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Ben takes a look at this latest offering from Udo Roesner, the Udo Da Capo 75. Take a listen to hear hear Ben’s experience of this acoustic amp.

This new model series is set to be a success. On my recent visit to Guitar Interactive HQ, I had the pleasure of sitting down and trying out the SP01 in Through Black and the SP02 in Dirty Blonde.

Mahogany has undergone something of a rebirth in recent years. It was always a popular wood for acoustic guitars but after a period during which it seemed the top of an acoustic guitar simply had to be made from spruce, tastes have drifted back again and suddenly, a few years ago, every maker was offering an all solid mahogany model.

"There’s a common misconception that playing acoustic live means plugging the guitar straight into a DI and job done. But why should electric players have all the fun of effects? Reverb, delay with tap tempo, chorus and boost - there are useful tone shapers and a whole preamp too in this compact-but-sturdy, sleek, black metal unit. Trace Elliot is presenting a do-it-all solution that’s reflected in the price. Is it worth it?"

"Recreated for the 21st Century by UK born guitar luthier, Patrick James Eggle, the Shergold Masquerader has captured the very essence of British Rock ‘n’ Roll, but with a modern twist. Danny Gill test drives the Shergold Masquerader SM04-SD."

At 2017’s NAMM show, back in January, Patrick James Eggle took the opportunity to announce he’d be focusing on his eponymous electric guitars over his acoustic instruments. It’s quite a turnaround, but fans of his rather fine acoustics at least get a parting shot in the form of the Indonesian-made Faith Guitars’ three-strong Legacy series designed by Patrick.

Shergold is one of those guitar names that will bring a tear to the eye of the more grizzled of Brit-rock fans, especially those who’ll remember Genesis’s Mike Rutherford wielding custom guitar/bass double-necks back in the day. An original model that was much more accessible to the man in the street, however, was the Masquerader, produced from 1975 to around 1981-ish...

It is a full size classical guitar and it has the traditionally wide neck, ideal for performing the classical repertoire, as well as for any solo guitar music.

The overall package - money, craftsmanship and sound. Superb. This Admira F4 has a stunning design.

This is a robust strummer with a sensitive side for fingerstyle.