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        Best Ebony Fretboard Acoustic Guitars in 2023

        Here you'll find the best Ebony fretboard acoustic guitars. This is one of the most expensive woods there is, which is why it's mostly used for fretboards. It is dense, heavy, highly resistant and comes in a really dark color that gives any guitar a classy touch. Tone wise, it helps the high side of the spectrum and provides good sustain.

        Out of the more than 2000 guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones. 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 Orianthi SJ-200

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        Gibson Orianthi SJ-200
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        Playability 85
        Sound 89
        Build quality 92
        Value for money 74
        Overall Score 89
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        • From Gibson's 2021 Artist Collection series
        • Made in United States
        • 6 strings
        • 25.5"'' scale
        • 12" Fretboard Radius
        • Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
        • Solid AAA Flame Maple back
        • Solid Maple sides
        • Mahogany neck
        • Ebony fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs (Preamp/Active)
        • Two bar SJ-200 Moustache; Ebony bridge
        • Acoustic Rounded C Set neck
        • 20 Medium frets
        • Grover Keystone tuners
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        Gibson Orianthi SJ-200
        • 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 Custom J-45 Deluxe Rosewood

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        Gibson Custom J-45 Deluxe Rosewood
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        Playability 82
        Sound 89
        Build quality 92
        Value for money 73
        Overall Score 88

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        • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
        • Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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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
        • 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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        3. Gibson Custom SJ-200 Deluxe

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        Playability 82
        Sound 89
        Build quality 92
        Value for money 73
        Overall Score 88

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        • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
        • Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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        • From Gibson Custom's 2019 Modern Collection series
        • Made in United States
        • 6 strings
        • 25.5"'' 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)
        • Moustache bridge
        • Acoustic Rounded Set neck
        • 20 Medium frets
        • Grover Rotomatic w/ kidney buttons tuners
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        Gibson Custom SJ-200 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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        4. Gibson Custom Hummingbird Deluxe

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        Playability 82
        Sound 89
        Build quality 92
        Value for money 73
        Overall Score 88

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        • Tuning stability: Won't get out of tune (1 vote)
        • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
        • Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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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
        • 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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        5. Gibson Dave Mustaine Songwriter

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        Gibson Dave Mustaine Songwriter
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        Playability 78
        Sound 91
        Build quality 92
        Value for money 72
        Overall Score 87

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        • Neck profile shape: C (1 vote)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (1 vote)
        • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
        • Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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        • From Gibson's 2022 Artist Collection series
        • Made in United States
        • 6 strings
        • 24.75"'' scale
        • 16" Fretboard Radius
        • Solid Sitka Spruce top
        • Solid Walnut back
        • Solid Walnut sides
        • Mahogany neck
        • Ebony fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active)
        • Traditional Belly Up, Ebony bridge
        • Acoustic Advanced Response Set neck
        • 24 Medium frets
        • Grover Rotomatic tuners
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        Gibson Dave Mustaine Songwriter
        • Made in United States
        • 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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        6. Martin OMJM John Mayer

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        Playability 85
        Sound 88
        Build quality 88
        Value for money 72
        Overall Score 87

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        • Fret edges: Smooth (3 votes)
        • Tuning stability: Won't get out of tune (3 votes)
        • Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
        • Neck profile shape: C (3 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (3 votes)
        • Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
        • Pickups power: Clean (4 votes)
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        • From Martin's 2012 Custom & Special Editions series
        • Made in United States
        • 6 strings
        • 25.4"'' scale
        • 16" Fretboard Radius
        • Solid Engelmann Spruce top
        • Solid East Indian Rosewood back
        • Solid East Indian Rosewood sides
        • Select Hardwood neck
        • Ebony fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Fishman Gold Plus Natural I (Preamp/Active)
        • Ebony bridge
        • Acoustic Low Profile Set neck
        • 20 Medium frets
        • Nickel Open Gear tuners
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        Martin OMJM John Mayer
        • 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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        7. Martin D-35 Johnny Cash

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        Playability 85
        Sound 89
        Build quality 88
        Value for money 72
        Overall Score 87

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        • Neck profile shape: C (3 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (3 votes)
        • Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
        • Pickups power: Clean (4 votes)
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        • From Martin's 2014 Custom & Special Editions series
        • Made in United States
        • 6 strings
        • 25.4"'' scale
        • 16" Fretboard Radius
        • Solid Engelmann Spruce top
        • Solid East Indian Rosewood back
        • Solid East Indian Rosewood 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
        • Chrome Enclosed Gear tuners
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        Martin D-35 Johnny Cash
        • 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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        8. Martin 000-28 Brooke Ligertwood

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        Playability 85
        Sound 88
        Build quality 88
        Value for money 72
        Overall Score 87

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        • Neck profile shape: V (1 vote)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Slightly chunky (1 vote)
        • Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
        • Pickups power: Clean (4 votes)
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        • From Martin's 2022 Custom & Special Editions 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
        • Select Hardwood neck
        • Ebony fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Fishman Gold Plus Natural I (Preamp/Active)
        • Ebony bridge
        • Acoustic Modified V Set neck
        • 20 Medium frets
        • Nickel Open Gear tuners
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        Martin 000-28 Brooke Ligertwood
        • 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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        9. Yamaha A5M ARE

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        Yamaha A5M ARE
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        Playability 85
        Sound 91
        Build quality 85
        Value for money 87
        Overall Score 87

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        • Neck profile shape: C (10 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (10 votes)
        • Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
        • Pickups power: Clean (2 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 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 A5M 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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        10. Yamaha AC5R ARE

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        Playability 85
        Sound 90
        Build quality 87
        Value for money 82
        Overall Score 87

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        • Neck profile shape: C (10 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (10 votes)
        • Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
        • Pickups power: Clean (2 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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        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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