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Best Acoustic Guitars Made In China in 2024
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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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
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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 Compare Specs >
Strengths & WeaknessesWashburn 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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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 Compare Specs >
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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 Compare Specs >
Strengths & WeaknessesEpiphone 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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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
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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
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Strengths & WeaknessesCort 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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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
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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
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Strengths & WeaknessesIbanez 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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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
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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 Compare Specs >
Strengths & WeaknessesFender 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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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 Compare Specs >
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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 Compare Specs >
Strengths & WeaknessesGuild 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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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
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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 Compare Specs >
Strengths & WeaknessesAlvarez 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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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 Compare Specs >
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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 Compare Specs >
Strengths & WeaknessesYamaha 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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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 Compare Specs >
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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 Compare Specs >
Strengths & WeaknessesTakamine 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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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 Compare Specs >
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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 Compare Specs >
Strengths & WeaknessesEpiphone 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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