Review Demos
Small But Mighty Acoustics From Taylor, Breedlove, and Cort | Demo
By Tom ButwinJul 21, 2026
Tom Butwin
Tom Butwin is a freelance contributor to Premier Guitar and also a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and YouTube personality. He studied at Oakland University, and he's released three original records, as well as two musical theater cover albums. (Yes, musical theater. You read that correctly.) You can connect with him at https://www.TomButwin.com.
Tom Butwin takes a close-up look at three parlor-style acoustics that punch well above their size. The Taylor Ben Harper Gold Label 512e, the Cort Modern Black, and the Breedlove Roots Parlor each approach the compact acoustic differently, and all three sound great at home, in the studio, or on stage.

























