Review: Taylor 614ce LTD and 858e LTD Golden Anniversary Guitars
Taylor's 50th anniversary lineup revisits some of the brand’s most iconic designs, blending the character of the originals with modern innovations.
Gear Review: Guild F-512 Maple 12-string
In standard tuning, this guitar was great for cranking out my inner jukebox of classic-rock riffs from the ’70s and ’80s.
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Gear Review: Guild F-512 12-string
Introduced in 1968 as a special-order version of the 6-string F-50R, the Guild F-512 had varying appointments, including Brazilian rosewood backs and sides, before it became a regular model in 1974—and a go-to instrument for players such as Pete Townsend, Brian May, Tim Buckley, John Denver, and Dan Fogelberg.
Great Acoustics: Ca. 1923 Galiano 12-string, built by D’Angelico
This stunning 12-string Galiano could be singled out for its craftsmanship and design alone, but the instrument’s importance is elevated by a direct connection to a towering 20th-century guitar maker and the community of immigrants that trained him.
Gear Review: Taylor 352ce and 362ce 12-Strings
Two small-bodied, player-friendly 12-string acoustic guitars with distinct sonic signatures
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New Gear: Taylor’s 858E and 552CE 12-Fret
Taylor’s 858e and 552ce offer effortless playability Twelve-string guitars are notoriously tricky instruments, particularly in terms of playability and intonation, and it can be hard to find a great one, though Taylor has earned a good reputation for its 12-strings. So it’s satisfying to make the acquaintance of not one,…
Review: Taylor 150E is an Incredibly Playable—and Affordable—12-String Guitar
Taylor's 150e is the 12-string guitar for players whose primary instrument is a six-string.