Best Acoustic Guitars Made In Japan in 2025

Here are the top acoustic guitars made in Japan . You should expect a high-quality guitar with excellent quality control. It can be compared to guitars made in the US, which is why they're also expensive.

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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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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Alvarez GYM70CESHB Specifications
Alvarez GYM70CESHB
General
Brand: Alvarez
Year: 2022
Configuration: N/A
Strings: 6
Made in: Japan
Series: Yairi
Colors: Shadowburst
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Hollowbody
Body Material: Solid AAA Sitka Spruce
Sides Material: Rosewood
Back Material: Rosewood
Bridge: Ebony Direct Coupled
Neck
Neck Joint: Set
Tuners: Gotoh 510's Gold with Ebony Buttons
Fretboard: Ebony with 12th AA Fret Inlay
Neck Material: One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint
Decoration: Abalone Design at 12th fret
Scale Size: 25.512"
Shape: Acoustic Alvarez
Frets: 20 Medium
Fretboard Radius: 15.75"
Nut: Ivory Tusq
Nut Width: 44mm (1.732'')
Electronics
Pickups: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp / Active)
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
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. Cort Seven Stars Limited

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    Playability 73
    Sound 88
    Build quality 90
    Value for money 74
    Overall Score 84
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    • From Cort's 2019 Limited series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.3"'' scale
    • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Adirondack Spruce(Master Grade) top
    • Solid Flamed Maple back
    • Solid Flamed Maple sides
    • Walnut Reinforced Mahogany neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: L.R.Baggs Anthem (Preamp/Active)
    • Ebony bridge
    • Acoustic Cort Neck Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Gotoh SGL510Z Gold tuners
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    • From Cort's 2019 Limited series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.3"'' scale
    • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Adirondack Spruce(Master Grade) top
    • Solid Flamed Maple back
    • Solid Flamed Maple sides
    • Walnut Reinforced Mahogany neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: L.R.Baggs Anthem (Preamp/Active)
    • Ebony bridge
    • Acoustic Cort Neck Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Gotoh SGL510Z Gold tuners
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    Cort Seven Stars Limited Specifications
    Cort Seven Stars Limited
    General
    Brand: Cort
    Year: 2019
    Configuration: N/A
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Japan
    Series: Limited
    Colors: Black
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Hollowbody
    Body Material: Solid Adirondack Spruce(Master Grade)
    Sides Material: Flame Maple
    Back Material: Flame Maple
    Bridge: Ebony
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: Gotoh SGL510Z Gold
    Fretboard: Ebony
    Neck Material: Walnut Reinforced Mahogany
    Decoration: Constellation Inlay
    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 Seven Stars Limited
    • 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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      3. Ibanez JGM10

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      Playability 73
      Sound 88
      Build quality 90
      Value for money 69
      Overall Score 84
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      • From Ibanez's 2021 JGM series
      • Made in Japan
      • 6 strings
      • 25.75"'' scale
      • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
      • Thermo Aged Solid Sitka Spruce top
      • Solid Pau Ferro back
      • Solid Pau Ferro sides
      • African Mahogany/Pau Ferro neck
      • Macassar Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Fishman Rare Earth Mic Blend Active Soundhole, Tap (Preamp/Active)
      • Macassar Ebony top loading bridge
      • Acoustic JGM Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Ibanez tuners
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      • From Ibanez's 2021 JGM series
      • Made in Japan
      • 6 strings
      • 25.75"'' scale
      • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
      • Thermo Aged Solid Sitka Spruce top
      • Solid Pau Ferro back
      • Solid Pau Ferro sides
      • African Mahogany/Pau Ferro neck
      • Macassar Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Fishman Rare Earth Mic Blend Active Soundhole, Tap (Preamp/Active)
      • Macassar Ebony top loading bridge
      • Acoustic JGM Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Ibanez tuners
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      Ibanez JGM10 Specifications
      Ibanez JGM10
      General
      Brand: Ibanez
      Year: 2021
      Configuration: N/A
      Strings: 6
      Made in: Japan
      Series: JGM
      Colors:
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Hollowbody
      Body Material: Thermo Aged Solid Sitka Spruce
      Sides Material: Pau Ferro
      Back Material: Pau Ferro
      Bridge: Macassar Ebony top loading
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Set
      Tuners: Ibanez
      Fretboard: Macassar Ebony
      Neck Material: African Mahogany/Pau Ferro
      Decoration:
      Scale Size: 25.75"
      Shape: Acoustic JGM
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.807'' (20.5mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
      Frets: 20 Medium
      Fretboard Radius: 15.748"
      Nut: Bone
      Nut Width: 45mm (1.772'')
      Electronics
      Pickups: Fishman Rare Earth Mic Blend Active Soundhole, Tap (Preamp / Active)
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Chrome
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Ibanez JGM10
      • 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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      4. Takamine EF450C TT

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      Playability 77
      Sound 85
      Build quality 87
      Value for money 68
      Overall Score 83

      What our users think

      • Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (5 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (5 votes)
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      • From Takamine's 2018 TT series
      • Made in Japan
      • 6 strings
      • 25.4"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Thermal Spruce top
      • Solid Flame Maple back
      • Flame Maple sides
      • Maple neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: TLD-2 Line Driver (Preamp/Active)
      • Fixed bridge
      • Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Takamine tuners
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      • From Takamine's 2018 TT series
      • Made in Japan
      • 6 strings
      • 25.4"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Thermal Spruce top
      • Solid Flame Maple back
      • Flame Maple sides
      • Maple neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: TLD-2 Line Driver (Preamp/Active)
      • Fixed bridge
      • Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Takamine tuners
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      Takamine EF450C TT Specifications
      Takamine EF450C TT
      General
      Brand: Takamine
      Year: 2018
      Configuration: N/A
      Strings: 6
      Made in: Japan
      Series: TT
      Colors: Black Burst
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Hollowbody
      Body Material: Solid Thermal Spruce
      Sides Material: Flame Maple
      Back Material: Flame Maple
      Bridge: Fixed
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Set
      Tuners: Takamine
      Fretboard: Ebony
      Neck Material: Maple
      Decoration: Custom
      Scale Size: 25.4"
      Shape: Acoustic Asymmetrical C
      Frets: 20 Medium
      Fretboard Radius: 12"
      Nut: Bone
      Nut Width: 42.5mm (1.673'')
      Electronics
      Pickups: TLD-2 Line Driver (Preamp / Active)
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Chrome
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Takamine EF450C TT
      • Made in Japan
      • Expensive Wood
      • Bone Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Electronics
      • Bone Saddle
      • Solid Top Wood
      • Solid Back Wood
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • Laminated Side Wood
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      5. Yamaha AC5M 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 (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 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 Specifications
      Yamaha AC5M ARE
      General
      Brand: Yamaha
      Year: 2017
      Configuration: N/A
      Strings: 6
      Made in: Japan
      Series: A
      Colors: Natural
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Hollowbody
      Body Material: Solid Sitka Spruce A.R.E. w/Scalloped Bracing
      Sides Material: Mahogany
      Back Material: Mahogany
      Bridge: Ebony
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Set
      Tuners: Open Gear Chrome (Gotoh)
      Fretboard: Ebony
      Neck Material: African Mahogany (3-ply)
      Decoration: Dots
      Scale Size: 25.6"
      Shape: Acoustic C
      Frets: 20 Medium
      Fretboard Radius: 15.75"
      Nut: Ivory Tusq
      Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'')
      Electronics
      Pickups: SYSTEM71(SRT2 System) + SRT Piezo Pickup (Preamp / Active)
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Chrome
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      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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      6. Alvarez FYM70CE

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      Playability 77
      Sound 86
      Build quality 92
      Value for money 70
      Overall Score 85

      What our users think

      • Neck profile shape: V (1 vote)
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      • From Alvarez's 2022 Yairi series
      • Made in Japan
      • 6 strings
      • 25"'' 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"'' 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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      Alvarez FYM70CE Specifications
      Alvarez FYM70CE
      General
      Brand: Alvarez
      Year: 2022
      Configuration: N/A
      Strings: 6
      Made in: Japan
      Series: Yairi
      Colors: Natural
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Hollowbody
      Body Material: Solid AAA Sitka Spruce
      Sides Material: Rosewood
      Back Material: Rosewood
      Bridge: Ebony Direct Coupled
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Set
      Tuners: Gotoh 510's Gold with Ebony Buttons
      Fretboard: Ebony with 12th AA Fret Inlay
      Neck Material: One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint
      Decoration: Abalone Design at 12th fret
      Scale Size: 25"
      Shape: Acoustic Alvarez
      Frets: 20 Medium
      Fretboard Radius: 15.75"
      Nut: Ivory Tusq
      Nut Width: 44mm (1.732'')
      Electronics
      Pickups: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp / Active)
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Black & Gold
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Alvarez FYM70CE
      • 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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        7. Alvarez DYM70CESHB

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        Playability 73
        Sound 88
        Build quality 92
        Value for money 69
        Overall Score 84

        What our users think

        • Neck profile shape: V (1 vote)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (1 vote)
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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
        • Side-By-Side Comparison
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        Alvarez DYM70CESHB Specifications
        Alvarez DYM70CESHB
        General
        Brand: Alvarez
        Year: 2022
        Configuration: N/A
        Strings: 6
        Made in: Japan
        Series: Yairi
        Colors: Shadowburst
        Left-Handed Version: No
        Body
        Type: Hollowbody
        Body Material: Solid AAA Sitka Spruce
        Sides Material: Rosewood
        Back Material: Rosewood
        Bridge: Ebony Direct Coupled
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Set
        Tuners: Gotoh 510's Gold with Ebony Buttons
        Fretboard: Ebony / 12th Fret Inlay
        Neck Material: One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint
        Decoration: Abalone Design at 12th fret
        Scale Size: 25.512"
        Shape: Acoustic Alvarez
        Frets: 20 Medium
        Fretboard Radius: 15.75"
        Nut: Ivory Tusq
        Nut Width: 44mm (1.732'')
        Electronics
        Pickups: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp / Active)
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: No
        Hardware Color: Black & Gold
        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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        8. Alvarez JYM80CE

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        Playability 73
        Sound 88
        Build quality 92
        Value for money 69
        Overall Score 84

        What our users think

        • Neck profile shape: V (1 vote)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (1 vote)
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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
        • Side-By-Side Comparison
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        Alvarez JYM80CE Specifications
        Alvarez JYM80CE
        General
        Brand: Alvarez
        Year: 2022
        Configuration: N/A
        Strings: 6
        Made in: Japan
        Series: Yairi
        Colors: Natural
        Left-Handed Version: No
        Body
        Type: Hollowbody
        Body Material: Solid AAA Sitka Spruce
        Sides Material: Flame Maple
        Back Material: Flame Maple
        Bridge: Ebony Direct Coupled
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Set
        Tuners: Gotoh 510's Gold with Ebony Buttons
        Fretboard: Ebony / 12th Fret Inlay
        Neck Material: One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint
        Decoration: Abalone Design at 12th fret
        Scale Size: 25.512"
        Shape: Acoustic Alvarez
        Frets: 20 Medium
        Fretboard Radius: 15.75"
        Nut: Ivory Tusq
        Nut Width: 44mm (1.732'')
        Electronics
        Pickups: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp / Active)
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: No
        Hardware Color: Black & Gold
        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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          9. Alvarez DYM70CE

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          Playability 73
          Sound 88
          Build quality 90
          Value for money 74
          Overall Score 84

          What our users think

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          • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (1 vote)
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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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          Alvarez DYM70CE Specifications
          Alvarez DYM70CE
          General
          Brand: Alvarez
          Year: 2022
          Configuration: N/A
          Strings: 6
          Made in: Japan
          Series: Yairi
          Colors: Natural
          Left-Handed Version: No
          Body
          Type: Hollowbody
          Body Material: Solid AAA Sitka Spruce
          Sides Material: Rosewood
          Back Material: Rosewood
          Bridge: Ebony Direct Coupled
          Neck
          Neck Joint: Set
          Tuners: Gotoh 510's Gold with Ebony Buttons
          Fretboard: Ebony with 12th AA Fret Inlay
          Neck Material: One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint
          Decoration: Abalone Design at 12th fret
          Scale Size: 25.512"
          Shape: Acoustic Alvarez
          Frets: 20 Medium
          Fretboard Radius: 15.75"
          Nut: Ivory Tusq
          Nut Width: 44mm (1.732'')
          Electronics
          Pickups: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp / Active)
          Hardware
          Strap Lock: No
          Hardware Color: Black & Gold
          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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          10. Ibanez AE440

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          Ibanez AE440
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          Playability 77
          Sound 89
          Build quality 84
          Value for money 78
          Overall Score 83
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          • From Ibanez's 2021 AE series
          • Made in Japan
          • 6 strings
          • 25.5"'' scale
          • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
          • Solid African Mahogany 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 Japan
          • 6 strings
          • 25.5"'' scale
          • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
          • Solid African Mahogany 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 AE440 Specifications
          Ibanez AE440
          General
          Brand: Ibanez
          Year: 2021
          Configuration: N/A
          Strings: 6
          Made in: Japan
          Series: AE
          Colors:
          Left-Handed Version: No
          Body
          Type: Hollowbody
          Body Material: Solid African Mahogany
          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 AE440
          • Made in Japan
          • Expensive Wood
          • Bone Nut
          • Electronics
          • Bone 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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