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Takamine EF360SC TT Review
February 19, 2019
A torrefied top makes this classy and super-playable Takamine a sweet-sounding alternative to vintage.
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Collings Introduces the New MT Torrefied
August 14, 2018
The flattop provides an extremely quick response for softer, more delicate passages, yet offers plenty of head room to dig in for a throaty, bluegrass bark.
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Yamaha CSF3M Review
July 16, 2018
Silky playability, sublime sounds, and top quality add up to a small-body super value.
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SNAMM '18 - Taylor Guitars V-Class Expansion Demos
July 11, 2018
Andy Powers shows off four new upper-end acoustics now graced with his innovative V-Class bracing system.
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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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PRS SE Angelus A40E Review
May 30, 2018
Upmarket looks and slinky playability come together in an affordable PRS flattop.
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Martin D-28 (2017) Review
December 15, 2017
An American classic undergoes a modest makeover.
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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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Acoustic Soundboard: The Challenges of Wood Sourcing, Part 2
July 21, 2017
Spruce remains king in the soundboard realm, but not all varietals are the same, or easy to come by.
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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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SNAMM '17 - Martin D-18 Jason Isbell Demo
July 14, 2017
The Grammy winner takes a few minutes to go over his signature flattop and even does a bit of picking.
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First Look: Martin 0-18
July 3, 2017
John Bohlinger has his initial dance with the acoustic torchbearer's newest flattop.
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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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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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Collings OM2H T Review
January 10, 2017
A tradition-minded orchestra model with magnificent tone, looks, feel, and craftsmanship.
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Batson GC22 Americana Review
December 13, 2016
A Nashville guitar designer delivers a lower-price boutique spin-off.
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Alvarez Delta00EDLX/SHB Review
August 11, 2016
A pre-war style blues machine with a modern-leaning sound.
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SNAMM '16 - Takamine EF75M TT Demo
June 25, 2016
Learn about the brands new acoustic that's a reissue with a baked-wood top and Madagascar rosewood.
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