Best Acoustic Guitars Made In China in 2025

Here are the top acoustic guitars made in China . So you can expect lower build quality when compared to others made in Korea, Japan or the United States. Guitars made in this country are meant for mass production, which translates into less attention to detail and quality control. This doesn't mean the product is made poorly at all. Chinese products have a bad reputation since long ago, but they've definitely improved a lot the last few years.

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. Washburn D100SWCE

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Playability 73
Sound 90
Build quality 80
Value for money 81
Overall Score 81
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  • From Washburn's 2020 Heritage series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Torrefied Solid Sitka Spruce top
  • Solid Mahogany back
  • Solid Mahogany sides
  • Satin Mahogany with Walnut Rails & 2-way Truss Rod neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fishman Presys+ Blend EQ with built in mic & tuner. (Preamp/Active)
  • Ebony bridge
  • Acoustic Washburn Heritage Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Graphtech Ratio Tuned w/Black buttons tuners
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  • From Washburn's 2020 Heritage series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Torrefied Solid Sitka Spruce top
  • Solid Mahogany back
  • Solid Mahogany sides
  • Satin Mahogany with Walnut Rails & 2-way Truss Rod neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fishman Presys+ Blend EQ with built in mic & tuner. (Preamp/Active)
  • Ebony bridge
  • Acoustic Washburn Heritage Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Graphtech Ratio Tuned w/Black buttons tuners
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Washburn D100SWCE Specifications
Washburn D100SWCE
General
Brand: Washburn
Year: 2020
Configuration: N/A
Strings: 6
Made in: China
Series: Heritage
Colors: Natural
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Hollowbody
Body Material: Torrefied Solid Sitka Spruce
Sides Material: Mahogany
Back Material: Mahogany
Bridge: Ebony
Neck
Neck Joint: Set
Tuners: Graphtech Ratio Tuned w/Black buttons
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Satin Mahogany with Walnut Rails & 2-way Truss Rod
Decoration: Offset 3Mm Dots
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: Acoustic Washburn Heritage
Frets: 20 Medium
Fretboard Radius: 12"
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'')
Electronics
Pickups: Fishman Presys+ Blend EQ with built in mic & tuner. (Preamp / Active)
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Washburn D100SWCE
  • Locking Tuners
  • Expensive Wood
  • Bone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Electronics
  • Bone Saddle
  • Solid Top Wood
  • Solid Side Wood
  • Solid Back Wood
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • Made in China
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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    2. Epiphone J-45 EC

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    Playability 82
    Sound 88
    Build quality 75
    Value for money 87
    Overall Score 82

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    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
    • Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
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    • From Epiphone's 2020 Inspired by Gibson Acoustic series
    • Made in China
    • 6 strings
    • 24.72"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Sitka Spruce top
    • Solid Mahogany back
    • Solid Mahogany sides
    • Mahogany neck
    • Indian Laurel fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fishman Sonicore (Preamp/Active)
    • Reverse Belly, Indian Laurel bridge
    • Acoustic Rounded C Set neck
    • 20 Medium Jumbo frets
    • 3 on a plate: Ivory buttons, press in bushings tuners
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    • From Epiphone's 2020 Inspired by Gibson Acoustic series
    • Made in China
    • 6 strings
    • 24.72"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Sitka Spruce top
    • Solid Mahogany back
    • Solid Mahogany sides
    • Mahogany neck
    • Indian Laurel fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fishman Sonicore (Preamp/Active)
    • Reverse Belly, Indian Laurel bridge
    • Acoustic Rounded C Set neck
    • 20 Medium Jumbo frets
    • 3 on a plate: Ivory buttons, press in bushings tuners
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    Epiphone J-45 EC Specifications
    Epiphone J-45 EC
    General
    Brand: Epiphone
    Year: 2020
    Configuration: N/A
    Strings: 6
    Made in: China
    Series: Inspired by Gibson Acoustic
    Colors: Sunburst
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Hollowbody
    Body Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
    Sides Material: Mahogany
    Back Material: Mahogany
    Bridge: Reverse Belly, Indian Laurel
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: 3 on a plate: Ivory buttons, press in bushings
    Fretboard: Indian Laurel
    Neck Material: Mahogany
    Decoration: Mother of Pearl Dots
    Scale Size: 24.72"
    Shape: Acoustic Rounded C
    Frets: 20 Medium Jumbo
    Fretboard Radius: 12"
    Nut: Bone
    Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'')
    Electronics
    Pickups: Fishman Sonicore (Preamp / Active)
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Nickel
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Epiphone J-45 EC
    • 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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    3. Cort OM-LE KA

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    Playability 73
    Sound 86
    Build quality 85
    Value for money 66
    Overall Score 81
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    • From Cort's 2018 Limited series
    • Made in China
    • 6 strings
    • 25.3"'' scale
    • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Hawaiian Koa (Master Grade) top
    • Solid Hawaiian Koa (Master Grade) back
    • Solid Hawaiian Koa (Master Grade) sides
    • Walnut Reinforced Mahogany neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: L.R.Baggs Anthem (Preamp/Active)
    • Ebony w/ Ebony Pins bridge
    • Acoustic Cort Neck Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Gotoh tuners
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    • From Cort's 2018 Limited series
    • Made in China
    • 6 strings
    • 25.3"'' scale
    • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Hawaiian Koa (Master Grade) top
    • Solid Hawaiian Koa (Master Grade) back
    • Solid Hawaiian Koa (Master Grade) sides
    • Walnut Reinforced Mahogany neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: L.R.Baggs Anthem (Preamp/Active)
    • Ebony w/ Ebony Pins bridge
    • Acoustic Cort Neck Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Gotoh tuners
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    Cort OM-LE KA Specifications
    Cort OM-LE KA
    General
    Brand: Cort
    Year: 2018
    Configuration: N/A
    Strings: 6
    Made in: China
    Series: Limited
    Colors: Natural
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Hollowbody
    Body Material: Solid Hawaiian Koa (Master Grade)
    Sides Material: Koa
    Back Material: Koa
    Bridge: Ebony w/ Ebony Pins
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: Gotoh
    Fretboard: Ebony
    Neck Material: Walnut Reinforced Mahogany
    Decoration: Wood Stars
    Scale Size: 25.3"
    Shape: Acoustic Cort Neck
    Frets: 20 Medium
    Fretboard Radius: 15.748"
    Nut: Bone
    Nut Width: 45mm (1.772'')
    Electronics
    Pickups: L.R.Baggs Anthem (Preamp / Active)
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Gold
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Cort OM-LE KA
    • 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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      4. Ibanez AE410

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      Playability 77
      Sound 89
      Build quality 75
      Value for money 80
      Overall Score 80
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      • From Ibanez's 2021 AE series
      • Made in China
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Sitka Spruce top
      • Solid African Mahogany back
      • Solid African Mahogany sides
      • African Mahogany/Pau Ferro neck
      • Macassar Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Ibanez AP11 Magnetic, T-bar Undersaddle & Contact (Preamp/Active)
      • Macassar Ebony scalloped bridge
      • Acoustic Advanced Comfort Grip Set neck
      • 20 Jumbo frets
      • Ibanez tuners
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      • From Ibanez's 2021 AE series
      • Made in China
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Sitka Spruce top
      • Solid African Mahogany back
      • Solid African Mahogany sides
      • African Mahogany/Pau Ferro neck
      • Macassar Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Ibanez AP11 Magnetic, T-bar Undersaddle & Contact (Preamp/Active)
      • Macassar Ebony scalloped bridge
      • Acoustic Advanced Comfort Grip Set neck
      • 20 Jumbo frets
      • Ibanez tuners
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      Ibanez AE410 Specifications
      Ibanez AE410
      General
      Brand: Ibanez
      Year: 2021
      Configuration: N/A
      Strings: 6
      Made in: China
      Series: AE
      Colors:
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Hollowbody
      Body Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
      Sides Material: Mahogany
      Back Material: Mahogany
      Bridge: Macassar Ebony scalloped
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Set
      Tuners: Ibanez
      Fretboard: Macassar Ebony
      Neck Material: African Mahogany/Pau Ferro
      Decoration: Specially designed Wooden Vine inlay
      Scale Size: 25.5"
      Shape: Acoustic Advanced Comfort Grip
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.827'' (21mm)
      Frets: 20 Jumbo
      Fretboard Radius: 15.748"
      Nut: Bone
      Nut Width: 44mm (1.732'')
      Electronics
      Pickups: Ibanez AP11 Magnetic, T-bar Undersaddle & Contact (Preamp / Active)
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Chrome
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Ibanez AE410
      • Expensive Wood
      • Bone Nut
      • Electronics
      • Bone Saddle
      • Solid Top Wood
      • Solid Side Wood
      • Solid Back Wood
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • Made in China
      • No Top Brand Pickups
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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        5. Fender Malibu Classic

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        Playability 82
        Sound 86
        Build quality 75
        Value for money 86
        Overall Score 81

        What our users think

        • Neck profile shape: C (1 vote)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (3 votes)
        • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (2 votes)
        • Pickups power: Clean (2 votes)
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        • From Fender's 2018 California series
        • Made in China
        • 6 strings
        • 24.1"'' scale
        • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
        • Solid Sitka Spruce top
        • Solid Mahogany back
        • Solid Mahogany sides
        • Mahogany neck
        • Pau Ferro fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Fishman-designed preamp system (Preamp/Active)
        • Modern Viking bridge
        • Acoustic Slim C Set neck
        • 20 Medium frets
        • Sealed Nickel tuners
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        • From Fender's 2018 California series
        • Made in China
        • 6 strings
        • 24.1"'' scale
        • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
        • Solid Sitka Spruce top
        • Solid Mahogany back
        • Solid Mahogany sides
        • Mahogany neck
        • Pau Ferro fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Fishman-designed preamp system (Preamp/Active)
        • Modern Viking bridge
        • Acoustic Slim C Set neck
        • 20 Medium frets
        • Sealed Nickel tuners
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        Fender Malibu Classic Specifications
        Fender Malibu Classic
        General
        Brand: Fender
        Year: 2018
        Configuration: N/A
        Strings: 6
        Made in: China
        Series: California
        Colors: Natural
        Left-Handed Version: No
        Body
        Type: Hollowbody
        Body Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
        Sides Material: Mahogany
        Back Material: Mahogany
        Bridge: Modern Viking
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Set
        Tuners: Sealed Nickel
        Fretboard: Pau Ferro
        Neck Material: Mahogany
        Decoration: Maple Dots
        Scale Size: 24.1"
        Shape: Acoustic Slim C
        Frets: 20 Medium
        Fretboard Radius: 15.75"
        Nut: Bone
        Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'')
        Electronics
        Pickups: Fishman-designed preamp system (Preamp / Active)
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: No
        Hardware Color: Nickel
        Strengths & Weaknesses
        Fender Malibu Classic
        • 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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        6. Guild F-150CE Jumbo Acoustic

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        Playability 73
        Sound 88
        Build quality 77
        Value for money 79
        Overall Score 79
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        • 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
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        • 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
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        Guild F-150CE Jumbo Acoustic Specifications
        Guild F-150CE Jumbo Acoustic
        General
        Brand: Guild
        Year: 2015
        Configuration: N/A
        Strings: 6
        Made in: China
        Series: Westerly Collection
        Colors: Natural
        Left-Handed Version: No
        Body
        Type: Hollowbody
        Body Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
        Sides Material: Rosewood
        Back Material: Rosewood
        Bridge: Rosewood
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Set
        Tuners: Guild Vintage 18Open Gear – Nickel
        Fretboard: Rosewood
        Neck Material: African Mahogany
        Decoration: 5mm Dots – Mother-Of-Pearl
        Scale Size: 25.5"
        Shape: Acoustic C Shape
        Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.945'' (24mm)
        Frets: 20 Medium
        Fretboard Radius: 16"
        Nut: Bone
        Nut Width: 44.5mm (1.75'')
        Electronics
        Pickups: Guild/Fishman Sonitone GT-1with Volume and Tone controls (Preamp / Active)
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: No
        Hardware Color: Nickel
        Strengths & Weaknesses
        Guild 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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        7. Alvarez MF60CEOM

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        Playability 73
        Sound 90
        Build quality 75
        Value for money 84
        Overall Score 79

        What our users think

        • Neck profile shape: V (1 vote)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (1 vote)
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        • From Alvarez's 2020 Masterworks series
        • Made in China
        • 6 strings
        • 24.803"'' scale
        • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
        • Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
        • Solid African Mahogany back
        • Solid African Mahogany sides
        • One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish neck
        • Indian Laurel, 12th Fret Inlay Extended fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
        • Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
        • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
        • 22 Medium frets
        • Nickel Open Gear tuners
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        • From Alvarez's 2020 Masterworks series
        • Made in China
        • 6 strings
        • 24.803"'' scale
        • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
        • Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
        • Solid African Mahogany back
        • Solid African Mahogany sides
        • One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish neck
        • Indian Laurel, 12th Fret Inlay Extended fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
        • Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
        • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
        • 22 Medium frets
        • Nickel Open Gear tuners
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        Alvarez MF60CEOM Specifications
        Alvarez MF60CEOM
        General
        Brand: Alvarez
        Year: 2020
        Configuration: N/A
        Strings: 6
        Made in: China
        Series: Masterworks
        Colors: Natural
        Left-Handed Version: No
        Body
        Type: Hollowbody
        Body Material: Solid AAA Sitka Spruce
        Sides Material: Mahogany
        Back Material: Mahogany
        Bridge: Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Set
        Tuners: Nickel Open Gear
        Fretboard: Indian Laurel, 12th Fret Inlay Extended
        Neck Material: One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish
        Decoration: Abalone/Mother-of-pearl Design at 12th fret
        Scale Size: 24.803"
        Shape: Acoustic Alvarez
        Frets: 22 Medium
        Fretboard Radius: 14.96"
        Nut: Bone
        Nut Width: 44.5mm (1.75'')
        Electronics
        Pickups: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp / Active)
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: No
        Hardware Color: Chrome
        Strengths & Weaknesses
        Alvarez MF60CEOM
        • 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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          8. Yamaha LL16-12 ARE

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          Playability 80
          Sound 85
          Build quality 72
          Value for money 79
          Overall Score 79

          What our users think

          • Neck profile shape: C (17 votes)
          • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (16 votes)
          • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
          • Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
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          • From Yamaha's 2014 L series
          • Made in China
          • 12 strings
          • 25"'' scale
          • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
          • Solid Engelmann Spruce with A.R.E. top
          • Solid Rosewood back
          • Solid Rosewood sides
          • Mahogany + Rosewood (5-Ply) neck
          • Ebony fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: Passive System + SRT Piezo Pickup (Preamp/Passive)
          • Ebony bridge
          • Acoustic C Set neck
          • 20 Medium frets
          • Die-Cast Gold (TM29G) tuners
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          • From Yamaha's 2014 L series
          • Made in China
          • 12 strings
          • 25"'' scale
          • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
          • Solid Engelmann Spruce with A.R.E. top
          • Solid Rosewood back
          • Solid Rosewood sides
          • Mahogany + Rosewood (5-Ply) neck
          • Ebony fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: Passive System + SRT Piezo Pickup (Preamp/Passive)
          • Ebony bridge
          • Acoustic C Set neck
          • 20 Medium frets
          • Die-Cast Gold (TM29G) tuners
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          Yamaha LL16-12 ARE Specifications
          Yamaha LL16-12 ARE
          General
          Brand: Yamaha
          Year: 2014
          Configuration: N/A
          Strings: 12
          Made in: China
          Series: L
          Colors: Natural
          Left-Handed Version: No
          Body
          Type: Hollowbody
          Body Material: Solid Engelmann Spruce with A.R.E.
          Sides Material: Rosewood
          Back Material: Rosewood
          Bridge: Ebony
          Neck
          Neck Joint: Set
          Tuners: Die-Cast Gold (TM29G)
          Fretboard: Ebony
          Neck Material: Mahogany + Rosewood (5-Ply)
          Decoration: Dots
          Scale Size: 25"
          Shape: Acoustic C
          Frets: 20 Medium
          Fretboard Radius: 15.75"
          Nut: Plastic
          Nut Width: 46mm (1.811'')
          Electronics
          Pickups: Passive System + SRT Piezo Pickup (Preamp / Passive)
          Hardware
          Strap Lock: No
          Hardware Color: Gold
          Strengths & Weaknesses
          Yamaha LL16-12 ARE
          • Expensive Wood
          • Electronics
          • Solid Top Wood
          • Solid Side Wood
          • Solid Back Wood
          • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
          • No Locking Tuners
          • Made in China
          • No High-Quality Nut
          • No Top Brand Pickups
          • Low-Quality Material Saddle
          • No Compound Radius Fretboard
          • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
          • No Strap Lock

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          9. Takamine GD93CE

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          Playability 77
          Sound 85
          Build quality 72
          Value for money 83
          Overall Score 78

          What our users think

          • Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
          • Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
          • Tuning stability: Not bad (1 vote)
          • Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
          • Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (5 votes)
          • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (5 votes)
          • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)
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          • From Takamine's 2016 G series
          • Made in China
          • 6 strings
          • 25.4"'' scale
          • 12" Fretboard Radius
          • Solid Spruce top
          • Black Walnut/Quilt Maple back
          • Black Walnut sides
          • Mahogany neck
          • Laurel fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: TK-40D (Preamp/Active)
          • Fixed bridge
          • Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
          • 20 Medium frets
          • Takamine Die-cast tuners
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          • 4 Prices - New from $719.95 >
          • From Takamine's 2016 G series
          • Made in China
          • 6 strings
          • 25.4"'' scale
          • 12" Fretboard Radius
          • Solid Spruce top
          • Black Walnut/Quilt Maple back
          • Black Walnut sides
          • Mahogany neck
          • Laurel fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: TK-40D (Preamp/Active)
          • Fixed bridge
          • Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
          • 20 Medium frets
          • Takamine Die-cast tuners
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          Takamine GD93CE Specifications
          Takamine GD93CE
          General
          Brand: Takamine
          Year: 2016
          Configuration: N/A
          Strings: 6
          Made in: China
          Series: G
          Colors: Natural
          Left-Handed Version: Yes
          Body
          Type: Hollowbody
          Body Material: Solid Spruce
          Sides Material: Walnut
          Back Material: Quilted Maple
          Bridge: Fixed
          Neck
          Neck Joint: Set
          Tuners: Takamine Die-cast
          Fretboard: Laurel
          Neck Material: Mahogany
          Decoration: Abalone Dots
          Scale Size: 25.4"
          Shape: Acoustic Asymmetrical C
          Frets: 20 Medium
          Fretboard Radius: 12"
          Nut: Synthetic Bone
          Nut Width: 42.8mm (1.685'')
          Electronics
          Pickups: TK-40D (Preamp / Active)
          Hardware
          Strap Lock: No
          Hardware Color: Black & Gold
          Strengths & Weaknesses
          Takamine GD93CE
          • Expensive Wood
          • Synthetic Bone Nut
          • Top Brand Pickups
          • Electronics
          • Synthetic 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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          10. Epiphone Masterbilt Frontier

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          Epiphone Masterbilt Frontier
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          Playability 77
          Sound 88
          Build quality 75
          Value for money 85
          Overall Score 80

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          • Neck profile shape: C (1 vote)
          • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
          • Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
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          • 3 Prices - New from $899 >
          • From Epiphone's 2020 Masterbilt series
          • Made in China
          • 6 strings
          • 25.5"'' scale
          • 12" Fretboard Radius
          • Solid Sitka Spruce top
          • Solid Maple back
          • Solid Maple sides
          • Mahogany neck
          • Indian Laurel fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: Fishman Sonicore (Preamp/Active)
          • Indian Laurel bridge
          • Acoustic C Set neck
          • 20 Medium Jumbo frets
          • Gold, Keystone Buttons tuners
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          • 3 Prices - New from $899 >
          • From Epiphone's 2020 Masterbilt series
          • Made in China
          • 6 strings
          • 25.5"'' scale
          • 12" Fretboard Radius
          • Solid Sitka Spruce top
          • Solid Maple back
          • Solid Maple sides
          • Mahogany neck
          • Indian Laurel fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: Fishman Sonicore (Preamp/Active)
          • Indian Laurel bridge
          • Acoustic C Set neck
          • 20 Medium Jumbo frets
          • Gold, Keystone Buttons tuners
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          Epiphone Masterbilt Frontier Specifications
          Epiphone Masterbilt Frontier
          General
          Brand: Epiphone
          Year: 2020
          Configuration: N/A
          Strings: 6
          Made in: China
          Series: Masterbilt
          Colors: Sunburst
          Left-Handed Version: No
          Body
          Type: Hollowbody
          Body Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
          Sides Material: Maple
          Back Material: Maple
          Bridge: Indian Laurel
          Neck
          Neck Joint: Set
          Tuners: Gold, Keystone Buttons
          Fretboard: Indian Laurel
          Neck Material: Mahogany
          Decoration: Pearloid Split Block Rectangles
          Scale Size: 25.5"
          Shape: Acoustic C
          Frets: 20 Medium Jumbo
          Fretboard Radius: 12"
          Nut: NuBone
          Nut Width: 42.7mm (1.68'')
          Electronics
          Pickups: Fishman Sonicore (Preamp / Active)
          Hardware
          Strap Lock: No
          Hardware Color: Gold
          Strengths & Weaknesses
          Epiphone Masterbilt Frontier
          • Expensive Wood
          • NuBone 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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