https://acousticguitar.com lessons, music to play, and how-tos for all guitarists Fri, 26 Jan 2024 15:46:07 +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-taylor-724ce-grand-auditorium-guitar/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-taylor-724ce-grand-auditorium-guitar/#comments Sun, 16 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=133367 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.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-taylor-724ce-grand-auditorium-guitar/feed/ 1 133367 https://acousticguitar.com/review-eastman-e20ooss-v-acoustic-guitar/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-eastman-e20ooss-v-acoustic-guitar/#comments Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=132650 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.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-eastman-e20ooss-v-acoustic-guitar/feed/ 1 132650 https://acousticguitar.com/guitar-review-santa-cruz-ht-13-happy-traum-signature/ https://acousticguitar.com/guitar-review-santa-cruz-ht-13-happy-traum-signature/#respond Wed, 06 Oct 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=125742 Beautiful. 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The new Taylor Academy 10e dreadnought and 12e Grand Concert each sell for well under a grand with a deluxe padded gig bag. Both guitars have a high-quality feel […]]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-taylor-academy/feed/ 0 102189 https://acousticguitar.com/video-review-the-hand-built-boswell-00-14-sparkles-with-refined-tone-and-articulation/ https://acousticguitar.com/video-review-the-hand-built-boswell-00-14-sparkles-with-refined-tone-and-articulation/#respond Fri, 13 Jan 2017 21:43:19 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=100417 Butch Boswell, a self-proclaimed “wood junkie,” is taking his 20 years of guitar repair skills and putting them toward building one-of-a-kind instruments that cater to his clients’ individual needs. 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It’s definitely a more powerful instrument than would be expected of one of its size and scale length.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-martin-s-00l-17-recalls-depression-era-flattops/feed/ 0 44312 https://acousticguitar.com/blues-legend-big-hollows-plainsman-00-acoustic-guitar-video/ https://acousticguitar.com/blues-legend-big-hollows-plainsman-00-acoustic-guitar-video/#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2016 20:52:27 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=14570 This new guitar has perfect intonation and a voice that’s warmer and richer than those of the vintage instruments that inspired the Plainsman Double 0. ]]> https://acousticguitar.com/blues-legend-big-hollows-plainsman-00-acoustic-guitar-video/feed/ 1 14570 https://acousticguitar.com/martins-all-mahogany-00-15e-pairs-a-vintage-look-and-modern-electronics/ https://acousticguitar.com/martins-all-mahogany-00-15e-pairs-a-vintage-look-and-modern-electronics/#respond Tue, 26 Jan 2016 03:03:48 +0000 http://acousticguitar.stringlettermusic.com/?p=846 The 00-15E’s mahogany soundboard isn’t as excitable as spruce, but the guitar is responsive whether I’m playing gently or digging in with a pick. Single-note lines and complex chords alike are clear and brilliant up and down the neck.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/martins-all-mahogany-00-15e-pairs-a-vintage-look-and-modern-electronics/feed/ 0 846 https://acousticguitar.com/ibanez-aeg10ii-review/ https://acousticguitar.com/ibanez-aeg10ii-review/#comments Fri, 20 Sep 2013 05:25:13 +0000 http://acousticguitar.stringlettermusic.com/?p=356 The slim body and moderately thin neck, combined with gig-ready electronics, make this a player's guitar.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/ibanez-aeg10ii-review/feed/ 1 356 https://acousticguitar.com/simon-and-patrick-woodland-pro-folk-review/ https://acousticguitar.com/simon-and-patrick-woodland-pro-folk-review/#respond Wed, 28 Nov 2012 04:18:54 +0000 http://acousticguitar.stringlettermusic.com/?p=924 https://acousticguitar.com/simon-and-patrick-woodland-pro-folk-review/feed/ 0 924