Gear Reviews | Acoustic Guitar

Review: The Schertler Giulia X Amp Proves Great Sounding Things Can Come in Small Packages

For this review we tested the Schertler Giulia X amp using a handful of different guitars and pickups and were impressed by the abundance of great tones the amp delivers.

Review: Takamine’s CRN-TS1 Is a Stage-Ready Dreadnought with a Sensitive Side

Our reviewer found that for a big guitar with a big sound, the Takamine CRN-TS1 also offers an intimate quality that rewards an uncluttered approach, where notes are given the time and space to linger.

Review: The All-Koa Taylor 724ce Is a Stunning Grand Auditorium Guitar with Exceptional Warmth and Balance

Our reviewer found the Taylor 724ce to be an exceptionally comfortable instrument with an easy-playing neck and a resonant feel whether fingerpicked or flatpicked.

Review: The Nux Stageman II AC-80 Is a Versatile and Natural-Sounding Combo Amp for the Gigging Guitarist

The Nux Stageman II AC-80 is an 80-watt combo amplifier that includes a Bluetooth app, among many other cool features geared towards gigging guitarists.

Review: Fender Paramount PR-180E Is an Affordable Resonator with Old-School Personality

The Fender Paramount PR-180E is an affordable resonator that has a sweet sound and appeal for slide guitarists, fingerpickers, flatpickers and strummers alike.

Review: Eastman’s E20OOSS/v Small-Bodied Acoustic Has Great Tone and Luxurious Touches

The Eastman E20OOSS/v is a 14-fret acoustic guitar with a slotted headstock, all-solid-wood construction, and luxurious details—plus it's got great tone and playability.

Are $45 Guitar Picks Worth the Cost? A Roundup of Tortoiseshell-Alternative Picks from Boutique Makers

Are $45 guitar picks really worth it? In this roundup we dive into the boutique pick market, where makers work by hand to produce flatpicks in small batches.

Review: Taylor American Dream AD27e Flametop Exudes a Relaxed Class

Here's the details on Taylor's new AD27e, part of its new American Dream series of acoustic guitars (named partly for their affordability in comparison to higher-end models).

Review: Revival’s RG-26M Is a Compact, Affordable Mahogany Guitar That Delivers Good Tone and Playability

Revival's RG-26M is a handsome, comfortable, all-mahogany guitar that delivers a very nice sound for an irresistible price.

Review: Martin’s Modern Deluxe D-45 and 012-28 Are Majestic Flattops with Vintage-Inspired Designs and Modern Features

With the top-shelf Martin Modern Deluxe D-45 and 012-28, there’s no arguing with the overwhelming quality and class of the materials and craftmanship—and depth of sound.

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