If you're just starting out, or just looking for quality instruments and gear that won't break the bank, check out the articles below.
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7 Dreadnoughts Reviewed Each of the seven dreadnoughts examined here embodies a convergence of quality and value in its price class. We've also included a short list of other available dreadnoughts in each price group, so you can hit the shops with several choices that fall within your budget. With video. |
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All About Capos Lesson How to choose and use your capo. With video. |
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Alvarez RD4102C Review Acoustic Guitar reviews a feature-laden acoustic-electric cutaway dreadnought designed for beginners. With video. |
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Daisy Rock Bubinga Butterfly Review 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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Epiphone Performer Review Review of the Epiphone Performer with Shadow electronics. With video. |
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Grateful Dread A dozen impressive dreadnoughts under $1,000 |
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Guitar Dreams Buying a new guitar is easy; find out how. |
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Hohner EL-SD Plus Dreadnought Review Acoustic Guitar reviews an affordable dreadnought with a compensated nut and superb build quality. With video. |
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Ibanez EWN28 Bubinga Review We review a striking hybrid for guitarists seeking an easy transition to nylon-strings. With video. |
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Ibanez SGT520VS Sage Review A great-looking budget guitar that combines playability and quality construction. |
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Mid-Size Guitar Review We test six medium-size guitars ranging from $250 to $5,000. With video. (Includes excellent advice on what to expect from guitars in each price range) |
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Parkwood PW320M Review This classy grand concert packs playability and versatility into an ideal everyday instrument. |
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Regal RD-40V Resophonic Guitar Review Acoustic Guitar reviews a highly affordable, wood-body resonator guitar that delivers bucketfuls of bluesy vibe. With video. |
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Sierra SS112 Review Affordable 12-string helps budget-minded players expand their tonal palette. |
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Sierra Sunrise SAS40CE Review Acoustic Guitar reviews a beautifully designed cedar-top auditorium-size acoustic-electric that is built for comfort. With video. |
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Strings 101 Looking at a guitar store’s string-rack can be more confusing than trying to figure out the chords to a difficult tune. With myriad options available, many players simply go with what they know—often at the expense of their guitar’s tonal potential. Here we explain what the differences are and how each type of string will sound. |
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Taylor GS Mini 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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The Best Budget Guitars Ever Advanced manufacturing techniques and state-of-the-art factories have led to entry-level guitars that are better than ever. |
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The Best Steel-Strings Under $500 A review of 14 bargain acoustics |
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Walden Concorda CG670TB Review 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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Walden T550 Review 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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Washburn WD 10SCE Guitar Review Acoustic Guitar reviews a cutaway acoustic-electric dreadnought that is ready for the stage and band jams. With video. |
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Yamaha CPX500 Review The latest Compass series flattop puts a great playing acoustic-electric guitar in reach of working musicians. With video. |
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