Best 27.717" Scale Acoustic Guitars in 2024

Here you'll find the best 27.717" 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 YB70

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Alvarez YB70
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Playability 73
Sound 81
Build quality 79
Value for money 73
Overall Score 78
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  • From Alvarez's 2023 Yairi series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 27.717"'' 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 with 12th Abalone Fret Inlay fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: (/)
  • Rosewood Direct Coupled bridge
  • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Gotoh Gold tuners
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  • 1 Prices - New from $1,849 >
  • From Alvarez's 2023 Yairi series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 27.717"'' 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 with 12th Abalone Fret Inlay fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: (/)
  • Rosewood Direct Coupled bridge
  • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Gotoh Gold tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Alvarez YB70
  • Made in Japan
  • Expensive Wood
  • Bone Nut
  • Bone Saddle
  • Solid Top Wood
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • No Electronics
  • Laminated Side Wood
  • Laminated Back Wood
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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2. Alvarez ABT60CE8SHB

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Playability 73
Sound 88
Build quality 72
Value for money 83
Overall Score 78
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  • From Alvarez's 2020 Artist series
  • Made in China
  • 8 strings
  • 27.717"'' scale
  • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid A+ Sitka Spruce top
  • African Mahogany back
  • African Mahogany sides
  • Mahogany w/Semi-Gloss Finish neck
  • Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up (Preamp/Active)
  • Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
  • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
  • 21 Medium frets
  • Premium Die Cast tuners
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  • From Alvarez's 2020 Artist series
  • Made in China
  • 8 strings
  • 27.717"'' scale
  • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid A+ Sitka Spruce top
  • African Mahogany back
  • African Mahogany sides
  • Mahogany w/Semi-Gloss Finish neck
  • Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up (Preamp/Active)
  • Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
  • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
  • 21 Medium frets
  • Premium Die Cast tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Alvarez ABT60CE8SHB
  • Expensive Wood
  • Bone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Electronics
  • Bone Saddle
  • Solid Top Wood
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in China
  • Laminated Side Wood
  • Laminated Back Wood
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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    3. Alvarez ABT60CE8BK

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    Alvarez ABT60CE8BK
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    Playability 73
    Sound 88
    Build quality 72
    Value for money 83
    Overall Score 78
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    • From Alvarez's 2022 Artist series
    • Made in China
    • 8 strings
    • 27.717"'' scale
    • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid A+ Sitka Spruce top
    • African Mahogany back
    • African Mahogany sides
    • Mahogany w/Semi-Gloss Finish neck
    • Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up (Preamp/Active)
    • Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
    • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
    • 21 Medium frets
    • Premium Die Cast tuners
    • See all specs and compare >
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    • From Alvarez's 2022 Artist series
    • Made in China
    • 8 strings
    • 27.717"'' scale
    • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid A+ Sitka Spruce top
    • African Mahogany back
    • African Mahogany sides
    • Mahogany w/Semi-Gloss Finish neck
    • Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up (Preamp/Active)
    • Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
    • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
    • 21 Medium frets
    • Premium Die Cast tuners
    • See all specs and compare >
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Alvarez ABT60CE8BK
    • Expensive Wood
    • Bone Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Electronics
    • Bone Saddle
    • Solid Top Wood
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • Made in China
    • Laminated Side Wood
    • Laminated Back Wood
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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      4. Alvarez ABT60E

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      Playability 70
      Sound 86
      Build quality 72
      Value for money 81
      Overall Score 76
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      • 2 Prices - New from $559.99 >
      • From Alvarez's 2023 Artist series
      • Made in China
      • 6 strings
      • 27.717"'' scale
      • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid A+ Sitka Spruce top
      • African Mahogany back
      • African Mahogany sides
      • Mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish neck
      • Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up (Preamp/Active)
      • Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
      • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
      • 21 Medium frets
      • Premium Die Cast tuners
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      • 2 Prices - New from $559.99 >
      • From Alvarez's 2023 Artist series
      • Made in China
      • 6 strings
      • 27.717"'' scale
      • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid A+ Sitka Spruce top
      • African Mahogany back
      • African Mahogany sides
      • Mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish neck
      • Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up (Preamp/Active)
      • Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
      • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
      • 21 Medium frets
      • Premium Die Cast tuners
      • See all specs and compare >
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Alvarez ABT60E
      • Expensive Wood
      • Bone Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Electronics
      • Bone Saddle
      • Solid Top Wood
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • Made in China
      • Laminated Side Wood
      • Laminated Back Wood
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      5. Alvarez ABT60CESHB

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      Alvarez ABT60CESHB
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      Playability 70
      Sound 88
      Build quality 72
      Value for money 82
      Overall Score 77
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      • From Alvarez's 2022 Artist series
      • Made in China
      • 6 strings
      • 27.717"'' scale
      • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid A+ Sitka Spruce top
      • African Mahogany back
      • African Mahogany sides
      • Mahogany w/Semi-Gloss Finish neck
      • Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up (Preamp/Active)
      • Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
      • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
      • 21 Medium frets
      • Premium Die Cast tuners
      • See all specs and compare >
      Show all Specs
      • From Alvarez's 2022 Artist series
      • Made in China
      • 6 strings
      • 27.717"'' scale
      • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid A+ Sitka Spruce top
      • African Mahogany back
      • African Mahogany sides
      • Mahogany w/Semi-Gloss Finish neck
      • Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up (Preamp/Active)
      • Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
      • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
      • 21 Medium frets
      • Premium Die Cast tuners
      • See all specs and compare >
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Alvarez ABT60CESHB
      • Expensive Wood
      • Bone Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Electronics
      • Bone Saddle
      • Solid Top Wood
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • Made in China
      • Laminated Side Wood
      • Laminated Back Wood
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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