- Not for those with larger hands The Martin LX1E is a small-sized dreadnought with bags of appeal. It's marketed as a travel acoustic guitar, which can be thrown in the (included) gig bag to accompany you anywhere. Spend a bit of time with one, however, and you'll see it has mor...
The RE-20 boasts a frequency response of 45 Hz to 18 kHz, capturing both the low-end depth and clarity necessary for a full-bodied, balanced sound. The midrange is slightly enhanced, giving vocals a natural presence without any harshness, which makes it particularly suitable for podcasting ...
Mahoganyis the favorite as the price tier goes up. It is well received because of how it further mellows the already midrange-heavy sound of small-bodied guitars. There are also affordable and renewable alternatives to mahogany, like thenyatoh, which manufacturers use to decrease prices. In add...
The M20 also works well with Parlor guitars, Ukuleles, and other small-bodied string instruments, as long as they have sound holes. Pros: Perfect for 1 Strap Button Guitars Traditional Aesthetic Cons: Can’t be used with 2-strap button guitars Specifications: Adjustable Length: 35″ Max Mater...
The Empirical Labs EL-9 Mike-E is more than just a mic preamp, it’s a tone-shaping powerhouse. Right away, I was impressed with its punchy, full-bodied sound, thanks to its high-quality preamp section. But what really makes this unit shine is the built-in saturation and compression,...
“A Friend Like You” is (candidly) one of the catchiest tunes I’ve ever heard. Its gentle beat and psych-pop sonics, combined with Glassio and Beauty Queen’s lush, layered voices, create an immersive, full-bodied listening experience. I thought I might feel differently, so many months...
- Not one for players seeking contemporary features Rather than being period-correct reincarnations, Fender's Original series aims for a ‘best of decade’ vibe. So, this Strat is alder bodied with a ‘round-laminate’ rosewood fingerboard that was implemented in mid-1962. In a mid-'60s sty...
They tend to be small enough to be nonchalantly chucked into an instrument case before or after a lesson. Some have basic built-in tuners, handy for guitarists, violinists, or anyone whose instrument requires a regular tune-up before practice sessions or performances. Though we’d also ...
The catharsis a change of environment can bring coincided with signing to Ninja Tune for her first record in four years. While her previous albums, recorded on GarageBand, were sonically rich and full of intricate sound designing, there’s a fuller bodied sound on Healing Is A Miracle. The ...
One of the great jazz session musicians of all time, no jazz bass player in history has made more appearances than Michigan-bornRon Carter, whose recording credits exceed 2,000. Admired for his rich, full-bodied tone, acute musical intelligence, and nimble-fingered virtuosity, Carter (who also...