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Best Grand Auditorium Guitars With Black Hardware in 2024

Here are the top Grand Auditorium style guitars with Black hardware.

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. Taylor 324e

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Taylor 324e

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Playability 73

Sound 88

Build quality 84

Value for money 72

Overall Score 82

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (7 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (6 votes)

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From Taylor's 2013 300 series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Tropical Mahogany top
Solid Tropical Mahogany back
Solid Tropical Mahogany sides
Tropical Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active)
Ebony bridge
Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Satin Black tuners
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From Taylor's 2013 300 series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Tropical Mahogany top
Solid Tropical Mahogany back
Solid Tropical Mahogany sides
Tropical Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active)
Ebony bridge
Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Satin Black tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Taylor 324e

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Black Tusq XL Nut
Electronics
Synthetic 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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2. Washburn G66SCE Spalt Maple

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Playability 73

Sound 85

Build quality 75

Value for money 83

Overall Score 78

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From Washburn's 2020 Comfort series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.31"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid western red cedar top
Spalted Maple back
Spalted Maple sides
Satin Mahogany with 2 way Truss Rod neck
Ovangkol fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Presys+ 501T w/tuner (Preamp/Active)
Mahogany Bound Ovangkol bridge
Acoustic Washburn Comfort Set neck
20 Medium frets
18:1 with Black Buttons tuners
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From Washburn's 2020 Comfort series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.31"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid western red cedar top
Spalted Maple back
Spalted Maple sides
Satin Mahogany with 2 way Truss Rod neck
Ovangkol fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Presys+ 501T w/tuner (Preamp/Active)
Mahogany Bound Ovangkol bridge
Acoustic Washburn Comfort Set neck
20 Medium frets
18:1 with Black Buttons tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Washburn G66SCE Spalt Maple

Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Bone Saddle
Solid Top Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
Laminated Side Wood
Laminated Back Wood
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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3. Harley Benton EAX-500TL Black

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Playability 73

Sound 83

Build quality 67

Value for money 89

Overall Score 74

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From Harley Benton's 2022 Standard series
Made in China
6 strings
25.591"'' scale
15.748" Fretboard Radius
Spruce top
Sapele back
Sapele sides
Okoume neck
Purple Heart fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Presys II with built-in tuner (Preamp/Active)
Roseacer bridge
Acoustic C Shape Set neck
20 Medium frets
Machine heads Die-cast tuners
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2 Prices - New from €139 >
From Harley Benton's 2022 Standard series
Made in China
6 strings
25.591"'' scale
15.748" Fretboard Radius
Spruce top
Sapele back
Sapele sides
Okoume neck
Purple Heart fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Presys II with built-in tuner (Preamp/Active)
Roseacer bridge
Acoustic C Shape Set neck
20 Medium frets
Machine heads Die-cast tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Harley Benton EAX-500TL Black

Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Bone Saddle
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in China
No Expensive Woods
Laminated Top Wood
Laminated Side Wood
Laminated Back Wood
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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4. Taylor 324ce

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Taylor 324ce

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Playability 73

Sound 88

Build quality 84

Value for money 72

Overall Score 82

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Normal (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: D (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (7 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (6 votes)

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From Taylor's 2017 300 series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Tropical Mahogany top
Solid Tropical Mahogany back
Solid Tropical Mahogany sides
Tropical Mahogany neck
West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active)
West African Crelicam Ebony bridge
Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Satin Black tuners
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4 Prices - New from $2,499 >
From Taylor's 2017 300 series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Tropical Mahogany top
Solid Tropical Mahogany back
Solid Tropical Mahogany sides
Tropical Mahogany neck
West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active)
West African Crelicam Ebony bridge
Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Satin Black tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Taylor 324ce

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Black Tusq XL Nut
Electronics
Synthetic 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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5. Washburn G20SCE

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Playability 77

Sound 85

Build quality 72

Value for money 83

Overall Score 78

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From Washburn's 2020 Comfort series
Made in China
6 strings
25.3"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Mahogany/Bound Pau Ferro back
Pau Ferro sides
Satin Mahogany with 2 way Truss Rod neck
Ovangkol fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Presys II 301T w/tuner (Preamp/Active)
Ovangkol bridge
Acoustic Washburn Comfort Set neck
20 Medium frets
Chrome Diecast tuners
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2 Prices - New from $749 >
From Washburn's 2020 Comfort series
Made in China
6 strings
25.3"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Mahogany/Bound Pau Ferro back
Pau Ferro sides
Satin Mahogany with 2 way Truss Rod neck
Ovangkol fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Presys II 301T w/tuner (Preamp/Active)
Ovangkol bridge
Acoustic Washburn Comfort Set neck
20 Medium frets
Chrome Diecast tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Washburn G20SCE

Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Bone Saddle
Solid Top Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in China
Laminated Side Wood
Laminated Back Wood
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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6. Taylor 214ce-BLK DLX

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Taylor 214ce-BLK DLX

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Playability 73

Sound 85

Build quality 74

Value for money 77

Overall Score 77

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (7 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (6 votes)

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From Taylor's 2014 200 series
Made in Mexico
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Layered Maple back
Layered Maple sides
Hard Rock Maple neck
West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active)
West African Crelicam Ebony bridge
Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Satin Black tuners
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From Taylor's 2014 200 series
Made in Mexico
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Layered Maple back
Layered Maple sides
Hard Rock Maple neck
West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active)
West African Crelicam Ebony bridge
Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Satin Black tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Taylor 214ce-BLK DLX

Expensive Wood
NuBone Nut
Electronics
Synthetic Bone Saddle
Solid Top Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Mexico
No Top Brand Pickups
Laminated Side Wood
Laminated Back Wood
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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7. Washburn G25SCE

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Washburn G25SCE

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Playability 73

Sound 85

Build quality 72

Value for money 82

Overall Score 77

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From Washburn's 2021 Comfort series
Made in China
6 strings
25.31"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Pau Ferro back
Pau Ferro sides
Satin Mahogany with 2-way Truss Rod neck
Ovangkol fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Presys+ 501T w/tuner (Preamp/Active)
Mahogany Bound Ovangkol bridge
Acoustic Washburn Comfort Set neck
20 Medium frets
18:1 Black with Black Buttons tuners
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From Washburn's 2021 Comfort series
Made in China
6 strings
25.31"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Pau Ferro back
Pau Ferro sides
Satin Mahogany with 2-way Truss Rod neck
Ovangkol fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Presys+ 501T w/tuner (Preamp/Active)
Mahogany Bound Ovangkol bridge
Acoustic Washburn Comfort Set neck
20 Medium frets
18:1 Black with Black Buttons tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Washburn G25SCE

Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Bone Saddle
Solid Top Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in China
Laminated Side Wood
Laminated Back Wood
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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8. Washburn G15SCE-12 String

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Washburn G15SCE-12 String

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Playability 73

Sound 85

Build quality 72

Value for money 82

Overall Score 77

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From Washburn's 2018 Comfort series
Made in China
12 strings
25.31"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Mahogany back
Mahogany sides
Satin Mahogany with 2 way Truss Rod neck
Ovangkol fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Presys+ 501T w/tuner (Preamp/Active)
Mahogany Bound Ovankol bridge
Acoustic Washburn Comfort Set neck
20 Medium frets
18:1 Black with Black Buttons tuners
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From Washburn's 2018 Comfort series
Made in China
12 strings
25.31"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Mahogany back
Mahogany sides
Satin Mahogany with 2 way Truss Rod neck
Ovangkol fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Presys+ 501T w/tuner (Preamp/Active)
Mahogany Bound Ovankol bridge
Acoustic Washburn Comfort Set neck
20 Medium frets
18:1 Black with Black Buttons tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Washburn G15SCE-12 String

Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Bone Saddle
Solid Top Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in China
Laminated Side Wood
Laminated Back Wood
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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9. Washburn G55CE Koa

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Playability 73

Sound 83

Build quality 69

Value for money 80

Overall Score 75

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From Washburn's 2021 Comfort series
Made in China
6 strings
25.31"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Koa top
Koa back
Koa sides
Satin Mahogany with 2 way Truss Rod neck
Ovangkol fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Presys+ 501T w/tuner (Preamp/Active)
Mahogany Bound Ovangkol bridge
Acoustic Washburn Comfort Set neck
20 Medium frets
18:1 Black with Black Buttons tuners
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2 Prices - New from $999 >
From Washburn's 2021 Comfort series
Made in China
6 strings
25.31"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Koa top
Koa back
Koa sides
Satin Mahogany with 2 way Truss Rod neck
Ovangkol fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Presys+ 501T w/tuner (Preamp/Active)
Mahogany Bound Ovangkol bridge
Acoustic Washburn Comfort Set neck
20 Medium frets
18:1 Black with Black Buttons tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Washburn G55CE Koa

Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Bone Saddle
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in China
Laminated Top Wood
Laminated Side Wood
Laminated Back Wood
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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