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                Best 25.5" Scale Jumbo Guitars in 2023

                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.

                Out of the more than 2000 guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones. 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. Gibson Orianthi SJ-200

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                Gibson Orianthi SJ-200
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                Playability 85
                Sound 89
                Build quality 92
                Value for money 74
                Overall Score 89
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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
                • Grover Keystone tuners
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                Gibson 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. Gibson Custom SJ-200 Deluxe

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                Gibson Custom SJ-200 Deluxe
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                Playability 82
                Sound 89
                Build quality 92
                Value for money 73
                Overall Score 88

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                • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
                • Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
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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
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                Gibson 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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                3. Gibson SJ-200 Standard

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                Gibson SJ-200 Standard
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                Playability 82
                Sound 89
                Build quality 92
                Value for money 73
                Overall Score 88

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                • Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
                • Neck speed (thickness): Slightly chunky (1 vote)
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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
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                Gibson 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. Gibson SJ-200 Original

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                Gibson SJ-200 Original
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                Playability 82
                Sound 89
                Build quality 92
                Value for money 73
                Overall Score 88

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                • Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
                • Neck speed (thickness): Slightly chunky (1 vote)
                • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
                • Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
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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
                • Gotoh Keystone tuners
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                Gibson 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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                5. Epiphone Texan USA Collection

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                Epiphone Texan USA Collection
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                Playability 82
                Sound 89
                Build quality 90
                Value for money 77
                Overall Score 87

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                • Neck access to high frets: Normal (1 vote)
                • Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
                • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
                • Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
                • Neck profile shape: C (1 vote)
                • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (1 vote)
                • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
                • Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
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                • 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
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                Epiphone 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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                6. Gibson G-200

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                Playability 82
                Sound 89
                Build quality 89
                Value for money 82
                Overall Score 87

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                • Neck profile shape: C (1 vote)
                • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (1 vote)
                • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
                • Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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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
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                Gibson 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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                7. Gibson Custom 1957 SJ-200

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                Playability 82
                Sound 86
                Build quality 85
                Value for money 69
                Overall Score 84
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                • From Gibson Custom's 2016 Historic Collection series
                • Made in United States
                • 6 strings
                • 25.5"'' scale
                • 12" Fretboard Radius
                • Solid Thermally Aged Sitka spruce top
                • Solid Flame Maple back
                • Solid Flame Maple sides
                • Mahogany neck
                • Rosewood fretboard
                • Bridge pickup: (/)
                • SJ-200 Four Bar Moustache bridge
                • Acoustic Rounded Set neck
                • 20 Medium frets
                • Gotoh Keystone tuners
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                Gibson Custom 1957 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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                8. Gibson Custom Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood

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                Playability 82
                Sound 86
                Build quality 85
                Value for money 69
                Overall Score 84
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                • From Gibson Custom's 2020 Historic Collection series
                • Made in United States
                • 6 strings
                • 25.5"'' scale
                • 12" Fretboard Radius
                • Solid Thermally Aged Red spruce top
                • Solid Rosewood back
                • Solid Rosewood sides
                • Mahogany neck
                • Ebony fretboard
                • Bridge pickup: (/)
                • SJ-200 Four Bar Moustache bridge
                • Acoustic Round D Set neck
                • 20 Medium frets
                • Grover Imperials tuners
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                Gibson Custom Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood
                • 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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                9. Gibson Custom SJ-200 Western Classic

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                Playability 82
                Sound 86
                Build quality 82
                Value for money 68
                Overall Score 83
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                • From Gibson Custom's 2014 Modern Collection series
                • Made in United States
                • 6 strings
                • 25.5"'' scale
                • 12" Fretboard Radius
                • Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
                • Solid Rosewood back
                • Solid Rosewood sides
                • Mahogany neck
                • Ebony fretboard
                • Bridge pickup: (/)
                • Four bar SJ-200 Moustache; Ebony bridge
                • Acoustic Rounded Set neck
                • 20 Medium frets
                • Waverly tuners
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                Gibson Custom SJ-200 Western Classic
                • 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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                10. Gibson Elvis SJ-200

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                Gibson Elvis SJ-200
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                Playability 82
                Sound 86
                Build quality 82
                Value for money 68
                Overall Score 83

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                • Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
                • Neck speed (thickness): Slightly chunky (1 vote)
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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
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                Gibson 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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