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Best 25.5" Scale Grand Auditorium Guitars in 2024
Here you'll find the best 25.5" scale Grand Auditorium style 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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1 Prices - New from $11,999 > From Taylor's 2018 Presentation series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sinker Redwood top
Solid Honduran Rosewood back
Solid Honduran Rosewood sides Tropical Mahogany neck
West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active) West African Crelicam Ebony bridge Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
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1 Prices - New from $11,999 > From Taylor's 2018 Presentation series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sinker Redwood top
Solid Honduran Rosewood back
Solid Honduran Rosewood sides Tropical Mahogany neck
West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active) West African Crelicam Ebony bridge Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Gotoh tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesTaylor PS14ce Honduran Rosewood
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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From Cort's 2020 Limited series Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15.748" Fretboard Radius Flame Maple top
Solid Flamed Blackwood (Master Grade) top
Solid Flamed Blackwood (Master Grade) back
Solid Flamed Blackwood (Master Grade) sides Walnut Reinforced Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: L.R.Baggs Anthem (Preamp/Active) Ebony w/ Ebony Pins bridge Acoustic Ergo-A Asymmetric Set neck
20 Medium frets
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From Cort's 2020 Limited series Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15.748" Fretboard Radius Flame Maple top
Solid Flamed Blackwood (Master Grade) top
Solid Flamed Blackwood (Master Grade) back
Solid Flamed Blackwood (Master Grade) sides Walnut Reinforced Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: L.R.Baggs Anthem (Preamp/Active) Ebony w/ Ebony Pins bridge Acoustic Ergo-A Asymmetric Set neck
20 Medium frets
Gotoh SGL510Z Gold tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesCort The Black Tree
Expensive Wood Black Tusq XL Nut Top Brand Pickups Electronics Black Tusq XL Saddle Solid Top Wood Solid Side Wood Solid Back Wood Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners Made in Indonesia No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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From Washburn's 2018 Heritage series Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Torrefied Solid Mahogany top
Solid Mahogany back
Solid Mahogany sides Satin Mahogany with Walnut Rails & 2-way Truss Rod neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman Presys+ Blend EQ with built in mic & tuner. (Preamp/Active) Ebony bridge Acoustic Washburn Heritage Set neck
20 Medium frets
Graphtech Ratio Tuned with Black buttons tuners See all specs and compare >
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From Washburn's 2018 Heritage series Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Torrefied Solid Mahogany top
Solid Mahogany back
Solid Mahogany sides Satin Mahogany with Walnut Rails & 2-way Truss Rod neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman Presys+ Blend EQ with built in mic & tuner. (Preamp/Active) Ebony bridge Acoustic Washburn Heritage Set neck
20 Medium frets
Graphtech Ratio Tuned with Black buttons tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesWashburn G120SWE
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 Made in Indonesia No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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6 Prices - New from $3,199 > From Taylor's 2018 300 series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Tropical Mahogany top
Solid Urban Ash back
Solid Urban Ash sides Tropical Mahogany neck
West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active) West African Crelicam Ebony bridge Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Gotoh tuners See all specs and compare >
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6 Prices - New from $3,199 > From Taylor's 2018 300 series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Tropical Mahogany top
Solid Urban Ash back
Solid Urban Ash sides Tropical Mahogany neck
West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active) West African Crelicam Ebony bridge Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Gotoh tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesTaylor Builder's Edition 324ce
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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6 Prices - New from $3,999 > From Taylor's 2013 800 series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Indian Rosewood back
Solid Indian Rosewood sides Tropical Mahogany neck
West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active) West African Crelicam Ebony bridge Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
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6 Prices - New from $3,999 > From Taylor's 2013 800 series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Indian Rosewood back
Solid Indian Rosewood sides Tropical Mahogany neck
West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active) West African Crelicam Ebony bridge Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Smoked Nickel tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesTaylor 814ce
Made in United States Expensive Wood Black Tusq XL 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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6 Prices - New from $3,544 > From Taylor's 2022 700 series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Hawaiian Koa top
Solid Hawaiian Koa back
Solid Hawaiian Koa sides Tropical Mahogany neck
West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active) West African Crelicam Ebony bridge Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Taylor Polished Bronze tuners See all specs and compare >
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6 Prices - New from $3,544 > From Taylor's 2022 700 series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Hawaiian Koa top
Solid Hawaiian Koa back
Solid Hawaiian Koa sides Tropical Mahogany neck
West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active) West African Crelicam Ebony bridge Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Taylor Polished Bronze tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesTaylor 724ce
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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5 Prices - New from $3,299.99 > From Taylor's 2014 600 series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Maple back
Solid Maple sides Hard Rock Maple neck
West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active) West African Crelicam Ebony bridge Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
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5 Prices - New from $3,299.99 > From Taylor's 2014 600 series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Maple back
Solid Maple sides Hard Rock Maple neck
West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active) West African Crelicam Ebony bridge Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Taylor Nickel tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesTaylor 614ce
Made in United States Expensive Wood Black Tusq XL 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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From Cort's 2022 Limited series Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15.748" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce(Master Grade) top
Solid Flamed Mahogany(Master Grade) back
Solid Flamed Mahogany(Master Grade) sides 5pcs Mahogany & Walnut neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: L.R.Baggs Anthem (Preamp/Active) Ebony w/ Ebony Pins bridge Acoustic Ergo-A Asymmetric Set neck
20 Medium frets
Gotoh SGL510Z Gold tuners See all specs and compare >
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From Cort's 2022 Limited series Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15.748" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce(Master Grade) top
Solid Flamed Mahogany(Master Grade) back
Solid Flamed Mahogany(Master Grade) sides 5pcs Mahogany & Walnut neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: L.R.Baggs Anthem (Preamp/Active) Ebony w/ Ebony Pins bridge Acoustic Ergo-A Asymmetric Set neck
20 Medium frets
Gotoh SGL510Z Gold tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesCort Little Forest Angel
Expensive Wood Black Tusq XL Nut Top Brand Pickups Electronics Black Tusq XL Saddle Solid Top Wood Solid Side Wood Solid Back Wood Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners Made in Indonesia No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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4 Prices - New from $3,999 > From Taylor's 2012 800 series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Indian Rosewood back
Solid Indian Rosewood sides Tropical Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: ES-N Electronics (Preamp/Active) Ebony bridge Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Classical Nickel tuners See all specs and compare >
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4 Prices - New from $3,999 > From Taylor's 2012 800 series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Indian Rosewood back
Solid Indian Rosewood sides Tropical Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: ES-N Electronics (Preamp/Active) Ebony bridge Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Classical Nickel tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesTaylor 814ce-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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1 Prices - New from $2,999 > From Taylor's 2018 400 series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Indian Rosewood back
Solid Indian Rosewood sides Tropical Mahogany neck
West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active) West African Crelicam Ebony bridge Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Taylor Nickel tuners See all specs and compare >
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1 Prices - New from $2,999 > From Taylor's 2018 400 series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Indian Rosewood back
Solid Indian Rosewood sides Tropical Mahogany neck
West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active) West African Crelicam Ebony bridge Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Taylor Nickel tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesTaylor 414ce-R
Made in United States Expensive Wood Black Tusq XL 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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