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SNAMM '18 - AMI Guitars DM-18, GJA-SG200 & GBCE-3-SB Demos
July 20, 2018
The German company's NAMM debut brought out their line of classically inspired acoustics that come in at a rather modest price.
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SNAMM '18 - Yamaha AC4KII Solid Koa Cutaway Acoustic/Electric Demo
July 20, 2018
The Japanese company updates two favorite flattops with Hawaiian tonewoods and new electronics.
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Holy Grail Guitar Show '18 - Buendia Guitars Modified Dreadnought Demo
May 31, 2018
Oakland-based Argentine builder Leonardo Buendia demos a modified dreadnought with some of the most eye-poppingly figured “tortoiseshell” mahogany we’ve ever seen.
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Quick Hit: Klōs Travel Guitar
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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NAMM '18 - Bourgeois Guitars Large Soundhole OM & Generation Series
February 2, 2018
Dana B. applies a larger soundhole to his previous OM outline in a design inspired by Tony Rice's road-ravaged flattop. Plus, we see a stealthy new take on the dreadnought formula.
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NAMM '18 - Martin 2018 Standard Series & D-45 John Mayer Demos
January 26, 2018
Flash and classic perfection: from the newest John Mayer model to the refined-but-vintage-styled Standard Series Reimagined HD-28.
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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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SNAMM '17 - Eastman E20D-TC Demo
July 27, 2017
Hear what the company's popular dreadnought sounds like with their new Thermo-Cure process.
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SNAMM '17 - Martin Guitars D-28 2017, D-15M Streetmaster, Model America 1, & D-18 RG Demos
July 20, 2017
The legendary acoustic builders offer up a reimagined version of a classic and a pair of limited-edition models with some intricate artwork.
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Martin D-16E Review
March 16, 2017
New twists on Martin tradition deliver sonorous, stylish dividends.
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First Look: Taylor Academy Series 10e
March 6, 2017
John Bohlinger takes his initial test drive with Taylor's new affordable dreadnought.
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SNAMM '16 - Eastman Guitars E40D SB & MD415 BK Demos
June 30, 2016
Learn about a new 45-style dreadnought and a mandolin built with mahogany back and sides.
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Martin Guitars Introduces the Dreadnought Junior
February 3, 2016
The guitar comes factory-equipped with Fishman’s Sonitone sound reinforcement system and includes a nylon gig bag.
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Framus Expands Legacy Acoustic Series
November 30, 2015
The new instruments feature solid spruce tops with East Indian rosewood back and sides.
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Michael Kelly Triad 10E 10-String Review
October 6, 2015
Michael Kelly streamlines the 12-string concept, delivering dazzlingly complex sounds at an attractive price.
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B.C. Rich BCR6 Acoustic Review
July 30, 2015
B.C. Rich honors its acoustic origins with a fancy but affordable dreadnought.
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SNAMM '15 - Martin CSD 41-15, D12-35, LE Cowboy, HD-35 CFM IV, & 00-15E Retro Demos
July 10, 2015
The acoustic titan celebrates an anniversary with some refreshed classics.
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Ryley Walker: Seeking the Infinite within “Weird” Tunings
June 18, 2015
Fingerstyle guitarist Ryley Walker channels the past to create a fresh take on folk music.
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