Reviews: Acoustic
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Blackbird Savoy Review
June 19, 2018
A flax-composite design marvel delivers wooden looks and tones in a near-indestructible instrument full of personality.
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Quick Hit: L.R. Baggs Align Series Reverb Review
June 12, 2018
A compact ’verb for acoustic players that bridges the gap between hall and plate.
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Taylor Builder’s Edition K14ce Review
June 11, 2018
This Grand Auditorium-sized flattop boasts a new bracing system with instantly perceptible sonic consequences.
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Quick Hit: Fishman Loudbox Mini Charge Review
June 8, 2018
To misquote Timothy Leary: “Cut the cord, turn on, play wherever you want.”
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PRS SE Angelus A40E Review
May 30, 2018
Upmarket looks and slinky playability come together in an affordable PRS flattop.
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Quick Hit: Klōs Travel Guitar Review
May 28, 2018
An impressive-playing carbon-fiber mini promises stability, extreme portability, and respectable tones for a host of road-tripping adventures.
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Quick Hit: Fender CN-60S Review
April 11, 2018
Nylon-string tones meet steel-string playability in this affordable entry-level model.
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Mesa/Boogie Rosette 300/Two:Eight Review
February 28, 2018
Flexible EQ and lively sounds add up to a killer compact acoustic amplification solution.
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Quick Hit: Guild Jumbo Junior Bass Review
February 4, 2018
An acoustic bass that’s easy to transport, has big tones, is well constructed, and priced right.
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Martin D-28 (2017) Review
December 15, 2017
An American classic undergoes a modest makeover.
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RainSong CH-WS Review
November 24, 2017
A more accessibly priced RainSong also delivers nuance, balance, and tones that rival solid wood flattops.
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Hughes & Kettner Era 1 Review
November 7, 2017
A mainstay rock ‘n’ roll amplifier maker delivers an impressive acoustic surprise.
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Boss Acoustic Singer Live Review
October 2, 2017
Impressive value and features add up to a versatile acoustic amplification solution.
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Tanglewood Java TWJP Review
August 15, 2017
A very pretty parlor guitar delivers midrange punch and unique tone colors from unusual tonewoods.
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Quick Hit: Trace Elliot Transit-A
July 21, 2017
Robust EQ makes this portable preamp and effects solution an acoustic gigging ally.
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Martin 0-18 Review
July 20, 2017
A venerable Martin design returns, brimming with elegance, punch, class, and sass.
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Flattop Finesse: Acoustic Steel-String Review Roundup
June 15, 2017
Three new acoustics from Guild, Cort, and Art & Lutherie.
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Breedlove Premier Concerto Review
May 1, 2017
A subtly luxurious, fingerstyle-focused flattop that excels across styles.
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Quick Hit: Ovation Applause Elite AE44II-VV Review
March 20, 2017
Can this budget roundback acoustic pull off for Ovation what Squier solidbody gems have for Fender?
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