Review: Taylor 2019 Grand Pacific Models
After 45 years at the cutting edge of modern acoustic manufacturing, do Andy Powers’ new Grand Pacific guitars see Taylor wind back the clock and deliver more vintage-inspired tones?
Review: Lowden F32
If you’ve always liked the vibe of Lowden’s O-shape acoustics, but are looking for a more compact instrument, an F model may just prove to be the perfect fit instead.
Faith Nexus Series Neptune & Venus Cutaway Electros Review
This pair of new Indonesian-built Faiths from the company’s mid-price Nexus Series boast exotic solid woods and plugged-in performance.
Alvarez AD60 Review
The award-winning Alvarez AD60 looks to offer a bold voice in an affordable package.
Martin D-41 Review
The 40 series guitars are some of Martin’s most legendary designs, but for 2018 the company has reimagined its rosewood and spruce dread’ for the modern player.
Taylor 614ce & 614ce Builder’s Edition Review
Taylor’s revolutionary V-Class bracing makes the jump to its 600 series in the shape of two 614ce Grand Auditorium models. Michael Watts finds out if V-Class is permanent…
Eastman E1D Review
New for 2018, Eastman’s E1D is a no-nonsense, all-solid dreadnought that’s ideal for that tricky ‘first upgrade’ acoustic purchase. James Stevens investigates…
Faith Legacy Mars, Earth & Neptune Review
Paying homage to three Patrick James Eggle models, Faith Guitars launch the Legacy Series, comprising of three special electros. James Stevens takes a look…
PRS SE T40E Review
PRS launches an all-new series of affordable SE electros in an effort to offer something for everyone – and the no-nonsense SE T40E could be an electro for all seasons, as James Stevens reports…
Eastman E1P-LTD, E100-LTD & E100SS-LTD Review
All-solid tonewoods, bone appointments, nitrocellulose finish and Fishman electronics may seem like high-end stuff, but each of these guitars costs under a grand.