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

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.

Santa Cruz want to change your perception of mini-acoustics, but you'll have to pay for the privilege

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

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

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

Revamped and enticingly repriced, but is this 200 Series strum box still just a poor man's Taylor?

Taylor gives its 200 Series a noughties makeover.

The ART system again comes up trumps for Yamaha.

Fine dreadnought gets dressed up in new livery

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