The mid-depth, non-cutaway body shape of the Pro Series Ovation Ultra 1516 electro-acoustic guitar brings the ultimate in professional, stage-ready playing comfort. This slimline guitar sits close to the body, giving it an immediately snug feel while the Lyrachord bowl-style back is fully contoured in all the right places and has been combined with a solid grade-A spruce soundboard that's been thermally treated to ensure a fully matured, played in sound that's filled out with the warmth of the two-piece khaya neck.The Ovation Pro Series Ultra 1516: Natural Amplified SoundThe combo of materials that have gone into the build of this guitar lay down a rich acoustic foundation that's packed with definition, making sure that every note and chord is given maximum presence. A super-thin and environmentally friendly anti-UV layer has also been applied to ensure that the sound remains rich for decades to come. The built-in OCP-2000 pickup, meanwhile, is a fully upgraded piezo that captures string vibration with high efficiency before passing it onto the integrated preamp, ensuring that the sound of each of the six strings is separated and amplified with crystal clarity. Since the Pro Series Ultra 1516 has been built for the stage, it comes pre-packed in a form-fitting soft case.

For the dreadnought die-hards, Sigma Guitars presents the DT-42. This six-string classic retains all the elegance of tradition and combines it will lush, full-range sound and effortless playability. The natural sonic brightness of the solid Sitka spruce soundboard is tempered by the clear mid-range accent added by the Tilia basswood back and sides, while the mahogany neck rounds everything off with a sweet touch of warmth.The Sigma Guitars DT-42: Outstanding Vibrational Transfer + Vintage VibesThe sublime playability of this model is partly thanks to the low-profile neck carve. Meanwhile, outstanding vibrational transfer is assured by a bone nut and saddle, and since every inch has been sealed in a high gloss lacquer mixed with a special ageing toner, over time, this acoustic guitar will develop the look of a thirties antique. As standard, this Sigma Guitars offering comes complete with an SSC-D softshell case.

The Sigma Guitars GJA12-SG200 combines twelve strings with a grand jumbo-style body finished with various aesthetic touches, resulting in handsome looks and big and rich sound. The solid sitka spruce soundboard and flamed maple back and sides offer tonal balance and forceful projection, while the crown inlays, the gold-plated machine heads, the white binding, the pickguard adorned with a flower design, and the dark sunburst finish take care of the visual appeal. Thanks to the built-in Fishman Sonitone electronics, this stunning 12-string can even be plugged into an audio interface for recording, or an acoustic amplifier to bring its shimmering sound to the masses.

In addition to the HyVibe Series, LAG Guitars drops the BlueWave Series: a range of electro-acoustic guitars loaded with a slightly stripped back version of their ultra-innovative, in-house developed electronics. The LAG Guitars BlueWave 2 TBW2DCE electro-acoustic features a large, dreadnought body, a solid spruce soundboard, a rosewood back and sides and a khaya mahogany neck with a dual-action truss so the action can be adjusted to customise the playing feel, and a brankowood fretboard. Unplugged, this guitar packs warmth, fullness and bright, mid-range clarity and, once you add the integrated preamp system to the mix, things really open up. A Bluetooth Speaker Without the SpeakerLike any standard electro-acoustic guitar, the onboard preamp can be hooked up to an acoustic amplifier or PA, but here, LAG Guitars have loaded their system with some interesting extras. For a start, you get two built-in effects: a reverb and a delay, which can be dialled in to colour in the sound with some atmosphere, whether you're plugged into an amplifier or not. Then there's the Bluetooth function: pair this guitar with your phone, tablet, or laptop and play music back through the guitar, using the body as your own personal speaker while you play along, whether you're streaming backing tracks or just your favourite playlist.

If you're already used to the feel of an Ibanez solid-body electric guitar, then the Altstar Series ALT30 electro-acoustic guitar couldn't be easier to transition to since this flattop model not only features a classic 6-in-line headstock, but a Comfort Grip neck and a pre-installed set of .010 to .047-gauged strings to accommodate a light playing feel and nimble rhythm parts.The ALT30: Bright, Sparkling SoundDipped in a metallic high-gloss finish, the spruce top and sapele back and sides guarantee a rich-and-sparkling acoustic sound that's enhanced by the sonic tightness offered by the maple neck, which in turn has a matte satin-gloss finish for a soft, never-sticky feel. Fitted with an AEQ-2UT preamp and an undersaddle pickup, the ALT30 sounds just as good when plugged into an acoustic amp.

This acoustic guitar nut file set by MusicNomad includes six high-quality nut files gauged .013, .017, .024, .032, .042 and .056 inches. Featuring a diamond coating and a string-shape design, these nut files support accurate filing and polishing, and are strong enough to refine guitar nuts made of bone, graphite, nylon and other common materials. The set comes in a lightweight aluminium case.

At 7 inches (18cm) long, the MusicNomad MN810 Fret Leveller is able to cover and check the frets of instruments with a super-short scale length, making it an efficient tool when it comes to evening out the frets of ukuleles or mandolins. Designed to support detailed and accurate work, the Fret Leveller features thicker walls so that the weight does the work for you, while the ergonomic shape provides excellent grip and control and the bevelled edges prevent the Leveller from bumping into higher frets. In short, this is a must-have for the workbench of any luthier.