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“The most convincing acoustic tone from an acoustic electric that we’ve yet heard”: LR Baggs AEG-1 review
By Neville Marten published
This cutting-edge electro from LR Baggs has a plywood body frame, torrefied spruce top, rosewood back and studio-quality electrics – and we can’t wait to plug it in…

Harley Benton seizes on the Polyphia-led nylon-string revival with a versatile acoustic-electric for under $300
By Janelle Borg published
The new model, which boasts a sleek look, an integrated piezo pickup system, and a “warm and resonant” tonal quality, is the latest addition to Harley Benton's budget-friendly acoustic line

Donner’s HUSH-I PRO offers built-in FX and onboard IRs – and it could be the ultimate travel guitar
By Guitar World Staff published
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The HUSH-I PRO might not just be the best all-in-one travel guitar around – it might also be the most inspiring

“An investment-grade, pro-quality guitar”: Taylor Gold Label 814e SB review
By Chris Gill published
The American guitar giant delivers a 4K Dolby Atmos version of a classic flat-top with a new Super Auditorium body style and tone to spare

Gibson’s new Acoustic Specials series brings hand-crafted examples of its most beloved acoustic designs to lower price points
By Matt Owen published
Newly minted takes on the Hummingbird, L-00 and J-45 templates look to offer USA Gibson acoustics at more accessible prices

Orangewood comes under fire for its Juniper rubber bridge guitars
By Matt Owen published
The firm has been accused of “ripping off” the instruments pioneered by Reuben Cox of Old Style Guitar Shop

Brian May’s first Gibson signature is here – and it’s got nothing to do with the Red Special
By Matt Owen published
When the Queen legend announced he’d be working with Gibson, many expected a Custom Shop Red Special – but first, we have a 12-string SJ-200 that’s like no other

Cort “reaches the pinnacle of acoustic guitars” with its Essence series – could it be the perfect Grand Auditorium?
By Phil Weller published
Grand Auditorium and OM Cutaway models feature in the all-new vintage-modern electric-acoustic designs

“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
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