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Best Acoustic Guitars in 2023
Looking for the best acoustic guitar? We've compared specs of all mass-produced guitars, and here we'll show you the top results. If they're not quite your jam, or they're outside your budget, don't worry! This list is interactive, so you can choose what kinds of guitars you want to see by using the filters to the left.
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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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 Compare Specs >
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 Compare Specs >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson 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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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 Compare Specs >
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 Compare Specs >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson 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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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 Compare Specs >
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 Compare Specs >
Strengths & WeaknessesGuild 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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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 Compare Specs >
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 Compare Specs >
Strengths & WeaknessesTaylor 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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From Martin's 1931 Standard series Made in United States
12 strings
24.9"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Solid East Indian Rosewood back
Solid East Indian Rosewood sides Select Hardwood neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman (Preamp/Active) Ebony bridge Acoustic Performing Artist Set neck
20 Medium frets
Chrome Enclosed Gear tuners Compare Specs >
From Martin's 1931 Standard series Made in United States
12 strings
24.9"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Solid East Indian Rosewood back
Solid East Indian Rosewood sides Select Hardwood neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman (Preamp/Active) Ebony bridge Acoustic Performing Artist Set neck
20 Medium frets
Chrome Enclosed Gear tuners Compare Specs >
Strengths & WeaknessesMartin HD12-28
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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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 >
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 & WeaknessesAlvarez 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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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 Compare Specs >
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 Compare Specs >
Strengths & WeaknessesEpiphone 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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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 Compare Specs >
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 Compare Specs >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson 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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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 Compare Specs >
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 Compare Specs >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson 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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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 Compare Specs >
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 Compare Specs >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson 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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