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Harley Benton might just have launched its best-value acoustic yet – a solid spruce/rosewood build that starts from $318
By Phil Weller published
Solid spruce tops, solid rosewood back and sides, rosewood fingerboards, Fishman electronics, mahogany flourishes... Harley Benton’s latest acoustics look to be serious players

I’m in serious need of an acoustic upgrade. These are the Cyber Monday savings I have my eye on
By Jackson Maxwell published
These huge discounts on models from Martin, Taylor, Fender, and more – with savings of up to $350 – are perfect for anyone looking for the right acoustic

How Yamaha evolved its TransAcoustic tech to create an acoustic guitar with an onboard delay and looper
By David Mead published
After experiencing the enhanced version of TransAcoustic tech with the TAG3 C, we spoke to Yamaha’s European product specialist, Dan Stock, to learn more

“Continually surprised me with beautiful, unpredictable overtones”: Martin D-28 review
By Matt McCracken published
I get hands-on with arguably the most legendary acoustic guitar of all time. Will it live up to the hype?

Gibson’s Jimmy Page SJ-200 is a five-figure signature model based on an acoustic he borrowed to record Led Zeppelin’s debut album – before it was stolen
By Matt Owen published
According to Gibson, the new acoustic has been “rendered to Page’s exacting recollection”, owing to the apparent absence of the original model

How the Martin D-18 and D-28 changed the world – and became the definitive acoustic guitars
By Chris Gill published
Loved by the likes of Eric Clapton, Joni Mitchell, Mark Knopfler and more, these Martin dreadnoughts are arguably the most successful guitar designs in history. Here's everything you need to know about this steel-string icon

Xvive’s U8 clip-on wireless system could be a serious problem solver for acoustic players
By Phil Weller published
Offering 90 feet of transmission and a five-hour battery life, the system aims to liberate acoustic players with cable-free mic'ing

Jacob Collier’s five-string Taylor – which paved the way for his Strandberg – has been launched as a signature guitar
By Phil Weller published
A six-string version of the uniquely shaped acoustic has also been made available for those wanting something a little more familiar

Yamaha CG192C review
By Ross Holder published
At the top end of Yamaha’s popular CG series, does the CG192C live up to the range’s reputation? We find out

Yamaha takes on LAVA with a new TransAcoustic that delivers smart guitar specs in a traditional high-end build
By Matt Owen published
Yamaha has given its TransAcoustic family an overhaul amid increased smart guitar hype – and the TAG3 C seeks to marry an orthodox all-solid wood design with futuristic flair
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