Best 25.512" Scale Acoustic Guitars in 2024

Here you'll find the best 25.512" scale acoustic 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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1. Alvarez GYM70CESHB

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Alvarez GYM70CESHB

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Playability 73

Sound 88

Build quality 92

Value for money 69

Overall Score 84

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From Alvarez's 2022 Yairi series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.512"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
Solid East Indian Rosewood back
Solid East Indian Rosewood sides
One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint neck
Ebony with 12th AA Fret Inlay fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
Ebony Direct Coupled bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
20 Medium frets
Gotoh 510's Gold with Ebony Buttons tuners
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From Alvarez's 2022 Yairi series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.512"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
Solid East Indian Rosewood back
Solid East Indian Rosewood sides
One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint neck
Ebony with 12th AA Fret Inlay fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
Ebony Direct Coupled bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
20 Medium frets
Gotoh 510's Gold with Ebony Buttons tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Alvarez GYM70CESHB

Made in Japan
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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2. Alvarez DYM70CESHB

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Alvarez DYM70CESHB

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Playability 73

Sound 88

Build quality 92

Value for money 69

Overall Score 84

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From Alvarez's 2022 Yairi series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.512"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
Solid East Indian Rosewood back
Solid East Indian Rosewood sides
One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint neck
Ebony / 12th Fret Inlay fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
Ebony Direct Coupled bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
20 Medium frets
Gotoh 510's Gold with Ebony Buttons tuners
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From Alvarez's 2022 Yairi series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.512"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
Solid East Indian Rosewood back
Solid East Indian Rosewood sides
One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint neck
Ebony / 12th Fret Inlay fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
Ebony Direct Coupled bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
20 Medium frets
Gotoh 510's Gold with Ebony Buttons tuners
See all specs and compare >

Strengths & Weaknesses
Alvarez DYM70CESHB

Made in Japan
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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3. Alvarez JYM80CE

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Alvarez JYM80CE

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Playability 73

Sound 88

Build quality 92

Value for money 69

Overall Score 84

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From Alvarez's 2022 Yairi series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.512"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
Solid Flamed Maple back
Solid Flamed Maple sides
One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint neck
Ebony / 12th Fret Inlay fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
Ebony Direct Coupled bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
20 Medium frets
Gotoh 510's Gold with Ebony Buttons tuners
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From Alvarez's 2022 Yairi series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.512"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
Solid Flamed Maple back
Solid Flamed Maple sides
One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint neck
Ebony / 12th Fret Inlay fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
Ebony Direct Coupled bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
20 Medium frets
Gotoh 510's Gold with Ebony Buttons tuners
See all specs and compare >

Strengths & Weaknesses
Alvarez JYM80CE

Made in Japan
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. Alvarez DYM70CE

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Alvarez DYM70CE

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Playability 73

Sound 88

Build quality 92

Value for money 69

Overall Score 84

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From Alvarez's 2022 Yairi series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.512"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
Solid East Indian Rosewood back
Solid East Indian Rosewood sides
One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint neck
Ebony with 12th AA Fret Inlay fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
Ebony Direct Coupled bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
20 Medium frets
Gotoh 510's Gold with Ebony Buttons tuners
See all specs and compare >

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From Alvarez's 2022 Yairi series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.512"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
Solid East Indian Rosewood back
Solid East Indian Rosewood sides
One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint neck
Ebony with 12th AA Fret Inlay fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
Ebony Direct Coupled bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
20 Medium frets
Gotoh 510's Gold with Ebony Buttons tuners
See all specs and compare >

Strengths & Weaknesses
Alvarez DYM70CE

Made in Japan
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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5. Alvarez DY70CE12SHB

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Alvarez DY70CE12SHB

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Playability 73

Sound 85

Build quality 87

Value for money 72

Overall Score 82

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From Alvarez's 2022 Yairi series
Made in Japan
12 strings
25.512"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid AA Sitka Spruce top
East Indian Rosewood back
East Indian Rosewood sides
One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint neck
Rosewood/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up (Preamp/Active)
Rosewood Direct Coupled bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
20 Medium frets
Gotoh Chrome tuners
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From Alvarez's 2022 Yairi series
Made in Japan
12 strings
25.512"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid AA Sitka Spruce top
East Indian Rosewood back
East Indian Rosewood sides
One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint neck
Rosewood/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up (Preamp/Active)
Rosewood Direct Coupled bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
20 Medium frets
Gotoh Chrome tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Alvarez DY70CE12SHB

Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Bone Saddle
Solid Top Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Laminated Side Wood
Laminated Back Wood
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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6. Alvarez DY70CE12

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Alvarez DY70CE12

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Playability 73

Sound 85

Build quality 87

Value for money 72

Overall Score 82

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From Alvarez's 2023 Yairi series
Made in Japan
12 strings
25.512"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid AA Sitka Spruce top
East Indian Rosewood back
East Indian Rosewood sides
One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint neck
Rosewood/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up (Preamp/Active)
Rosewood Direct Coupled bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
20 Medium frets
Gotoh Chrome tuners
See all specs and compare >

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2 Prices - New from $2,399 >
From Alvarez's 2023 Yairi series
Made in Japan
12 strings
25.512"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid AA Sitka Spruce top
East Indian Rosewood back
East Indian Rosewood sides
One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint neck
Rosewood/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up (Preamp/Active)
Rosewood Direct Coupled bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
20 Medium frets
Gotoh Chrome tuners
See all specs and compare >

Strengths & Weaknesses
Alvarez DY70CE12

Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Bone Saddle
Solid Top Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Laminated Side Wood
Laminated Back Wood
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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7. Alvarez MGA77CEARSHB

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Alvarez MGA77CEARSHB

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Playability 70

Sound 90

Build quality 82

Value for money 86

Overall Score 81

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From Alvarez's 2021 Masterworks Elite series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.512"'' scale
14.96" Fretboard Radius
Solid Black Walnut top
Solid Black Walnut back
Solid Black Walnut sides
Mahogany w/Semi-Gloss Finish neck
Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
21 Medium frets
Gold Die Cast, Gold w/Ebony Style Buttons tuners
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From Alvarez's 2021 Masterworks Elite series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.512"'' scale
14.96" Fretboard Radius
Solid Black Walnut top
Solid Black Walnut back
Solid Black Walnut sides
Mahogany w/Semi-Gloss Finish neck
Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
21 Medium frets
Gold Die Cast, Gold w/Ebony Style Buttons tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Alvarez MGA77CEARSHB

Made in Japan
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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8. Alvarez MGA70WCEARSHB

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Alvarez MGA70WCEARSHB

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Playability 70

Sound 90

Build quality 82

Value for money 86

Overall Score 81

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From Alvarez's 2022 Masterworks Elite series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.512"'' scale
14.96" Fretboard Radius
Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
Solid Black Walnut back
Solid Black Walnut sides
Mahogany w/Semi-Gloss Finish neck
Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
21 Medium frets
Gold Die Cast, Gold w/Ebony Style Buttons tuners
See all specs and compare >

Show all Specs

From Alvarez's 2022 Masterworks Elite series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.512"'' scale
14.96" Fretboard Radius
Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
Solid Black Walnut back
Solid Black Walnut sides
Mahogany w/Semi-Gloss Finish neck
Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
21 Medium frets
Gold Die Cast, Gold w/Ebony Style Buttons tuners
See all specs and compare >

Strengths & Weaknesses
Alvarez MGA70WCEARSHB

Made in Japan
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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9. Alvarez MDA77WCEARSHB

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Alvarez MDA77WCEARSHB

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Playability 70

Sound 90

Build quality 82

Value for money 86

Overall Score 81

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From Alvarez's 2022 Masterworks Elite series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.512"'' scale
14.96" Fretboard Radius
Solid Black Walnut top
Solid Black Walnut back
Solid Black Walnut sides
Mahogany w/Semi-Gloss Finish neck
Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
21 Medium frets
Gold Die Cast, Gold w/Ebony Style Buttons tuners
See all specs and compare >

Show all Specs

From Alvarez's 2022 Masterworks Elite series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.512"'' scale
14.96" Fretboard Radius
Solid Black Walnut top
Solid Black Walnut back
Solid Black Walnut sides
Mahogany w/Semi-Gloss Finish neck
Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
21 Medium frets
Gold Die Cast, Gold w/Ebony Style Buttons tuners
See all specs and compare >

Strengths & Weaknesses
Alvarez MDA77WCEARSHB

Made in Japan
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

All Prices

10. Alvarez MDA70WCEARSHB

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Alvarez MDA70WCEARSHB

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Playability 70

Sound 90

Build quality 82

Value for money 86

Overall Score 81

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1 Prices - New from $699 >
From Alvarez's 2021 Masterworks Elite series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.512"'' scale
14.96" Fretboard Radius
Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
Solid Black Walnut back
Solid Black Walnut sides
Mahogany w/Semi-Gloss Finish neck
Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
21 Medium frets
Gold Die Cast, Gold w/Ebony Style Buttons tuners
See all specs and compare >

Show all Specs

1 Prices - New from $699 >
From Alvarez's 2021 Masterworks Elite series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.512"'' scale
14.96" Fretboard Radius
Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
Solid Black Walnut back
Solid Black Walnut sides
Mahogany w/Semi-Gloss Finish neck
Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
21 Medium frets
Gold Die Cast, Gold w/Ebony Style Buttons tuners
See all specs and compare >

Strengths & Weaknesses
Alvarez MDA70WCEARSHB

Made in Japan
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

All Prices

New from $699 >>