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“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

Martin’s Junior Series has been given its most significant upgrade yet
By Matt Owen published
Updated electronics, solid tonewoods and new models make up the 2025 edition of Martin's humble Junior series, which starts from $699

“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

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

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

“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
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