Acoustic Guitar Reviews
Latest Acoustic Guitar Reviews
“What ran the risk of being a toy-like guitar actually proved to be some serious fun”: Lava ME Air review
By Stuart Williams published
Lava is hellbent on revolutionizing the acoustic guitar. Forget what you know about spruce and cedar – this one’s boasting about carbon fiber and onboard effects
“A real winner”: Gibson Hummingbird Studio EC & Hummingbird Standard Rosewood EC review
By David Mead published
Gibson refreshes one of its most iconic acoustic designs with three new cutaway models. Will these latest ’Birds fly or simply fail to take off? Let’s take a look
“Plentiful bass, well rounded trebles, bags of toneful volume”: Atkin Dust Bowl 0012S & 00014 review
By David Mead published
Alister Atkin’s UK workshop pays homage to the stripped-back, no-frills instruments that were available in the USA nearly a century ago when money was tight but roots music was blooming
“You almost forget it's a carbon fiber guitar”: Klōs Carbon Timber Grand Cutaway Mini review
By Paul Riario published
With its superb feel and sounds, can this small-bodied, travel-friendly acoustic convert the carbon fiber acoustic purists?
“Quite possibly the ultimate busker’s tool”: Yamaha TAG3 C TransAcoustic review
By David Mead published
Yamaha has expanded its TransAcoustic concept to include more onboard effects, including delay and looping, with fine-tuning and the option to play backing tracks via a dedicated smartphone app
“This is the most appealing combination of sounds I’ve heard on an Acoustasonic Player model to date – but there are still caveats”: Fender FINNEAS Acoustasonic Player Telecaster review
By Rob Laing published
The first Acoustasonic signature model debuts onboard chorus and a new combination of sounds with it – but can it win new guitarists to Fender's hybrid guitar?
“It’ll suit those players who like to hit hard and make their guitar really shout”: Epiphone Masterbilt Texan review
By Matt McCracken published
We put this unsung acoustic hero through its paces and find out if it’s deserving of more plaudits
“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?
"With an incredibly smooth, fast-playing neck and low action right out of the factory, there’s little to dislike": Taylor 414ce review
By Ross Holder published
The Taylor 414ce balances beautiful aesthetics with an all-encompassing acoustic tone that can truly do it all
"With effortless playability, charming good looks, and a distinctive sound, it's no wonder the J-45 is still going strong over 80 years after it was first introduced": Gibson J-45 Standard review
By Daryl Robertson published
Gibson's legendary acoustic is beloved by everyone from Dylan to Slash, but is it really worth the price? We find out
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