Steve Harvey
Steve Harvey is senior content producer for Pro Sound News and also contributes to other Future brands. He has worked in the pro audio industry — as a touring musician as well as in live production, installed sound, and equipment sales and marketing — since November 1980.
Latest articles by Steve Harvey
![A tortoiseshell pickguard ensures the DR-41 makes an immediate visual impact…](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/470538ffa5c2e131474d5b96225a80ec-320-80.jpg)
Sigma DR-41
By Steve Harvey last updated
The rebooted Sigma brings a dread with added bling
![The DR-28 may not be flashy, but boy does it sound good.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c8e3e843210b1084e87c5e9aaefeb5ee-320-80.jpg)
Sigma DR-28
By Steve Harvey last updated
A seriously good-value dreadnought from the rejuvenated Sigma
![The CB-Rose Plus offers a choice of solid backs.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3850ded3dc3d08751cffc47cfe47288a-320-80.jpg)
Crafter CB-Rose Plus
By Steve Harvey last updated
A commemorative model for - yes - a 39th anniversary
![Giving Collings a real run for its money...](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7f74e5fe0401d3933a26bcd90e869751-320-80.jpg)
Moon RD3 acoustic
By Steve Harvey last updated
A Scottish-made dreadnought with class
![A masterclass in acoustic luthiery](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a60585bc6fe363bb878a94c6059c6ea2-320-80.jpg)
Patrick James Eggle Linville Gareth Pearson
By Steve Harvey last updated
Top UK luthier hooks up with rising star
![Acoustic guitars don't come much better than this](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cca5edc25bf84e128a36c0a8759000eb-320-80.jpg)
Martin D-28 John Martyn
By Steve Harvey last updated
Celebrating the music of a true innovator
![This cutaway FXC is a downsized version of Takamine's popular 'mini jumbo' cutaway NEX shape](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2122635928f298fa204907bea29b9a4b-320-80.jpg)
Takamine P3FCN
By Steve Harvey last updated
In an effort to streamline its extensive range, the acoustic giant releases a new Pro Series of guitars
![Despite being a Series 1 guitar, the overall appearance and presentation of the P1JC-12 is impressive](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8c906895ac02fa9f16a45ed6450dc9bc-320-80.jpg)
Takamine P1JC-12
By Steve Harvey last updated
In an effort to streamline its extensive range, the acoustic giant releases a new Pro Series of guitars
![Simple and uncluttered in its design, the solid cedar soundboard bears minimal decoration and no pickguard](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/14d9113f0402fabdce539b04ab41bdcb-320-80.jpg)
Takamine P3DC
By Steve Harvey last updated
In an effort to streamline its extensive range, the acoustic giant releases a new Pro Series of guitars
![The vintage looks are a departure from previous LTDs](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d3ac7797e7d49c1a578e59ca9a87ec24-320-80.jpg)
Takamine LTD 2009
By Guitarist, Steve Harvey last updated
Vintage looks and sophisticated electronics
![Small-bodied with loads of vibe](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5dfb69b297dfa06be244558392cd30c8-320-80.jpg)
Cort Luce L450C NS
By Guitarist, Steve Harvey last updated
Stylish and small-bodied
![The minimal dimensions and weight mean the Parlour is comfortable to play.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7368a424f65c3e4807a64153c99def80-320-80.jpg)
Patrick James Eggle Parlour
By Steve Harvey last updated
In response to consumer demand, this little guitar fills a big hole
![The model is one of 13 custom designs created in conjunction with Westside.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fa3559dbe775c09f1a0138c3573558d8-320-80.jpg)
Martin Westside Custom Edition Style XIII
By Steve Harvey last updated
Does this specially crafted model tread enough new ground?
![The guitar is made in Martin's Nazareth-based custom shop.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/56a5525982ab8199d1006c2179f4ad12-320-80.jpg)
Martin Westside Custom Edition Style X
By Steve Harvey last updated
Evolution of an existing product or an unnecessary rehash?
![Simplicity and understated elegance](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2a37fcde3d802697c35e4f8bbd217d47-320-80.jpg)
Martin OM Davy Graham
By Steve Harvey last updated
Acoustic pioneer is honoured with a UK-only signature OM direct from Martin's Custom Shop
![This has a bright tone with a strong bass.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f45ee9670b9f02f63e697c8e6d6baaf1-320-80.jpg)
Martin DCPA4
By Steve Harvey last updated
Martin kicks up an acoustic storm with this addition to the Performing Artist series
![The essence of a vintage acoustic captured in a modern guitar.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dcb362f71068386d33bcf5ea1cf6258a-320-80.jpg)
Epiphone DR-500MCE VS Masterbilt
By Steve Harvey last updated
Epiphone tips its hat to Yesterday while looking to the future
![A classic shaped guitar that feels like an old friend.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e691d7f477b14aafcc343a80aa3a11c7-320-80.jpg)
Epiphone Inspired By 1964 Texan
By Steve Harvey last updated
Epiphone tips its hat to the guitar that wrote Yesterday
!["Trying to recreate the magic of that old '60s guitar [1963 J-45] was the starting point for creating this signature J-45" - Brad Paisley](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4accda0529ff4e339a2e5154699ea20d-320-80.jpg)
Gibson Brad Paisley J-45
By Steve Harvey last updated
America's brightest country star teams up with Gibson to create an electro-acoustic classic
![A unique looking signature acoustic for under £500.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6769ecb92938834be353761b702e4aa4-320-80.jpg)
Vintage VE2000GG Gordon Giltrap Signature Model
By Steve Harvey last updated
An affordable signature model in honour of an acoustic troubadour
![Boasting extremely high standards of craftsmanship and finish, from every angle the HD-28E is a stunningly impressive guitar](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2ee8b3051fc2b8c0786dbe5122149c1d-320-80.jpg)
Martin Retro Series HD-28E
By Steve Harvey last updated
The old tones from a new guitar trick isn't a new one, but with it's new Retro Series, Martin has gone to extraordinary lengths to capture museum-worthy tones.
![Though simplistic in appearance, the D-18E does have a classic air about it, be it the ebony 30s-style bridge, old-style abalone position inlays, or vintage-style tuners](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/abbab530daa82ba4a78113f9a3a12cb1-320-80.jpg)
Martin Retro Series D-18E
By Steve Harvey last updated
Martin's Retro Series travels back in time and aims to offer a selection of new, old-sounding electro-acoustics...
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