Hearing straight

Michael Watts reflects on how the choice of the two most popular back and sides woods affects your acoustic sound

Lloyd Baggs is the genial genius behind the mighty LR Baggs acoustic pickup company that today supplies some of the biggest artists and guitar brands in the business. We joined him earlier this year to hear how slide legend Ry Cooder inspired him to get the whole thing started – and learn why his new AEG-1 guitar may be a game-changer

Boost your bike’s tone and aesthetics with a sexy road-legal system

Soundtracking your commute with a bit of Engelbert Humperdinck is all very well, but music is best enjoyed at home – in peace, in comfort, and with a cuppa in your hand. So we’ve hand-picked the best hi-fi gear to give you the ultimate listening experience…

Yes, we know that very few people can afford systems such as this one, but who doesn’t like to dream about the system they would build if that lottery ticket came in? And who knows, perhaps you can ge

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