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Best Concert Guitars Made In Japan in 2024
Here are the top Concert style guitars made in Japan . You should expect a high-quality guitar with excellent quality control. It can be compared to guitars made in the US, which is why they're also expensive. 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 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
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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 Compare Specs >
Strengths & WeaknessesAlvarez 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
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From Ibanez's 2021 AE series Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15.748" Fretboard Radius
Solid African Mahogany top
Solid African Mahogany back
Solid African Mahogany sides African Mahogany/Pau Ferro neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Ibanez AP11 Magnetic, T-bar Undersaddle & Contact (Preamp/Active) Macassar Ebony scalloped bridge Acoustic Advanced Comfort Grip Set neck
20 Jumbo frets
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From Ibanez's 2021 AE series Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15.748" Fretboard Radius
Solid African Mahogany top
Solid African Mahogany back
Solid African Mahogany sides African Mahogany/Pau Ferro neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Ibanez AP11 Magnetic, T-bar Undersaddle & Contact (Preamp/Active) Macassar Ebony scalloped bridge Acoustic Advanced Comfort Grip Set neck
20 Jumbo frets
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Strengths & WeaknessesIbanez AE440
Made in Japan Expensive Wood Bone Nut Electronics 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 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
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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
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Strengths & WeaknessesYamaha 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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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
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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
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Strengths & WeaknessesYamaha 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
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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
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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
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Strengths & WeaknessesAlvarez 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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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
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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
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Strengths & WeaknessesAlvarez WY1
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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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: (/) 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"'' 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: (/) Ebony Direct Coupled bridge Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
20 Medium frets
Gotoh 510's Gold with Ebony Buttons tuners Compare Specs >
Strengths & WeaknessesAlvarez FYM70
Made in Japan Expensive Wood Ivory Tusq Nut Ivory Tusq 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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From Alvarez's 2018 Yairi series Made in Japan
6 strings
25"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid Vintage Honduran Mahogany top
Solid Vintage Honduran Mahogany back
Solid Vintage Honduran Mahogany sides One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish neck
Ebony / 12th Fret Inlay fretboard Bridge pickup: (/) Ebony Direct Coupled bridge Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
20 Medium frets
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From Alvarez's 2018 Yairi series Made in Japan
6 strings
25"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid Vintage Honduran Mahogany top
Solid Vintage Honduran Mahogany back
Solid Vintage Honduran Mahogany sides One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish neck
Ebony / 12th Fret Inlay fretboard Bridge pickup: (/) Ebony Direct Coupled bridge Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
20 Medium frets
Gotoh 510's Gold with Ebony Buttons tuners Compare Specs >
Strengths & WeaknessesAlvarez FYM66HD
Made in Japan Expensive Wood Ivory Tusq Nut Ivory Tusq 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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From Alvarez's 2018 Yairi series Made in Japan
6 strings
25"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid AAAA Adirondack Spruce top
Solid Vintage Honduran Mahogany back
Solid Vintage Honduran Mahogany sides One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish neck
Ebony / 12th Fret Inlay fretboard Bridge pickup: (/) 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 2018 Yairi series Made in Japan
6 strings
25"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid AAAA Adirondack Spruce top
Solid Vintage Honduran Mahogany back
Solid Vintage Honduran Mahogany sides One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish neck
Ebony / 12th Fret Inlay fretboard Bridge pickup: (/) Ebony Direct Coupled bridge Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
20 Medium frets
Gotoh 510's Gold with Ebony Buttons tuners Compare Specs >
Strengths & WeaknessesAlvarez FYM60HD
Made in Japan Expensive Wood Ivory Tusq Nut Ivory Tusq 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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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
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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
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Strengths & WeaknessesYamaha FSX5
Made in Japan Expensive Wood Bone Nut Electronics 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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