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“A powerhouse dreadnought made for genre-defying artists”: Orangewood branches out with the Pomona Live – its first signature acoustic, built for boundary-pushing fingerstyle artist Alejandro Aranda
By Phil Weller published
The LA acoustic builders have collaborated with local hero Aranda – formerly known as Scarypoolparty – for the instrument, which adds “playful embellishments” to a vintage dreadnought design
Everything you need to know about acoustic guitar neck joints – how they work, and why they matter for your tone
By Huw Price published
There are all kinds of different ways the neck is attached to the body of your acoustic, and it’s one of the areas where luthiers are innovating to offer similar or better tone to traditional dovetail joints
“The Inception is an acoustic to be experienced – its finely-tuned voice will resonate among many players”: Martin GPCE Inception Maple review
By Paul Riario published
Skeletonized bracing, domestic tonewoods, super-premium build and a ride that's like your favorite electric? Martin's new acoustic has a lot going on...
“Its ability to suit everything from gentle fingerstyle to vigorous strumming would make it a welcome addition to any collection”: Taylor 50th Anniversary 814ce Builder’s Edition review
By David Mead published
Taylor celebrates its 50th anniversary with some very special limited-edition instruments, including this superb Grand Auditorium acoustic
“Stands at the crossroads of utility and elegance”: Bourgeois Guitars collabs with Eastman for the Touchstone Signature – a historically-styled model that pays homage to prewar acoustics
By Phil Weller published
Available in dreadnought and OM variants, the new addition to the series offers historically inspired features and a torrefied tonewood top
“Quite simply one of the best ‘entry level’ acoustic guitars we’ve experienced”: JWJ Guitars “The Hog” review
By David Mead published
Last year, we were mightily impressed when we looked at UK builder Rich Jones’ Parlour and Orchestra acoustics. This time it’s the turn of his entry-level, all-mahogany dreadnought
“Inspired by the respected luthiers and artists who have helped trailblaze the rubber bridge sound”: Orangewood brings the rubber bridge mod to the masses with the purpose-built Juniper acoustic
By Matt Owen published
One of the first production-run rubber bridge guitars on the market, the Phoebe Bridgers-inspired Juniper gives guitarists an affordable way to channel the sought-after tones championed by the today’s biggest alt, indie and pop acts
“It sounds as good as ever, with impressive volume output and projection, rich, reverb-like resonance, brisk treble and sweet, sonorous midrange”: Taylor GS Mini Sapele review
By Chris Gill published
The high-end acoustic guitar specialist has done the impossible once again, serving up a small-bodied acoustic with a huge voice, with a top build at an inflation-beating price. Remarkable
“The acoustic guitar is the most punk rock instrument because it’s the most independent. You don’t even need an amplifier!” Laura Jane Grace might be an obsessive collector – but all she really needs is a Yamaha acoustic
By Andrew Daly published
Against Me! leader is just about to change her go-to six-string to tour new solo album Hole In My Head – but admits her approach to music is as selfish as it always was
“Whichever model you choose, you’ll never be underdressed”: Four of Gibson’s most enduring acoustics have received the Custom Shop tuxedo treatment inspired by the Les Paul Custom
By Phil Weller published
The beloved J-45, Hummingbird, SJ-200 and Songwriter EC models have all been celebrated with custom shop craftsmanship
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