Jim Chapman
Latest articles by Jim Chapman
Guild F-150R
By Jim Chapman last updated
A new Guild jumbo that should age like a fine wine
Larrivee 000-3R Ltd
By Jim Chapman last updated
Larrivée continues its attack on the entry-level pro market with a fine, affordable 12-fret picker
Takamine TAN76
By Jim Chapman last updated
Does this folk guitar sound as good as it looks?
Tanglewood TW70HSR-B
By Jim Chapman last updated
A lovely-looking folk with some impressive tones
Breedlove Atlas Retro OM/ERe
By Jim Chapman last updated
A quality, versatile electro-acoustic investment
Faith Neptune Trembesi
By Jim Chapman last updated
Faith aims for the heavens with a new body style
Breedlove 000R
By Jim Chapman last updated
Going retro? Seems like everyone's at it in the acoustic world these days, and Breedlove is no exception…
Avalon XL340A Americana Super Jumbo
By Jim Chapman last updated
Avalon takes up the vintage baton with a sunburst instrument paying homage to US acoustics of yesteryear.
Avalon D300A Americana Dreadnought
By Jim Chapman last updated
Avalon takes up the vintage baton with a sunburst model paying homage to US acoustics of yesteryear.
Avalon S320A Concert
By Jim Chapman last updated
Avalon takes up the vintage baton with a sunburst guitar paying homage to US acoustics of yesteryear.
Santa Cruz Firefly
By Jim Chapman last updated
Santa Cruz want to change your perception of mini-acoustics, but you'll have to pay for the privilege
Takamine EF508KC
By Jim Chapman last updated
Discover this tasty mini-jumbo from Japan's electro-master.
Takamine EF340SCO
By Jim Chapman last updated
Discover a new limited-edition dreadnought from Japan's electro-master.
Takamine EF444S-TBS
By Jim Chapman last updated
Discover a tasty mini-jumbo from Japan's electro-master.
Taylor 214
By Jim Chapman last updated
Revamped and enticingly repriced, but is this 200 Series strum box still just a poor man's Taylor?
Taylor 210E
By Jim Chapman last updated
Taylor gives its 200 Series a noughties makeover.
Yamaha APX900
By Jim Chapman last updated
The ART system again comes up trumps for Yamaha.
Patrick James Eggle Skyland
By Jim Chapman last updated
Fine dreadnought gets dressed up in new livery
Hudson HDST-CAFB Firefly
By Jim Chapman last updated
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 HO-1W Little Wing
By Jim Chapman last updated
Hudson is owned by Welsh retailer Cranes, which distributes the line to other dealers as well as selling it through its own stores.
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