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“The build quality and voice of a fully fledged professional instrument”: McNally S-32 review
By David Mead published
Despite its membership in McNally’s entry-level range, this small-bodied guitar’s spec sheet reads more like an instrument from the major league. Is it as good as it sounds? Let’s find out…

Fender expands its divisive Antigua finish option to its California Vintage acoustic range
By Phil Weller published
The new release ushers in a whole new era for the eye-catching burst colorway, and sees Fender double down on its Antigua renaissance

Guild’s M-260E Deluxe brings one of acoustic guitar’s most iconic designs – and USA features – to a new $599 model
By Janelle Borg published
The Guild M-260E's body design was crafted with fingerstyle guitarists in mind

“The koa version’s beauty is much more than skin deep”: Taylor 222ce-K DLX review
By Chris Gill published
Koa is a Goldilocks tonewood positioned between spruce and mahogany – and this all-koa grand concert is a truly exquisite acoustic that presents real value for fingerpickers

Yamaha’s top-tier FS9 acoustics combine detailed Japanese Kumiki woodworking and high-end appointments
By Matt Parker published
The luxurious new concert model looks to be taking on the US acoustic stalwarts’ modern ranges, but still sets out its Japanese heritage

Best 3/4 acoustic guitars 2025: small-bodied, short scale sensations from Taylor, Martin, Fender and more
By Matt McCracken last updated
From beginner nylon string models to solid electro-acoustic travel guitars, there’s a 3/4 option here for every style of player

How Gibson’s SJ-200 acoustic wowed Elvis, Dylan and more to become ‘King of the Flat-tops’
By Huw Price published
The J-200 is Gibson’s most iconic flat-top – and these vintage examples include one of the first ever made, and the very last Gibson acoustic to be manufactured in Kalamazoo

Orangewood has launched a short-scale signature acoustic guitar that is designed to feel like an electric
By Phil Weller published
Genre-bending guitarist Ruben Wan has helped design a 23.5" scale length acoustic that looks to provide the comfort and playability of electrics
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