Gear Review: Taylor Grand Pacific 717 and 517e Builder’s Editions
Both guitars will surprise longtime Taylor players, who’ll certainly recognize the premium build quality, firm intonation, and note integrity on the Grand Pacific.
James DePrato
Review: Rayco Releases the Ultimate Square-Neck Resonator Guitar [VIDEO]
The Rayco has a warm and brilliant tone, drenched with harmonic color. It’s an impressively loud and lively instrument that almost sounds like multiple guitars played at once.
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Review: Breedlove’s Journey Concert Brazilian Rosewood Is a Tonewood Treat
When I first played Breedlove’s new Journey Concert, I was reminded of the depth of sound that a set of Brazilian rosewood back and sides lends to a steel-string acoustic guitar.
Video Review: Washburn’s Woodline 10 Acoustic-Electric Is a Budget Beauty
This 14-fret Orchestra cutaway model—a total winner for the price—has an easy playability and a tight, focused sound that lends itself equally well to strumming and fingerpicking.
Video Review: Comparing 3 New Fender Acoustics from the Paramount Deluxe Series
These all-solid instruments are anything but whimsical. All three models feel and sound robust: more appropriate choices for the stage or studio than the beach.
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Renaissance Redux: A Pair of Michael Kelly/Rick Turner Boutique Guitars
Michael Kelly’s Rick Turner S6 and N6 models make smart choices for the acoustic-electric player on a fixed budget.