Acoustic guitar Reviews
Latest Acoustic guitar Reviews

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

“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

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

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?

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.”

“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

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

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
All the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!


