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Steve Harvey

Steve Harvey is senior content producer for Pro Sound News and also contributes to other Future brands. He has worked in the pro audio industry — as a touring musician as well as in live production, installed sound, and equipment sales and marketing — since November 1980.

Articles by: Steve Harvey

Boasting extremely high standards of craftsmanship and finish, from every angle the HD-28E is a stunningly impressive guitar

Martin Retro Series HD-28E review

By Steve Harvey

  • £2749
  • $4499

Technology meets tradition in this electro-acoustic

Though simplistic in appearance, the D-18E does have a classic air about it, be it the ebony 30s-style bridge, old-style abalone position inlays, or vintage-style tuners

Martin Retro Series D-18E review

By Steve Harvey

  • £2149
  • $3399

A time-travelling electro-acoustic

This cutaway FXC is a downsized version of Takamine's popular 'mini jumbo' cutaway NEX shape

Takamine P3FCN review

By Steve Harvey

  • £1009
  • $1599

A jumbo 12-string acoustic guitar with class

Despite being a Series 1 guitar, the overall appearance and presentation of the P1JC-12 is impressive

Takamine P1JC-12 review

By Steve Harvey

  • £989
  • $1589

It may be chunky, but this 12-string acoustic guitar doesn't lack grace

Simple and uncluttered in its design, the solid cedar soundboard bears minimal decoration and no pickguard

Takamine P3DC review

By Steve Harvey

  • £1009
  • $1599

A cutaway dreadnaught acoustic guitar built for a slog

The F-30 has long been one of Guild's most popular small-bodied guitars

Guild GSR F-30CE Cocobolo review

By Steve Harvey

  • £2926

The top-end Guild for fingerstyle fiends

Far from being simply a 'looker', the D-40 is made of high-end materials

Guild GSR D-40 Noir review

By Steve Harvey

  • £2926

Serious temptation for an exclusive crowd

The CPX1200II features a solid Sitka spruce top and solid rosewood back and sides.

Yamaha CPX1200II review

By Steve Harvey

  • £1189
The APX1200II is aimed squarely at the player who primarily seeks plugged-in performance.

Yamaha APX1200II review

By Steve Harvey

  • £1189

An update to Yamaha's popular gigging electro

A tortoiseshell pickguard is one of the subtle tweaks Martin has applied to the new, improved OM-21.

Martin OM-21 review

By Steve Harvey

  • £1949
  • $2699
Martin's standard of build and finish is very hard to find fault with.

Martin D-18 review

By Steve Harvey

  • £1849
  • $2199

Martin tweaks the D-18 - but can such a classic be changed for the better?

The OME's Presys Blend uses both a Sonicore undersaddle pickup and a microphone.

Mariner Eunoia OME review

By Steve Harvey

  • £525
The tone of the Eunoia DEC's paulownia is more mahogany than rosewood, but differs from both.

Mariner Eunoia DEC review

By Steve Harvey

  • £525

Mariner's Green Series appeals to your conscience - but what about your ears?

A tortoiseshell pickguard ensures the DR-41 makes an immediate visual impact…

Sigma DR-41 review

By Steve Harvey

  • £464

The rebooted Sigma brings a dread with added bling

The DR-28 may not be flashy, but boy does it sound good.

Sigma DR-28 review

By Steve Harvey

  • £348

A seriously good-value dreadnought from the rejuvenated Sigma

The Eclipse's Nanoflex 6 undersaddle pickup takes a signal from each individual string.

Faith Eclipse Venus review

By Steve Harvey

  • £689
The 12-string T400J12CE boasts a warm tone both acoustically and plugged in.

Lag Tramontane T400J12CE review

By Steve Harvey

  • £699
  • €744
  • $975

A jumbo cutaway with some great electronics under the hood

The T300AE's build quality is highly impressive.

Lag Tramontane T300AE review

By Steve Harvey

  • £605
  • $925
The T200D blends simple, stylish looks with a comfortable feel.

Lag Tramontane T200D review

By Steve Harvey

  • £345
  • €355
  • $520
The A300E's cutaway provides easy access to the dusty end of the fretboard.

Ibanez A300E-VV review

By Steve Harvey

  • £466
  • $375
A great all-round guitar at a good price point.

Martin DRS1 review

By Steve Harvey, Guitarist

  • £809
The Washburn WCD18CE is an electro-acoustic targeted at the cost-conscious.

Washburn WCD18CE review

By Steve Harvey

  • £210
The CB-Rose Plus offers a choice of solid backs.

Crafter CB-Rose Plus review

By Steve Harvey

  • £749.99
  • $1395
This Martin may use less traditional materials, but its workmanship remains exceptional.

Martin Performing Artist Series OMCPA4 review

By Steve Harvey

  • £1359
Plugged in, the EF300W truly excels.

Takamine EF300W review

By Steve Harvey

  • £1114