Latest Acoustic Guitar Reviews
"If you banish the desire for any real bass thump, there’s a lot of enjoyment to be had in the sounds you can coax out of this thing": Yamaha JR1 acoustic guitar review
Is this pint-sized dread Yamaha's ultimate beginner acoustic? Let's find out
“Reimagined through the lens of a master craftsman”: Bourgeois Slope D Standard T/S review
The latest in Bourgeois’ Touchstone range has shades of Gibson’s J-45. Will it live up to expectations and carve a legendary niche all its own?
“If you’re heading off on holiday any time soon and want a guitar-shaped companion with a good pedigree, look no further”: Furch Pioneer-ER A review
The latest travel guitar from the renowned Czech builder may look small, but it packs a punch and benefits from some revolutionary new technology
“All-solid body construction and premium electronics for under $350? You have my attention”: Harley Benton CLC-650SM-CE review
Harley Benton is once again pushing the boundaries of what 'bang for your buck' actually means
“John Lennon’s 12-string has a similar trebly edge to it”: Framus Hootenanny 12-string and 6-string review
John Lennon famously used a Framus 12-string acoustic with the Beatles, and 60 years later the company has reissued the model in all its fab finery – and it comes with a little help from a friend!
Epiphone Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood Reissue, 1960 Hummingbird Reissue and 1963 Dove Reissue review
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...
“Thrilling to play”: Martin GPE Inception Maple review
Progressive, powerful lutherie with piano-like clarity
“The build and sound quality is all there”: Taylor Builder's Edition 514ce Kona Burst review
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
“Nothing about it says ‘budget’… matches almost anything we’ve played in quite a while”: Martin DE Retro Plus Mahogany review
A brand-new model from Martin’s long-running Road Series that won’t bust the budget but might just break the tone barrier
“Impossible to resist”: Fenech VT Camphor Laurel Auditorium & VT Professional Blackwood Dread D78 review
An Australian brand with a burgeoning reputation down under steps into the limelight with a pair of hand-built acoustics that incorporate premium tonewoods and a sharp eye for design
