Best 17 Fret Grand Concert Guitars in 2026
Here you'll find the best 17 fret Grand Concert style guitars.
After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.
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After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.
There are affiliate links on this page that may earn us a commission if you purchase after clicking. We are members of the Amazon Associates Program, and many others. However, we compare each guitar against each other under the same parameters, so this doesn't influence our scoring.
1. Taylor Jason Mraz Signature Model JMSM
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What our users think
- Neck profile shape: D (12 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (11 votes)
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| Taylor Jason Mraz Signature Model JMSM | ||
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand: | Taylor | |
| Year: | 2010 | |
| Configuration: | N/A | |
| Strings: | 6 | |
| Made in: | United States | |
| Series: | 700 | |
| Colors: | Natural | |
| Left-Handed Version: | Yes | |
| Body | ||
| Type: | Hollowbody | |
| Body Material: | Solid western red cedar | |
| Sides Material: | Rosewood | |
| Back Material: | Rosewood | |
| Bridge: | West African Crelicam Ebony | |
| Neck | ||
| Neck Joint: | Set | |
| Tuners: | Classical Gold with Synthetic Ivory Buttons | |
| Fretboard: | West African Crelicam Ebony | |
| Neck Material: | Tropical Mahogany | |
| Decoration: | 'Be Love' with Circle/Triangle | |
| Scale Size: | 25.5" | |
| Shape: | Acoustic Taylor Standard | |
| Frets: | 17 Medium | |
| Fretboard Radius: | 15" | |
| Nut: | Ivory Tusq | |
| Nut Width: | 47.6mm (1.875'') | |
| Electronics | ||
| Pickups: | ES-N Electronics (Preamp / Active) | |
| Hardware | ||
| Strap Lock: | No | |
| Hardware Color: | Gold | |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Taylor Jason Mraz Signature Model JMSM
Taylor Jason Mraz Signature Model JMSM
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Ivory Tusq Nut
- Electronics
- Synthetic Bone Saddle
- Solid Top Wood
- Solid Side Wood
- Solid Back Wood
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- No Top Brand Pickups
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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2. Taylor 812ce-N
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What our users think
- Neck profile shape: D (12 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (11 votes)
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| Taylor 812ce-N | ||
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand: | Taylor | |
| Year: | 2019 | |
| Configuration: | N/A | |
| Strings: | 6 | |
| Made in: | United States | |
| Series: | 800 | |
| Colors: | Natural | |
| Left-Handed Version: | Yes | |
| Body | ||
| Type: | Hollowbody | |
| Body Material: | Solid Sitka Spruce | |
| Sides Material: | Rosewood | |
| Back Material: | Rosewood | |
| Bridge: | Ebony | |
| Neck | ||
| Neck Joint: | Set | |
| Tuners: | Classical Nickel | |
| Fretboard: | Ebony | |
| Neck Material: | Tropical Mahogany | |
| Decoration: | Element | |
| Scale Size: | 25.5" | |
| Shape: | Acoustic Taylor Standard | |
| Frets: | 17 Medium | |
| Fretboard Radius: | 15" | |
| Nut: | Ivory Tusq | |
| Nut Width: | 47.6mm (1.875'') | |
| Electronics | ||
| Pickups: | ES-N Electronics (Preamp / Active) | |
| Hardware | ||
| Strap Lock: | No | |
| Hardware Color: | Nickel | |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Taylor 812ce-N
Taylor 812ce-N
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Ivory Tusq Nut
- Electronics
- Synthetic Bone Saddle
- Solid Top Wood
- Solid Side Wood
- Solid Back Wood
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- No Top Brand Pickups
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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3. Taylor 312ce-N
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What our users think
- Neck profile shape: D (12 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (11 votes)
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| Taylor 312ce-N | ||
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand: | Taylor | |
| Year: | 2021 | |
| Configuration: | N/A | |
| Strings: | 6 | |
| Made in: | United States | |
| Series: | 300 | |
| Colors: | Natural | |
| Left-Handed Version: | Yes | |
| Body | ||
| Type: | Hollowbody | |
| Body Material: | Solid Sitka Spruce | |
| Sides Material: | Sapele | |
| Back Material: | Sapele | |
| Bridge: | Ebony | |
| Neck | ||
| Neck Joint: | Set | |
| Tuners: | Classical Nickel | |
| Fretboard: | Ebony | |
| Neck Material: | Tropical Mahogany | |
| Decoration: | Small Diamonds | |
| Scale Size: | 25.5" | |
| Shape: | Acoustic Taylor Standard | |
| Frets: | 17 Medium | |
| Fretboard Radius: | 15" | |
| Nut: | Ivory Tusq | |
| Nut Width: | 47.6mm (1.875'') | |
| Electronics | ||
| Pickups: | ES-N Electronics (Preamp / Active) | |
| Hardware | ||
| Strap Lock: | No | |
| Hardware Color: | Nickel | |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Taylor 312ce-N
Taylor 312ce-N
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Ivory Tusq Nut
- Electronics
- Ivory Tusq Saddle
- Solid Top Wood
- Solid Side Wood
- Solid Back Wood
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- No Top Brand Pickups
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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4. Taylor Academy 12e-N
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What our users think
- Neck profile shape: D (12 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (11 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
- Pickups power: Clean (2 votes)
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| Taylor Academy 12e-N | ||
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand: | Taylor | |
| Year: | 2017 | |
| Configuration: | N/A | |
| Strings: | 6 | |
| Made in: | Mexico | |
| Series: | Academy | |
| Colors: | Natural | |
| Left-Handed Version: | Yes | |
| Body | ||
| Type: | Hollowbody | |
| Body Material: | Solid Lutz Spruce | |
| Sides Material: | Sapele | |
| Back Material: | Sapele | |
| Bridge: | West African Crelicam Ebony | |
| Neck | ||
| Neck Joint: | Set | |
| Tuners: | Classical Nickel | |
| Fretboard: | West African Crelicam Ebony | |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany | |
| Decoration: | 4mm Dots | |
| Scale Size: | 25.5" | |
| Shape: | Acoustic Taylor Standard | |
| Frets: | 17 Medium | |
| Fretboard Radius: | 15" | |
| Nut: | NuBone | |
| Nut Width: | 47.6mm (1.875'') | |
| Electronics | ||
| Pickups: | ES-B Electronics (Preamp / Active) | |
| Hardware | ||
| Strap Lock: | No | |
| Hardware Color: | Nickel | |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Taylor Academy 12e-N
Taylor Academy 12e-N
- Expensive Wood
- NuBone Nut
- Electronics
- Synthetic Bone Saddle
- Solid Top Wood
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- Made in Mexico
- No Top Brand Pickups
- Laminated Side Wood
- Laminated Back Wood
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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5. Taylor Academy 12-N
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What our users think
- Neck profile shape: D (12 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (11 votes)
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| Taylor Academy 12-N | ||
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand: | Taylor | |
| Year: | 2018 | |
| Configuration: | N/A | |
| Strings: | 6 | |
| Made in: | Mexico | |
| Series: | Academy | |
| Colors: | Natural | |
| Left-Handed Version: | Yes | |
| Body | ||
| Type: | Hollowbody | |
| Body Material: | Solid Lutz Spruce | |
| Sides Material: | Sapele | |
| Back Material: | Sapele | |
| Bridge: | West African Crelicam Ebony | |
| Neck | ||
| Neck Joint: | Set | |
| Tuners: | Classical Nickel | |
| Fretboard: | West African Crelicam Ebony | |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany | |
| Decoration: | 4mm Dot Italian Acrylic | |
| Scale Size: | 25.5" | |
| Shape: | Acoustic Taylor Standard | |
| Frets: | 17 Medium | |
| Fretboard Radius: | 15" | |
| Nut: | NuBone | |
| Nut Width: | 47.6mm (1.875'') | |
| Electronics | ||
| Pickups: | ( / ) | |
| Hardware | ||
| Strap Lock: | No | |
| Hardware Color: | Nickel | |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Taylor Academy 12-N
Taylor Academy 12-N
- Expensive Wood
- NuBone Nut
- Synthetic Bone Saddle
- Solid Top Wood
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- Made in Mexico
- No Top Brand Pickups
- No Electronics
- Laminated Side Wood
- Laminated Back Wood
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
