Jim Chapman

A workhorse reinvented

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

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…

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

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

A simple yet highly accomplished electro

A highly impressive entry-level electro dreadnought from Tanglewood

Timeless elegance meets free-flowing strumming

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

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

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

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

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

Guild plays the value card and comes up trumps

An impressive stripped-down dreadnought

Looks and performance needn't cost a packet

High-class features at a reasonable price

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

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

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