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Best 25.5" Scale Jumbo Guitars in 2024
Here you'll find the best 25.5" scale Jumbo 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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From Gibson Custom's 2019 Modern Collection series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Rosewood back
Solid Rosewood sides Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active) Moustache bridge Acoustic Rounded Set neck
20 Medium frets
Grover Rotomatic w/ kidney buttons tuners See all specs and compare >
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From Gibson Custom's 2019 Modern Collection series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Rosewood back
Solid Rosewood sides Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active) Moustache bridge Acoustic Rounded Set neck
20 Medium frets
Grover Rotomatic w/ kidney buttons tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson Custom SJ-200 Deluxe
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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2 Prices - New from $6,499 > 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
Grover Keystone tuners See all specs and compare >
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2 Prices - New from $6,499 > 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
Grover Keystone tuners See all specs and compare >
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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2 Prices - New from $2,849 > From Epiphone's 2021 Made in USA series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Solid Mahogany back
Solid Mahogany sides Mahogany neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active) Indian Rosewood bridge Acoustic Round D Set neck
20 Medium frets
Grover Cream Button tuners See all specs and compare >
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2 Prices - New from $2,849 > From Epiphone's 2021 Made in USA series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Solid Mahogany back
Solid Mahogany sides Mahogany neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active) Indian Rosewood bridge Acoustic Round D Set neck
20 Medium frets
Grover Cream Button tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesEpiphone Texan USA Collection
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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3 Prices - New from $1,049 > From Guild's 2015 Westerly Collection series Made in China
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Rosewood back
Solid Rosewood sides African Mahogany neck
Rosewood fretboard Bridge pickup: Guild/Fishman Sonitone GT-1with Volume and Tone controls (Preamp/Active) Rosewood bridge Acoustic C Shape Set neck
20 Medium frets
Guild Vintage 18Open Gear – Nickel tuners See all specs and compare >
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3 Prices - New from $1,049 > From Guild's 2015 Westerly Collection series Made in China
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Rosewood back
Solid Rosewood sides African Mahogany neck
Rosewood fretboard Bridge pickup: Guild/Fishman Sonitone GT-1with Volume and Tone controls (Preamp/Active) Rosewood bridge Acoustic C Shape Set neck
20 Medium frets
Guild Vintage 18Open Gear – Nickel tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGuild F-150CE Jumbo Acoustic
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 China No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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1 Prices - New from €299 > From Harley Benton's 2018 Custom Line series Made in China
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15.748" Fretboard Radius
Spruce top
Maple back
Maple sides Maple neck
Ovangkol fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman Presys II with integrated tuner (Preamp/Active) Ovangkol bridge Acoustic C Shape Set neck
20 Medium frets
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1 Prices - New from €299 > From Harley Benton's 2018 Custom Line series Made in China
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15.748" Fretboard Radius
Spruce top
Maple back
Maple sides Maple neck
Ovangkol fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman Presys II with integrated tuner (Preamp/Active) Ovangkol bridge Acoustic C Shape Set neck
20 Medium frets
Machine heads Gold-plated Grover diecast tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesHarley Benton CL King-CE BK
Bone Nut Top Brand Pickups Electronics Bone Saddle Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners Made in China No Expensive Woods Laminated Top Wood Laminated Side Wood Laminated Back Wood No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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From Cort's 2021 CJ series Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15.748" Fretboard Radius
Spruce top
Mahogany back
Mahogany sides Mahogany neck
Merbau fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman VTB EQ (Preamp/Active) Merbau bridge Acoustic Cort Set neck
20 Medium frets
Open Gear Nickel tuners See all specs and compare >
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From Cort's 2021 CJ series Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15.748" Fretboard Radius
Spruce top
Mahogany back
Mahogany sides Mahogany neck
Merbau fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman VTB EQ (Preamp/Active) Merbau bridge Acoustic Cort Set neck
20 Medium frets
Open Gear Nickel tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesCort CJ Retro
Expensive Wood Bone Nut Top Brand Pickups Electronics Bone Saddle Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners Made in Indonesia Laminated Top Wood Laminated Side Wood Laminated Back Wood No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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1 Prices - New from $269 > From Washburn's 2020 Festival series Made in China
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Basswood top
Basswood back
Basswood sides Mahogany with 2 way Truss Rod neck
Engineered Wood fretboard Bridge pickup: Barcus-Berry EQ4T (Preamp/Active) Alternative bridge Acoustic Washburn Festival Set neck
20 Medium frets
Chrome Diecast tuners See all specs and compare >
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1 Prices - New from $269 > From Washburn's 2020 Festival series Made in China
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Basswood top
Basswood back
Basswood sides Mahogany with 2 way Truss Rod neck
Engineered Wood fretboard Bridge pickup: Barcus-Berry EQ4T (Preamp/Active) Alternative bridge Acoustic Washburn Festival Set neck
20 Medium frets
Chrome Diecast tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesWashburn EA12
Expensive Wood NuBone Nut Electronics NuBone Saddle Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners Made in China No Top Brand Pickups Laminated Top Wood Laminated Side Wood Laminated Back Wood No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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4 Prices - New from $5,699 > 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 See all specs and compare >
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4 Prices - New from $5,699 > 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 See all specs and compare >
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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4 Prices - New from $5,499 > 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
Gotoh Keystone tuners See all specs and compare >
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4 Prices - New from $5,499 > 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
Gotoh Keystone tuners See all specs and compare >
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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2 Prices - New from $1,999 > 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 See all specs and compare >
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2 Prices - New from $1,999 > 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 See all specs and compare >
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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