https://acousticguitar.com lessons, music to play, and how-tos for all guitarists Tue, 06 Feb 2024 21:59:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/acousticguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/AG_Favicon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 https://acousticguitar.com 32 32 103806923 https://acousticguitar.com/review-fenders-highway-series-parlor-a-thinline-acoustic-electric-engineered-to-sound-big/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-fenders-highway-series-parlor-a-thinline-acoustic-electric-engineered-to-sound-big/#comments Wed, 07 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=143296 With its fast-playing neck and thin, flattop-shaped body, the Highway is ideal for electric guitar players looking to add some acoustic vibe to their sound.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-fenders-highway-series-parlor-a-thinline-acoustic-electric-engineered-to-sound-big/feed/ 1 143296 https://acousticguitar.com/breedlove-artista-pro-series-concert-ce-review/ https://acousticguitar.com/breedlove-artista-pro-series-concert-ce-review/#respond Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=135584 The Pro Series Concert includes some of the maker’s signature touches in a well-made instrument that’s ready for the stage or studio.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/breedlove-artista-pro-series-concert-ce-review/feed/ 0 135584 https://acousticguitar.com/review-taylors-ad12e-sb-provides-walnut-warmth-in-a-small-footprint/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-taylors-ad12e-sb-provides-walnut-warmth-in-a-small-footprint/#respond Thu, 15 Jun 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=140769 Part of Taylor's relatively affordable American Dream series, the $1,999 AD12e-SB covers a lot of bases. Taylor calls its Grand Concert shape compact, and I think that’s a good way to describe an instrument whose tone belies its size.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-taylors-ad12e-sb-provides-walnut-warmth-in-a-small-footprint/feed/ 0 140769 https://acousticguitar.com/review-hill-guitar-company-companion/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-hill-guitar-company-companion/#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=134130 The Hill Guitar Company Companion is designed to be a professional-quality travel instrument for a classical guitarist or a crossover guitar for the steel-string player.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-hill-guitar-company-companion/feed/ 1 134130 https://acousticguitar.com/review-martin-modern-deluxe-d-45-and-012-28/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-martin-modern-deluxe-d-45-and-012-28/#respond Wed, 08 Jun 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=131960 With the top-shelf Martin Modern Deluxe D-45 and 012-28 acoustic guitars, there’s no arguing with the overwhelming quality and class of the materials and craftmanship—and depth of sound.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-martin-modern-deluxe-d-45-and-012-28/feed/ 0 131960 https://acousticguitar.com/guitar-review-luna-vineyard-koa-bevel-folk-acoustic-electric/ https://acousticguitar.com/guitar-review-luna-vineyard-koa-bevel-folk-acoustic-electric/#respond Wed, 11 May 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=129032 The Vineyard Koa is based on Luna’s Folk body, which splits the difference between a grand auditorium and a parlor. Hear how it sounds in this guitar review.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/guitar-review-luna-vineyard-koa-bevel-folk-acoustic-electric/feed/ 0 129032 https://acousticguitar.com/review-taylor-gte-urban-ash-acoustic-guitar/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-taylor-gte-urban-ash-acoustic-guitar/#comments Wed, 22 Dec 2021 14:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=126991 The smaller Taylor GTe doesn’t feel like a travel guitar and plays and sounds like a front-line instrument; the TaylorSense App helps you maintain it.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-taylor-gte-urban-ash-acoustic-guitar/feed/ 1 126991 https://acousticguitar.com/guitar-review-prs-punchy-tonare-parlor-se-p20e-evokes-a-bygone-era-at-a-budget-price/ https://acousticguitar.com/guitar-review-prs-punchy-tonare-parlor-se-p20e-evokes-a-bygone-era-at-a-budget-price/#respond Sun, 21 Feb 2021 13:05:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=120883 The PRS Tonare Parlor SE P20E guitar evokes the spirit, sound & form factor of a classic parlor while bearing the imprint of PRS’ signature aesthetics and playability.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/guitar-review-prs-punchy-tonare-parlor-se-p20e-evokes-a-bygone-era-at-a-budget-price/feed/ 0 120883 https://acousticguitar.com/big-fun-low-price-small-bodied-acoustic-guitars-under-600/ https://acousticguitar.com/big-fun-low-price-small-bodied-acoustic-guitars-under-600/#respond Sat, 07 Nov 2020 01:00:05 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=120873 Here we'll be looking at some small-bodied guitars—instruments that our reviewers have scrutinized for your benefit, all priced at well under a grand.  ]]> https://acousticguitar.com/big-fun-low-price-small-bodied-acoustic-guitars-under-600/feed/ 0 120873 https://acousticguitar.com/review-breedloves-organic-signature-concert-copper-ce-is-an-entry-level-acoustic-electric-made-from-sustainable-all-solid-woods/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-breedloves-organic-signature-concert-copper-ce-is-an-entry-level-acoustic-electric-made-from-sustainable-all-solid-woods/#respond Thu, 22 Oct 2020 16:40:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=119924 What sets Breedlove's Organic Collection guitars apart apart from other entry-level models is their lightly built, solid-wood construction with thin UV finishes.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-breedloves-organic-signature-concert-copper-ce-is-an-entry-level-acoustic-electric-made-from-sustainable-all-solid-woods/feed/ 0 119924 https://acousticguitar.com/acoustic-guitar-review-gretsch-g9520e-gin-rickey-is-a-secret-tone-weapon/ https://acousticguitar.com/acoustic-guitar-review-gretsch-g9520e-gin-rickey-is-a-secret-tone-weapon/#respond Thu, 22 Oct 2020 04:07:55 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=120723 Based on Gretsch's Rex guitars from the 1930–1950s, the Gretsch Gin Rickey is a low-cost parlor guitar that would serve as a cool entry-level instrument.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/acoustic-guitar-review-gretsch-g9520e-gin-rickey-is-a-secret-tone-weapon/feed/ 0 120723 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-recording-king-limited-edition-dirty-30s-deluxe-single-0-offers-lots-of-vintage-vibe-for-the-price/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-recording-king-limited-edition-dirty-30s-deluxe-single-0-offers-lots-of-vintage-vibe-for-the-price/#respond Fri, 10 Jul 2020 18:15:37 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=118548 The Recording King Dirty 30s Deluxe Single 0 guitar shares the same woods and electronics as its Dirty 30s Series 11 counterparts, but with a few key differences.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-recording-king-limited-edition-dirty-30s-deluxe-single-0-offers-lots-of-vintage-vibe-for-the-price/feed/ 0 118548 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-lava-me-2-carbon-fiber-guitar/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-lava-me-2-carbon-fiber-guitar/#respond Fri, 05 Jun 2020 20:12:33 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=118210 While carbon fiber guitars are unlikely to supplant wooden guitars anytime soon, the Lava Me 2 seems less eccentric than it would have even a few years ago.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-lava-me-2-carbon-fiber-guitar/feed/ 0 118210 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-washburn-bella-tono-elegante-s24s/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-washburn-bella-tono-elegante-s24s/#respond Thu, 27 Feb 2020 15:47:14 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=115248 This guitar especially suits fingerpicking in the higher registers but balances out against heavier strumming. ]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-washburn-bella-tono-elegante-s24s/feed/ 0 115248 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-bg-guitars-caletta/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-bg-guitars-caletta/#respond Wed, 04 Dec 2019 16:43:22 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=113177 B&G throws in some of its own ideas to create an instrument that is a more of an individual interpretation than any kind of replica.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-bg-guitars-caletta/feed/ 0 113177 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-sheeran-by-lowden-s02/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-sheeran-by-lowden-s02/#respond Thu, 07 Nov 2019 17:34:09 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=112651 The Sheeran by Lowden S02 is a deeply appealing collaboration between a popular acoustic artist and a respected guitar designer and builder. ]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-sheeran-by-lowden-s02/feed/ 0 112651 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-guild-memoir-series/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-guild-memoir-series/#respond Wed, 09 Oct 2019 15:52:51 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=112955 Guild's Memoir series, which includes the P-240 Memoir and DS-240 Memoir acoustic guitars reviewed here, are part of the company's Westerly Collection.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-guild-memoir-series/feed/ 0 112955 https://acousticguitar.com/video-gear-review-cort-gold-mini-f/ https://acousticguitar.com/video-gear-review-cort-gold-mini-f/#respond Tue, 01 Oct 2019 14:19:50 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=112673 The Cort Gold Mini F short-scale guitar is worth a look from serious players.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/video-gear-review-cort-gold-mini-f/feed/ 0 112673 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-yamaha-csf-ta/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-yamaha-csf-ta/#respond Thu, 29 Aug 2019 20:00:47 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=112448 Few musical pleasures compare to playing well-made small guitars. They’re comfortable. They resonate easily. They reward a subtle touch in ways few of their big siblings can match.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-yamaha-csf-ta/feed/ 0 112448 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-klos-carbon-fiber-acoustic-electric-travel-guitar/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-klos-carbon-fiber-acoustic-electric-travel-guitar/#respond Wed, 08 May 2019 17:46:15 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=111028 There has been a revolution of sorts in guitar making over the past 15 years. RainSong, Blackbird, Composite Acoustics, and now KLOS have developed carbon-fiber instruments that can withstand the elements of extreme heat, cold, and moisture without suffering damage.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-klos-carbon-fiber-acoustic-electric-travel-guitar/feed/ 0 111028 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-fender-american-acoustasonic-telecaster/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-fender-american-acoustasonic-telecaster/#respond Fri, 15 Mar 2019 16:00:59 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=110264 he player who ends up favoring the Fender Acoustasonic Telecaster is anybody’s guess, but it’s likely to be a musician who places a priority on functional, accessible tools. It’s certainly going to find an audience among those who need acoustic and electric tones at the ready and value the Acoustasonic’s looks and high level of comfort.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-fender-american-acoustasonic-telecaster/feed/ 0 110264 https://acousticguitar.com/review-art-lutherie-roadhouse-q-discrete/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-art-lutherie-roadhouse-q-discrete/#respond Wed, 12 Sep 2018 17:11:41 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=107911 I didn’t hop on any freight trains, but I certainly enjoyed toting the Q-Discrete around town with its modest weight, petite profile, and comfy gig bag.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-art-lutherie-roadhouse-q-discrete/feed/ 0 107911 https://acousticguitar.com/cordoba-mini-ii-fmh/ https://acousticguitar.com/cordoba-mini-ii-fmh/#respond Thu, 26 Jul 2018 19:32:27 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=107124 The Mini II, a new instrument by Cordoba, is a nice example of a miniature nylon-string that’s easy to play—and easy on the wallet]]> https://acousticguitar.com/cordoba-mini-ii-fmh/feed/ 0 107124 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-yamaha-csf3m-and-fg-ta/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-yamaha-csf3m-and-fg-ta/#respond Fri, 18 May 2018 21:08:02 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=106525 The all-solid-wood CSF3M boasts scalloped bracing for enhanced tone, projection, and loudness; the TransAcoustic-equipped FG-TA dreadnought responds well to fingerpicking and flatpicking in standard and open tunings]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-yamaha-csf3m-and-fg-ta/feed/ 0 106525 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-breedlove-oregon-concertina-e-sitka-myrtle/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-breedlove-oregon-concertina-e-sitka-myrtle/#respond Mon, 15 Jan 2018 20:05:48 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=105185 A new small-bodied flattop with generous sound and effortless playability.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-breedlove-oregon-concertina-e-sitka-myrtle/feed/ 0 105185