acoustic well under the $1,000 mark

“What ran the risk of being a toy-like guitar actually proved to be some serious fun”: Lava ME Air review
By Stuart Williams published
Lava is hellbent on revolutionizing the acoustic guitar. Forget what you know about spruce and cedar – this one’s boasting about carbon fiber and onboard effects

Ibanez takes a leaf out of its heavy electric playbook to produce its most ‘metal’ acoustics yet
By Phil Weller published
Featuring “in-demand” tonewoods and high-end electronics, the new Blackout lineup offers a metal-inspired twist to the traditional acoustic guitar recipe

Faith has given its staple Eclipse acoustics a premium reboot
By Phil Weller published
The new-and-improved acoustics arrive in three body shapes, and deliver a range of high-end upgrades and series-first updates

Gibson introduces the latest evolution of the Hummingbird – giving the acoustic a cutaway overhaul
By Matt Owen published
Gibson’s super-stylish square-shouldered acoustic has largely remained true to its original dimensions. Now, a body cutaway has made a rare re-appearance

“This is the most appealing combination of sounds I’ve heard on an Acoustasonic Player model to date – but there are still caveats”: Fender FINNEAS Acoustasonic Player Telecaster review
By Rob Laing published
The first Acoustasonic signature model debuts onboard chorus and a new combination of sounds with it – but can it win new guitarists to Fender's hybrid guitar?

“It’ll suit those players who like to hit hard and make their guitar really shout”: Epiphone Masterbilt Texan review
By Matt McCracken published
We put this unsung acoustic hero through its paces and find out if it’s deserving of more plaudits

"With an incredibly smooth, fast-playing neck and low action right out of the factory, there’s little to dislike": Taylor 414ce review
By Ross Holder published
The Taylor 414ce balances beautiful aesthetics with an all-encompassing acoustic tone that can truly do it all

"With effortless playability, charming good looks, and a distinctive sound, it's no wonder the J-45 is still going strong over 80 years after it was first introduced": Gibson J-45 Standard review
By Daryl Robertson published
Gibson's legendary acoustic is beloved by everyone from Dylan to Slash, but is it really worth the price? We find out
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