Jim Chapman

PJE's latest small-body offering is a special that surely earns itself a big fat cigar

A simple yet highly accomplished electro

A dreadnought that offers mixed tonal results

A Martin-inspired instrument on a budget

Can't afford a pre-war original? Try this for size

Yamaha's new electro-acoustic offers plenty of value for money

A 12-string with a less-than-jumbo pricetag

An impressive stripped-down dreadnought

Canada's leading quality acoustic maker seriously ups the entry-level value quotient with a resurrected series that may or may not be temporary

A big-hearted guitar with a potentially divisive tone

Walden is a burgeoning brand that places a high priority on sustainably sourced timbers

A new Guild jumbo that should age like a fine wine

Larrivée continues its attack on the entry-level pro market with a fine, affordable 12-fret picker

Does this folk guitar sound as good as it looks?

A lovely-looking folk with some impressive tones

A quality, versatile electro-acoustic investment

Faith aims for the heavens with a new body style

Going retro? Seems like everyone's at it in the acoustic world these days, and Breedlove is no exception…

Avalon takes up the vintage baton with a sunburst instrument paying homage to US acoustics of yesteryear.

Avalon takes up the vintage baton with a sunburst model paying homage to US acoustics of yesteryear.

Avalon takes up the vintage baton with a sunburst guitar paying homage to US acoustics of yesteryear.

Discover a new limited-edition dreadnought from Japan's electro-master.

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

Fine dreadnought gets dressed up in new livery

Reflecting an emerging trend for shops to develop their own brands, Hudson is owned by Welsh retailer Cranes, which distributes the line to other dealers as well as selling it through its own stores.