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Six Of The Best: high-end acoustic guitars

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By Guitarist ( Guitarist ) published 1 November 2012

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Pete Turner Marrakech

Pete Turner Marrakech

TYPE: Single-cone, wooden-bodied acoustic resonator

TOP: Old stock Madagascar rosewood

BACK/SIDES: Indian rosewood

WE SAID: “An interesting and alluring take on the spider-style resonator, beautifully made with a unique tonality. We’re hooked”

www.peteturnerguitars.com

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Patrick James Eggle Parlour Cuban

Patrick James Eggle Parlour Cuban

TYPE: 12-fret parlour acoustic

TOP: Cuban mahogany

BACK/SIDES: Solid Cuban mahogany

WE SAID: “A little beauty that’s hugely adept at handling a varied repertoire many parlours would struggle with”

www.eggle.co.uk

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Atkin AA AM Special

Atkin AA AM Special

TYPE: Auditorium-size acoustic

TOP: Solid mahogany

BACK/SIDES: Solid mahogany

REVIEWED: 355

WE SAID: “There’s a timeless, vintage-like demeanour to this AM Special that greatly impresses and attracts. It’s not flash, but it shines where it needs to”

www.atkinguitars.com

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Takamine LTD 2012 'Michi'

Takamine LTD 2012 'Michi'

TYPE: Dreadnought cutaway

TOP: Solid spruce

BACK/SIDES: Solid rosewood/ laminated rosewood

WE SAID: “Stunning sonic timbre, resonance and uniqueness, with stealthy looks to match. A work of art with practical uses... Cherish it”

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Martin D-18

Martin D-18

TYPE: Dreadnought

TOP: Solid Sitka spruce

BACK/SIDES: Solid mahogany

WE SAID: “It oozes style and a sense of royalty, and Martin has managed to improve and refine what was an already great guitar. Truly fantastic”

www.martinguitar.com

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UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
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Taylor 712ce

Taylor 712ce

TYPE: 14-fret grand concert cutaway electro-acoustic

TOP: Solid Engelmann spruce

BACK/SIDES: Solid Indian rosewood

WE SAID: “A dream all-rounder, and a guitar that will accompany you from the sofa to the biggest stages, effortlessly”

www.taylorguitars.com

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