https://acousticguitar.com lessons, music to play, and how-tos for all guitarists Thu, 04 Jan 2024 17:21:53 +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-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/ 1 141797 https://acousticguitar.com/review-tascam-portacapture-x6-and-x8-recorders/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-tascam-portacapture-x6-and-x8-recorders/#respond 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/ 0 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/ 4 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 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/guitar-gear-highlights-and-trends-of-2022/ https://acousticguitar.com/guitar-gear-highlights-and-trends-of-2022/#respond Sun, 18 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=134236 Despite uncertain times, makers unveil guitars, guitars, and more guitars. There have been many new gear releases in the past 12 months - in this story, we explore the year's highlights and trends.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/guitar-gear-highlights-and-trends-of-2022/feed/ 0 134236 https://acousticguitar.com/review-prs-se-a20e-angelus-cutaway-acoustic-electric/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-prs-se-a20e-angelus-cutaway-acoustic-electric/#respond Sun, 04 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=134116 In this review of the PRS Angelus SE A20E acoustic-electric guitar, we were impressed as much by its easy playability as its bright yet flexible tonal range.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-prs-se-a20e-angelus-cutaway-acoustic-electric/feed/ 0 134116 https://acousticguitar.com/review-schertler-giulia-x-amp/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-schertler-giulia-x-amp/#respond Sun, 06 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=133346 Tested using a handful of different guitars and pickups, this amp impressed with an abundance of great tones.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-schertler-giulia-x-amp/feed/ 0 133346 https://acousticguitar.com/review-takamine-crn-ts1-guitar/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-takamine-crn-ts1-guitar/#respond Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=133357 Our reviewer found that for a big guitar with a big sound, the Takamine CRN-TS1 also offers an intimate quality that rewards an uncluttered approach, where notes are given the time and space to linger.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-takamine-crn-ts1-guitar/feed/ 0 133357 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/nux-stageman-ii-ac-80-amplifier-revier/ https://acousticguitar.com/nux-stageman-ii-ac-80-amplifier-revier/#comments Sun, 18 Sep 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=132631 The Nux Stageman II AC-80 is an 80-watt combo amplifier that includes a Bluetooth app, among many other cool features geared towards gigging guitarists.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/nux-stageman-ii-ac-80-amplifier-revier/feed/ 1 132631 https://acousticguitar.com/guitar-amps-and-pa-systems-for-the-acoustic-guitarist/ https://acousticguitar.com/guitar-amps-and-pa-systems-for-the-acoustic-guitarist/#respond Fri, 26 Aug 2022 16:15:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=125111 This roundup of acoustic guitar amplifiers includes seven amps and PA systems that are specifically tailored to the needs of acoustic guitar players.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/guitar-amps-and-pa-systems-for-the-acoustic-guitarist/feed/ 0 125111 https://acousticguitar.com/review-fender-paramount-pr-180e-resonator-guitar/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-fender-paramount-pr-180e-resonator-guitar/#respond Tue, 02 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=132639 The Fender Paramount PR-180E is an affordable resonator that has a sweet sound and appeal for slide guitarists, fingerpickers, flatpickers, and strummers alike.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-fender-paramount-pr-180e-resonator-guitar/feed/ 0 132639 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/tortoiseshell-alternative-guitar-picks-from-boutique-makers/ https://acousticguitar.com/tortoiseshell-alternative-guitar-picks-from-boutique-makers/#respond Sun, 17 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=131906 Dive into the boutique pick market, where makers work by hand to produce flatpicks in small batches, and discover the difference these small accessories can make.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/tortoiseshell-alternative-guitar-picks-from-boutique-makers/feed/ 0 131906 https://acousticguitar.com/taylor-american-dream-ad27e-flametop-review/ https://acousticguitar.com/taylor-american-dream-ad27e-flametop-review/#respond Tue, 14 Jun 2022 20:56:23 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=132282 It’s no accident that Taylor calls its recent line of more affordable guitars—including the AD27 reviewed here—the American Dream series. All of the instruments are built at Taylor’s Southern California factory. With prices ranging from roughly $1,500 to $2,200, the series hopes to be the budget bridge that allows Taylor aspirants to grab the brass ring without falling into the abyss of debt. ]]> https://acousticguitar.com/taylor-american-dream-ad27e-flametop-review/feed/ 0 132282 https://acousticguitar.com/review-revival-rg-26m-guitar/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-revival-rg-26m-guitar/#respond Sun, 12 Jun 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=131954 Revival's RG-26M is a handsome, comfortable, all-mahogany guitar that delivers a very nice sound for an irresistible price. ]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-revival-rg-26m-guitar/feed/ 0 131954 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