Best Acoustic Guitars With LR Baggs Pickups in 2025

Here are the top acoustic guitars with LR Baggs pickups.

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 Custom J-45 Deluxe Rosewood

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Playability 78
Sound 88
Build quality 92
Value for money 71
Overall Score 86

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  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
  • Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
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  • From Gibson Custom's 2021 Modern Collection series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Sitka Spruce top
  • Solid Rosewood back
  • Solid Rosewood sides
  • Mahogany neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active)
  • Traditional belly up bridge
  • Acoustic Slim Taper Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Grover Rotomatic w/ kidney buttons tuners
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  • From Gibson Custom's 2021 Modern Collection series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Sitka Spruce top
  • Solid Rosewood back
  • Solid Rosewood sides
  • Mahogany neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active)
  • Traditional belly up bridge
  • Acoustic Slim Taper Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Grover Rotomatic w/ kidney buttons tuners
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Gibson Custom J-45 Deluxe Rosewood Specifications
Gibson Custom J-45 Deluxe Rosewood
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
  • 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. Gibson J-45 Standard 12-String

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    Playability 78
    Sound 88
    Build quality 92
    Value for money 71
    Overall Score 86

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    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
    • Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
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    • 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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    • 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 Specifications
    Gibson J-45 Standard 12-String
    General
    Brand: Gibson
    Year: 2021
    Configuration: N/A
    Strings: 12
    Made in: United States
    Series: Modern Acoustic
    Colors: Sunburst
    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 Mini 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: Bone
    Nut Width: 47.6mm (1.875'')
    Electronics
    Pickups: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp / Active)
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Nickel
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    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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    3. Guild F-55E in Natural

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    Playability 77
    Sound 88
    Build quality 92
    Value for money 71
    Overall Score 86
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    • From Guild's 2021 Guild Usa series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.625"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Sitka Spruce top
    • Solid Indian Rosewood back
    • Solid Indian Rosewood sides
    • Mahogany with Walnut Center Strip neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs Anthem with Volume, Mix, and Phase Controls (Preamp/Active)
    • Ebony bridge
    • Acoustic C Shape Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Gotoh SE700 Open-Gear in Gold tuners
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    • From Guild's 2021 Guild Usa series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.625"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Sitka Spruce top
    • Solid Indian Rosewood back
    • Solid Indian Rosewood sides
    • Mahogany with Walnut Center Strip neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs Anthem with Volume, Mix, and Phase Controls (Preamp/Active)
    • Ebony bridge
    • Acoustic C Shape Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Gotoh SE700 Open-Gear in Gold tuners
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    Guild F-55E in Natural Specifications
    Guild F-55E in Natural
    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
    • 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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    4. Alvarez GYM70CESHB

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    Playability 73
    Sound 88
    Build quality 92
    Value for money 69
    Overall Score 84

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    • Neck profile shape: V (1 vote)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (1 vote)
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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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    Alvarez GYM70CESHB Specifications
    Alvarez GYM70CESHB
    General
    Brand: Alvarez
    Year: 2022
    Configuration: N/A
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Japan
    Series: Yairi
    Colors: Shadowburst
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Hollowbody
    Body Material: Solid AAA Sitka Spruce
    Sides Material: Rosewood
    Back Material: Rosewood
    Bridge: Ebony Direct Coupled
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: Gotoh 510's Gold with Ebony Buttons
    Fretboard: Ebony with 12th AA Fret Inlay
    Neck Material: One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint
    Decoration: Abalone Design at 12th fret
    Scale Size: 25.512"
    Shape: Acoustic Alvarez
    Frets: 20 Medium
    Fretboard Radius: 15.75"
    Nut: Ivory Tusq
    Nut Width: 44mm (1.732'')
    Electronics
    Pickups: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp / Active)
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Chrome
    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

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      5. Epiphone Frontier USA Collection

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      Playability 73
      Sound 88
      Build quality 92
      Value for money 69
      Overall Score 84

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      • 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 Sitka Spruce top
      • Solid Figured Maple back
      • Solid Figured Maple sides
      • Mahogany neck
      • Indian Rosewood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active)
      • Indian Rosewood; Belly Up bridge
      • Acoustic Rounded C Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Gotoh Keystone 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 Sitka Spruce top
      • Solid Figured Maple back
      • Solid Figured Maple sides
      • Mahogany neck
      • Indian Rosewood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active)
      • Indian Rosewood; Belly Up bridge
      • Acoustic Rounded C Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Gotoh Keystone tuners
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      Epiphone Frontier USA Collection Specifications
      Epiphone Frontier 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: 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
      • 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. 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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        7. Gibson Custom Hummingbird Deluxe

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        Playability 78
        Sound 88
        Build quality 92
        Value for money 71
        Overall Score 86

        What our users think

        • Tuning stability: Won't get out of tune (1 vote)
        • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
        • Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
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        • From Gibson Custom's 2020 Modern Collection series
        • Made in United States
        • 6 strings
        • 24.75"'' scale
        • 12" Fretboard Radius
        • Solid Sitka Spruce top
        • Solid Rosewood back
        • Solid Rosewood sides
        • Mahogany neck
        • Ebony fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active)
        • Traditional belly up bridge
        • Acoustic Rounded Set neck
        • 20 Medium frets
        • Grover Rotomatic w/ kidney buttons tuners
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        • From Gibson Custom's 2020 Modern Collection series
        • Made in United States
        • 6 strings
        • 24.75"'' scale
        • 12" Fretboard Radius
        • Solid Sitka Spruce top
        • Solid Rosewood back
        • Solid Rosewood sides
        • Mahogany neck
        • Ebony fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active)
        • Traditional belly up bridge
        • Acoustic Rounded Set neck
        • 20 Medium frets
        • Grover Rotomatic w/ kidney buttons tuners
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        Gibson Custom Hummingbird Deluxe Specifications
        Gibson Custom Hummingbird Deluxe
        General
        Brand: Gibson Custom
        Year: 2020
        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 Parallelograms with brass border
        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: Gold
        Strengths & Weaknesses
        Gibson Custom Hummingbird Deluxe
        • 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 J-185 Original

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          Playability 78
          Sound 88
          Build quality 92
          Value for money 71
          Overall Score 86

          What our users think

          • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
          • Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
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          • 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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          • 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 Specifications
          Gibson J-185 Original
          General
          Brand: Gibson
          Year: 2019
          Configuration: N/A
          Strings: 6
          Made in: United States
          Series: Original Acoustic
          Colors: Natural
          Left-Handed Version: Yes
          Body
          Type: Hollowbody
          Body Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
          Sides Material: Flame Maple
          Back Material: Flame Maple
          Bridge: Traditional belly up
          Neck
          Neck Joint: Set
          Tuners: Gotoh Keystone
          Fretboard: Rosewood
          Neck Material: Mahogany
          Decoration: Mother-of-pearl Parallelograms
          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: Cream
          Strengths & Weaknesses
          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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          9. Gibson Hummingbird Original

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          Playability 78
          Sound 88
          Build quality 92
          Value for money 71
          Overall Score 86

          What our users think

          • 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 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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          • 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 Specifications
          Gibson Hummingbird Original
          General
          Brand: Gibson
          Year: 2020
          Configuration: N/A
          Strings: 6
          Made in: United States
          Series: Original Acoustic
          Colors: Natural
          Left-Handed Version: Yes
          Body
          Type: Hollowbody
          Body Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
          Sides Material: Mahogany
          Back Material: Mahogany
          Bridge: Traditional belly up
          Neck
          Neck Joint: Set
          Tuners: Gotoh Keystone
          Fretboard: Rosewood
          Neck Material: Mahogany
          Decoration: Mother-of-pearl Parallelograms
          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: Cream
          Strengths & Weaknesses
          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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          10. Gibson 50s J-45 Original

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          Gibson 50s J-45 Original
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          Playability 78
          Sound 88
          Build quality 92
          Value for money 71
          Overall Score 86

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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)
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          • 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
          • Grover Strap Cream Button tuners
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          • 3 Prices - New from $3,199 >
          • 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
          • Grover Strap Cream Button tuners
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          Gibson 50s J-45 Original Specifications
          Gibson 50s J-45 Original
          General
          Brand: Gibson
          Year: 2020
          Configuration: N/A
          Strings: 6
          Made in: United States
          Series: Original Acoustic
          Colors: Black
          Left-Handed Version: Yes
          Body
          Type: Hollowbody
          Body Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
          Sides Material: Mahogany
          Back Material: Mahogany
          Bridge: Traditional belly up
          Neck
          Neck Joint: Set
          Tuners: Grover Strap Cream 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: Nickel
          Strengths & Weaknesses
          Gibson 50s J-45 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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