Best Acoustic Guitars Under $5000 in 2025
Here you'll find the best acoustic guitars under $5000. Here you'll find the best acoustic guitars under $5000.
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 Custom J-45 Deluxe Rosewood
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What our users think
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
- Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
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Gibson Custom J-45 Deluxe Rosewood | ||
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General | ||
Brand: | Gibson Custom | |
Year: | 2021 | |
Configuration: | N/A | |
Strings: | 6 | |
Made in: | United States | |
Series: | Modern Collection | |
Colors: | Natural Burst | |
Left-Handed Version: | Yes | |
Body | ||
Type: | Hollowbody | |
Body Material: | Solid Sitka Spruce | |
Sides Material: | Rosewood | |
Back Material: | Rosewood | |
Bridge: | Traditional belly up | |
Neck | ||
Neck Joint: | Set | |
Tuners: | Grover Rotomatic w/ kidney buttons | |
Fretboard: | Ebony | |
Neck Material: | Mahogany | |
Decoration: | Mother-of-pearl split diamond with brass border | |
Scale Size: | 24.75" | |
Shape: | Acoustic Slim Taper | |
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: | Gold |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson Custom J-45 Deluxe Rosewood
Gibson Custom J-45 Deluxe Rosewood
- 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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2. Guild F-55E in Natural
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Guild F-55E in Natural | ||
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General | ||
Brand: | Guild | |
Year: | 2021 | |
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: | Rosewood | |
Back Material: | Rosewood | |
Bridge: | Ebony | |
Neck | ||
Neck Joint: | Set | |
Tuners: | Gotoh SE700 Open-Gear in Gold | |
Fretboard: | Ebony | |
Neck Material: | Mahogany with Walnut Center Strip | |
Decoration: | V-Blocks - Mother-Of-Pearl and Abalone | |
Scale Size: | 25.625" | |
Shape: | Acoustic C Shape | |
Thickness: | 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.945'' (24mm) | |
Frets: | 20 Medium | |
Fretboard Radius: | 12" | |
Nut: | Bone | |
Nut Width: | 42.8mm (1.687'') | |
Electronics | ||
Pickups: | LR Baggs Anthem with Volume, Mix, and Phase Controls (Preamp / Active) | |
Hardware | ||
Strap Lock: | No | |
Hardware Color: | Gold |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Guild F-55E in Natural
Guild F-55E in Natural
- 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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3. Gibson Dave Mustaine Songwriter
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What our users think
- Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
- Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
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Gibson Dave Mustaine Songwriter | ||
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General | ||
Brand: | Gibson | |
Year: | 2022 | |
Configuration: | N/A | |
Strings: | 6 | |
Made in: | United States | |
Series: | Artist Collection | |
Colors: | Black | |
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 Rotomatic | |
Fretboard: | Ebony | |
Neck Material: | Mahogany | |
Decoration: | Mother of Pearl Teeth | |
Scale Size: | 24.75" | |
Shape: | Acoustic Advanced Response | |
Frets: | 24 Medium | |
Fretboard Radius: | 16" | |
Nut: | Ivory Tusq | |
Nut Width: | 43.8mm (1.725'') | |
Electronics | ||
Pickups: | LR Baggs VTC (Preamp / Active) | |
Hardware | ||
Strap Lock: | No | |
Hardware Color: | Chrome |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson Dave Mustaine Songwriter
Gibson Dave Mustaine Songwriter
- 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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4. Epiphone Frontier USA Collection
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What our users think
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
- Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
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Epiphone Frontier USA Collection | ||
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General | ||
Brand: | Epiphone | |
Year: | 2021 | |
Configuration: | N/A | |
Strings: | 6 | |
Made in: | United States | |
Series: | Made in USA | |
Colors: | Natural | |
Left-Handed Version: | No | |
Body | ||
Type: | Hollowbody | |
Body Material: | Solid Sitka Spruce | |
Sides Material: | Figured Maple | |
Back Material: | Figured Maple | |
Bridge: | Indian Rosewood; Belly Up | |
Neck | ||
Neck Joint: | Set | |
Tuners: | Gotoh Keystone | |
Fretboard: | Indian Rosewood | |
Neck Material: | Mahogany | |
Decoration: | Mother of Pearl Slotted Rectangle | |
Scale Size: | 25.5" | |
Shape: | Acoustic Rounded C | |
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: | Gold |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone Frontier USA Collection
Epiphone Frontier 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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5. Martin 000-28EC Sunburst
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What our users think
- Neck profile shape: V (1 vote)
- Neck speed (thickness): Slightly chunky (1 vote)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
- Pickups power: Clean (4 votes)
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Martin 000-28EC Sunburst | ||
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General | ||
Brand: | Martin | |
Year: | 2014 | |
Configuration: | N/A | |
Strings: | 6 | |
Made in: | United States | |
Series: | Custom & Special Editions | |
Colors: | Natural | |
Left-Handed Version: | Yes | |
Body | ||
Type: | Hollowbody | |
Body Material: | Solid Spruce | |
Sides Material: | Rosewood | |
Back Material: | Rosewood | |
Bridge: | Ebony | |
Neck | ||
Neck Joint: | Set | |
Tuners: | Nickel Open Gear | |
Fretboard: | Ebony | |
Neck Material: | Genuine Mahogany | |
Decoration: | Abalone with Awabi Clapton Signature Diamonds and Squares Long Pattern with Eric Clapton Signature | |
Scale Size: | 24.9" | |
Shape: | Acoustic Modified V | |
Frets: | 20 Medium | |
Fretboard Radius: | 16" | |
Nut: | Bone | |
Nut Width: | 44.5mm (1.75'') | |
Electronics | ||
Pickups: | Fishman Gold Plus Natural I (Preamp / Active) | |
Hardware | ||
Strap Lock: | No | |
Hardware Color: | Nickel |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Martin 000-28EC Sunburst
Martin 000-28EC Sunburst
- 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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6. Taylor Builder's Edition 652ce WHB
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What our users think
- Neck profile shape: D (9 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (8 votes)
- Pickups power: Clean (7 votes)
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Taylor Builder's Edition 652ce WHB | ||
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General | ||
Brand: | Taylor | |
Year: | 2020 | |
Configuration: | N/A | |
Strings: | 12 | |
Made in: | United States | |
Series: | 600 | |
Colors: | Natural | |
Left-Handed Version: | Yes | |
Body | ||
Type: | Hollowbody | |
Body Material: | Solid Sitka Spruce | |
Sides Material: | Maple | |
Back Material: | Maple | |
Bridge: | West African Crelicam Ebony | |
Neck | ||
Neck Joint: | Set | |
Tuners: | Gotoh | |
Fretboard: | West African Crelicam Ebony | |
Neck Material: | Hard Rock Maple | |
Decoration: | Scepter, Mother of Pearl | |
Scale Size: | 24.9" | |
Shape: | Acoustic Taylor Standard | |
Frets: | 18 Medium | |
Fretboard Radius: | 15" | |
Nut: | Ivory Tusq | |
Nut Width: | 47.6mm (1.875'') | |
Electronics | ||
Pickups: | Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp / Active) | |
Hardware | ||
Strap Lock: | No | |
Hardware Color: | Gold |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Taylor Builder's Edition 652ce WHB
Taylor Builder's Edition 652ce WHB
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Ivory Tusq 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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7. Takamine TSP100
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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 TSP100 | ||
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General | ||
Brand: | Takamine | |
Year: | 2021 | |
Configuration: | N/A | |
Strings: | 6 | |
Made in: | Japan | |
Series: | Thinline | |
Colors: | Blue | |
Left-Handed Version: | No | |
Body | ||
Top: | Quilted Maple | |
Type: | Hollowbody | |
Body Material: | Arched Maple | |
Sides Material: | Quilted Maple | |
Back Material: | Maple | |
Bridge: | Fixed | |
Neck | ||
Neck Joint: | Set | |
Tuners: | Takamine | |
Fretboard: | Ebony | |
Neck Material: | Maple | |
Decoration: | Custom | |
Scale Size: | 24.8" | |
Shape: | Acoustic Asymmetrical C | |
Frets: | 20 Medium | |
Fretboard Radius: | 12" | |
Nut: | Bone | |
Nut Width: | 42.5mm (1.673'') | |
Electronics | ||
Pickups: | CT-3N (Preamp / Active) | |
Hardware | ||
Strap Lock: | No | |
Hardware Color: | Gold |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Takamine TSP100
Takamine TSP100
- Made in Japan
- Expensive Wood
- Bone Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Electronics
- Bone Saddle
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- 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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8. Yamaha LL56 Custom ARE
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What our users think
- Neck profile shape: C (17 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (16 votes)
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Yamaha LL56 Custom ARE | ||
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General | ||
Brand: | Yamaha | |
Year: | 2014 | |
Configuration: | N/A | |
Strings: | 6 | |
Made in: | Japan | |
Series: | L | |
Colors: | Natural | |
Left-Handed Version: | No | |
Body | ||
Type: | Hollowbody | |
Body Material: | Solid Engelmann Spruce A.R.E. | |
Sides Material: | Rosewood | |
Back Material: | Rosewood | |
Bridge: | Ebony | |
Neck | ||
Neck Joint: | Set | |
Tuners: | Die-Cast Gold (TM67G-Y22) | |
Fretboard: | Ebony | |
Neck Material: | Mahogany + Rosewood (5-Ply) | |
Decoration: | Dots | |
Scale Size: | 25.6" | |
Shape: | Acoustic C | |
Frets: | 20 Medium | |
Fretboard Radius: | 15.75" | |
Nut: | Bone | |
Nut Width: | 44mm (1.732'') | |
Electronics | ||
Pickups: | ( / ) | |
Hardware | ||
Strap Lock: | No | |
Hardware Color: | Gold |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Yamaha LL56 Custom ARE
Yamaha LL56 Custom ARE
- Made in Japan
- Expensive Wood
- Bone Nut
- Bone Saddle
- Solid Top Wood
- Solid Side Wood
- Solid Back Wood
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- No Top Brand Pickups
- No Electronics
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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9. Guild D-55E Dreadnought Acoustic
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Guild D-55E Dreadnought Acoustic | ||
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General | ||
Brand: | Guild | |
Year: | 2019 | |
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: | Rosewood | |
Back Material: | Rosewood | |
Bridge: | Ebony | |
Neck | ||
Neck Joint: | Set | |
Tuners: | Gotoh SE700 Open-Gear in Gold | |
Fretboard: | Ebony | |
Neck Material: | Mahogany with Walnut Center Strip | |
Decoration: | V-Blocks - Mother-Of-Pearl and Abalone | |
Scale Size: | 25.625" | |
Shape: | Acoustic C Shape | |
Thickness: | 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.945'' (24mm) | |
Frets: | 20 Medium | |
Fretboard Radius: | 12" | |
Nut: | Bone | |
Nut Width: | 42.8mm (1.687'') | |
Electronics | ||
Pickups: | LR Baggs Anthem with Volume, Mix, and Phase Controls (Preamp / Active) | |
Hardware | ||
Strap Lock: | No | |
Hardware Color: | Gold |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Guild D-55E Dreadnought Acoustic
Guild D-55E Dreadnought Acoustic
- 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. Guild F-512E Natural
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Guild F-512E Natural | ||
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General | ||
Brand: | Guild | |
Year: | 2019 | |
Configuration: | N/A | |
Strings: | 12 | |
Made in: | United States | |
Series: | Guild Usa | |
Colors: | Natural, Burst | |
Left-Handed Version: | No | |
Body | ||
Type: | Hollowbody | |
Body Material: | Solid Sitka Spruce | |
Sides Material: | Rosewood | |
Back Material: | Rosewood | |
Bridge: | Indian Rosewood | |
Neck | ||
Neck Joint: | Set | |
Tuners: | Gotoh SE701 Open Gear in Gold | |
Fretboard: | Ebony | |
Neck Material: | Mahogany with Walnut Center Strip | |
Decoration: | V-Blocks - Mother-Of-Pearl and Abalone | |
Scale Size: | 25.625" | |
Shape: | Acoustic C Shape | |
Thickness: | 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.945'' (24mm) | |
Frets: | 20 Medium | |
Fretboard Radius: | 12" | |
Nut: | Bone | |
Nut Width: | 47.6mm (1.875'') | |
Electronics | ||
Pickups: | LR Baggs Anthem with Volume, Mix, and Phase Controls (Preamp / Active) | |
Hardware | ||
Strap Lock: | No | |
Hardware Color: | Gold |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Guild F-512E Natural
Guild F-512E Natural
- 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