We outlined 10 brands that are currently making acoustic guitars. This way, you will have the best guide for finding the perfect guitar, just following our reviews.
Martin Guitars Categorized by Shape
Martin guitars, one of the premier and largest acoustic guitar manufacturers, have several different shapes ? each of them bringing a different sound and different feel. The tables below are separated into shape for ease of reference ? so if you know the shape of guitar that you are interested in, you can check out […]
Taylor Guitars Categorized by Shape
Below is the Taylor guitars line up categorized by shape. If you know the shape/size of guitar that you want or like and are considering a Taylor guitar, this will hopefully make it easier to see the different guitars that Taylor has for each shape. Taylor?s Shapes Taylor broadly produces the following shapes/sizes: Grand Concert […]
Yamaha APX Series of Acoustic Guitars Overview
There aren?t a large number of options in the Yamaha APX series of guitars. But when you have one of the best selling acoustic-electric guitars in the line-up, there isn?t much need for variety ? or perhaps this is what Yamaha is thinking. This overview will cover the 6 models now in this series. APX500III […]
Seagull Excursion Series Acoustic Guitars
This is an overview of the Seagull Excursion series of acoustic guitars. These guitars are Seagull?s lowest priced guitars ? coming in at an average price well under?$500 (USD). There are 6 different options in the Excursion series, including 3 different shape options and the option of electronics or no electronics. The 6 models are: […]
Martin 16 Series Acoustic Guitars Overview
Below is my overview of the Martin 16 Series acoustic guitars. There are 6 different models in the 16 series and they all have more similarities than differences but there are some differences between the models, of course.?Some might be more suitable for your needs than others. The 16 series guitars are: D-16E DC-16E D-16GT […]
Taylor 400 Series Acoustic Guitars Overview
This post will be a quick overview of the Taylor 400 series acoustic guitars. It will outline the similarities and differences between the different guitars in the series. There are 22 different guitars in the series (not including the Nylon string models): 410e 410ce 410-R 410e-R 410ce-R 412e 412ce 412e-R 412ce-R 414e 414ce 414e-R 414ce-R […]
Yamaha FG Acoustic Guitars: Series Overview
This post will give you an overview of the Yamaha FG acoustic guitars series. This series is at the lower end of Yamaha?s range and represents great value for money instruments, in my opinion. Yes, you can get better guitars if you spend more money ? but given the price of these guitars, they?re quality […]
Seagull S6 Acoustic Guitars: Series Overview
Hello and welcome to my overview of the Seagull S6 acoustic guitars. Seagull?s S6 guitars are Seagull?s middle of the range guitars. So if you?re looking for something that won?t cost too much but is still of decent quality then these are worth checking out. The Guitars in the S6 Series There are 17 different […]
Martin 15 Series Guitars Overview
The Martin 15 Series Guitars fall somewhere in the middle of Martin?s range of guitars. Of course, given Martin?s focus on high end guitars, the 15 series guitars are?of very high quality and will still set you back a reasonable chunk of cash to buy one. There are 9 different guitars in the 15 series […]
Taylor 300 Series Guitars Overview
Taylor 300 series guitars are all solid wood guitars that come with either Mahogany or Spruce tops. The 2016 models see the introduction of Tasmanian Blackwood for the back and sides of some models. The prices for the 300 series range from 1,658 (USD MSRP) to 2,638 (USD MSRP) depending on the model. Though MSRP […]
Seagull Maritime Guitars: Seagull?s 2nd Tier Series
Seagull?s Maritime guitars are their 2nd tier series. They fall only behind the Artist series in their line-up. But even though they are high up in the Seagull hierarchy, they are still really affordable for the quality you get. Something that Seagull also manages with their Artists Series. And you?re still looking at all solid […]
Yamaha A series Acoustic Guitars Overview
Yamaha are well known for producing high quality guitars at an affordable price. The Yamaha A Series acoustic guitars are no exception but they do fall into the higher end of guitars compared to a lot of their other models (perhaps only the L series are on the same level). Even so, the lower end […]
Seagull Artist Series Guitars: Series Overview
The Seagull Artist Series of Guitars are Seagull?s top of the line guitars. They are all solid wood acoustic guitars and although they are the top of Seagull?s line, they are still really affordable, considering their high level of quality. O.k. Let?s take a look at all the guitars in the Artist series. The Guitars […]
Yamaha L Series Acoustic Guitars Overview
Hello and welcome to my overview of the Yamaha L Series Acoustic Guitars. Yamaha?s L Series guitars are Yamaha?s top line of acoustic guitars. There?s a huge range in price between the guitars in this series – with the LS6M ARE coming in at $710 USD MSRP (Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price) and the LL56 Custom […]
Taylor 200 Series Acoustic Guitars Overview
A couple of weeks back I posted an overview of Taylor?s 100 series. So I thought I?d do a follow up that post by looking at the Tayor 200 series acoustic guitars. There are 14 guitars in the 200 series with prices ranging from $1,068 (USD MSRP) up to $1,738 (USD MSRP). THough the actual […]
Martin Performing Artist Series of Acoustic Guitars
Martin?s Performing Artists series of acoustic guitars are characterized by the use of a number of sustainable man made materials together with solid woods. To the purest, they might not like the sound of a fingerboard made from Richlite or a nut made of Corian. But once you play one of these guitars you realize […]
Taylor 100 Series Acoustic Guitars Overview
Taylor produces a lot of quality acoustic guitars and the Taylor 100 series of acoustics are?no exception. They might be at the lowest end of Taylor?s collection, but they are still quality instruments – and you can enjoy the Taylor experience at a much lower cost. Ranging from $798 (USD) MSRP to $1058 (USD) MRSP, […]
Martin X Series Acoustic Guitars Overview
This post will take a look at all of the different Martin X Series acoustic guitars. CF Martin & Company has been in the guitar making business for over 180 years and have been at the forefront of many acoustic guitar innovations. Their X Series guitars may be on the lower end of Martin?s guitars […]
Gibson Acoustic Guitars: Gibson J Series of Acoustics
Like Fender, Gibson are more known for their electric guitars – particularly the Les Paul – but there is also a wide selection of Gibson acoustic guitars. Unlike Fender, Gibson?s acoustics are focused on the higher end of the market – whereas most of Fender?s acoustics are at the more affordable end. Below are details […]