Review: Martin GPCRSGT is Effortless to Play and Easy to Record Thanks to USB Output
This is not your grandfather’s Martin
Adam Perlmutter
Adam Perlmutter holds a bachelor of music degree from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro and a master's degree in Contemporary Improvisation from the New England Conservatory. He is the editor of Acoustic Guitar.
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.
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Parlor Pickin’: The 2015 Guide to Buying a Parlor Guitar
Parlor guitars are finding renewed interest among a broad spectrum of players, both professionals and those looking for small, lightweight instruments to take to beach parties or campfire singalongs.
Review: Faith Releases the Impressive Mercury Parlor Guitar
Like all Faith guitars, the Classic Burst Mercury is made from solid, eco-friendly FSC-certified woods at the company’s workshop in West Java, Indonesia. It does have that imported-guitar vibe, thanks to its polyurethane lacquer finish and its chemical-rich aroma. But unlike the typical budget guitar, it’s very well-built. The frets are cleanly dressed and the sunburst finish is perfectly graduated—inside the box things are relatively neat and tidy.
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.
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Review: Paul Reed Smith SE A10E Is a Mahogany Acoustic-Electric with Balanced Tone
This guitar would make a no-brainer for an electric player looking for a comfortable acoustic
Review: Gretsch G9201 Honey Dipper is a Modern Resonator with a Vintage Vibe
The Honey Dipper is part of Gretsch’s Roots Collection, which uses 1920s and ’30s fretted instruments as inspiration for contemporary designs.
Review: Recording King RP1-16C is a Honey of a Guitar
This old-style 0-size wonder packs a punch.
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Review: Martin D-35 Brazilian 50th Anniversary is an Instant Collectible
This special guitar is one of Martin’s finest D-35s to date
Over 45 Great Guitars for Under $600
Budget guitars once had a bad reputation: inferior instruments made from laminated woods, with poor playability and even worse tone. But things have changed.
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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Review: Collings 01 12-Fret is a Winning Parlor Guitar with Balanced Sound
A lovely little songbird, the 01 12-Fret is easy to play, responding to the lightest touch with a voice that’s sweet and complex
Review: Taylor 150E is an Incredibly Playable—and Affordable—12-String Guitar
Taylor's 150e is the 12-string guitar for players whose primary instrument is a six-string.
Review: Gretsch G9550 New Yorker is ‘Big Apple’ to the Core
Like the original article this retro New Yorker’s got the simplest appointments, but plays beautifully right out of the box.
Review: Fender Acoustasonic 90 Amp is Light but Powerful
It's the perfect little amp for the guitarist on the go.
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Review: Ovation Celebrity Standard CS24P-FKOA is a High-Tech Treehugger
The earthy koa soundboard on Ovation's Celebrity Standard Plus is a perfect match for the guitar's patented synthetic bowl-shaped body.
Review: Don’t Be Fooled By the Larrivée OM-40R’s Understated Looks, It’s Got an Uncommonly Good Sound
It might not dazzle with its looks, but this guitar’s excellent sound and playability make it a serious contender among much more expensive instruments.
Review: Ibanez AEG10II is Designed for Playability and Comfort
The slim body and moderately thin neck, combined with gig-ready electronics, make this a player's guitar.
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Review: Martin’s DRS1 is a Solid Dreadnought Designed For the Working Musician
Luckily for those unable to afford a D-28, Martin recently unveiled the DRS1—a guitar with many similarities to the American-made D-15, but built in Martin’s Mexican facility.
Review: Takamine’s TF77-PT Features Tube-Driven Electronics
This brand-new, all-solid-wood guitar is based on a 14-fret OM with a superb electronics package
Review: Cort MR710F is a Lot of Guitar for Under $400
Cort’s MR710F is a cutaway dreadnought with built-in electronics, genuine bone nut and saddle, and scalloped X-bracing.
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Review: Fender’s Acoustasonic 150 Combo Amp Has a Smorgasbord of Features in a Small Package
Fender had long been a revered name in electric guitar amplification when the company introduced its Acoustasonic line of acoustic guitar amplifiers in the mid-1990s. These excellent-sounding, smartly priced models finally granted acoustic guitarists access to what electric players enjoyed about…
Review: Simon and Patrick Woodland Pro Folk Guitar Incorporates Vintage Features
The instrument is made with great craftsmanship and boasts a versatile sound.
