Best Acoustic Guitars With 15.75" Fingerboard Radius in 2024

Here are the top acoustic guitars with 15.75" fingerboard radius. It's a radius that makes playing single notes (and bending, vibrato, sliding, etc) easier than on a classic Les Paul guitar. However, it's still more curved than some baritone and 7+ strings guitars.

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. Alvarez GYM70CESHB

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Alvarez GYM70CESHB

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Playability 73

Sound 88

Build quality 92

Value for money 69

Overall Score 84

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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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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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Strengths & Weaknesses
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

2. Yamaha AC5M ARE

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Yamaha AC5M ARE

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Playability 73

Sound 89

Build quality 87

Value for money 78

Overall Score 83

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (14 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (15 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)

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From Yamaha's 2017 A series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.6"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce A.R.E. w/Scalloped Bracing top
Solid Mahogany back
Solid Mahogany sides
African Mahogany (3-ply) neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: SYSTEM71(SRT2 System) + SRT Piezo Pickup (Preamp/Active)
Ebony bridge
Acoustic C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Open Gear Chrome (Gotoh) tuners
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From Yamaha's 2017 A series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.6"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce A.R.E. w/Scalloped Bracing top
Solid Mahogany back
Solid Mahogany sides
African Mahogany (3-ply) neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: SYSTEM71(SRT2 System) + SRT Piezo Pickup (Preamp/Active)
Ebony bridge
Acoustic C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Open Gear Chrome (Gotoh) tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Yamaha AC5M ARE

Made in Japan
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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3. Cort Gold-Passion

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Cort Gold-Passion

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Playability 73

Sound 86

Build quality 84

Value for money 76

Overall Score 81

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From Cort's 2023 Gold series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Torrefied Solid Engelmann Spruce top
“AAA” Grade Solid Flamed Maple back
“AAA” Grade Solid Flamed Maple sides
Hard Maple(Walnut Reinforced) neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: L.R.Baggs Anthem (Preamp/Active)
Ebony w/ Ebony Pins bridge
Acoustic Triangle Set neck
20 Medium frets
Deluxe Vintage Gold tuners
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From Cort's 2023 Gold series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Torrefied Solid Engelmann Spruce top
“AAA” Grade Solid Flamed Maple back
“AAA” Grade Solid Flamed Maple sides
Hard Maple(Walnut Reinforced) neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: L.R.Baggs Anthem (Preamp/Active)
Ebony w/ Ebony Pins bridge
Acoustic Triangle Set neck
20 Medium frets
Deluxe Vintage Gold tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Cort Gold-Passion

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
Made in Indonesia
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

4. Fender Malibu Classic

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Fender Malibu Classic

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Playability 82

Sound 86

Build quality 74

Value for money 91

Overall Score 81

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (1 vote)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (3 votes)
Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (2 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (2 votes)

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From Fender's 2018 California series
Made in China
6 strings
24.1"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Mahogany back
Solid Mahogany sides
Mahogany neck
Pau Ferro fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman-designed preamp system (Preamp/Active)
Modern Viking bridge
Acoustic Slim C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Sealed Nickel tuners
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From Fender's 2018 California series
Made in China
6 strings
24.1"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Mahogany back
Solid Mahogany sides
Mahogany neck
Pau Ferro fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman-designed preamp system (Preamp/Active)
Modern Viking bridge
Acoustic Slim C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Sealed Nickel tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Fender Malibu Classic

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
Made in China
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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5. Alvarez FYM70CE

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Alvarez FYM70CE

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Playability 77

Sound 86

Build quality 92

Value for money 70

Overall Score 85

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From Alvarez's 2022 Yairi series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25"'' 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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From Alvarez's 2022 Yairi series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25"'' 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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Strengths & Weaknesses
Alvarez FYM70CE

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

6. Alvarez DYM70CESHB

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Alvarez DYM70CESHB

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Playability 73

Sound 88

Build quality 92

Value for money 69

Overall Score 84

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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 >

Show all Specs

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

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

7. Alvarez JYM80CE

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Alvarez JYM80CE

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Playability 73

Sound 88

Build quality 92

Value for money 69

Overall Score 84

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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
Compare Specs >

Show all Specs

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
Compare Specs >

Strengths & Weaknesses
Alvarez JYM80CE

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

8. Alvarez DYM70CE

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Alvarez DYM70CE

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Playability 73

Sound 88

Build quality 92

Value for money 69

Overall Score 84

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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 >

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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

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

9. Yamaha A5M ARE

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Yamaha A5M ARE

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Playability 73

Sound 90

Build quality 87

Value for money 78

Overall Score 83

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (14 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (15 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)

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From Yamaha's 2017 A series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.6"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce A.R.E. w/Scalloped Bracing top
Solid Mahogany back
Solid Mahogany sides
African Mahogany (3-ply) neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: SYSTEM71(SRT2 System) + SRT Piezo Pickup (Preamp/Active)
Ebony bridge
Acoustic C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Open Gear Chrome (Gotoh) tuners
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From Yamaha's 2017 A series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.6"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce A.R.E. w/Scalloped Bracing top
Solid Mahogany back
Solid Mahogany sides
African Mahogany (3-ply) neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: SYSTEM71(SRT2 System) + SRT Piezo Pickup (Preamp/Active)
Ebony bridge
Acoustic C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Open Gear Chrome (Gotoh) tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Yamaha A5M ARE

Made in Japan
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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10. Yamaha AC5R ARE

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Yamaha AC5R ARE

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Playability 73

Sound 89

Build quality 87

Value for money 78

Overall Score 83

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (14 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (15 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)

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From Yamaha's 2017 A series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.6"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce A.R.E. w/Scalloped Bracing top
Solid Rosewood back
Solid Rosewood sides
African Mahogany (3-ply) neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: SYSTEM71(SRT2 System) + SRT Piezo Pickup (Preamp/Active)
Ebony bridge
Acoustic C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Open Gear Chrome (Gotoh) tuners
Compare Specs >

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From Yamaha's 2017 A series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.6"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce A.R.E. w/Scalloped Bracing top
Solid Rosewood back
Solid Rosewood sides
African Mahogany (3-ply) neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: SYSTEM71(SRT2 System) + SRT Piezo Pickup (Preamp/Active)
Ebony bridge
Acoustic C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Open Gear Chrome (Gotoh) tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Yamaha AC5R ARE

Made in Japan
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

All Prices