Jim Chapman

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

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

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…

Faith aims for the heavens with a new body style

Does this folk guitar sound as good as it looks?

A lovely-looking folk with some impressive tones

A quality, versatile electro-acoustic investment

No cutaway, no problem

A gorgeous all-mahogany dreadnought

A new Guild jumbo that should age like a fine wine

A cutaway electro from Guild

Larrivée continues its attack on the entry-level pro market with a fine, affordable 12-fret picker

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

Reflecting an emerging trend for shops to develop their own brands, Hudson is owned by Welsh retailer Cranes, which distributes the line to other dealers as well as selling it through its own stores.

Hudson is owned by Welsh retailer Cranes, which distributes the line to other dealers as well as selling it through its own stores.

A new name, and a new take on acoustic styling from a man once associated with one of the biggest success stories in acoustic guitar history.

A new name, and a new take on acoustic styling from a man once associated with one of the biggest success stories in acoustic guitar history.

Fishman downsizes the Loudbox into a portable sized acoustic combo

Vox's acoustic amp debut is a versatile solid state/valve hybrid

Crafter edges further into pro territory with this luxury-spec guitar

A vintage-flavoured folk acoustic with power

A vintage-flavoured folk acoustic with power