Best Grand Concert Guitars With 16" Fingerboard Radius in 2024

Here are the top Grand Concert style guitars with 16" fingerboard radius. This fretboard radius is really different than Stratocasters, but it's also a lot flatter than Les Paul fingerboards. It'll heavily favor soloing over playing chords. This doesn't mean you can't use it for chords, but it will be more comfortable to play chords without muting strings in a more curved fretboard. Bending and sliding without losing sustain will also be more likely in a flat fretboard like this one.

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. Martin CEO-9

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Playability 77
Sound 86
Build quality 89
Value for money 69
Overall Score 84

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: V (1 vote)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Slightly chunky (1 vote)
  • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (2 votes)
  • Pickups power: Clean (2 votes)
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  • From Martin's 2019 Custom & Special Editions series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 24.9"'' scale
  • 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Curly Mango top
  • Solid Curly Mango back
  • Solid Curly Mango sides
  • Genuine Mahogany neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fishman (Preamp/Active)
  • Ebony bridge
  • Acoustic Modified V Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Vintage Copper Open Gear tuners
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  • From Martin's 2019 Custom & Special Editions series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 24.9"'' scale
  • 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Curly Mango top
  • Solid Curly Mango back
  • Solid Curly Mango sides
  • Genuine Mahogany neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fishman (Preamp/Active)
  • Ebony bridge
  • Acoustic Modified V Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Vintage Copper Open Gear tuners
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Martin CEO-9
  • 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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    2. Martin CEO-7

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    Playability 77
    Sound 86
    Build quality 88
    Value for money 69
    Overall Score 84

    What our users think

    • 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 2013 Custom & Special Editions series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 24.9"'' scale
    • 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Adirondack Spruce top
    • Solid Mahogany back
    • Solid Mahogany 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
    • Golden Age Relic Nickel tuners
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    • From Martin's 2013 Custom & Special Editions series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 24.9"'' scale
    • 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Adirondack Spruce top
    • Solid Mahogany back
    • Solid Mahogany 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
    • Golden Age Relic Nickel tuners
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    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Martin CEO-7
    • 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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    3. Martin 0012-28 Modern Deluxe

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    Martin 0012-28 Modern Deluxe
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    Playability 77
    Sound 86
    Build quality 89
    Value for money 69
    Overall Score 84

    What our users think

    • 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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    • 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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    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Martin 0012-28 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 00-28 Modern Deluxe

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    Martin 00-28 Modern Deluxe
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    Playability 77
    Sound 86
    Build quality 89
    Value for money 69
    Overall Score 84

    What our users think

    • 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 Open Gear tuners
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    • 4 Prices - New from $4,399 >
    • 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 Open Gear tuners
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    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Martin 00-28 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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    5. Martin 00-28

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    Playability 77
    Sound 86
    Build quality 88
    Value for money 69
    Overall Score 84

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: C (4 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (4 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (2 votes)
    • Pickups power: Clean (2 votes)
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    • From Martin's 2017 Standard series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 24.9"'' scale
    • 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Spruce top
    • Solid East Indian Rosewood back
    • Solid East Indian Rosewood sides
    • Select Hardwood neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fishman (Preamp/Active)
    • Ebony bridge
    • Acoustic Modified Low Oval Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Nickel Open Gear tuners
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    • 4 Prices - New from $3,399 >
    • From Martin's 2017 Standard series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 24.9"'' scale
    • 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Spruce top
    • Solid East Indian Rosewood back
    • Solid East Indian Rosewood sides
    • Select Hardwood neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fishman (Preamp/Active)
    • Ebony bridge
    • Acoustic Modified Low Oval Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Nickel Open Gear tuners
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    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Martin 00-28
    • 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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    6. Martin 00-18

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    Playability 77
    Sound 86
    Build quality 86
    Value for money 73
    Overall Score 83

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: C (4 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (4 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (2 votes)
    • Pickups power: Clean (2 votes)
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    • From Martin's 1931 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 (Preamp/Active)
    • Ebony bridge
    • Acoustic Modified Low Oval Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Nickel Open Gear tuners
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    • From Martin's 1931 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 (Preamp/Active)
    • Ebony bridge
    • Acoustic Modified Low Oval Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Nickel Open Gear tuners
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    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Martin 00-18
    • 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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    7. Martin 00-15M

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    Martin 00-15M
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    Playability 73
    Sound 86
    Build quality 85
    Value for money 76
    Overall Score 81

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: C (4 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (4 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
    • Pickups power: Clean (4 votes)
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    • From Martin's 2015 15 series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.4"'' scale
    • 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Mahogany top
    • Solid Mahogany back
    • Solid Mahogany sides
    • Mahogany neck
    • East Indian Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fishman Gold Plus Natural I (Preamp/Active)
    • East Indian Rosewood bridge
    • Acoustic Modified Low Oval Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Nickel Open Gear tuners
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    • 3 Prices - New from $1,699 >
    • From Martin's 2015 15 series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.4"'' scale
    • 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Mahogany top
    • Solid Mahogany back
    • Solid Mahogany sides
    • Mahogany neck
    • East Indian Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fishman Gold Plus Natural I (Preamp/Active)
    • East Indian Rosewood bridge
    • Acoustic Modified Low Oval Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Nickel Open Gear tuners
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    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Martin 00-15M
    • 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 00L Earth

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    Playability 77
    Sound 84
    Build quality 80
    Value for money 70
    Overall Score 80

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: C (4 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (4 votes)
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    • From Martin's 2021 Custom & Special Editions series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 24.9"'' scale
    • 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Spruce top
    • Solid Sapele back
    • Solid Sapele sides
    • FSC Certified Sipo neck
    • FSC Certified Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: (/)
    • FSC Certified Ebony bridge
    • Acoustic Modified Low Oval Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Nickel Open Gear tuners
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    • 2 Prices - New from $2,249 >
    • From Martin's 2021 Custom & Special Editions series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 24.9"'' scale
    • 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Spruce top
    • Solid Sapele back
    • Solid Sapele sides
    • FSC Certified Sipo neck
    • FSC Certified Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: (/)
    • FSC Certified Ebony bridge
    • Acoustic Modified Low Oval Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Nickel Open Gear tuners
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    Martin 00L Earth
    • Made in United States
    • Expensive Wood
    • Bone Nut
    • Compensated 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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