Best Acoustic Guitars Under $3000 in 2025

Here you'll find the best acoustic guitars under $3000. Here you'll find the best acoustic guitars under $3000.

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. Gibson J-45 Standard

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Playability 78
Sound 88
Build quality 90
Value for money 75
Overall Score 85

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  • Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
  • Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
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  • From Gibson's 2022 Modern Acoustic series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Sitka Spruce top
  • Solid Mahogany back
  • Solid Mahogany sides
  • Mahogany neck
  • Indian Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active)
  • Reverse Belly, Rosewood bridge
  • Acoustic Slim Taper Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Grover Rotomatic tuners
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  • From Gibson's 2022 Modern Acoustic series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Sitka Spruce top
  • Solid Mahogany back
  • Solid Mahogany sides
  • Mahogany neck
  • Indian Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active)
  • Reverse Belly, Rosewood bridge
  • Acoustic Slim Taper Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Grover Rotomatic tuners
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Gibson J-45 Standard Specifications
Gibson J-45 Standard
General
Brand: Gibson
Year: 2022
Configuration: N/A
Strings: 6
Made in: United States
Series: Modern Acoustic
Colors: Red
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Hollowbody
Body Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
Sides Material: Mahogany
Back Material: Mahogany
Bridge: Reverse Belly, Rosewood
Neck
Neck Joint: Set
Tuners: Grover Rotomatic
Fretboard: Indian Rosewood
Neck Material: Mahogany
Decoration: Mother of Pearl Dots
Scale Size: 24.75"
Shape: Acoustic Slim Taper
Frets: 20 Medium
Fretboard Radius: 12"
Nut: Ivory Tusq
Nut Width: 43.8mm (1.725'')
Electronics
Pickups: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp / Active)
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Nickel
Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson J-45 Standard
  • 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. 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 AE440

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    Playability 77
    Sound 89
    Build quality 85
    Value for money 74
    Overall Score 84
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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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    4. Takamine EF341DX

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    Playability 77
    Sound 85
    Build quality 87
    Value for money 73
    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 2020 Legacy series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.4"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Cedar top
    • Maple back
    • Maple sides
    • Mahogany neck
    • Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: CT4B II (Preamp/Active)
    • Fixed bridge
    • Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Gotoh tuners
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    • From Takamine's 2020 Legacy series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.4"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Cedar top
    • Maple back
    • Maple sides
    • Mahogany neck
    • Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: CT4B II (Preamp/Active)
    • Fixed bridge
    • Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Gotoh tuners
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    Takamine EF341DX Specifications
    Takamine EF341DX
    General
    Brand: Takamine
    Year: 2020
    Configuration: N/A
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Japan
    Series: Legacy
    Colors: Black
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Hollowbody
    Body Material: Solid Cedar
    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: 42.5mm (1.673'')
    Electronics
    Pickups: CT4B II (Preamp / Active)
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Nickel
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Takamine EF341DX
    • 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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    5. Epiphone Texan USA Collection

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

    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: C (1 vote)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (1 vote)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
    • Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
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    • From Epiphone's 2021 Made in USA series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Spruce top
    • Solid Mahogany back
    • Solid Mahogany sides
    • Mahogany neck
    • Indian Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active)
    • Indian Rosewood bridge
    • Acoustic Round D Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Grover Cream Button tuners
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    • From Epiphone's 2021 Made in USA series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Spruce top
    • Solid Mahogany back
    • Solid Mahogany sides
    • Mahogany neck
    • Indian Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active)
    • Indian Rosewood bridge
    • Acoustic Round D Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Grover Cream Button tuners
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    Epiphone Texan USA Collection Specifications
    Epiphone Texan USA Collection
    General
    Brand: Epiphone
    Year: 2021
    Configuration: N/A
    Strings: 6
    Made in: United States
    Series: Made in USA
    Colors: Natural
    Left-Handed Version: Yes
    Body
    Type: Hollowbody
    Body Material: Solid Spruce
    Sides Material: Mahogany
    Back Material: Mahogany
    Bridge: Indian Rosewood
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: Grover Cream Button
    Fretboard: Indian Rosewood
    Neck Material: Mahogany
    Decoration: Mother-of-pearl single Parallelogram
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: Acoustic Round D
    Frets: 20 Medium
    Fretboard Radius: 12"
    Nut: Bone
    Nut Width: 43.8mm (1.725'')
    Electronics
    Pickups: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp / Active)
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Chrome
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Epiphone Texan USA Collection
    • Made in United States
    • 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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    6. Martin Grand J-16E 12 String

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    Playability 77
    Sound 88
    Build quality 86
    Value for money 74
    Overall Score 84

    What our users think

    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
    • Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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    • From Martin's 2021 16-17 series
    • Made in United States
    • 12 strings
    • 25.4"'' scale
    • 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Spruce top
    • Solid East Indian Rosewood back
    • Solid East Indian Rosewood sides
    • Select Hardwood neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fishman Matrix VT Enhance NT2 (Preamp/Active)
    • Ebony bridge
    • Acoustic 12 String Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Chrome Enclosed Gear tuners
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    • From Martin's 2021 16-17 series
    • Made in United States
    • 12 strings
    • 25.4"'' scale
    • 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Spruce top
    • Solid East Indian Rosewood back
    • Solid East Indian Rosewood sides
    • Select Hardwood neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fishman Matrix VT Enhance NT2 (Preamp/Active)
    • Ebony bridge
    • Acoustic 12 String Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Chrome Enclosed Gear tuners
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    Martin Grand J-16E 12 String Specifications
    Martin Grand J-16E 12 String
    General
    Brand: Martin
    Year: 2021
    Configuration: N/A
    Strings: 12
    Made in: United States
    Series: 16-17
    Colors: Natural
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Hollowbody
    Body Material: Solid Spruce
    Sides Material: Rosewood
    Back Material: Rosewood
    Bridge: Ebony
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: Chrome Enclosed Gear
    Fretboard: Ebony
    Neck Material: Select Hardwood
    Decoration: Mother of Pearl Style 28
    Scale Size: 25.4"
    Shape: Acoustic 12 String
    Frets: 20 Medium
    Fretboard Radius: 16"
    Nut: Bone
    Nut Width: 46mm (1.811'')
    Electronics
    Pickups: Fishman Matrix VT Enhance NT2 (Preamp / Active)
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Chrome
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Martin Grand J-16E 12 String
    • Made in United States
    • Expensive Wood
    • Bone 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. Guild F-40E Antique Burst

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    Playability 73
    Sound 88
    Build quality 87
    Value for money 73
    Overall Score 83
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    • From Guild's 2014 Guild Usa series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.625"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Sitka Spruce top
    • Solid African Mahogany back
    • Solid African Mahogany sides
    • Mahogany neck
    • Indian Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs Element with Volume and Tone Control (Preamp/Active)
    • Indian Rosewood bridge
    • Acoustic Guild Usa Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Guild Deluxe Vintage Open Gear with Cream Oval Buttons tuners
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    • From Guild's 2014 Guild Usa series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.625"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Sitka Spruce top
    • Solid African Mahogany back
    • Solid African Mahogany sides
    • Mahogany neck
    • Indian Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs Element with Volume and Tone Control (Preamp/Active)
    • Indian Rosewood bridge
    • Acoustic Guild Usa Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Guild Deluxe Vintage Open Gear with Cream Oval Buttons tuners
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    Guild F-40E Antique Burst Specifications
    Guild F-40E Antique Burst
    General
    Brand: Guild
    Year: 2014
    Configuration: N/A
    Strings: 6
    Made in: United States
    Series: Guild Usa
    Colors: Natural, Burst
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Hollowbody
    Body Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
    Sides Material: Mahogany
    Back Material: Mahogany
    Bridge: Indian Rosewood
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: Guild Deluxe Vintage Open Gear with Cream Oval Buttons
    Fretboard: Indian Rosewood
    Neck Material: Mahogany
    Decoration: Pearloid Dots
    Scale Size: 25.625"
    Shape: Acoustic Guild Usa
    Frets: 20 Medium
    Fretboard Radius: 12"
    Nut: Bone
    Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'')
    Electronics
    Pickups: LR Baggs Element with Volume and Tone Control (Preamp / Active)
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Nickel
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Guild F-40E Antique Burst
    • Made in United States
    • 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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      8. Alvarez WY1TS

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      Playability 77
      Sound 84
      Build quality 87
      Value for money 73
      Overall Score 83

      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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      • From Alvarez's 2021 Yairi series
      • Made in Japan
      • 6 strings
      • 25"'' scale
      • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid AA Western Red Cedar top
      • East Indian Rosewood back
      • East Indian Rosewood sides
      • One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint neck
      • Rosewood with 12th Abalone Fret Inlay fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up (Preamp/Active)
      • Rosewood Direct Coupled bridge
      • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Gotoh Gold tuners
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      • From Alvarez's 2021 Yairi series
      • Made in Japan
      • 6 strings
      • 25"'' scale
      • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid AA Western Red Cedar top
      • East Indian Rosewood back
      • East Indian Rosewood sides
      • One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint neck
      • Rosewood with 12th Abalone Fret Inlay fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up (Preamp/Active)
      • Rosewood Direct Coupled bridge
      • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Gotoh Gold tuners
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      Alvarez WY1TS Specifications
      Alvarez WY1TS
      General
      Brand: Alvarez
      Year: 2021
      Configuration: N/A
      Strings: 6
      Made in: Japan
      Series: Yairi
      Colors: Sunburst
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Hollowbody
      Body Material: Solid AA Western Red Cedar
      Sides Material: Rosewood
      Back Material: Rosewood
      Bridge: Rosewood Direct Coupled
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Set
      Tuners: Gotoh Gold
      Fretboard: Rosewood with 12th Abalone 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: 43.4mm (1.71'')
      Electronics
      Pickups: LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up (Preamp / Active)
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Gold
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Alvarez WY1TS
      • 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. Taylor 412ce-R

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      Playability 77
      Sound 86
      Build quality 84
      Value for money 72
      Overall Score 82

      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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      • From Taylor's 2018 400 series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 24.9"'' scale
      • 15" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Sitka Spruce top
      • Solid Indian Rosewood back
      • Solid Indian Rosewood sides
      • Tropical Mahogany neck
      • West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active)
      • West African Crelicam Ebony bridge
      • Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Taylor Nickel tuners
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      • From Taylor's 2018 400 series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 24.9"'' scale
      • 15" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Sitka Spruce top
      • Solid Indian Rosewood back
      • Solid Indian Rosewood sides
      • Tropical Mahogany neck
      • West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active)
      • West African Crelicam Ebony bridge
      • Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Taylor Nickel tuners
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      Taylor 412ce-R Specifications
      Taylor 412ce-R
      General
      Brand: Taylor
      Year: 2018
      Configuration: N/A
      Strings: 6
      Made in: United States
      Series: 400
      Colors: Natural
      Left-Handed Version: Yes
      Body
      Type: Hollowbody
      Body Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
      Sides Material: Rosewood
      Back Material: Rosewood
      Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Set
      Tuners: Taylor Nickel
      Fretboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
      Neck Material: Tropical Mahogany
      Decoration: Renaissance
      Scale Size: 24.9"
      Shape: Acoustic Taylor Standard
      Frets: 20 Medium
      Fretboard Radius: 15"
      Nut: Black Tusq XL
      Nut Width: 44.5mm (1.75'')
      Electronics
      Pickups: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp / Active)
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Nickel
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Taylor 412ce-R
      • 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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        10. Gibson J-45 50s Faded

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        Gibson J-45 50s Faded
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        Playability 78
        Sound 88
        Build quality 90
        Value for money 75
        Overall Score 85

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        • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
        • Weight: Lightweight (2 votes)
        • Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Slightly chunky (1 vote)
        • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
        • Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
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        • From Gibson's 2022 Original Collection series
        • Made in United States
        • 6 strings
        • 24.75"'' scale
        • 12" Fretboard Radius
        • Solid Sitka Spruce top
        • Solid Mahogany back
        • Solid Mahogany sides
        • Mahogany neck
        • Rosewood fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active)
        • Traditional Belly Up, Rosewood bridge
        • Acoustic Rounded Set neck
        • 20 Medium frets
        • Gotoh White Button tuners
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        • 3 Prices - New from $2,499 >
        • From Gibson's 2022 Original Collection series
        • Made in United States
        • 6 strings
        • 24.75"'' scale
        • 12" Fretboard Radius
        • Solid Sitka Spruce top
        • Solid Mahogany back
        • Solid Mahogany sides
        • Mahogany neck
        • Rosewood fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active)
        • Traditional Belly Up, Rosewood bridge
        • Acoustic Rounded Set neck
        • 20 Medium frets
        • Gotoh White Button tuners
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        Gibson J-45 50s Faded Specifications
        Gibson J-45 50s Faded
        General
        Brand: Gibson
        Year: 2022
        Configuration: N/A
        Strings: 6
        Made in: United States
        Series: Original Collection
        Colors: Sunburst
        Left-Handed Version: Yes
        Body
        Type: Hollowbody
        Body Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
        Sides Material: Mahogany
        Back Material: Mahogany
        Bridge: Traditional Belly Up, Rosewood
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Set
        Tuners: Gotoh White Button
        Fretboard: Rosewood
        Neck Material: Mahogany
        Decoration: Mother of Pearl Dots
        Scale Size: 24.75"
        Shape: Acoustic Rounded
        Frets: 20 Medium
        Fretboard Radius: 12"
        Nut: Bone
        Nut Width: 43.8mm (1.725'')
        Electronics
        Pickups: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp / Active)
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: No
        Hardware Color: White
        Strengths & Weaknesses
        Gibson J-45 50s Faded
        • Made in United States
        • 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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