Best Acoustic Guitars Under $2000 in 2025
Here you'll find the best acoustic guitars under $2000. Here you'll find the best acoustic guitars under $2000.
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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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.
There are affiliate links on this page that may earn us a commission if you purchase after clicking. We are members of the Amazon Associates Program, and many others. However, we compare each guitar against each other under the same parameters, so this doesn't influence our scoring.
1. Gibson G-Bird
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What our users think
- Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
- Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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| Gibson G-Bird | ||
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand: | Gibson | |
| Year: | 2022 | |
| Configuration: | N/A | |
| Strings: | 6 | |
| Made in: | United States | |
| Series: | Generation | |
| Colors: | Natural | |
| Left-Handed Version: | No | |
| Body | ||
| Type: | Hollowbody | |
| Body Material: | Solid Sitka Spruce | |
| Sides Material: | Walnut | |
| Back Material: | Walnut | |
| Bridge: | Traditional Belly Up, Ebony | |
| Neck | ||
| Neck Joint: | Set | |
| Tuners: | Grover Mini Rotomatic | |
| Fretboard: | Striped Ebony | |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany | |
| Decoration: | G-Collection Single Bar | |
| Scale Size: | 24.75" | |
| Shape: | Acoustic Advanced Response | |
| Frets: | 20 Medium | |
| Fretboard Radius: | 16" | |
| Nut: | Ivory Tusq | |
| Nut Width: | 43.8mm (1.725'') | |
| Electronics | ||
| Pickups: | LR Baggs Element Bronze (Preamp / Active) | |
| Hardware | ||
| Strap Lock: | No | |
| Hardware Color: | Chrome | |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson G-Bird
Gibson G-Bird
- Made in United States
- 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. Taylor GTe Urban Ash
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What our users think
- Neck profile shape: D (11 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (10 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (10 votes)
- Pickups power: Clean (9 votes)
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| Taylor GTe Urban Ash | ||
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand: | Taylor | |
| Year: | 2020 | |
| Configuration: | N/A | |
| Strings: | 6 | |
| Made in: | United States | |
| Series: | GT | |
| Colors: | Natural | |
| Left-Handed Version: | Yes | |
| Body | ||
| Type: | Hollowbody | |
| Body Material: | Solid Sitka Spruce | |
| Sides Material: | Ash | |
| Back Material: | Ash | |
| Bridge: | Eucalyptus | |
| Neck | ||
| Neck Joint: | Set | |
| Tuners: | Taylor Nickel Mini | |
| Fretboard: | Eucalyptus | |
| Neck Material: | Tropical Mahogany | |
| Decoration: | Pinnacle, Italian Acrylic | |
| Scale Size: | 24.125" | |
| Shape: | Acoustic Taylor Standard | |
| Frets: | 20 Medium | |
| Fretboard Radius: | 15" | |
| Nut: | Black Tusq XL | |
| Nut Width: | 43.4mm (1.71'') | |
| Electronics | ||
| Pickups: | Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp / Active) | |
| Hardware | ||
| Strap Lock: | No | |
| Hardware Color: | Nickel | |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Taylor GTe Urban Ash
Taylor GTe Urban Ash
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Black Tusq XL Nut
- Electronics
- Synthetic 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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3. Yamaha AC5M ARE
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What our users think
- Neck profile shape: C (21 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (18 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
- Pickups power: Clean (4 votes)
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| 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
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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4. Cort The Black Tree
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| Cort The Black Tree | ||
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand: | Cort | |
| Year: | 2020 | |
| Configuration: | N/A | |
| Strings: | 6 | |
| Made in: | Indonesia | |
| Series: | Limited | |
| Colors: | Light Burst | |
| Left-Handed Version: | No | |
| Body | ||
| Top: | Flame Maple | |
| Type: | Hollowbody | |
| Body Material: | Solid Flamed Blackwood (Master Grade) | |
| Sides Material: | Blackwood | |
| Back Material: | Blackwood | |
| Bridge: | Ebony w/ Ebony Pins | |
| Neck | ||
| Neck Joint: | Set | |
| Tuners: | Gotoh SGL510Z Gold | |
| Fretboard: | Ebony | |
| Neck Material: | Walnut Reinforced Mahogany | |
| Decoration: | Custom Black Tree Inlay | |
| Scale Size: | 25.5" | |
| Shape: | Acoustic Ergo-A Asymmetric | |
| Frets: | 20 Medium | |
| Fretboard Radius: | 15.748" | |
| Nut: | Black Tusq XL | |
| Nut Width: | 44.5mm (1.752'') | |
| Electronics | ||
| Pickups: | L.R.Baggs Anthem (Preamp / Active) | |
| Hardware | ||
| Strap Lock: | No | |
| Hardware Color: | Gold | |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Cort The Black Tree
Cort The Black Tree
- 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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5. Takamine EF381DX
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What our users think
- Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (5 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (5 votes)
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| Takamine EF381DX | ||
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand: | Takamine | |
| Year: | 2021 | |
| Configuration: | N/A | |
| Strings: | 12 | |
| Made in: | Japan | |
| Series: | Legacy | |
| Colors: | Black | |
| Left-Handed Version: | No | |
| Body | ||
| Type: | Hollowbody | |
| Body Material: | Solid Spruce | |
| Sides Material: | Maple | |
| Back Material: | Maple | |
| Bridge: | Fixed | |
| Neck | ||
| Neck Joint: | Set | |
| Tuners: | Gotoh | |
| Fretboard: | Rosewood | |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany | |
| Decoration: | Takamine diamond | |
| Scale Size: | 25.4" | |
| Shape: | Acoustic Asymmetrical C | |
| Frets: | 20 Medium | |
| Fretboard Radius: | 12" | |
| Nut: | Bone | |
| Nut Width: | 46.4mm (1.827'') | |
| Electronics | ||
| Pickups: | CT4B II (Preamp / Active) | |
| Hardware | ||
| Strap Lock: | No | |
| Hardware Color: | Nickel | |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Takamine EF381DX
Takamine EF381DX
- Made in Japan
- Expensive Wood
- Bone Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Electronics
- Bone Saddle
- Solid Top Wood
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- Laminated Side Wood
- Laminated Back Wood
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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6. Martin 000-17
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What our users think
- Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
- Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
- Weight: Very lightweight (1 vote)
- Neck profile shape: C (7 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (7 votes)
- Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (2 votes)
- Pickups power: Clean (2 votes)
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| Martin 000-17 | ||
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand: | Martin | |
| Year: | 2016 | |
| Configuration: | N/A | |
| Strings: | 6 | |
| Made in: | United States | |
| Series: | 16-17 | |
| Colors: | Natural | |
| Left-Handed Version: | Yes | |
| Body | ||
| Type: | Hollowbody | |
| Body Material: | Solid Spruce | |
| Sides Material: | Mahogany | |
| Back Material: | Mahogany | |
| Bridge: | Rosewood | |
| Neck | ||
| Neck Joint: | Set | |
| Tuners: | Golden Age Relic Nickel | |
| Fretboard: | Rosewood | |
| Neck Material: | Select Hardwood | |
| Decoration: | Mother-of-Pearl 1955 Style 18 | |
| Scale Size: | 24.9" | |
| Shape: | Acoustic Modified Low Oval | |
| Frets: | 20 Medium | |
| Fretboard Radius: | 16" | |
| Nut: | Bone | |
| Nut Width: | 44.5mm (1.75'') | |
| Electronics | ||
| Pickups: | Fishman (Preamp / Active) | |
| Hardware | ||
| Strap Lock: | No | |
| Hardware Color: | Nickel | |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Martin 000-17
Martin 000-17
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Bone Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Electronics
- Compensated 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. Washburn D100SWCE
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| 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
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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8. Alvarez FY70CESHB
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What our users think
- Neck profile shape: V (2 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (2 votes)
- Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
- Pickups power: Hot (1 vote)
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| Alvarez FY70CESHB | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 AA Sitka Spruce | |
| Sides Material: | Rosewood | |
| Back Material: | Rosewood | |
| Bridge: | Rosewood Direct Coupled | |
| Neck | ||
| Neck Joint: | Set | |
| Tuners: | Gotoh Chrome | |
| Fretboard: | Rosewood/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" | |
| Shape: | Acoustic Alvarez | |
| Frets: | 20 Medium | |
| Fretboard Radius: | 15.75" | |
| Nut: | Bone | |
| Nut Width: | 44mm (1.732'') | |
| Electronics | ||
| Pickups: | LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up (Preamp / Active) | |
| Hardware | ||
| Strap Lock: | No | |
| Hardware Color: | Chrome | |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Alvarez FY70CESHB
Alvarez FY70CESHB
- Made in Japan
- Expensive Wood
- Bone Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Electronics
- Bone Saddle
- Solid Top Wood
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- Laminated Side Wood
- Laminated Back Wood
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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9. Gibson G-Writer
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What our users think
- Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
- Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
- Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
- Weight: Very lightweight (1 vote)
- Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
- Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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| Gibson G-Writer | ||
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand: | Gibson | |
| Year: | 2021 | |
| Configuration: | N/A | |
| Strings: | 6 | |
| Made in: | United States | |
| Series: | Modern Acoustic | |
| Colors: | Natural | |
| Left-Handed Version: | Yes | |
| Body | ||
| Type: | Hollowbody | |
| Body Material: | Solid Sitka Spruce | |
| Sides Material: | Walnut | |
| Back Material: | Walnut | |
| Bridge: | Belly Down, Closed Slot, Striped Ebony | |
| Neck | ||
| Neck Joint: | Set | |
| Tuners: | Grover Mini Rotomatic | |
| Fretboard: | Ebony | |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany | |
| Decoration: | G-Collection Single Bar | |
| Scale Size: | 25.5" | |
| Shape: | Acoustic Advanced Response | |
| Frets: | 20 Medium | |
| Fretboard Radius: | 16" | |
| Nut: | Ivory Tusq | |
| Nut Width: | 43.8mm (1.725'') | |
| Electronics | ||
| Pickups: | LR Baggs Element Bronze (Preamp / Active) | |
| Hardware | ||
| Strap Lock: | No | |
| Hardware Color: | Chrome | |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson G-Writer
Gibson G-Writer
- Made in United States
- 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. Taylor GTe Mahogany
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What our users think
- Neck access to high frets: Normal (1 vote)
- Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
- Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
- Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
- Neck profile shape: D (11 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (10 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (10 votes)
- Pickups power: Clean (9 votes)
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| Taylor GTe Mahogany | ||
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand: | Taylor | |
| Year: | 2022 | |
| Configuration: | N/A | |
| Strings: | 6 | |
| Made in: | United States | |
| Series: | GT | |
| Colors: | Natural | |
| Left-Handed Version: | Yes | |
| Body | ||
| Type: | Hollowbody | |
| Body Material: | Solid Tropical Mahogany | |
| Sides Material: | Mahogany | |
| Back Material: | Mahogany | |
| Bridge: | Eucalyptus | |
| Neck | ||
| Neck Joint: | Set | |
| Tuners: | Taylor Nickel Mini | |
| Fretboard: | Eucalyptus | |
| Neck Material: | Tropical Mahogany | |
| Decoration: | 4mm Dot Italian Acrylic | |
| Scale Size: | 24.125" | |
| Shape: | Acoustic Taylor Standard | |
| Frets: | 20 Medium | |
| Fretboard Radius: | 15" | |
| Nut: | Black Tusq XL | |
| Nut Width: | 43.4mm (1.71'') | |
| Electronics | ||
| Pickups: | Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp / Active) | |
| Hardware | ||
| Strap Lock: | No | |
| Hardware Color: | Nickel | |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Taylor GTe Mahogany
Taylor GTe Mahogany
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Black Tusq XL Nut
- Electronics
- Synthetic 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
