Reviews: New Guitars and Gear
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Three Clip-On Tuners (July 2012)
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Ovation DS778TX (July 2012)
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Lowden O-22C (July 2012)
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RainSong Shorty SG (June 2012) A rich-sounding carbon-fiber small-body that’s easy to play and tough as nails. With video. |
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L.R. Baggs M80 (June 2012) New magnetic pickup technology senses body motion, creating a dual-source sound in a single pickup. With video. |
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Crafter TE 6MH/BR (June 2012) Affordable all-mahogany cutaway orchestra model with proprietary electronics. With video. |
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Fishman Loudbox Artist (May 2012) Acoustic Guitar reviews this powerful, portable, and flexible acoustic amp. With video. |
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Guild MR710F (May 2012) Acoustic Guitar reviews a cutaway dreadnought with solid Sitka spruce top and Fishman electronics. With video. |
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Guild F-1512E (May 2012) Acoustic Guitar reviews an all-solid-wood spruce and rosewood update of an iconic 12-string. With video. |
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Fender Acoustasonic 150 Review (April 2012) Acoustic Guitar reviews a powerful acoustic amp with complex sound-shaping options. With video. |
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Recording King RD-316 Review (April 2012) Acoustic Guitar reviews an affordable vintage-style dreadnought. With video. |
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Beard Odyssey A Review (April 2012) Acoustic Guitar reviews a round-neck resonator that combines a modern vibe with classic dobro tone. With video. |
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Godin MultiOud Review (March 2012) Acoustic Guitar checks out Godin's take on the Middle Eastern 11-string oud. With video. |
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Alvarez AP70 Review (March 2012) Acoustic Guitar reviews an affordable spruce and rosewood parlor guitar with a solid top. With video. |
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Stonebridge OOM33SR Review (March 2012) Acoustic Guitar reviews a 12-fret flattop made in the Czech Republic. With video. |
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Martin 0-28VS Review (February 2012) Acoustic Guitar reviews a vintage-style 12-fret with bold tones. With video. |
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Traynor AM Custom Amp Review (February 2012) Powerful, feature-laden, multiple-input amp with woody and warm sound. With video. |
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Batson No. 5 Review (January 2012) Acoustic Guitar checks out a small-shop flattop with an innovative design. With video. |
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Yamaha A3R Review (January 2012) All-solid-wood acoustic-electric cutaway dreadnought with onboard mic modeling. With video. |
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Boss Micro BR BR-80 Review (January 2012) Battery-operated recorder offers simple two-track and full-featured eight-track recording. With video. |
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Collings OM1A Review (December 2011) Acoustic Guitar checks out a mahogany and Adirondack OM. With video. |
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Boulder Creek ERJ7-N Review (December 2011) Radical design concepts in mid-priced jumbo. With video. |
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Fishman Blackstack Pickup Review (December 2011) A passive, easy-to-install humbucking magnetic pickup with adjustable pole pieces. With video. |
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Cervantes Milenia Concert Review (November 2011) Acoustic Guitar reviews the powerful lattice-braced classical guitar. With video. |
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Walden CG4041-CERT Review (November 2011) Acoustic Guitar reviews a grand auditorium built with FSC-certified woods. With video. |
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Fender Passport 500 Pro Review (November 2011) Acoustic Guitar reviews a versatile, powerful, and portable PA loaded with features. With video. |
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Players Choice Awards 2011 (October 2011) Acoustic Guitar readers vote for their favorite products in 36 categories. With video. |
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Taylor 416ce Review (October 2011) Acoustic Guitar reviews Taylor’s latest acoustic-electric. With video. |
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Martin DRS1 Review (October 2011) Acoustic Guitar reviews an affordable all-solid-wood dreadnought that includes plug-and-play Fishman electronics. With video. |
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5 Adirondack-Top Dreadnoughts Reviewed (September 2011) Vintage-style guitars from Blueridge, Boucher, Eastman, Martin, and Santa Cruz. With video. |
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Guild F-30CE Standard Review (September 2011) Acoustic Guitar reviews the latest version of Guild’s classic small-body, which includes a cutaway and D-Tar electronics. With video. |
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ZT Acoustic Lunchbox Amp Review (September 2011) Acoustic Guitar reviews an ultrasmall acoustic amp provides rich tones and numerous features. With video. |
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Gibson Jackson Browne Signature Review (August 2011) Based on the historic Roy Smeck design, this 12-fret dreadnought plays with ease and includes Trance Audio electronics. With video. |
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Wechter TO-8418 Review (August 2011) Acoustic Guitar reviews an affordable all-solid-wood 12-fret 000 with a wide fingerboard and sweet, balanced tones. With video. |
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Shadow Nanoflex 6/SH 4020 Review (August 2011) Acoustic Guitar reviews a hexaphonic UST pickup with individual string controls and a stereo output option that provides a wealth of amplification possibilities. With video. |
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PRS Tony McManus Private Stock Review (July 2011) Acoustic Guitar checks out the Celtic fingerstylist’s signature model. With video. |
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Taylor Doyle Deluxe DDX Review (July 2011) Acoustic Guitar reviews a low-priced version of the fingerstylist’s signature instrument that produces balanced, crisp acoustic and amplified tones. With video. |
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Godin Multiac ACS-SA Nylon USB Review (July 2011) Acoustic-electric nylon-string with synth and USB output offers high volume playing without feedback. With video. |
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Takamine TF77-PT Review (June 2011) A modern OM featuring beautiful woods and tube-driven electronics. With video. |
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Tanglewood TRD-VS-E Review (June 2011) Acoustic Guitar reviews a sunburst slope-shoulder solid-top dreadnought that offers Gibson style and sound at an affordable price. With video. |
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Humphrey Espresso Amp Review (June 2011) Acoustic Guitar reviews an all-tube low-power amp designed for acoustic guitarists that provides warm, clean sounds. With video. |
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Ovation Adamas Kaki King Review (May 2011) Based on Kaki King’s custom guitar, this signature model offers great sound and playability for progressive fingerstylists. With video. |
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Blueridge BR-72 Review (May 2011) Acoustic Guitar reviews an affordable and versatile 12-fret 000 with balanced, punchy sound. With video. |
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Bartlett Guitar Mic Review (May 2011) Acoustic Guitar reviews an internal mic designed for guitars that offers three options for natural amplified sound. With video. |
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Martin J-28LSE Review (April 2011) Martin’s first baritone guitar offers lush low-frequency tones and solid amplified performance. With video. |
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Ayers D-02 Review (April 2011) Acoustic Guitar reviews a bright-sounding dreadnought made of unusual Vietnamese mahogany with all-wood binding. With video. |
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Vocal Harmonizers for Guitarists Review (April 2011) Acoustic Guitar reviews the DigiTech Vocalist Live3 and TC Helicon VoiceLive Touch, which combine vocal processors and guitar effects. |
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Huss and Dalton DS-12 Custom Review (March 2011) Acoustic Guitar checks out a versatile 12-fret dreadnought. With video. |
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Luna Vicki Genfan Signature Model Review (March 2011) Acoustic Guitar reviews a stylish solid-top, cutaway, acoustic-electric orchestra model. With video. |
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Breedlove American Series C25/Sme Review (February 2011) Acoustic Guitar checks out Breedlove’s American Series. With video. |
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Recording King RP2-626-C Review (February 2011) Acoustic Guitar reviews an affordable vintage-style 00-size cutaway designed by Eric Schoenberg. With video. |
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Six New Tuners Review (February 2011) Acoustic Guitar reviews pedal and clip-on tuners from Boss, Planet Waves, TC Electronic, Onboard Research, Korg, and Peterson. With video. |
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Lowden Pierre Bensusan Model Review (January 2011) Acoustic Guitar checks out the Northern Irish maker’s new fingerstyle guitar. With video. |
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Córdoba Fusion Orchestra Review (January 2011) Acoustic Guitar reviews a hybrid acoustic-electric classical guitar designed for steel-string players that has a warm sound and comfortable feel. With video. |
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Fishman Loudbox Mini Acoustic Amp Review (January 2011) Acoustic Guitar reviews a portable, affordable, and flexible acoustic amp from acoustic amplification pioneers. With video. |
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Guild F-47R Review (December 2010) Acoustic Guitar checks out a classic Guild design from the company’s new Connecticut factory. With video. |
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Taylor GS Mini Review (December 2010) Acoustic Guitar reviews a scaled-down grand symphony that produces clear, full sound and pairs with the ingenious ES-Go pickup. With video. |
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K&K Meridian Pro Microphone Review (December 2010) Acoustic Guitar reviews an externally mounted mic and preamp system that provides natural acoustic sounds. With video. |
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Hill Performance Series Classical Guitar Review (November 2010) Acoustic Guitar checks out a punchy-sounding double-top classical. With video. |
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RainSong Hybrid H-DR1100N2 Guitar Review (November 2010) Acoustic Guitar reviews mid-price version of the pioneering composite-guitar company’s dreadnought, which combines carbon and glass fiber. With video. |
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Notion 3 Review (November 2010) Acoustic Guitar reviews intuitive music notation software geared toward guitarists that produces realistic and nuanced sounds. |
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Martin GPCPA1 Guitar Review (October 2010) Acoustic Guitar checks out Martin's new Performance Series acoustic-electric. With video. |
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Washburn WD 10SCE Guitar Review (October 2010) Acoustic Guitar reviews a cutaway acoustic-electric dreadnought that is ready for the stage and band jams. With video. |
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AER Alpha Plus Acoustic Amp Review (October 2010) Acoustic Guitar reviews AER’s upgrade to the popular Alpha acoustic guitar amp. With video and audio. |
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National Reso-Phonic M-1 Review (September 2010) Acoustic Guitar checks out the wood-body version of the classic tricone model. With video. |
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Walden Madera CD4040-CERT Review (September 2010) Acoustic Guitar reviews an elegant affordable dreadnought with certified FSC-pure tonewoods and versatile sounds. With video. |
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McPherson MG-5.0 XP 12 Review (August 2010) Acoustic Guitar checks out a futuristic 12-string with powerful tone. With video. |
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LÂG Tramontane 300DCE Review (August 2010) Acoustic Guitar reviews a French-designed acoustic-electric dreadnought with warm acoustic tones and flexible proprietary electronics. With video. |
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Roland AC-33 Acoustic Guitar Amplifier Review (August 2010) Acoustic Guitar reviews a feature-laden amplifier with a clean, acoustic sound that is very lightweight and portable. With video. |
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Blueridge BR-160-12 Review (July 2010) Acoustic Guitar reviews an accessibly priced 12-string with vintage style and impressive tone. With video. |
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Four iPhone Tuners Review (July 2010) Acoustic Guitar reviews guitar-tuning apps from Cleartune, Agile Partners, Peterson Tuners, and Planet Waves. |
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Collings D1 AV Review (June 2010) Acoustic Guitar checks out Collings’s powerful and refined dreadnought. With video. |
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Hohner EL-SD Plus Dreadnought Review (June 2010) Acoustic Guitar reviews an affordable dreadnought with a compensated nut and superb build quality. With video. |
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L.R. Baggs Anthem Review (June 2010) Acoustic Guitar reviews a new internal mic and pickup system that produces remarkably natural amplified sound. With video. |
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Bedell TB-28-G Performance Series Review (May 2010) Acoustic Guitar checks out Bedell's new spruce-and-rosewood dreadnought. With video. |
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Gretsch G100CE Archtop Review (May 2010) Acoustic Guitar reviews an affordable acoustic-electric archtop with deco style and a sweet sound. With video. |
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Three New Capos Reviewed (May 2010) Acoustic Guitar reviews the Paige Clik, Kyser K-Levers, and SpiderCapo capos. With video. |
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Taylor Baritone Eight-String Guitar Review (April 2010) Acoustic Guitar checks out Taylor’s unique new low-tuned guitar. With video. |
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Alvarez RD4102C Guitar Review (April 2010) Acoustic Guitar reviews a feature-laden acoustic-electric cutaway dreadnought designed for beginners. With video. |
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Fishman Spectrum Aura DI Review (April 2010) Acoustic Guitar reviews a multifunction preamp/DI pedal that offers acoustic imaging and convenient performance tools. With video. |
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Santa Cruz 00 1929 Guitar Review (March 2010) Acoustic Guitar reviews an all-mahogany 12-fret 00 with classic style and lush, balanced tones. With video. |
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Sierra Sunrise SAS40CE Guitar Review (March 2010) Acoustic Guitar reviews a beautifully designed cedar-top auditorium-size acoustic-electric that is built for comfort. With video. |
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MiniFlex 2Mic, Model 1 Review (March 2010) Acoustic Guitar reviews a clever internally mounted two-microphone system that provides natural onstage sound with less risk of feedback. With video. |
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Veillette Parlor 14-Inch Guitar Review (January 2010) Acoustic Guitar reviews a custom-built acoustic-electric six-string. With video. |
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L.R. Baggs Venue Acoustic Guitar Preamp/DI Review (January 2010) Acoustic Guitar reviews a multifunction preamp/DI that includes a powerful five-band EQ, notch filter, chromatic tuner, and volume-boost switch. With video. |
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Yamaha LLX16 Guitar Review (December 2009) Acoustic Guitar checks out Yamaha’s mid-price acoustic-electric. With video. |
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Martin D-1 Guitar Review (December 2009) Acoustic Guitar reviews an affordable spruce-topped, solid-wood dreadnought acoustic guitar that has volume and punch to spare. With video. |
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DigiTech TimeBender Review (December 2009) Acoustic Guitar reviews a powerful, compact delay pedal that lets you create unique delay patterns and intelligent harmonies. With video. |
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R. Taylor Style 3 Review (November 2009) Acoustic Guitar checks out R. Taylor’s new dreadnought. With video. |
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Walden Concorda CG670TB Review (November 2009) Acoustic Guitar reviews an affordable grand auditorium with elegantly understated style, a slim neck, and versatile, full-bodied tones. With video. |
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Trace Acoustic TA200 Amp Review (November 2009) Acoustic Guitar reviews a powerful amp with punchy midrange, lots of tone-shaping options, and lush effects. With video. |
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Guild D-40 Review (October 2009) Acoustic Guitar reviews a timeless classic made in a new factory. With Video. |
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Seagull Maritime SWS Mini-Jumbo Review (October 2009) Acoustic Guitar reviews an affordable all-solid-wood guitar with high-quality tonewoods that is perfect for fingerstyle players. With video. |
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Tascam DP-004 Pocketstudio Review (October 2009) Acoustic Guitar reviews a pint-sized digital four-track with built-in stereo condenser mics that has great sound and impressive editing functions. With video. |
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National Reso-Phonic W-Series Triolian Review (September 2009) Acoustic Guitar reviews a classic resonator guitar re-creation. With video. |
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Ovation iDea Review (September 2009) Acoustic Guitar reviews an affordable guitar with a built-in MP3 recorder/player that makes a great audio scratchpad and learning tool. With video. |
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Genz-Benz SHEN-CPK-10T Amp (September 2009) Acoustic Guitar reviews a powerful, compact, and clean-sounding amp from an acoustic-amp pioneer. With video. |
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Six 12-Strings Reviewed (August 2009) Acoustic Guitar checks out six great 12-strings ranging in price from $330 to $3,900. With video. |
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RainSong CO-WS1000N2 Review (August 2009) Acoustic Guitar reviews a rich, resonant carbon-fiber grand concert. With video. |
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Daisy Rock Bubinga Butterfly Review (August 2009) Acoustic Guitar reviews an affordable easy-to-play acoustic-electric jumbo that delivers strong bass and wide dynamic range. With video. |
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DPA 4099 Guitar Microphone Review (August 2009) Acoustic Guitar reviews a new clip-on microphone from Danish audio experts that provides natural studio-quality guitar sound onstage. With video. |
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Takamine LTD 2009 Review (July 2009) Acoustic Guitar checks out Takamine’s latest limited edition model. With video. |
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UltraSound Pro-250 Amp Review (July 2009) Acoustic Guitar reviews a powerful combo amp with punch and tone-shaping potential. With video. |
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New Gear 2009 (June 2009) The latest guitars, gear, and accessories. |
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Paul Reed Smith Tonare Grand Review (June 2009) A look at the famed electric guitar maker’s first acoustic offering. With video. |
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Composite Acoustics Cargo Review (June 2009) Acoustic Guitar reviews a compact carbon-fiber guitar that can stand up to the rigors of the road. With video. |
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Acoustic Image Corus Combo Amp Review (June 2009) Acoustic Guitar reviews an inventive, American-made acoustic guitar amp with smart controls, rich detail, and efficient bass response. With video. |
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Cole Clark Fat Lady FL2AC Dreadnought Review (May 2009) A dreadnought from Down Under that’s at home unplugged, in the studio, or onstage. With video. |
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Regal RD-40V Resophonic Guitar Review (May 2009) Acoustic Guitar reviews a highly affordable, wood-body resonator guitar that delivers bucketfuls of bluesy vibe. With video. |
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Three Rhythm Stompboxes Reviewed (May 2009) Acoustic Guitar reviews three units from Shadow, Ellis, and EnRoute that provide foot-stompin’ rhythmic self-accompaniment for solo guitarists. With video. |
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Taylor Guitars Factory Tour (April 2009) A photo essay of the California facility. |
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Martin OMCGTE Cherry Reviewr (April 2009) Acoustic Guitar reviews a Martin OM made of sustainable woods. With video. |
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Voyage-Air Travel Guitar Reviewr (April 2009) Acoustic Guitar reviews a radically designed travel guitar that enables globe-trotting pickers to pack a full-size ax. With video. |
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Five Clip-On Tuners Reviewedr (April 2009) Acoustic Guitar tests headstock tuners by Crafter, Planet Waves, Sabine, Seiko, and TuneTech. With video. |
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Santa Cruz Model F Maple Review (March 2009) A maple-bodied mini-jumbo version of an influential Santa Cruz design. With video. |
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Recording King ROS-626 Review (March 2009) A vintage-style 12-fret guitar that’s great for fingerstyle and accompaniment. With video. |
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Lowden Baritone Review (March 2009) A scrumptious low-tuned steel-string guitar. With audio. |
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Mid-Size Guitar Review (February 2009) We test six medium-size guitars ranging from $250 to $5,000. With video. |
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Eastman AC320 Review (February 2009) Acoustic Guitar reviews a mid-price dreadnought that shines with a versatile voice and precision craftsmanship. With video. |
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Fishman SoloAmp Review (February 2009) An all-in-one system that bridges the gap between amp and PA. With video. |
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Taylor GS6-12 Review (January 2009) An elegant and easy to play 12-string that oozes style and quality. With video. |
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Cordoba Fusion 14 RS Review (January 2009) Acoustic-electric nylon-string hybrid combines steel-string guitar feel with classical sound. With video. |
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Belkin GoStudio Review (January 2009) This portable recording interface converts your iPod into a tabletop studio. With video. |
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Alvarez-Yairi WY1TWR Review (December 2008) Acoustic Guitar reviews a Fishman Aura-equipped and performance-ready flattop. With video. |
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Crafter TMCO35 Reviewr (December 2008) Acoustic Guitar reviews an OM built around prewar styling cues. With video. |
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AAD Cub AG 100 Amplifier (December 2008) We review a compact, lightweight amplifier with impressive punch and clarity. With video. |
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Breedlove C25/CR Herringbone Review (November 2008) We review a concert-size fingerstyle guitar with distinctive style. With video. |
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Godin 5th Avenue Archtop Review (November 2008) Review of an archtop classic at an incredible price. With video. |
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Five Unusual Capos Reviewed (November 2008) We review the five partial and specialty capos. With video. |
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Schertler SB Review (October 2008) A flattop that unites Schertler pickups and designer Claudio Pagelli. With video. |
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Epiphone Performer Review (October 2008) Review of the Epiphone Performer with Shadow electronics. With video. |
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Roland CD-2e Review (October 2008) This digital recorder and CD burner makes it easy to catch ideas and performances. With video. |
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7 Dreadnoughts Reviewed (September 2008) Seven guitars, from $350 to $4,000, tested. With video. |
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Huss and Dalton FS Review (September 2008) We review a beautifully crafted fingerstyle guitar with uncommon dynamic range and responsiveness. With video. |
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Genz Benz Shenendoah Pro LT Review (September 2008) We review a gig-ready, versatile acoustic amplifier. With video. |
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R. Taylor Style Two Review (August 2008) A review of the luxurious new, smaller-bodied guitar from Bob Taylor's boutique workshop. With video. |
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Walden T550 Review (August 2008) Review of a compact travel guitar that's a blast to play—even when you're not out on the road. With video. |
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Tascam DP-02 Review (August 2008) We review an easy-to-use digital recording system that delivers a wealth of creative possibilities. With video. |
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Gibson Southern Jumbo True Vintage Review (July 2008) A modern re-interpretation of the legendary J-45's fancier cousin combines vintage looks, fat tones, and modern playability. With video. |
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Ibanez EWN28 Bubinga Review (July 2008) We review a striking hybrid for guitarists seeking an easy transition to nylon-strings. With video. |
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Fishman Matrix Infinity Review (July 2008) A look at the latest version of Fishman's popular after-market pickup system. With video. |
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Zemaitis GZA-300 Heart (June 2008) Brit-rock’s original boutique brand delivers a toneful, silky, and flashy flattop. With video. |
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Yamaha CPX-500 (June 2008) The latest Compass series flattop puts a great playing acoustic-electric guitar in reach of working musicians. With video. |
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Bose L1 Personal Amplification System, Model II (June 2008) Innovative PA packs a punch and great range for acoustic performance situations. With video. |
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Goodall Short Scale GC Review (May 2008) Top-shelf craftsmanship and playability in a Grand Concert brimming with rich, lustrous tones. With video. |
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Radial ToneBone PZ Pre Review (May 2008) Dedicated acoustic instrument preamp lends superior control over amplified signal in a top-quality stompbox. |
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Timberline T30Ac Review (May 2008) Clean construction and mellow tones in an affordable, auditorium-sized fingerstyle guitar. |
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Washburn WB400SWK Acoustic Guitar Review (April 2008) Contemporary interpretation of an antique acoustic guitar body style stakes out unusual sonic territory. With video. |
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Lace LF-150SCE Flattop Steel-String Guitar Review (April 2008) A buttery-smooth and versatile steel-string flattop guitar from the pickup specialists at Lace Music Products. With video. |
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Roland AC-90 Acoustic Chorus Amp Review (April 2008) Easy-to-use acoustic-guitar amp captures organic tones in a feature-rich package with power to spare. With video. |
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First Act CG914 Review (March 2008) Stage-ready auditorium-size flattop delivers contemporary tone at an affordable price. With video. |
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Martin OMCRE Review (March 2008) Babicz adjustable neck transforms a proven Martin design into an uncommonly versatile guitar. With video. |
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Collings O-1 SB Review (February 2008) Small-bodied beauty delivers big-time tone and top shelf attention to detail. With audio examples. |
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José Ramírez 125th Anniversary Model Review (January 2008) The Spanish guitar builder celebrates its 125th anniversary with a limited-production student model. With audio examples. |
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Recording King RD-227 Review (January 2008) An affordable vintage-style dreadnought that is well suited to performance and recording. With audio examples. |
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Shadow Sonic Doubleplay Pickup System Review (January 2008) Tone-shaping versatility without major modifications to your instrument. With audio examples. |
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Baden D-Style Mahogany Review (December 2007) Modern style, effective electronics, and a versatile voice come together in a contemporary dreadnought. With audio examples. |
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Takamine Flatpicker TF360SBG Review (November 2007) Crisp tones and solid electronics make this guitar a versatile flatpicking and songwriting tool. With audio examples. |
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Guild CV-1C Review (October 2007) Combining a classic body style with innovative new features, Guild delivers a great-sounding grand auditorium. |
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Composite Acoustics GX Performer Review (September 2007) Intelligent application of carbon-fiber construction yields an exceptionally playable and sweet-sounding grand auditorium. |
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Larrivée PV-09 Review (August 2007) Contemporary design features and outstanding electronics come together in a beautiful parlor guitar that doesn't sacrifice tone or playability. |
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Taylor GC7 Review (July 2007) Following the success of its GS series, Taylor applied similar concepts to the mid-size GC7. The result: a stunning instrument with complex overtones and a broad, open voice. |
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Bourgeois DBJ-C (June 2007) A thoroughly contemporary fingerstyle guitar made in a small-shop environment. |
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Walden G570 (May 2007) Handsome sunburst cedar top delivers three-dimensional tone and responsiveness at an attractive price. |
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Stonebridge Fingerstyle G-23-CR (April 2007) Built in Eastern Europe, this beautifully made flattop offers excellent value in a fingerstyle-friendly mini-jumbo format. |
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Yamaha CPX900 (March 2007) An attractive mini-jumbo that combines affordability, innovative electronics, and quality construction. |
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The Loar LH-500 Acoustic Archtop (February 2007) An affordable interpretation of the legendary L-5 archtop combines craftsmanship and crisp, cutting tones at the right price. |
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Martin M-42 David Bromberg (January 2007) The renowned flattop makers honor a folk-blues legend with a signature model and deliver an exquisite and exceptionally well-balanced M body. |
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Parker P8E (December 2006) After stirring up the electric guitar world with its radical design ideas a decade ago, Parker has now introduced a postmodern flattop with custom electronics to entice acoustic pickers. |
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Gibson CJ-165 (November 2006) A gorgeous, small-bodied jumbo guitar with balanced tones and lots of power. |
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Alvarez-Yairi Masterworks DYM95C Aura (October 2006) A contemporary take on the dreadnought design. |
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National Reso-Phonic 14-fret Style O (September 2006) Sustaining treble, midrange spunk, and exemplary craftsmanship converge in a metal-bodied resonator with extra finger room. |
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Larrivee LSV-11E (August 2006) Graceful looks and balanced tones meet in a well-appointed fingerstyle guitar with irresistible playability. |
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Santa Cruz Vintage Southerner (July 2006) This immaculately built, incredibly responsive small-scale dreadnought boasts clear, balanced tones and is excellent for roots music and powerhouse strumming. |
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Taylor GS Flattop (June 2006) The company's first new body shape in more than ten years boasts hallmark playability but breaks the mold with thumping bass and a smooth, complex character. |
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Johnson JD-26 Dreadnought (May 2006) An all-solid-wood dreadnought that delivers vintage tone and feel—without breaking the bank. |
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Ibanez EW20ASENT Acoustic-Electric (April 2006) This flattop has exotic woods and versatile electronics. |
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Epiphone AJ-500RC 12-Fret (March 2006) Vintage vibe and complex tones come together in a dreadnought suited for fingerstyle. |
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Ramirez S1 Classical (February 2006) The celebrated Spanish masters' newest model boasts superior clarity, lightning-fast response, and robust volume. |
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Durango B-46 Slope-Shoulder Dreadnought (January 2006) An unbelievably great-sounding flattop with authentic vintage vibe and a price tag that'll make you flip. |
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Tanglewood TW15-N-NS Dreadnought (December 2005) A tastefully appointed solid-wood flattop with sparkling treble, stout mids, and deep bass. |
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Taylor 710 CE-L9 Short-Scale Dreadnough. (November 2005) A versatile hybrid charmer with vintage-dreadnought whomp, short-scale playability, and state-of-the-art onboard electronics. |
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Takamine TC135SC Nylon-String (October 2005) Warm amplified tones and a versatile setup make this a brilliant crossover guitar for steel-string players. |
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Alvarez RF20SM Regent Folk Steel-String (September 2005) A brilliant-toned bargain ax suitable for newbies or discriminating experts. |
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Fender ESD-10 Dreadnought (August 2005) An elegant and versatile debut from Fender's new Ensenada series. |
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Mighty Tones (February 2003) Eight Acoustic Amplifiers Reviewed. |
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Rainsong OM-1000 (February 2002) The latest developments in Rainsong's research produce an impressive small-body guitar. |
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Boom Chuck (November 2001) Ten top-flight $2,500 dreadnoughts put to the test. |
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Six Pickups (September 2001) Pickups from L.R. Baggs, B-Band, GHS, Pick-up the World, Schertler, and Seymour Duncan. |
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Ovation Adamas SMT (August 1998) Ovation's affordable acoustic-electric features a carbon fiber top. |
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Jam-Along Software (June 1998) Make your computer into a band. |
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