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The EG630S-VV's solid spruce top sports an attractive amber finish.
Takamine EG630S-VV

By Jim Chapman Published

Not primarily associated with compact designs, Takamine has added this rather smart-looking parlour-style electro to its roster

Acoustic Guitars
The TW15H-E's only real drawback is its lack of a case or bag.
Tanglewood TW15H-E

By Jim Chapman Published

A highly impressive entry-level electro dreadnought from Tanglewood

Acoustic Guitars
The D-125-12's neck is configured to be as player-friendly as possible.
Guild D-125-12

By Jim Chapman Published

A gorgeous all-mahogany dreadnought

Acoustic Guitars
The F-130 delivers clear, precise acoustic performance.
Guild F-130CE

By Jim Chapman Published

A cutaway electro from Guild

Acoustic Guitars
The AC3R's unusual pickguard is borrowed from Yamaha's 1970s N1000 model.
Yamaha AC3R

By Jim Chapman Published

Familiar body styling from Yamaha, but a new approach to player comfort and expectations

Acoustic Guitars
The A1M's body is mahogany-bound, with an ebony bridge.
Yamaha A1M

By Jim Chapman Published

Is Yamaha's new dreadnought electro an A* performer, or a case of 'could try harder'? We find out…

Acoustic Guitars
The Seagull boasts mahogany back and sides, with a solid spruce top.
Seagull Maritime SWS Folk HG QI

By Jim Chapman Published

No cutaway, no problem

Acoustic Guitars
Mahogany with abalone rosette inlays lends a touch of bling to the APX1000.
Yamaha APX1000

By Jim Chapman Published

This new model with mic-imaging technology sets a challenge for competitiors

Acoustic Guitars
The CPX700II is a good general-purpose choice.
Yamaha CPX700II

By Jim Chapman Published

Yamaha's mid-priced CPX700II looks set to be a popular new arrival

Acoustic Guitars
The BG-140's sunburst top lends a suitably vintage feel.
Blueridge BG-140

By Jim Chapman Published

Timeless elegance meets free-flowing strumming

Acoustic Guitars
The F-30R's set-up and fret dressing are excellent.
Guild F-30R Std

By Jim Chapman Published

Guild plays the value card and comes up trumps

Acoustic Guitars
The T66A's all-laminate build is spruce and mahogany.
LAG Tramontane T66A

By Jim Chapman Published

Looks and performance needn't cost a packet

Acoustic Guitars
The T100D features a fine-looking solid top.
LAG Tramontane T100D

By Jim Chapman Published

High-class features at a reasonable price

Acoustic Guitars
The Loudbox Mini may be small, but it packs a punch for its size.
Fishman Loudbox Mini

By Jim Chapman Published

Fishman downsizes the Loudbox into a portable sized acoustic combo

Acoustic Guitars
From L-R: Faith FV Venus, Recording King ROC-36CFE, Freshman FA350GACE and Crafter TMC035
Round-up: 4 folk electro acoustic guitars under £500

By Jim Chapman Published

Affordable medium-bodied flat-top cutaway electros reviewed

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Blueridge BR163CE

By Jim Chapman Published

A vintage-flavoured folk acoustic with power

Acoustic Guitars
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Blueridge BR143CE

By Jim Chapman Published

A vintage-flavoured folk acoustic with power

Acoustic Guitars
Around the front, the D-1's appearance is simple and classic
Martin D-1

By Guitarist, Jim Chapman Published

A workhorse reinvented

Acoustic Guitars
The Firefly is a handsome beast with a sound that beguiles its small stature
Santa Cruz Firefly

By Jim Chapman Published

Santa Cruz want to change your perception of mini-acoustics, but you'll have to pay for the privilege

Acoustic Guitars
Generous string spacing in the nut makes the 214 a decent finger picker
Taylor 214

By Jim Chapman Published

Revamped and enticingly repriced, but is this 200 Series strum box still just a poor man's Taylor?

Acoustic Guitars
The 210 E's neck has a finger-jointed headstock
Taylor 210E

By Jim Chapman Published

Taylor gives its 200 Series a noughties makeover.

Acoustic Guitars
The 900s´ fret markers are smart pyramids and chevrons
Yamaha APX900

By Jim Chapman Published

The ART system again comes up trumps for Yamaha.

Acoustic Guitars
A very comfortable general-purpose player
Yamaha APX700

By Jim Chapman Published

Yamaha pull out all stops for their revamped electro ART range.

Acoustic Guitars
Takamine's EF508KC boasts a laminated koa top
Takamine EF508KC

By Jim Chapman Published

Discover this tasty mini-jumbo from Japan's electro-master.

Acoustic Guitars
The Atkin AA AM Special's narrow pearl soundhole ring tops off a subtle aesthetic approach.
Atkin AA AM Special

By Jim Chapman last updated

Alister Atkin is adding models to his acoustic range all the time, and among them are these new fetching all-mahogany jobs. We dip in…

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