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Best Concert Shape Guitars in 2023

Here you'll find the best Concert shape guitars.

We've found exactly 47 guitars like this in production this year. You can see them all by clicking on 'Load More' at the end of this list. You can use our filters to the left to see only the exact types of guitar you want. You can also click on "Compare" to get a deep spec comparison between two guitars of your choice. This list is updated daily automatically as we add new guitars to our database. We'll show you first the best ones according to our automated scoring system, which takes into account dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money and more.

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1. Gibson 50s LG-2

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Playability 82

Sound 88

Build quality 92

Value for money 77

Overall Score 87

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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)
Rectangle, closed slot bridge
Acoustic V Set neck
20 Medium frets
Grover Strap Cream Button tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson 50s LG-2

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

2. Gibson Nathaniel Rateliff LG-2 Western

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Playability 82

Sound 88

Build quality 94

Value for money 73

Overall Score 88

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From Gibson's 2021 Artist Collection series
Nathaniel Rateliff Signature
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Adirondack Red Spruce top
Solid Mahogany back
Solid Mahogany sides
Mahogany neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active)
Rectangular, Closed Slot bridge
Acoustic V Set neck
20 Medium frets
Gotoh Keystone tuners
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Gibson Nathaniel Rateliff LG-2 Western

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

3. Martin 0-18

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Playability 82

Sound 88

Build quality 88

Value for money 76

Overall Score 86

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From Martin's 1898 Standard series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.9"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Solid Genuine Mahogany back
Solid Genuine Mahogany sides
Select Hardwood neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Gold Plus Natural I (Preamp/Active)
Ebony bridge
Acoustic Modified Low Oval Set neck
20 Medium frets
Nickel Open Gear tuners
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Martin 0-18

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

4. Martin 012-28 Modern Deluxe

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Playability 82

Sound 88

Build quality 90

Value for money 72

Overall Score 87

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From Martin's 2022 Modern Deluxe series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.9"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce with VTS top
Solid East Indian Rosewood back
Solid East Indian Rosewood sides
Genuine Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Gold Plus Natural I (Preamp/Active)
Ebony bridge
Acoustic Vintage Deluxe Set neck
20 Medium Gold frets
Gold Side Mount tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Martin 012-28 Modern Deluxe

Gold Frets
Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Compensated Saddle
Solid Top Wood
Solid Side Wood
Solid Back Wood
No Locking Tuners
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

5. Yamaha AC5M ARE

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Playability 85

Sound 83

Build quality 90

Value for money 86

Overall Score 86

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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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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

6. Yamaha AC5R ARE

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Playability 85

Sound 83

Build quality 92

Value for money 82

Overall Score 87

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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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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

7. Yamaha FSX5

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Playability 82

Sound 80

Build quality 87

Value for money 78

Overall Score 83

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From Yamaha's 2019 FG/FS Red Label series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Mahogany back
Solid Mahogany sides
African Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Atmosfeel (Undersaddle Pickup + Contact Sensor + Mic) (Preamp/Active)
Ebony bridge
Acoustic C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Open-Gear Chrome (Y1D) tuners
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