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              Best Ebony Fretboard Concert Guitars in 2023

              Here you'll find the best Ebony fretboard Concert style 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. Yamaha AC5R ARE

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              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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              2. Yamaha AC5M ARE

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              Yamaha AC5M ARE
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              Playability 85
              Sound 90
              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 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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              3. Martin 012-28 Modern Deluxe

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              Martin 012-28 Modern Deluxe
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              Playability 82
              Sound 88
              Build quality 89
              Value for money 71
              Overall Score 86

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              • Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (2 votes)
              • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 votes)
              • Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
              • Pickups power: Clean (4 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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              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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              4. Martin 0-18

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              Martin 0-18
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              Playability 82
              Sound 88
              Build quality 86
              Value for money 75
              Overall Score 85

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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 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

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              5. Yamaha FSX5

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              Yamaha FSX5
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              Playability 82
              Sound 88
              Build quality 82
              Value for money 79
              Overall Score 84

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              • Neck access to high frets: Hard (1 vote)
              • Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
              • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
              • Weight: Very lightweight (1 vote)
              • Neck profile shape: C (10 votes)
              • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (10 votes)
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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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              Yamaha 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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              6. Yamaha LS56 Custom ARE

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              Yamaha LS56 Custom ARE
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              Playability 82
              Sound 85
              Build quality 82
              Value for money 68
              Overall Score 83

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              • Neck profile shape: C (10 votes)
              • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (10 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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              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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              7. Yamaha LS26 ARE

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              Yamaha LS26 ARE
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              Playability 82
              Sound 85
              Build quality 80
              Value for money 72
              Overall Score 82

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              • Neck profile shape: C (10 votes)
              • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (10 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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              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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              8. Yamaha LS36 ARE

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              Yamaha LS36 ARE
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              Playability 82
              Sound 85
              Build quality 80
              Value for money 72
              Overall Score 82

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              • Neck profile shape: C (10 votes)
              • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (10 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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              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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              9. Yamaha AC3M ARE

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              Playability 85
              Sound 88
              Build quality 70
              Value for money 86
              Overall Score 81

              Player Feedback

              • Neck access to high frets: Easy (1 vote)
              • Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
              • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
              • Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
              • 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 China
              • 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
              • Die-Cast Chrome (TM29T) tuners
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              Yamaha AC3M ARE
              • 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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              10. Yamaha AC3R ARE

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              Playability 85
              Sound 88
              Build quality 70
              Value for money 86
              Overall Score 81

              Player Feedback

              • Neck access to high frets: Easy (1 vote)
              • Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
              • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
              • Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
              • 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 China
              • 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
              • Die-Cast Chrome (TM29T) tuners
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              Yamaha AC3R ARE
              • 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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