https://acousticguitar.com lessons, music to play, and how-tos for all guitarists Fri, 20 Dec 2024 17:02:31 +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-janglebox-acousticomp/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-janglebox-acousticomp/#respond Wed, 25 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=146207 While compression pedals for electric guitars are fairly common, the Acousticomp compressor/sustainer is voiced specifically for acoustic guitar.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-janglebox-acousticomp/feed/ 0 146207 https://acousticguitar.com/review-taylor-614ce-ltd-and-858e-ltd-golden-anniversary-guitars/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-taylor-614ce-ltd-and-858e-ltd-golden-anniversary-guitars/#respond Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=146211 Taylor's 50th anniversary lineup revisits some of the 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https://acousticguitar.com/review-martin-gpce-inception-maple/#respond Sun, 07 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=143857 Using sustainable domestic tonewoods paired with an innovative bracing design, the Inception is a great-sounding instrument that is easy to play.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-martin-gpce-inception-maple/feed/ 0 143857 https://acousticguitar.com/review-taylor-814ce-builders-edition/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-taylor-814ce-builders-edition/#comments Wed, 06 Mar 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=143347 With its perfectly dressed frets, spot-on neck relief, excellent action, and smooth joints and edges, the build quality on the 814ce is simply unimpeachable.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-taylor-814ce-builders-edition/feed/ 1 143347 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/review-preston-thompsons-pkt-d-eis/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-preston-thompsons-pkt-d-eis/#respond Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=143307 This visually stunning, well-rounded flattop is ideal for a variety of musical styles and contexts.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-preston-thompsons-pkt-d-eis/feed/ 0 143307 https://acousticguitar.com/review-boss-ac-22lx/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-boss-ac-22lx/#respond Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=142487 This portable combo amp offers an impressive array of features and a surprisingly big sound considering its small size.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-boss-ac-22lx/feed/ 0 142487 https://acousticguitar.com/review-yamaha-fg9/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-yamaha-fg9/#comments Wed, 06 Dec 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=142497 This limited-edition beauty feels like a bespoke guitar, and it truly shines whether flatpicked or fingerpicked.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-yamaha-fg9/feed/ 4 142497 https://acousticguitar.com/fishmans-new-afx-mini-acoustic-pedals-are-tailored-for-acoustic-guitarists/ https://acousticguitar.com/fishmans-new-afx-mini-acoustic-pedals-are-tailored-for-acoustic-guitarists/#respond Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=141758 Fishman’s Pocket Blender, AcoustiVerb, Broken Record, and Pro EQ Mini pedals feature quality sound and advanced signal routing capabilities.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/fishmans-new-afx-mini-acoustic-pedals-are-tailored-for-acoustic-guitarists/feed/ 0 141758 https://acousticguitar.com/review-martin-super-d-and-d-18-streetlegend/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-martin-super-d-and-d-18-streetlegend/#comments Fri, 06 Oct 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=141797 Two new guitars that stretch the parameters of the models they take after without abandoning their core sonic or build qualities.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-martin-super-d-and-d-18-streetlegend/feed/ 2 141797 https://acousticguitar.com/review-tascam-portacapture-x6-and-x8-recorders/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-tascam-portacapture-x6-and-x8-recorders/#comments Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=141015 Both models offer ease of use, excellent sonics, and ability to capture wide dynamic ranges]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-tascam-portacapture-x6-and-x8-recorders/feed/ 1 141015 https://acousticguitar.com/cordoba-stage-guitar-review/ https://acousticguitar.com/cordoba-stage-guitar-review/#comments Fri, 25 Aug 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=141022 With its C-shaped mahogany neck and radiused fretboard, the Stage handles more like a semi-hollow electric than a traditional classical or flamenco guitar.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/cordoba-stage-guitar-review/feed/ 6 141022 https://acousticguitar.com/review-gibsons-j-45-50s-faded-and-keb-mo-3-0-12-fret-j-45/ Fri, 14 Jul 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=138644 Both models stick to the strengths and depart from the script in terms of our preconceived ideas about the J-45 shape.]]> 138644 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-bourgeois-touchstone-om-vintage-ts/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-bourgeois-touchstone-om-vintage-ts/#respond Sun, 16 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=134926 The Bourgeois Touchstone OM Vintage/TS is a collaboration with Eastman Guitars that has resulted in an excellent tradition-inspired guitar with a relatively affordable price.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-bourgeois-touchstone-om-vintage-ts/feed/ 0 134926 https://acousticguitar.com/phil-jones-bass-x4-nanobass-combo-amplifier-review/ https://acousticguitar.com/phil-jones-bass-x4-nanobass-combo-amplifier-review/#respond Wed, 15 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=134923 It doesn’t weigh much, but the Phil Jones Bass X4 Nanobass combo amp is no lightweight. Its ability to produce warm, clean lows is impressive for an amp its size. ]]> https://acousticguitar.com/phil-jones-bass-x4-nanobass-combo-amplifier-review/feed/ 0 134923