Best Acoustic Guitars With 1.71" (43.4mm) Nut Width in 2024

Here are the top acoustic guitars with 1.71" (43.4mm) nut width.

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. Taylor GT K21e

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Taylor GT K21e

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Playability 82

Sound 86

Build quality 89

Value for money 71

Overall Score 86

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (7 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (6 votes)

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From Taylor's 2021 Koa series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.125"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Hawaiian Koa top
Solid Hawaiian Koa back
Solid Hawaiian Koa 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
Gotoh tuners
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From Taylor's 2021 Koa series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.125"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Hawaiian Koa top
Solid Hawaiian Koa back
Solid Hawaiian Koa 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
Gotoh tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Taylor GT K21e

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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2. Alvarez WY1TS

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Alvarez WY1TS

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Playability 77

Sound 84

Build quality 87

Value for money 73

Overall Score 83

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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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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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3. Taylor GT 811e

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Taylor GT 811e

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Playability 82

Sound 86

Build quality 85

Value for money 69

Overall Score 84

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (7 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (6 votes)

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From Taylor's 2020 800 series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.125"'' 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 Mini tuners
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From Taylor's 2020 800 series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.125"'' 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 Mini tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Taylor GT 811e

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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4. Taylor GTe Urban Ash

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Taylor GTe Urban Ash

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Playability 82

Sound 86

Build quality 82

Value for money 78

Overall Score 83

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (7 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (6 votes)

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From Taylor's 2020 GT series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.125"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Urban Ash back
Solid Urban Ash sides
Tropical Mahogany neck
Eucalyptus fretboard
Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active)
Eucalyptus bridge
Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Taylor Nickel Mini tuners
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From Taylor's 2020 GT series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.125"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Urban Ash back
Solid Urban Ash sides
Tropical Mahogany neck
Eucalyptus fretboard
Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active)
Eucalyptus bridge
Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Taylor Nickel Mini tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
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

5. Taylor GTe Mahogany

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Taylor GTe Mahogany

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Playability 82

Sound 86

Build quality 82

Value for money 78

Overall Score 83

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 (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (7 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (6 votes)

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From Taylor's 2022 GT series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.125"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Tropical Mahogany top
Solid Tropical Mahogany back
Solid Tropical Mahogany sides
Tropical Mahogany neck
Eucalyptus fretboard
Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active)
Eucalyptus bridge
Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Taylor Nickel Mini tuners
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From Taylor's 2022 GT series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.125"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Tropical Mahogany top
Solid Tropical Mahogany back
Solid Tropical Mahogany sides
Tropical Mahogany neck
Eucalyptus fretboard
Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active)
Eucalyptus bridge
Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Taylor Nickel Mini tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
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

6. Taylor GTe Blacktop

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Taylor GTe Blacktop

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Playability 82

Sound 86

Build quality 80

Value for money 83

Overall Score 83

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (7 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (6 votes)

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From Taylor's 2022 GT series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.125"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Walnut back
Solid Walnut sides
Tropical Mahogany neck
Eucalyptus fretboard
Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active)
Eucalyptus bridge
Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Taylor Nickel Mini tuners
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From Taylor's 2022 GT series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.125"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Walnut back
Solid Walnut sides
Tropical Mahogany neck
Eucalyptus fretboard
Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active)
Eucalyptus bridge
Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Taylor Nickel Mini tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Taylor GTe Blacktop

Made in United States
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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7. Taylor GT Urban Ash

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Taylor GT Urban Ash

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Playability 82

Sound 84

Build quality 77

Value for money 81

Overall Score 81

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)

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From Taylor's 2020 GT series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.125"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Urban Ash back
Solid Urban Ash sides
Tropical Mahogany neck
Eucalyptus fretboard
Bridge pickup: (/)
Eucalyptus bridge
Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Taylor Nickel Mini tuners
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From Taylor's 2020 GT series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.125"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Urban Ash back
Solid Urban Ash sides
Tropical Mahogany neck
Eucalyptus fretboard
Bridge pickup: (/)
Eucalyptus bridge
Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Taylor Nickel Mini tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Taylor GT Urban Ash

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Black Tusq XL Nut
Synthetic 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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New from $1,419 >>

8. Alvarez YB70

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Alvarez YB70

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Playability 73

Sound 81

Build quality 79

Value for money 73

Overall Score 78

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From Alvarez's 2023 Yairi series
Made in Japan
6 strings
27.717"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid AA Sitka Spruce 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: (/)
Rosewood Direct Coupled bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
20 Medium frets
Gotoh Gold tuners
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From Alvarez's 2023 Yairi series
Made in Japan
6 strings
27.717"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid AA Sitka Spruce 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: (/)
Rosewood Direct Coupled bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
20 Medium frets
Gotoh Gold tuners
Compare Specs >

Strengths & Weaknesses
Alvarez YB70

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

All Prices

New from $1,799 >>