Best 25.6" Scale Concert Guitars in 2024

Here you'll find the best 25.6" scale Concert style guitars. It's very similar to a typical long 25.5" guitar scale, but with an extra inch probably to compensate the saddle position in acoustic guitars. It should be pretty much the same as a 25.5" scale guitar.

It will allow you to strum hard without hearing so much fret buzz, even with lower tunings.

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. Yamaha AC5M ARE

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Yamaha AC5M ARE
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Playability 73
Sound 89
Build quality 87
Value for money 78
Overall Score 83

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  • Neck profile shape: C (14 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (15 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
  • Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
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  • 3 Prices - New from $1,499.99 >
  • From Yamaha's 2017 A series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.6"'' scale
  • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Sitka Spruce A.R.E. w/Scalloped Bracing top
  • Solid Mahogany back
  • Solid Mahogany sides
  • African Mahogany (3-ply) neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: SYSTEM71(SRT2 System) + SRT Piezo Pickup (Preamp/Active)
  • Ebony bridge
  • Acoustic C Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Open Gear Chrome (Gotoh) tuners
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  • From Yamaha's 2017 A series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.6"'' scale
  • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Sitka Spruce A.R.E. w/Scalloped Bracing top
  • Solid Mahogany back
  • Solid Mahogany sides
  • African Mahogany (3-ply) neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: SYSTEM71(SRT2 System) + SRT Piezo Pickup (Preamp/Active)
  • Ebony bridge
  • Acoustic C Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Open Gear Chrome (Gotoh) tuners
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Yamaha AC5M ARE
  • Made in Japan
  • 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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2. Cort LUXE Nylon

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Playability 73
Sound 86
Build quality 80
Value for money 80
Overall Score 80
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  • From Cort's 2022 LUXE series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 25.6"'' scale
  • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Flamed Blackwood AA top
  • Solid Blackwood back
  • Solid Blackwood sides
  • Mahogany neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fishman Flex Blend (Preamp/Active)
  • Ebony bridge
  • Acoustic Cort Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Vintage Classic tuners
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  • From Cort's 2022 LUXE series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 25.6"'' scale
  • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Flamed Blackwood AA top
  • Solid Blackwood back
  • Solid Blackwood sides
  • Mahogany neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fishman Flex Blend (Preamp/Active)
  • Ebony bridge
  • Acoustic Cort Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Vintage Classic tuners
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Cort LUXE Nylon
  • 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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    3. Ibanez AE325

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    Ibanez AE325
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    Playability 77
    Sound 86
    Build quality 72
    Value for money 78
    Overall Score 78
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    • From Ibanez's 2020 AE series
    • Made in China
    • 6 strings
    • 25.6"'' scale
    • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Sitka Spruce top
    • Flamed Okoume back
    • Flamed Okoume sides
    • African Mahogany/Pau Ferro neck
    • Macassar Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Ibanez AP11 Magnetic & T-bar Undersaddle (Preamp/Active)
    • Macassar Ebony scalloped bridge
    • Acoustic Comfort Grip Set neck
    • 20 Jumbo frets
    • Ibanez tuners
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    • From Ibanez's 2020 AE series
    • Made in China
    • 6 strings
    • 25.6"'' scale
    • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Sitka Spruce top
    • Flamed Okoume back
    • Flamed Okoume sides
    • African Mahogany/Pau Ferro neck
    • Macassar Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Ibanez AP11 Magnetic & T-bar Undersaddle (Preamp/Active)
    • Macassar Ebony scalloped bridge
    • Acoustic Comfort Grip Set neck
    • 20 Jumbo frets
    • Ibanez tuners
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    Ibanez AE325
    • Expensive Wood
    • Bone Nut
    • Electronics
    • Bone Saddle
    • Solid Top Wood
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • Made in China
    • No Top Brand Pickups
    • Laminated Side Wood
    • Laminated Back Wood
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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      4. Yamaha AC5R ARE

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      Yamaha AC5R ARE
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      Playability 73
      Sound 89
      Build quality 87
      Value for money 78
      Overall Score 83

      What our users think

      • Neck profile shape: C (14 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (15 votes)
      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
      • Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
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      • From Yamaha's 2017 A series
      • Made in Japan
      • 6 strings
      • 25.6"'' scale
      • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Sitka Spruce A.R.E. w/Scalloped Bracing top
      • Solid Rosewood back
      • Solid Rosewood sides
      • African Mahogany (3-ply) neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: SYSTEM71(SRT2 System) + SRT Piezo Pickup (Preamp/Active)
      • Ebony bridge
      • Acoustic C Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Open Gear Chrome (Gotoh) tuners
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      • 5 Prices - New from $1,649.99 >
      • From Yamaha's 2017 A series
      • Made in Japan
      • 6 strings
      • 25.6"'' scale
      • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Sitka Spruce A.R.E. w/Scalloped Bracing top
      • Solid Rosewood back
      • Solid Rosewood sides
      • African Mahogany (3-ply) neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: SYSTEM71(SRT2 System) + SRT Piezo Pickup (Preamp/Active)
      • Ebony bridge
      • Acoustic C Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Open Gear Chrome (Gotoh) tuners
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      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Yamaha AC5R ARE
      • Made in Japan
      • 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. Yamaha LS26 ARE

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      Yamaha LS26 ARE
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      Playability 73
      Sound 84
      Build quality 80
      Value for money 69
      Overall Score 79

      What our users think

      • Neck profile shape: C (14 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (15 votes)
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      • From Yamaha's 2014 L series
      • Made in Japan
      • 6 strings
      • 25.6"'' scale
      • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Engelmann Spruce A.R.E. top
      • Solid Rosewood back
      • Solid Rosewood sides
      • Mahogany + Rosewood (5-Ply) neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: (/)
      • Ebony bridge
      • Acoustic C Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Open-Gear Gold (SE700X XG) tuners
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      • 1 Prices - New from $2,999.99 >
      • From Yamaha's 2014 L series
      • Made in Japan
      • 6 strings
      • 25.6"'' scale
      • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Engelmann Spruce A.R.E. top
      • Solid Rosewood back
      • Solid Rosewood sides
      • Mahogany + Rosewood (5-Ply) neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: (/)
      • Ebony bridge
      • Acoustic C Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Open-Gear Gold (SE700X XG) tuners
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      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Yamaha LS26 ARE
      • Made in Japan
      • 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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      6. Yamaha LS36 ARE

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      Yamaha LS36 ARE
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      Playability 73
      Sound 84
      Build quality 82
      Value for money 65
      Overall Score 80

      What our users think

      • Neck profile shape: C (14 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (15 votes)
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      • From Yamaha's 2014 L series
      • Made in Japan
      • 6 strings
      • 25.6"'' scale
      • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Engelmann Spruce A.R.E. top
      • Solid Indian Rosewood back
      • Solid Indian Rosewood sides
      • Mahogany + Rosewood (5-Ply) neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: (/)
      • Ebony bridge
      • Acoustic C Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Die-Cast Gold (SG301-Y22) tuners
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      • From Yamaha's 2014 L series
      • Made in Japan
      • 6 strings
      • 25.6"'' scale
      • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Engelmann Spruce A.R.E. top
      • Solid Indian Rosewood back
      • Solid Indian Rosewood sides
      • Mahogany + Rosewood (5-Ply) neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: (/)
      • Ebony bridge
      • Acoustic C Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Die-Cast Gold (SG301-Y22) tuners
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      Yamaha LS36 ARE
      • Made in Japan
      • 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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      7. Yamaha LS56 Custom ARE

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      Yamaha LS56 Custom ARE
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      Playability 73
      Sound 84
      Build quality 82
      Value for money 65
      Overall Score 80

      What our users think

      • Neck profile shape: C (14 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (15 votes)
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      • 1 Prices - New from $4,699.99 >
      • From Yamaha's 2014 L series
      • Made in Japan
      • 6 strings
      • 25.6"'' scale
      • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Engelmann Spruce A.R.E. top
      • Solid Indian Rosewood back
      • Solid Indian Rosewood sides
      • Mahogany + Rosewood (5-Ply) neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: (/)
      • Ebony bridge
      • Acoustic C Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Die-Cast Gold (TM67G-Y22) tuners
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      • 1 Prices - New from $4,699.99 >
      • From Yamaha's 2014 L series
      • Made in Japan
      • 6 strings
      • 25.6"'' scale
      • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Engelmann Spruce A.R.E. top
      • Solid Indian Rosewood back
      • Solid Indian Rosewood sides
      • Mahogany + Rosewood (5-Ply) neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: (/)
      • Ebony bridge
      • Acoustic C Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Die-Cast Gold (TM67G-Y22) tuners
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      Yamaha LS56 Custom ARE
      • Made in Japan
      • 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. Ibanez AE275

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      Ibanez AE275
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      Playability 77
      Sound 86
      Build quality 69
      Value for money 82
      Overall Score 77
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      • 3 Prices - New from $599.99 >
      • From Ibanez's 2020 AE series
      • Made in China
      • 6 strings
      • 25.6"'' scale
      • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Sitka Spruce top
      • Okoume back
      • Okoume sides
      • Nyatoh neck
      • Pau Ferro fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Ibanez AP11 Magnetic (Preamp/Active)
      • Pau Ferro scalloped bridge
      • Acoustic Comfort Grip Set neck
      • 20 Jumbo frets
      • Ibanez tuners
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      • 3 Prices - New from $599.99 >
      • From Ibanez's 2020 AE series
      • Made in China
      • 6 strings
      • 25.6"'' scale
      • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Sitka Spruce top
      • Okoume back
      • Okoume sides
      • Nyatoh neck
      • Pau Ferro fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Ibanez AP11 Magnetic (Preamp/Active)
      • Pau Ferro scalloped bridge
      • Acoustic Comfort Grip Set neck
      • 20 Jumbo frets
      • Ibanez tuners
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      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Ibanez AE275
      • Bone Nut
      • Electronics
      • Bone Saddle
      • Solid Top Wood
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • Made in China
      • No Expensive Woods
      • No Top Brand Pickups
      • Laminated Side Wood
      • Laminated Back Wood
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      9. Ibanez AE295

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      Ibanez AE295
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      Playability 77
      Sound 86
      Build quality 69
      Value for money 82
      Overall Score 77
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      • 1 Prices - New from $529.99 >
      • From Ibanez's 2020 AE series
      • Made in China
      • 6 strings
      • 25.6"'' scale
      • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Okoume top
      • Okoume back
      • Okoume sides
      • Nyatoh neck
      • Pau Ferro fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Ibanez AP11 Magnetic (Preamp/Active)
      • Pau Ferro scalloped bridge
      • Acoustic Comfort Grip Set neck
      • 20 Jumbo frets
      • Ibanez tuners
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      • 1 Prices - New from $529.99 >
      • From Ibanez's 2020 AE series
      • Made in China
      • 6 strings
      • 25.6"'' scale
      • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Okoume top
      • Okoume back
      • Okoume sides
      • Nyatoh neck
      • Pau Ferro fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Ibanez AP11 Magnetic (Preamp/Active)
      • Pau Ferro scalloped bridge
      • Acoustic Comfort Grip Set neck
      • 20 Jumbo frets
      • Ibanez tuners
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      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Ibanez AE295
      • Bone Nut
      • Electronics
      • Bone Saddle
      • Solid Top Wood
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • Made in China
      • No Expensive Woods
      • No Top Brand Pickups
      • Laminated Side Wood
      • Laminated Back Wood
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      10. Ibanez AE2912

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      Ibanez AE2912
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      Playability 77
      Sound 86
      Build quality 69
      Value for money 82
      Overall Score 77
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      • From Ibanez's 2020 AE series
      • Made in China
      • 12 strings
      • 25.6"'' scale
      • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Okoume top
      • Okoume back
      • Okoume sides
      • Nyatoh neck
      • Pau Ferro fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Ibanez AP11 Magnetic (Preamp/Active)
      • Pau Ferro scalloped bridge
      • Acoustic Comfort Grip Set neck
      • 20 Jumbo frets
      • Ibanez tuners
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      • From Ibanez's 2020 AE series
      • Made in China
      • 12 strings
      • 25.6"'' scale
      • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Okoume top
      • Okoume back
      • Okoume sides
      • Nyatoh neck
      • Pau Ferro fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Ibanez AP11 Magnetic (Preamp/Active)
      • Pau Ferro scalloped bridge
      • Acoustic Comfort Grip Set neck
      • 20 Jumbo frets
      • Ibanez tuners
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      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Ibanez AE2912
      • Bone Nut
      • Electronics
      • Bone Saddle
      • Solid Top Wood
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • Made in China
      • No Expensive Woods
      • No Top Brand Pickups
      • Laminated Side Wood
      • Laminated Back Wood
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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