Best Grand Concert Guitars With Nickel Hardware in 2024

Here are the top Grand Concert style guitars with Nickel 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. Martin CEO-9

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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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Strengths & Weaknesses
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. Taylor 812e

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Taylor 812e

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Playability 77

Sound 86

Build quality 85

Value for money 68

Overall Score 83

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 2018 800 series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.9"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Indian Rosewood back
Solid Indian Rosewood 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
Smoked Nickel tuners
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3 Prices - New from $3,999 >
From Taylor's 2018 800 series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.9"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Indian Rosewood back
Solid Indian Rosewood 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
Smoked Nickel tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Taylor 812e

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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3. Martin CEO-7

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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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4 Prices - New from $3,199 >
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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4. Martin 00-28

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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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5. 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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5 Prices - New from $2,799 >
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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6. Taylor 812ce

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Taylor 812ce

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Playability 77

Sound 86

Build quality 85

Value for money 68

Overall Score 83

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 800 series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.9"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Indian Rosewood back
Solid Indian Rosewood 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
Smoked Nickel tuners
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6 Prices - New from $3,999 >
From Taylor's 2014 800 series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.9"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Indian Rosewood back
Solid Indian Rosewood 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
Smoked Nickel tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Taylor 812ce

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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7. Taylor 612ce

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Taylor 612ce

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Playability 77

Sound 86

Build quality 85

Value for money 68

Overall Score 83

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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6 Prices - New from $3,300 >
From Taylor's 2015 600 series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.9"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Maple back
Solid Maple sides
Hard Rock Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active)
Ebony bridge
Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Taylor Nickel tuners
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6 Prices - New from $3,300 >
From Taylor's 2015 600 series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.9"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Maple back
Solid Maple sides
Hard Rock Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active)
Ebony bridge
Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Taylor Nickel tuners
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Taylor 612ce

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq 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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8. Taylor 512ce

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Taylor 512ce

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Playability 77

Sound 86

Build quality 85

Value for money 68

Overall Score 83

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 500 series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.9"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Urban Ironbark back
Solid Urban Ironbark 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
Taylor Nickel tuners
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4 Prices - New from $3,299 >
From Taylor's 2013 500 series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.9"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Urban Ironbark back
Solid Urban Ironbark 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
Taylor Nickel tuners
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Taylor 512ce

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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9. Taylor 412ce-R

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Taylor 412ce-R

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Playability 77

Sound 86

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 2018 400 series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.9"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Indian Rosewood back
Solid Indian Rosewood 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
Taylor Nickel tuners
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From Taylor's 2018 400 series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.9"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Indian Rosewood back
Solid Indian Rosewood 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
Taylor Nickel tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Taylor 412ce-R

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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10. Taylor AD22e

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Playability 77

Sound 86

Build quality 82

Value for money 77

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 2021 The American Dream series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.9"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Tropical Mahogany top
Solid Sapele back
Solid Sapele sides
Tropical Mahogany neck
Eucalyptus fretboard
Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active)
Eucalyptus bridge
Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Taylor Nickel tuners
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1 Prices - New from $1,999 >
From Taylor's 2021 The American Dream series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.9"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Tropical Mahogany top
Solid Sapele back
Solid Sapele sides
Tropical Mahogany neck
Eucalyptus fretboard
Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active)
Eucalyptus bridge
Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Taylor Nickel tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Taylor AD22e

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq 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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