Acoustic guitar Reviews

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A photo of the Taylor Ben Harper Gold Label 512e Special Edition grand concert acoustic
We review the Taylor Ben Harper Gold Label 512e Special Edition grand concert

By Jimmy Leslie Published

With its short scale, compact body and warm, articulate voice, Taylor’s Ben Harper signature is an acoustic that rewards everything from delicate fingerpicking to bluesy bends

Acoustic Guitars
A photo showing a detail of the Taylor Next Generation 514ce Builder’s Edition in Kona Burst
We review Taylor’s Next Generation 514ce Builder’s Edition

By Jimmy Leslie Published

Taylor’s iconic 514ce gets a modern makeover, combining classic warmth and character with Next Generation innovations designed for exceptional playability, tone and stage performance

Acoustic Guitars
A photo of Molly Tuttle with the Martin D-18 Molly Tuttle
We review the Martin D-18 and D-X2E Molly Tuttle acoustics

By Jimmy Leslie Published

Built for Tuttle’s precision flatpicking and clawhammer techniques, these two dreadnoughts are aimed at very different budgets

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A photo of the Breedlove Roots Concert SRe acoustic
“The best guitar Breedlove has sent my way in more than a decade.” We review the Breedlove Roots Concert SRe acoustic-electric

By Jimmy Leslie Published

Built in Bend, Oregon, the new Roots Concert SRe combines articulate rosewood tone, comfortable modern playability and stage-ready L.R. Baggs electronics

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A photo showing the Martin O’ahu HG-28 acoustic
We review the new Martin O’ahu HG-28 acoustic guitar and discover a more manageable dread

By Jimmy Leslie Published

Announced in 2024, the model — inspired by a vintage Gibson HG-20 Hawaiian guitar discovered by Chris Martin IV — has finally arrived

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Billy Strings poses with his Martin DX-2E Billy Strings acoustic-electric guitar
We review the Martin D-28 Billy Strings and DX-2E Billy Strings acoustics

By Jimmy Leslie Published

These signature models from today's hottest acoustic guitarist deliver fantastic playability and tone. Which should you choose?

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A cropped photo showing Taylor's 814e SB Super Auditorium acoustic guitar
Taylor’s Gold Label 814e SB Super Auditorium: “The most remarkable Taylor I’ve reviewed in nearly a decade”

By Jimmy Leslie Published

Says Andy Powers, “I wanted to create an instrument with a totally different sound than what Taylor is known for while retaining what we love in a modern Taylor guitar.”

Acoustic Guitars
A photo showing the body of the L.R. Baggs AEG-1 acoustic-electric guitar
“What if I started with the pickup and built the guitar around it?” We tried the new L.R. Baggs AEG-1 and discovered an acoustic-electric guitar unlike any we've ever seen before

By Jimmy Leslie Published

Its two pickup systems reproduce string vibration and body resonance while capturing ambience and offering resistance to feedback

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A photo showing the Martin SC-18E (left) and SC-28E
Martin's U.S.-made SC-18E and SC-28E build on the groundbreaking SC-13E with all solid woods and top-tier electronics

By Jimmy Leslie Published

For those who have been waiting for a more aficionado-style version of the Road Series SC-13E, this is your time to celebrate

Acoustic Guitars
A detail of the Taylor 858e 12-string acoustic
Taylor 50th Anniversary 858e LTD Grand Orchestra 12-string combines vintage glory with modern tech for a glorious playing experience

By Jimmy Leslie Published

In homage to its founding year, no more than 1,974 guitars for each model will be made available worldwide

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