Acoustic Guitar Reviews

“Despite its toy-like dimensions, it comes across as a very grown-up guitar indeed”: Taylor BT1e Baby Taylor review

By Matt McCracken published 13 May 26

Has Taylor’s travel pioneer retained the top spot three decades on? We get hands-on to find out if it’s still the best sofa strummer out there

"There’s a clear midrange presence here, but it never tips into that boxy territory that smaller-bodied acoustics can sometimes fall into": Martin LX1E Little Martin review

By Ross Holder last updated 12 May 26

A three-quarter size acoustic that sounds bigger than most of its competition

"An enlightening instrument that will force you to think about new ways to play the guitar – but it won't be for everyone": Taylor Jacob Collier Academy 22e 5-string review

By Matt Owen published 8 April 26

Jacob Collier has become a modern day guitar hero, and his unorthodox five-string guitars have helped him carve out a new path for guitar playing

“It really has everything going for it”: Faith PJE Legacy FG4 Earth review

By David Mead published 28 March 26

Patrick James Eggle’s take on the OM body shape is built by Faith’s facility in Indonesia and based around PJE’s Linville model from his acoustic-building days. But does it rock our world?

"The combination of onboard multi-effects and a looper on a travel acoustic is an inspirational proposition here": Cort Earth GO 3/4 Dreadnought guitar review

By Rob Laing published 11 February 26

Onboard HyVibe H2 effects with a looper on a mini travel guitar – too good to be true?

“If a guitar looks like a dread, then it’s going to sound like one, too. But not here”: JWJ Chorale Select review

By David Mead published 7 February 26

This latest acoustic from JWJ aims to provide a better blend between a singer’s voice and the guitar, all via cunning lutherie

“Martin’s mahogany guitars have always punched above their weight – this punches harder still”: Martin 0-10E Retro Jason Isbell review

By Jamie Dickson published 29 January 26

Characterful Americana workhorse at a sensible price – with a vibey artist tie-in

“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 13 January 26

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

"The neck really doesn’t feel all that different from my Fender Telecaster": Fender California Standard Monterey E review

By Matt McCracken published 24 December 25

An acoustic-electric for beginners that won't break the bank – or your fingertips

"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

By Ross Holder published 9 December 25

Is this pint-sized dread Yamaha's ultimate beginner acoustic? Let's find out