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Best 25.5" Scale Gibson Acoustic Guitars in 2024
Here you'll find the best 25.5" scale Gibson acoustic guitars. This is the same scale length used in Stratocaster guitars, and it's one of the main reasons they have such a bright sound . It's considered a long scale when compared to most non-baritone guitars.
Since the distance between bridge and nut is relatively long, you'll need to give the strings more tension to get them in tune. This higher tension will allow for a couple of things. First, you can get a lower action (get the strings closer to the fretboard) because the strings won't 'wiggle' too much when pluck and won't cause fret buzz. This can allow you to use lower tunings without increasing your string gauge, and it will make it easier to press down the strings fast.
However, the frets will also have a wider separation between each other, which can make it harder to play, especially if you got small hands. The higher tension will also make the strings feel stiffer, so bending will require more strength. 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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From Gibson's 2021 Artist Collection series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
Solid AAA Flame Maple back
Solid Maple sides Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: LR Baggs (Preamp/Active) Two bar SJ-200 Moustache; Ebony bridge Acoustic Rounded C Set neck
20 Medium frets
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From Gibson's 2021 Artist Collection series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
Solid AAA Flame Maple back
Solid Maple sides Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: LR Baggs (Preamp/Active) Two bar SJ-200 Moustache; Ebony bridge Acoustic Rounded C Set neck
20 Medium frets
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Strengths & WeaknessesGibson Orianthi SJ-200
Made in United States Expensive Wood Bone Nut Top Brand Pickups Electronics Bone Saddle Solid Top Wood Solid Side Wood Solid Back Wood Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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From Gibson's 2016 Modern Acoustic series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
Solid AAA Flame Maple back
Solid AAA Flame Maple sides Mahogany neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard Bridge pickup: LR Baggs Anthem (Preamp/Active) Two bar SJ-200 Moustache; Rosewood bridge Acoustic Rounded Set neck
20 Medium frets
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From Gibson's 2016 Modern Acoustic series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
Solid AAA Flame Maple back
Solid AAA Flame Maple sides Mahogany neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard Bridge pickup: LR Baggs Anthem (Preamp/Active) Two bar SJ-200 Moustache; Rosewood bridge Acoustic Rounded Set neck
20 Medium frets
Grover Rotomatic tuners Compare Specs >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson SJ-200 Standard
Made in United States Expensive Wood Ivory Tusq Nut Top Brand Pickups Electronics Ivory Tusq Saddle Solid Top Wood Solid Side Wood Solid Back Wood Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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From Gibson's 2020 Original Acoustic series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Flame Maple back
Solid Flame Maple sides Mahogany neck
Rosewood fretboard Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active) SJ-200 Four Bar Moustache bridge Acoustic Rounded Set neck
20 Medium frets
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From Gibson's 2020 Original Acoustic series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Flame Maple back
Solid Flame Maple sides Mahogany neck
Rosewood fretboard Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active) SJ-200 Four Bar Moustache bridge Acoustic Rounded Set neck
20 Medium frets
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Strengths & WeaknessesGibson SJ-200 Original
Made in United States Expensive Wood Bone Nut Top Brand Pickups Electronics Bone Saddle Solid Top Wood Solid Side Wood Solid Back Wood Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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From Gibson's 2016 Original Acoustic series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Flame Maple back
Solid Flame Maple sides Mahogany neck
Rosewood fretboard Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active) Dove bridge Acoustic Rounded Set neck
20 Medium frets
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From Gibson's 2016 Original Acoustic series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Flame Maple back
Solid Flame Maple sides Mahogany neck
Rosewood fretboard Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active) Dove bridge Acoustic Rounded Set neck
20 Medium frets
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Strengths & WeaknessesGibson Dove Original
Made in United States Expensive Wood Bone Nut Top Brand Pickups Electronics Bone Saddle Solid Top Wood Solid Side Wood Solid Back Wood Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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From Gibson's 2021 Modern Acoustic series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Walnut back
Solid Walnut sides Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: LR Baggs Element Bronze (Preamp/Active) Belly Down, Closed Slot, Striped Ebony bridge Acoustic Advanced Response Set neck
20 Medium frets
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From Gibson's 2021 Modern Acoustic series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Walnut back
Solid Walnut sides Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: LR Baggs Element Bronze (Preamp/Active) Belly Down, Closed Slot, Striped Ebony bridge Acoustic Advanced Response Set neck
20 Medium frets
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Strengths & WeaknessesGibson G-200
Made in United States Expensive Wood Ivory Tusq Nut Top Brand Pickups Electronics Ivory Tusq Saddle Solid Top Wood Solid Side Wood Solid Back Wood Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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From Gibson's 2021 Modern Acoustic series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Walnut back
Solid Walnut sides Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: LR Baggs Element Bronze (Preamp/Active) Belly Down, Closed Slot, Striped Ebony bridge Acoustic Advanced Response Set neck
20 Medium frets
Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners Compare Specs >
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From Gibson's 2021 Modern Acoustic series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Walnut back
Solid Walnut sides Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: LR Baggs Element Bronze (Preamp/Active) Belly Down, Closed Slot, Striped Ebony bridge Acoustic Advanced Response Set neck
20 Medium frets
Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners Compare Specs >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson G-Writer
Made in United States Expensive Wood Ivory Tusq Nut Top Brand Pickups Electronics Ivory Tusq Saddle Solid Top Wood Solid Side Wood Solid Back Wood Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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From Gibson's 2022 Artist Collection series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Rosewood back
Solid Rosewood sides Mahogany neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard Bridge pickup: L.R. Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active) Reverse Belly, Rosewood bridge Acoustic Advanced Response Set neck
20 Medium frets
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From Gibson's 2022 Artist Collection series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Rosewood back
Solid Rosewood sides Mahogany neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard Bridge pickup: L.R. Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active) Reverse Belly, Rosewood bridge Acoustic Advanced Response Set neck
20 Medium frets
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Strengths & WeaknessesGibson Jerry Cantrell Atone Songwriter
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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From Gibson's 2022 Acoustic Custom Shop series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Maple back
Solid Maple sides Mahogany neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active) Rosewood Dove with Mother of Pearl Dove Inlays bridge Acoustic Rounded Set neck
20 Medium frets
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From Gibson's 2022 Acoustic Custom Shop series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Maple back
Solid Maple sides Mahogany neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active) Rosewood Dove with Mother of Pearl Dove Inlays bridge Acoustic Rounded Set neck
20 Medium frets
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Strengths & WeaknessesGibson Elvis Dove
Made in United States Expensive Wood Bone Nut Top Brand Pickups Electronics Bone Saddle Solid Top Wood Solid Side Wood Solid Back Wood Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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From Gibson's 2022 Acoustic Custom Shop series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Maple back
Solid Maple sides Maple neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard Bridge pickup: (/) SJ-200 Rosewood Moustache, with Mother of Pearl Hourglass and Teardrop Inlays bridge Acoustic Rounded Set neck
20 Medium frets
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From Gibson's 2022 Acoustic Custom Shop series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Maple back
Solid Maple sides Maple neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard Bridge pickup: (/) SJ-200 Rosewood Moustache, with Mother of Pearl Hourglass and Teardrop Inlays bridge Acoustic Rounded Set neck
20 Medium frets
Keystone Waffleback tuners Compare Specs >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson Elvis SJ-200
Made in United States Expensive Wood Bone Nut Bone Saddle Solid Top Wood Solid Side Wood Solid Back Wood Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners No Top Brand Pickups No Electronics No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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