Best Concert Guitars With Rosewood Back in 2026

Here are the top Concert style guitars with Rosewood back. Since the ban of Brazillian Rosewood, this has become a rare and expensive wood. It's not usually used for guitar bodies because of this, and also because it's heavy. Instead, it's used mainly for fretboards. Sometimes it's also used for necks because it's an extremely hard wood (even harder than maple). Its tonality tends to favor warm tones.

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 FYM70CE

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Playability 74
Sound 88
Build quality 97
Value for money 63
Overall Score 86

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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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Alvarez FYM70CE Specifications
Alvarez FYM70CE
General
Brand: Alvarez
Year: 2022
Configuration: N/A
Strings: 6
Made in: Japan
Series: Yairi
Colors: Natural
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"
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: Black & Gold
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

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    2. Martin 012-28 Modern Deluxe

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    Playability 74
    Sound 88
    Build quality 94
    Value for money 61
    Overall Score 85

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (2 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (5 votes)
    • Pickups power: Clean (5 votes)
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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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    • 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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    Martin 012-28 Modern Deluxe Specifications
    Martin 012-28 Modern Deluxe
    General
    Brand: Martin
    Year: 2022
    Configuration: N/A
    Strings: 6
    Made in: United States
    Series: Modern Deluxe
    Colors: Natural
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Hollowbody
    Body Material: Solid Spruce with VTS
    Sides Material: Rosewood
    Back Material: Rosewood
    Bridge: Ebony
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: Gold Side Mount
    Fretboard: Ebony
    Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
    Decoration: Abalone Diamonds and Squares Long Pattern
    Scale Size: 24.9"
    Shape: Acoustic Vintage Deluxe
    Frets: 20 Medium Gold
    Fretboard Radius: 16"
    Nut: Bone
    Nut Width: 46mm (1.811'')
    Electronics
    Pickups: Fishman Gold Plus Natural I (Preamp / Active)
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Gold
    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

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      3. Yamaha AC5R ARE

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      Playability 64
      Sound 97
      Build quality 94
      Value for money 77
      Overall Score 85

      What our users think

      • Neck profile shape: C (24 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (19 votes)
      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
      • Pickups power: Clean (4 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
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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 Specifications
      Yamaha AC5R ARE
      General
      Brand: Yamaha
      Year: 2017
      Configuration: N/A
      Strings: 6
      Made in: Japan
      Series: A
      Colors: Natural
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Hollowbody
      Body Material: Solid Sitka Spruce A.R.E. w/Scalloped Bracing
      Sides Material: Rosewood
      Back Material: Rosewood
      Bridge: Ebony
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Set
      Tuners: Open Gear Chrome (Gotoh)
      Fretboard: Ebony
      Neck Material: African Mahogany (3-ply)
      Decoration: Dots
      Scale Size: 25.6"
      Shape: Acoustic C
      Frets: 20 Medium
      Fretboard Radius: 15.75"
      Nut: Ivory Tusq
      Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'')
      Electronics
      Pickups: SYSTEM71(SRT2 System) + SRT Piezo Pickup (Preamp / Active)
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Chrome
      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

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        4. Alvarez WY1TS

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        Playability 74
        Sound 81
        Build quality 94
        Value for money 68
        Overall Score 83

        What our users think

        • Neck profile shape: V (2 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (2 votes)
        • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
        • Pickups power: Hot (1 vote)
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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
        • Gotoh Gold tuners
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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
        • Gotoh Gold tuners
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        Alvarez WY1TS Specifications
        Alvarez WY1TS
        General
        Brand: Alvarez
        Year: 2021
        Configuration: N/A
        Strings: 6
        Made in: Japan
        Series: Yairi
        Colors: Sunburst
        Left-Handed Version: No
        Body
        Type: Hollowbody
        Body Material: Solid AA Western Red Cedar
        Sides Material: Rosewood
        Back Material: Rosewood
        Bridge: Rosewood Direct Coupled
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Set
        Tuners: Gotoh Gold
        Fretboard: Rosewood with 12th Abalone Fret Inlay
        Neck Material: One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint
        Decoration: Abalone Design at 12th fret
        Scale Size: 25"
        Shape: Acoustic Alvarez
        Frets: 20 Medium
        Fretboard Radius: 15.75"
        Nut: Bone
        Nut Width: 43.4mm (1.71'')
        Electronics
        Pickups: LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up (Preamp / Active)
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: No
        Hardware Color: Gold
        Strengths & Weaknesses
        Alvarez 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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          5. Alvarez WY1

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          Playability 74
          Sound 81
          Build quality 91
          Value for money 68
          Overall Score 82

          What our users think

          • Neck profile shape: V (2 votes)
          • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (2 votes)
          • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
          • Pickups power: Hot (1 vote)
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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
          • Gotoh Gold tuners
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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
          • Gotoh Gold tuners
          • Side-By-Side Comparison
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          Alvarez WY1 Specifications
          Alvarez WY1
          General
          Brand: Alvarez
          Year: 2021
          Configuration: N/A
          Strings: 6
          Made in: Japan
          Series: Yairi
          Colors: Natural
          Left-Handed Version: No
          Body
          Type: Hollowbody
          Body Material: Solid AA Western Red Cedar
          Sides Material: Rosewood
          Back Material: Rosewood
          Bridge: Rosewood Direct Coupled
          Neck
          Neck Joint: Set
          Tuners: Gotoh Gold
          Fretboard: Rosewood with 12th Abalone Fret Inlay
          Neck Material: One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint
          Decoration: Abalone Design at 12th fret
          Scale Size: 25"
          Shape: Acoustic Alvarez
          Frets: 20 Medium
          Fretboard Radius: 15.75"
          Nut: Bone
          Nut Width: 43.6mm (1.718'')
          Electronics
          Pickups: LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up (Preamp / Active)
          Hardware
          Strap Lock: No
          Hardware Color: Gold
          Strengths & Weaknesses
          Alvarez 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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            6. Alvarez FYM70

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            Playability 74
            Sound 81
            Build quality 87
            Value for money 66
            Overall Score 81

            What our users think

            • Neck profile shape: V (2 votes)
            • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (2 votes)
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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
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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
            • Side-By-Side Comparison
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            Alvarez FYM70 Specifications
            Alvarez FYM70
            General
            Brand: Alvarez
            Year: 2022
            Configuration: N/A
            Strings: 6
            Made in: Japan
            Series: Yairi
            Colors: Natural
            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"
            Shape: Acoustic Alvarez
            Frets: 20 Medium
            Fretboard Radius: 15.75"
            Nut: Ivory Tusq
            Nut Width: 44mm (1.732'')
            Electronics
            Pickups: ( / )
            Hardware
            Strap Lock: No
            Hardware Color: Black & Gold
            Strengths & Weaknesses
            Alvarez 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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              7. Yamaha LS36 ARE

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              Playability 64
              Sound 81
              Build quality 87
              Value for money 55
              Overall Score 78

              What our users think

              • Neck profile shape: C (24 votes)
              • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (19 votes)
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              • From Yamaha's 2014 L series
              • Made in Japan
              • 6 strings
              • 25.6"'' scale
              • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
              • Solid Engelmann Spruce A.R.E. top
              • Solid Indian Rosewood back
              • Solid Indian Rosewood sides
              • Mahogany + Rosewood (5-Ply) neck
              • Ebony fretboard
              • Bridge pickup: (/)
              • Ebony bridge
              • Acoustic C Set neck
              • 20 Medium frets
              • Die-Cast Gold (SG301-Y22) tuners
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              • From Yamaha's 2014 L series
              • Made in Japan
              • 6 strings
              • 25.6"'' scale
              • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
              • Solid Engelmann Spruce A.R.E. top
              • Solid Indian Rosewood back
              • Solid Indian Rosewood sides
              • Mahogany + Rosewood (5-Ply) neck
              • Ebony fretboard
              • Bridge pickup: (/)
              • Ebony bridge
              • Acoustic C Set neck
              • 20 Medium frets
              • Die-Cast Gold (SG301-Y22) tuners
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              Yamaha LS36 ARE Specifications
              Yamaha LS36 ARE
              General
              Brand: Yamaha
              Year: 2014
              Configuration: N/A
              Strings: 6
              Made in: Japan
              Series: L
              Colors: Natural
              Left-Handed Version: No
              Body
              Type: Hollowbody
              Body Material: Solid Engelmann Spruce A.R.E.
              Sides Material: Rosewood
              Back Material: Rosewood
              Bridge: Ebony
              Neck
              Neck Joint: Set
              Tuners: Die-Cast Gold (SG301-Y22)
              Fretboard: Ebony
              Neck Material: Mahogany + Rosewood (5-Ply)
              Decoration: Custom Abalone
              Scale Size: 25.6"
              Shape: Acoustic C
              Frets: 20 Medium
              Fretboard Radius: 15.75"
              Nut: Bone
              Nut Width: 44mm (1.732'')
              Electronics
              Pickups: ( / )
              Hardware
              Strap Lock: No
              Hardware Color: Gold
              Strengths & Weaknesses
              Yamaha LS36 ARE
              • Made in Japan
              • Expensive Wood
              • Bone Nut
              • Bone 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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                8. Yamaha LS56 Custom ARE

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                Yamaha LS56 Custom ARE
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                Playability 64
                Sound 81
                Build quality 87
                Value for money 55
                Overall Score 78

                What our users think

                • Neck profile shape: C (24 votes)
                • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (19 votes)
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                • From Yamaha's 2014 L series
                • Made in Japan
                • 6 strings
                • 25.6"'' scale
                • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
                • Solid Engelmann Spruce A.R.E. top
                • Solid Indian Rosewood back
                • Solid Indian Rosewood sides
                • Mahogany + Rosewood (5-Ply) neck
                • Ebony fretboard
                • Bridge pickup: (/)
                • Ebony bridge
                • Acoustic C Set neck
                • 20 Medium frets
                • Die-Cast Gold (TM67G-Y22) tuners
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                • From Yamaha's 2014 L series
                • Made in Japan
                • 6 strings
                • 25.6"'' scale
                • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
                • Solid Engelmann Spruce A.R.E. top
                • Solid Indian Rosewood back
                • Solid Indian Rosewood sides
                • Mahogany + Rosewood (5-Ply) neck
                • Ebony fretboard
                • Bridge pickup: (/)
                • Ebony bridge
                • Acoustic C Set neck
                • 20 Medium frets
                • Die-Cast Gold (TM67G-Y22) tuners
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                Yamaha LS56 Custom ARE Specifications
                Yamaha LS56 Custom ARE
                General
                Brand: Yamaha
                Year: 2014
                Configuration: N/A
                Strings: 6
                Made in: Japan
                Series: L
                Colors: Natural
                Left-Handed Version: No
                Body
                Type: Hollowbody
                Body Material: Solid Engelmann Spruce A.R.E.
                Sides Material: Rosewood
                Back Material: Rosewood
                Bridge: Ebony
                Neck
                Neck Joint: Set
                Tuners: Die-Cast Gold (TM67G-Y22)
                Fretboard: Ebony
                Neck Material: Mahogany + Rosewood (5-Ply)
                Decoration: Custom Abalone
                Scale Size: 25.6"
                Shape: Acoustic C
                Frets: 20 Medium
                Fretboard Radius: 15.75"
                Nut: Bone
                Nut Width: 44mm (1.732'')
                Electronics
                Pickups: ( / )
                Hardware
                Strap Lock: No
                Hardware Color: Gold
                Strengths & Weaknesses
                Yamaha LS56 Custom ARE
                • Made in Japan
                • Expensive Wood
                • Bone Nut
                • Bone 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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                  9. Yamaha LS26 ARE

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                  Playability 64
                  Sound 81
                  Build quality 85
                  Value for money 63
                  Overall Score 77

                  What our users think

                  • Neck profile shape: C (24 votes)
                  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (19 votes)
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                  • From Yamaha's 2014 L series
                  • Made in Japan
                  • 6 strings
                  • 25.6"'' scale
                  • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
                  • Solid Engelmann Spruce A.R.E. top
                  • Solid Rosewood back
                  • Solid Rosewood sides
                  • Mahogany + Rosewood (5-Ply) neck
                  • Ebony fretboard
                  • Bridge pickup: (/)
                  • Ebony bridge
                  • Acoustic C Set neck
                  • 20 Medium frets
                  • Open-Gear Gold (SE700X XG) tuners
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                  • From Yamaha's 2014 L series
                  • Made in Japan
                  • 6 strings
                  • 25.6"'' scale
                  • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
                  • Solid Engelmann Spruce A.R.E. top
                  • Solid Rosewood back
                  • Solid Rosewood sides
                  • Mahogany + Rosewood (5-Ply) neck
                  • Ebony fretboard
                  • Bridge pickup: (/)
                  • Ebony bridge
                  • Acoustic C Set neck
                  • 20 Medium frets
                  • Open-Gear Gold (SE700X XG) tuners
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                  Yamaha LS26 ARE Specifications
                  Yamaha LS26 ARE
                  General
                  Brand: Yamaha
                  Year: 2014
                  Configuration: N/A
                  Strings: 6
                  Made in: Japan
                  Series: L
                  Colors: Natural
                  Left-Handed Version: No
                  Body
                  Type: Hollowbody
                  Body Material: Solid Engelmann Spruce A.R.E.
                  Sides Material: Rosewood
                  Back Material: Rosewood
                  Bridge: Ebony
                  Neck
                  Neck Joint: Set
                  Tuners: Open-Gear Gold (SE700X XG)
                  Fretboard: Ebony
                  Neck Material: Mahogany + Rosewood (5-Ply)
                  Decoration: Custom
                  Scale Size: 25.6"
                  Shape: Acoustic C
                  Frets: 20 Medium
                  Fretboard Radius: 15.75"
                  Nut: Bone
                  Nut Width: 44mm (1.732'')
                  Electronics
                  Pickups: ( / )
                  Hardware
                  Strap Lock: No
                  Hardware Color: Gold
                  Strengths & Weaknesses
                  Yamaha LS26 ARE
                  • Made in Japan
                  • Expensive Wood
                  • Bone Nut
                  • Bone 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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                    10. Yamaha LS-TA

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                    Yamaha LS-TA
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                    Playability 64
                    Sound 88
                    Build quality 72
                    Value for money 74
                    Overall Score 75

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                    • Neck profile shape: C (24 votes)
                    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (19 votes)
                    • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)
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                    • From Yamaha's 2016 TransAcoustic Guitars series
                    • Made in China
                    • 6 strings
                    • 25.6"'' scale
                    • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
                    • Solid Engelmann Spruce A.R.E. top
                    • Solid Rosewood back
                    • Solid Rosewood sides
                    • Mahogany + Rosewood 5-ply neck
                    • Ebony fretboard
                    • Bridge pickup: SYSTEM70 TransAcoustic + SRT Piezo Pickup (Preamp/Active)
                    • Ebony bridge
                    • Acoustic C Set neck
                    • 20 Medium frets
                    • Die-Cast Gold tuners
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                    • From Yamaha's 2016 TransAcoustic Guitars series
                    • Made in China
                    • 6 strings
                    • 25.6"'' scale
                    • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
                    • Solid Engelmann Spruce A.R.E. top
                    • Solid Rosewood back
                    • Solid Rosewood sides
                    • Mahogany + Rosewood 5-ply neck
                    • Ebony fretboard
                    • Bridge pickup: SYSTEM70 TransAcoustic + SRT Piezo Pickup (Preamp/Active)
                    • Ebony bridge
                    • Acoustic C Set neck
                    • 20 Medium frets
                    • Die-Cast Gold tuners
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                    Yamaha LS-TA Specifications
                    Yamaha LS-TA
                    General
                    Brand: Yamaha
                    Year: 2016
                    Configuration: N/A
                    Strings: 6
                    Made in: China
                    Series: TransAcoustic Guitars
                    Colors: Natural
                    Left-Handed Version: No
                    Body
                    Type: Hollowbody
                    Body Material: Solid Engelmann Spruce A.R.E.
                    Sides Material: Rosewood
                    Back Material: Rosewood
                    Bridge: Ebony
                    Neck
                    Neck Joint: Set
                    Tuners: Die-Cast Gold
                    Fretboard: Ebony
                    Neck Material: Mahogany + Rosewood 5-ply
                    Decoration: Dots
                    Scale Size: 25.6"
                    Shape: Acoustic C
                    Frets: 20 Medium
                    Fretboard Radius: 15.75"
                    Nut: Plastic
                    Nut Width: 44mm (1.732'')
                    Electronics
                    Pickups: SYSTEM70 TransAcoustic + SRT Piezo Pickup (Preamp / Active)
                    Hardware
                    Strap Lock: No
                    Hardware Color: Chrome
                    Strengths & Weaknesses
                    Yamaha LS-TA
                    • Expensive Wood
                    • Electronics
                    • Solid Top Wood
                    • Solid Side Wood
                    • Solid Back Wood
                    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
                    • No Locking Tuners
                    • Made in China
                    • No High-Quality Nut
                    • No Top Brand Pickups
                    • Low-Quality Material Saddle
                    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
                    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
                    • No Strap Lock

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