GEAR REVIEW: Martin Guitar Introduces 3 New Electro-Acoustic Models in Its Popular 16 Series [VIDEO]
C.F. Martin & Co. has added three new models to its popular 16 Series.
Video Review: Breedlove’s New All-Myrtlewood Concerto E Is a Sonic Wonder
With the recent introduction of the all-myrtlewood Breedlove Concerto, the Oregon-based guitar company became the first large-scale US manufacturer to incorporate this intriguing tonewood in a production line of instruments.
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Review: Preston Thompson Makes a Killer Dreadnought Inspired By the Late Bluegrass Master Charles Sawtelle
The Thompson has a huge velocity of sound and great clarity, whether strummed or fingerpicked
VIDEO REVIEW: The Stalwart Taylor 410ce-R Is the Latest Iteration of a Classic Dreadnought
Nothing is more traditional than a dreadnought-sized guitar, but add a slim-neck profile, an elegant Venetian cutaway, and an innovative pickup system that accurately represents the true acoustic nature of the guitar in an amplified setting, and you have the Taylor 410ce-R, a modern acoustic guitar that speaks to a wide spectrum of players.
Video Review: There’s a Lot to Love About the Maple-Top Fender T-Bucket 400CE
Fender Guitars, long known for its iconic Strats and Teles, may turn a few heads with the flame-maple-topped, dreadnought-sized T-Bucket 400CE, which is not only good looking, but sounds good and, most importantly, is affordable.
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Video Review: Guild’s D-40 Is a Rebirth of a Made-In-America Classic
The Guild D-40 has a long history of producing an iconic sound. Much of the desirable tone heard on 1960s folk-revival recordings is compliments of a Guild D-40, which was introduced in 1963.
Video Review: Martin Custom’s Limited-Edition CS-Bluegrass-16 Dreadnought Delivers the Goods
The CS-Bluegrass-16's sound is nicely split between robust fundamentals and shimmering overtones. It’s everything a fine dreadnought should be—and then some.
Gear Review: Yamaha TransAcoustic Guitar Offers Innovative Built-In Effects [VIDEO]
Though the actuator is the main selling point of the LL-TA, the instrument is a nicely made guitar by any yardstick, built entirely from solid woods.
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Gear Review: Martin DCX1AE Macassar Is Built of Laminate, But it’s Unmistakably a Martin [VIDEO]
With a street price of just under a grand, this Macassar is one of Martin’s least expensive guitars, but it’s not an inferior instrument. A solidly built guitar with a winning personality and Fishman Sonitone electronics, it’s a smart choice for a beginner or a cost-conscious pro.
Gear Review: The 2016 Gibson Hummingbird Vintage Model Is a High-Flying Acoustic Guitar [VIDEO]
It’s not just one of the best Hummingbirds I’ve played, but an excellent flattop by any yardstick—one as graceful and nimble as its name suggests.
Review: Two Affordable Eastman Acoustic Guitars, the AC–GA1CE & AC–GA2CE [VIDEO]
I am a little snobbish when it comes to instruments, but two new Eastman guitars—the AC–GA1CE and AC–GA2CE—have led me to reappraise my view of lower-priced models.
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Review: Gibson’s J-45 Vintage Is a Winning Workhorse [VIDEO]
Some skeptical guitarists might see phrases like “thermally cured” and “hide glue” as mere marketing tools, but there’s no denying that the J-45 Vintage has a full, rich voice with excellent definition and note separation. When I play it in the Carter style, I’m struck both by the depth of the bass notes and the crispness of the chordal accents. When I pick some G runs, I’m taken with the string-to-string balance and the thickness of the single notes.
Review: The Cole Clark Fat Lady FL2EC-MMAH
With its high-quality build and lovely sound, the Fat Lady definitely recommends itself as a fine modern acoustic-electric dreadnought.
Video Review: Blueridge BG-1500ESB Jumbo Super Jumbo
The first thing you notice when you strum the Blueridge BG-1500ESB Jumbo is the robust warmth of its tone—like a splash of sunlight filtering through tall trees in the Smoky Mountains that give this company its name.
Gear Review: Taylor 914ce Acoustic-Electric Guitar
the 914ce is made from a gorgeous selection of tonewoods, all solid—Sitka spruce for the top; Indian rosewood for the back and sides; and ebony for the fretboard, bridge, armrest, headstock overlays, heel cap, bridge pins, and bindings.
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Review: Martin GPCRSGT is Effortless to Play and Easy to Record Thanks to USB Output
This is not your grandfather’s Martin
Review: Epiphone Masterbilt AJ-45ME is a Modern-Day Workhorse with a Vintage Look
The satin finish and slender neck makes for a decidedly modern feel, but it also has a warm, honeyed sound characteristic of the classic 1940s flattop to which it pays tribute.
Review: Guild’s Orpheum Series Slope-Shouldered 12-fret Dread Sets a New Standard
A Vintage Guitar That Never Existed Creates a Cool Blend of Influences
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Review: Gibson’s Bob Dylan SJ-200 Player’s Edition is an Absolute Treat for Dylan Fans
The vintage-inspired guitar boasts an outstanding voice.
Review: Martin D-35 Brazilian 50th Anniversary is an Instant Collectible
This special guitar is one of Martin’s finest D-35s to date
Review: Takamine GD20-NS T is a Dream Come True For the Newbie Guitarist
With a cedar soundboard and limited lifetime warranty it's almost inconceivable that this is a $250 guitar.
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Gear Review: New Hummingbird Flutters to Life
In late 2013, Keith Richards told the Wall Street Journal how he came up with the right textures for one of the Rolling Stones’ most famous riffs: the intro to “Street Fighting Man.” He’d been experimenting with open tunings, recording his ideas on the fly on an early Philips cassette…
Review: Taylor’s 814CE Features New Build Techniques and Pickup System
This guitar has a low-end depth and looseness that makes it sound like a larger guitar, with super-low action and a relatively shallow, half-rounded neck.
Review: Epiphone’s “Inspired by ‘1964’ Texan” has Classic Sound with Modern Updates
The instrument has vintage looks, classic Texan sound, great playability, and easy-to-use electronics.
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Review: Martin DCPA4 Siris Has a Modern Look and Versatile Sound
The DCPA4 Siris’s feel reflects its fusion of traditional and contemporary specs.
