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Best Acoustic Guitars Under $300 in 2023

Here you'll find the best acoustic guitars under $300. Here you'll find the best acoustic guitars under $300.

Out of the more than 2000 guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones. 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. Cort MR710F

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Cort MR710F

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Playability 85

Sound 86

Build quality 75

Value for money 92

Overall Score 82

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From Cort's 2020 MR series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.3"'' scale
15.748" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Mahogany back
Mahogany sides
Mahogany neck
Ovangkol fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Presys (Preamp/Active)
Ovangkol bridge
Acoustic Cort Set neck
20 Medium frets
Die-Cast w/ Black Knobs tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Cort MR710F

Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Bone Saddle
Solid Top Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
Laminated Side Wood
Laminated Back Wood
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

2. Cort Little CJ Adirondack

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Cort Little CJ Adirondack

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Playability 87

Sound 84

Build quality 70

Value for money 90

Overall Score 80

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From Cort's 2019 CJ series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
23.5"'' scale
15.748" Fretboard Radius
Solid Adirondack Spruce top
Mahogany(Arched Back) back
Mahogany(Arched Back) sides
Mahogany neck
Ovangkol fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Presys II (Preamp/Active)
Ovangkol bridge
Acoustic V Set neck
20 Medium frets
Vintage Open Gear tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Cort Little CJ Adirondack

Expensive Wood
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Solid Top Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
No High-Quality Nut
Low-Quality Material Saddle
Laminated Side Wood
Laminated Back Wood
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

3. Harley Benton CL King-CE BK

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Harley Benton CL King-CE BK

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Playability 85

Sound 84

Build quality 70

Value for money 90

Overall Score 80

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From Harley Benton's 2018 Custom Line series
Made in China
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15.748" Fretboard Radius
Spruce top
Maple back
Maple sides
Maple neck
Ovangkol fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Presys II with integrated tuner (Preamp/Active)
Ovangkol bridge
Acoustic C Shape Set neck
20 Medium frets
Machine heads Gold-plated Grover diecast tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Harley Benton CL King-CE BK

Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Bone Saddle
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in China
No Expensive Woods
Laminated Top Wood
Laminated Side Wood
Laminated Back Wood
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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4. Harley Benton CL King-CE VS

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Harley Benton CL King-CE VS

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Playability 85

Sound 84

Build quality 70

Value for money 90

Overall Score 80

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From Harley Benton's 2019 Custom Line series
Made in China
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15.748" Fretboard Radius
Spruce top
Maple back
Maple sides
Maple neck
Ovangkol fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Presys II with integrated tuner (Preamp/Active)
Ovangkol bridge
Acoustic C Shape Set neck
20 Medium frets
Machine heads Gold-plated Grover diecast tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Harley Benton CL King-CE VS

Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Bone Saddle
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in China
No Expensive Woods
Laminated Top Wood
Laminated Side Wood
Laminated Back Wood
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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5. Harley Benton CLMJ-15MCE

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Harley Benton CLMJ-15MCE

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Playability 87

Sound 84

Build quality 67

Value for money 94

Overall Score 79

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From Harley Benton's 2019 Custom Line series
Made in China
6 strings
23.504"'' scale
15.748" Fretboard Radius
Okoume top
Sapele back
Sapele sides
Mahogany neck
Pau Ferro fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Sonicore system (Preamp/Active)
Pau Ferro bridge
Acoustic Oval modified C Shape Set neck
20 Medium frets
DLX die-cast chrome machine heads tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Harley Benton CLMJ-15MCE

Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Plastic Saddle
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in China
Laminated Top Wood
Laminated Side Wood
Laminated Back Wood
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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6. Harley Benton CLG-48CE Wide NT

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Harley Benton CLG-48CE Wide NT

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Playability 82

Sound 86

Build quality 70

Value for money 89

Overall Score 79

Player Feedback

Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)

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From Harley Benton's 2021 Custom Line series
Made in China
6 strings
25.315"'' scale
15.748" Fretboard Radius
Solid top
Walnut back
Walnut sides
Walnut neck
Pau Ferro fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Sonicore (Preamp/Active)
Pau Ferro bridge
Acoustic C Shape Set neck
20 Medium frets
Chrome-plated die-cast machine heads tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Harley Benton CLG-48CE Wide NT

Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Plastic Saddle
Solid Top Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in China
No Expensive Woods
Laminated Side Wood
Laminated Back Wood
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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7. Cort CJ Retro

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Cort CJ Retro

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Playability 85

Sound 84

Build quality 70

Value for money 90

Overall Score 80

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From Cort's 2021 CJ series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15.748" Fretboard Radius
Spruce top
Mahogany back
Mahogany sides
Mahogany neck
Merbau fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman VTB EQ (Preamp/Active)
Merbau bridge
Acoustic Cort Set neck
20 Medium frets
Open Gear Nickel tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Cort CJ Retro

Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Bone Saddle
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
Laminated Top Wood
Laminated Side Wood
Laminated Back Wood
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

8. Cort MR600F

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Cort MR600F

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Playability 85

Sound 84

Build quality 70

Value for money 90

Overall Score 80

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From Cort's 2020 MR series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.3"'' scale
15.748" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Mahogany back
Mahogany sides
Mahogany neck
Ovangkol fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Presys II (Preamp/Active)
Ovangkol bridge
Acoustic Cort Set neck
20 Medium frets
Die-Cast tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Cort MR600F

Expensive Wood
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Solid Top Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
No High-Quality Nut
Low-Quality Material Saddle
Laminated Side Wood
Laminated Back Wood
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

9. Cort SFX-E

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Cort SFX-E

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Playability 85

Sound 85

Build quality 70

Value for money 90

Overall Score 80

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From Cort's 2020 SFX series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.3"'' scale
15.748" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Mahogany back
Mahogany sides
Mahogany neck
Ovangkol fretboard
Bridge pickup: Cort CE304T (Preamp/Active)
Ovangkol bridge
Acoustic Modern "V" Shape Set neck
20 Medium frets
Chrome-plated tuners with black wings tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Cort SFX-E

Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Electronics
Bone Saddle
Solid Top Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
No Top Brand Pickups
Laminated Side Wood
Laminated Back Wood
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

10. Cort Earth100SSF

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Cort Earth100SSF

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Playability 85

Sound 84

Build quality 70

Value for money 90

Overall Score 80

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From Cort's 2020 Earth series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
15.748" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Mahogany back
Mahogany sides
Mahogany neck
Ovangkol fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Sonitone EQ (Preamp/Active)
Ovangkol bridge
Acoustic Cort Set neck
20 Medium frets
Open Gear w/ Cream Knob tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Cort Earth100SSF

Expensive Wood
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Solid Top Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
No High-Quality Nut
Low-Quality Material Saddle
Laminated Side Wood
Laminated Back Wood
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock