Best Acoustic Guitars Under $4000 in 2023
Here you'll find the best acoustic guitars under $4000. Here you'll find the best acoustic guitars under $4000.
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. Alvarez JYM80CE
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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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Alvarez JYM80CE
Alvarez JYM80CE
- Made in Japan
- 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 Expensive Woods
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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2. Alvarez GYM70CESHB
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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
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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3. Alvarez DYM70CESHB
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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
- Compare Specs >
Strengths & Weaknesses
Alvarez DYM70CESHB
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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4. Alvarez DYM70CE
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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
- Compare Specs >
Strengths & Weaknesses
Alvarez DYM70CE
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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5. Gibson Nathaniel Rateliff LG-2 Western
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- Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
- Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
- From Gibson's 2021 Artist Collection series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 24.75"'' scale
- 12" Fretboard Radius
- Solid Adirondack Red Spruce top
- Solid Mahogany back
- Solid Mahogany sides
- Mahogany neck
- Indian Rosewood fretboard
- Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active)
- Rectangular, Closed Slot bridge
- Acoustic V Set neck
- 20 Medium frets
- Gotoh Keystone tuners
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Gibson Nathaniel Rateliff LG-2 Western
Gibson Nathaniel Rateliff LG-2 Western
- 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. Gibson J-45 Standard 12-String
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- Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
- Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
- From Gibson's 2021 Modern Acoustic series
- Made in United States
- 12 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 Mini Rotomatic tuners
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Gibson J-45 Standard 12-String
Gibson J-45 Standard 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. Gibson J-185 Original
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- Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
- Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
- From Gibson's 2019 Original Acoustic series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 24.75"'' scale
- 12" Fretboard Radius
- Solid Sitka Spruce top
- Solid Flame Maple back
- Solid Flame Maple sides
- Mahogany neck
- Rosewood fretboard
- Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active)
- Traditional belly up bridge
- Acoustic Slim Taper Set neck
- 20 Medium frets
- Gotoh Keystone tuners
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Gibson J-185 Original
Gibson J-185 Original
- 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. Gibson Hummingbird Original
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- Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Slightly chunky (1 vote)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
- Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
- From Gibson's 2020 Original 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
- Rosewood fretboard
- Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active)
- Traditional belly up bridge
- Acoustic Rounded Set neck
- 20 Medium frets
- Gotoh Keystone tuners
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Gibson Hummingbird Original
Gibson Hummingbird Original
- 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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9. Gibson Hummingbird Faded
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- Neck access to high frets: Normal (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): Slightly chunky (1 vote)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
- Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
- From Gibson's 2022 Original 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
- Rosewood fretboard
- Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active)
- Traditional Belly Up, Rosewood bridge
- Acoustic Rounded Set neck
- 20 Medium frets
- Gold Gotoh with Green Keystone Buttons tuners
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Gibson Hummingbird Faded
Gibson Hummingbird 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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10. Martin OMJM John Mayer
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- Fret edges: Smooth (3 votes)
- Tuning stability: Won't get out of tune (3 votes)
- Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
- Neck profile shape: C (4 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (3 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
- Pickups power: Clean (4 votes)
- From Martin's 2012 Custom & Special Editions series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 25.4"'' scale
- 16" Fretboard Radius
- Solid Engelmann Spruce top
- Solid East Indian Rosewood back
- Solid East Indian Rosewood sides
- Select Hardwood neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Fishman Gold Plus Natural I (Preamp/Active)
- Ebony bridge
- Acoustic Low Profile Set neck
- 20 Medium frets
- Nickel Open Gear tuners
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Martin OMJM John Mayer
Martin OMJM John Mayer
- 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
