Best Jumbo Shape Guitars in 2024

Here you'll find the best Jumbo shape guitars.

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. Gibson Custom J-45 Deluxe Rosewood

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Playability 78
Sound 88
Build quality 92
Value for money 71
Overall Score 86

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  • Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
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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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  • 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 Specifications
Gibson Custom J-45 Deluxe Rosewood
General
Brand: Gibson Custom
Year: 2021
Configuration: N/A
Strings: 6
Made in: United States
Series: Modern Collection
Colors: Natural Burst
Left-Handed Version: Yes
Body
Type: Hollowbody
Body Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
Sides Material: Rosewood
Back Material: Rosewood
Bridge: Traditional belly up
Neck
Neck Joint: Set
Tuners: Grover Rotomatic w/ kidney buttons
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Mahogany
Decoration: Mother-of-pearl split diamond with brass border
Scale Size: 24.75"
Shape: Acoustic Slim Taper
Frets: 20 Medium
Fretboard Radius: 12"
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 43.8mm (1.725'')
Electronics
Pickups: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp / Active)
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Gold
Strengths & Weaknesses
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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    2. Gibson J-45 Standard 12-String

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    Playability 78
    Sound 88
    Build quality 92
    Value for money 71
    Overall Score 86

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    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
    • Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
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    • From Gibson's 2021 Modern Acoustic series
    • Made in United States
    • 12 strings
    • 24.75"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Sitka Spruce top
    • Solid Mahogany back
    • Solid Mahogany sides
    • Mahogany neck
    • Indian Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active)
    • Reverse Belly, Rosewood bridge
    • Acoustic Slim Taper Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners
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    • From Gibson's 2021 Modern Acoustic series
    • Made in United States
    • 12 strings
    • 24.75"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Sitka Spruce top
    • Solid Mahogany back
    • Solid Mahogany sides
    • Mahogany neck
    • Indian Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active)
    • Reverse Belly, Rosewood bridge
    • Acoustic Slim Taper Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners
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    Gibson J-45 Standard 12-String Specifications
    Gibson J-45 Standard 12-String
    General
    Brand: Gibson
    Year: 2021
    Configuration: N/A
    Strings: 12
    Made in: United States
    Series: Modern Acoustic
    Colors: Sunburst
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Hollowbody
    Body Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
    Sides Material: Mahogany
    Back Material: Mahogany
    Bridge: Reverse Belly, Rosewood
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: Grover Mini Rotomatic
    Fretboard: Indian Rosewood
    Neck Material: Mahogany
    Decoration: Mother of Pearl Dots
    Scale Size: 24.75"
    Shape: Acoustic Slim Taper
    Frets: 20 Medium
    Fretboard Radius: 12"
    Nut: Bone
    Nut Width: 47.6mm (1.875'')
    Electronics
    Pickups: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp / Active)
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Nickel
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Gibson J-45 Standard 12-String
    • 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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    3. Guild F-55E in Natural

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    Playability 77
    Sound 88
    Build quality 92
    Value for money 71
    Overall Score 86
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    • From Guild's 2021 Guild Usa series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.625"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Sitka Spruce top
    • Solid Indian Rosewood back
    • Solid Indian Rosewood sides
    • Mahogany with Walnut Center Strip neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs Anthem with Volume, Mix, and Phase Controls (Preamp/Active)
    • Ebony bridge
    • Acoustic C Shape Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Gotoh SE700 Open-Gear in Gold tuners
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    • From Guild's 2021 Guild Usa series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.625"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Sitka Spruce top
    • Solid Indian Rosewood back
    • Solid Indian Rosewood sides
    • Mahogany with Walnut Center Strip neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs Anthem with Volume, Mix, and Phase Controls (Preamp/Active)
    • Ebony bridge
    • Acoustic C Shape Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Gotoh SE700 Open-Gear in Gold tuners
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    Guild F-55E in Natural Specifications
    Guild F-55E in Natural
    General
    Brand: Guild
    Year: 2021
    Configuration: N/A
    Strings: 6
    Made in: United States
    Series: Guild Usa
    Colors: Natural, Burst
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Hollowbody
    Body Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
    Sides Material: Rosewood
    Back Material: Rosewood
    Bridge: Ebony
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: Gotoh SE700 Open-Gear in Gold
    Fretboard: Ebony
    Neck Material: Mahogany with Walnut Center Strip
    Decoration: V-Blocks - Mother-Of-Pearl and Abalone
    Scale Size: 25.625"
    Shape: Acoustic C Shape
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.945'' (24mm)
    Frets: 20 Medium
    Fretboard Radius: 12"
    Nut: Bone
    Nut Width: 42.8mm (1.687'')
    Electronics
    Pickups: LR Baggs Anthem with Volume, Mix, and Phase Controls (Preamp / Active)
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Gold
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Guild F-55E in Natural
    • 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. Alvarez JYM80CE

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    Playability 73
    Sound 88
    Build quality 92
    Value for money 69
    Overall Score 84

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    • Neck profile shape: V (1 vote)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (1 vote)
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    • From Alvarez's 2022 Yairi series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.512"'' scale
    • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
    • Solid Flamed Maple back
    • Solid Flamed Maple sides
    • One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint neck
    • Ebony / 12th Fret Inlay fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
    • Ebony Direct Coupled bridge
    • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Gotoh 510's Gold with Ebony Buttons tuners
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    • From Alvarez's 2022 Yairi series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.512"'' scale
    • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
    • Solid Flamed Maple back
    • Solid Flamed Maple sides
    • One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint neck
    • Ebony / 12th Fret Inlay fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
    • Ebony Direct Coupled bridge
    • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Gotoh 510's Gold with Ebony Buttons tuners
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    Alvarez JYM80CE Specifications
    Alvarez JYM80CE
    General
    Brand: Alvarez
    Year: 2022
    Configuration: N/A
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Japan
    Series: Yairi
    Colors: Natural
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Hollowbody
    Body Material: Solid AAA Sitka Spruce
    Sides Material: Flame Maple
    Back Material: Flame Maple
    Bridge: Ebony Direct Coupled
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: Gotoh 510's Gold with Ebony Buttons
    Fretboard: Ebony / 12th Fret Inlay
    Neck Material: One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint
    Decoration: Abalone Design at 12th fret
    Scale Size: 25.512"
    Shape: Acoustic Alvarez
    Frets: 20 Medium
    Fretboard Radius: 15.75"
    Nut: Ivory Tusq
    Nut Width: 44mm (1.732'')
    Electronics
    Pickups: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp / Active)
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Black & Gold
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Alvarez JYM80CE
    • Made in Japan
    • 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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      5. Ibanez JGM10

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      Playability 73
      Sound 88
      Build quality 90
      Value for money 69
      Overall Score 84
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      • From Ibanez's 2021 JGM series
      • Made in Japan
      • 6 strings
      • 25.75"'' scale
      • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
      • Thermo Aged Solid Sitka Spruce top
      • Solid Pau Ferro back
      • Solid Pau Ferro sides
      • African Mahogany/Pau Ferro neck
      • Macassar Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Fishman Rare Earth Mic Blend Active Soundhole, Tap (Preamp/Active)
      • Macassar Ebony top loading bridge
      • Acoustic JGM Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Ibanez tuners
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      • From Ibanez's 2021 JGM series
      • Made in Japan
      • 6 strings
      • 25.75"'' scale
      • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
      • Thermo Aged Solid Sitka Spruce top
      • Solid Pau Ferro back
      • Solid Pau Ferro sides
      • African Mahogany/Pau Ferro neck
      • Macassar Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Fishman Rare Earth Mic Blend Active Soundhole, Tap (Preamp/Active)
      • Macassar Ebony top loading bridge
      • Acoustic JGM Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Ibanez tuners
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      Ibanez JGM10 Specifications
      Ibanez JGM10
      General
      Brand: Ibanez
      Year: 2021
      Configuration: N/A
      Strings: 6
      Made in: Japan
      Series: JGM
      Colors:
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Hollowbody
      Body Material: Thermo Aged Solid Sitka Spruce
      Sides Material: Pau Ferro
      Back Material: Pau Ferro
      Bridge: Macassar Ebony top loading
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Set
      Tuners: Ibanez
      Fretboard: Macassar Ebony
      Neck Material: African Mahogany/Pau Ferro
      Decoration:
      Scale Size: 25.75"
      Shape: Acoustic JGM
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.807'' (20.5mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
      Frets: 20 Medium
      Fretboard Radius: 15.748"
      Nut: Bone
      Nut Width: 45mm (1.772'')
      Electronics
      Pickups: Fishman Rare Earth Mic Blend Active Soundhole, Tap (Preamp / Active)
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Chrome
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Ibanez JGM10
      • Made in Japan
      • 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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      6. Epiphone Texan USA Collection

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      Playability 73
      Sound 88
      Build quality 90
      Value for money 74
      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: C (1 vote)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (1 vote)
      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
      • Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
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      • From Epiphone's 2021 Made in USA series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Spruce top
      • Solid Mahogany back
      • Solid Mahogany sides
      • Mahogany neck
      • Indian Rosewood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active)
      • Indian Rosewood bridge
      • Acoustic Round D Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Grover Cream Button tuners
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      • From Epiphone's 2021 Made in USA series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Spruce top
      • Solid Mahogany back
      • Solid Mahogany sides
      • Mahogany neck
      • Indian Rosewood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active)
      • Indian Rosewood bridge
      • Acoustic Round D Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Grover Cream Button tuners
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      Epiphone Texan USA Collection Specifications
      Epiphone Texan USA Collection
      General
      Brand: Epiphone
      Year: 2021
      Configuration: N/A
      Strings: 6
      Made in: United States
      Series: Made in USA
      Colors: Natural
      Left-Handed Version: Yes
      Body
      Type: Hollowbody
      Body Material: Solid Spruce
      Sides Material: Mahogany
      Back Material: Mahogany
      Bridge: Indian Rosewood
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Set
      Tuners: Grover Cream Button
      Fretboard: Indian Rosewood
      Neck Material: Mahogany
      Decoration: Mother-of-pearl single Parallelogram
      Scale Size: 25.5"
      Shape: Acoustic Round D
      Frets: 20 Medium
      Fretboard Radius: 12"
      Nut: Bone
      Nut Width: 43.8mm (1.725'')
      Electronics
      Pickups: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp / Active)
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Chrome
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Epiphone Texan USA Collection
      • 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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      7. Martin Grand J-16E 12 String

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      Playability 77
      Sound 88
      Build quality 86
      Value for money 74
      Overall Score 84
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      • From Martin's 2021 16-17 series
      • Made in United States
      • 12 strings
      • 25.4"'' 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 Matrix VT Enhance NT2 (Preamp/Active)
      • Ebony bridge
      • Acoustic 12 String Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Chrome Enclosed Gear tuners
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      • From Martin's 2021 16-17 series
      • Made in United States
      • 12 strings
      • 25.4"'' 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 Matrix VT Enhance NT2 (Preamp/Active)
      • Ebony bridge
      • Acoustic 12 String Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Chrome Enclosed Gear tuners
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      Martin Grand J-16E 12 String Specifications
      Martin Grand J-16E 12 String
      General
      Brand: Martin
      Year: 2021
      Configuration: N/A
      Strings: 12
      Made in: United States
      Series: 16-17
      Colors: Natural
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Hollowbody
      Body Material: Solid Spruce
      Sides Material: Rosewood
      Back Material: Rosewood
      Bridge: Ebony
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Set
      Tuners: Chrome Enclosed Gear
      Fretboard: Ebony
      Neck Material: Select Hardwood
      Decoration: Mother of Pearl Style 28
      Scale Size: 25.4"
      Shape: Acoustic 12 String
      Frets: 20 Medium
      Fretboard Radius: 16"
      Nut: Bone
      Nut Width: 46mm (1.811'')
      Electronics
      Pickups: Fishman Matrix VT Enhance NT2 (Preamp / Active)
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Chrome
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Martin Grand J-16E 12 String
      • 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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      8. Takamine P6JC

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      Playability 77
      Sound 86
      Build quality 85
      Value for money 73
      Overall Score 83

      What our users think

      • Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (3 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (3 votes)
      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
      • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)
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      • From Takamine's 2013 Pro Series 6 series
      • Made in Japan
      • 6 strings
      • 25.4"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Spruce top
      • Solid Flame Maple back
      • Maple sides
      • Maple neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: CTP-3 CoolTube (Preamp/Active)
      • Fixed bridge
      • Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Takamine Gold tuners
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      • From Takamine's 2013 Pro Series 6 series
      • Made in Japan
      • 6 strings
      • 25.4"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Spruce top
      • Solid Flame Maple back
      • Maple sides
      • Maple neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: CTP-3 CoolTube (Preamp/Active)
      • Fixed bridge
      • Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Takamine Gold tuners
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      Takamine P6JC Specifications
      Takamine P6JC
      General
      Brand: Takamine
      Year: 2013
      Configuration: N/A
      Strings: 6
      Made in: Japan
      Series: Pro Series 6
      Colors: Sunburst
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Hollowbody
      Body Material: Solid Spruce
      Sides Material: Maple
      Back Material: Flame Maple
      Bridge: Fixed
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Set
      Tuners: Takamine Gold
      Fretboard: Ebony
      Neck Material: Maple
      Decoration: Mother-of-pearl Snowflake
      Scale Size: 25.4"
      Shape: Acoustic Asymmetrical C
      Frets: 20 Medium
      Fretboard Radius: 12"
      Nut: Bone
      Nut Width: 42.5mm (1.673'')
      Electronics
      Pickups: CTP-3 CoolTube (Preamp / Active)
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Gold
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Takamine P6JC
      • Made in Japan
      • Expensive Wood
      • Bone Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Electronics
      • Bone Saddle
      • Solid Top Wood
      • Solid Back Wood
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • Laminated Side Wood
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      9. Washburn J40SCE

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      Playability 77
      Sound 85
      Build quality 79
      Value for money 85
      Overall Score 80
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      • From Washburn's 2019 Heritage series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 25.3"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Sitka Spruce top
      • Figured Flame Maple back
      • Figured Flame Maple sides
      • Satin Mahogany with 2 way Truss Rod neck
      • Ovangkol fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Fishman Presys+ 501T w/tuner (Preamp/Active)
      • Ovangkol bridge
      • Acoustic Washburn Heritage Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Gold Diecast tuners
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      • From Washburn's 2019 Heritage series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 25.3"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Sitka Spruce top
      • Figured Flame Maple back
      • Figured Flame Maple sides
      • Satin Mahogany with 2 way Truss Rod neck
      • Ovangkol fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Fishman Presys+ 501T w/tuner (Preamp/Active)
      • Ovangkol bridge
      • Acoustic Washburn Heritage Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Gold Diecast tuners
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      Washburn J40SCE Specifications
      Washburn J40SCE
      General
      Brand: Washburn
      Year: 2019
      Configuration: N/A
      Strings: 6
      Made in: United States
      Series: Heritage
      Colors: Natural
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Hollowbody
      Body Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
      Sides Material: Flame Maple
      Back Material: Flame Maple
      Bridge: Ovangkol
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Set
      Tuners: Gold Diecast
      Fretboard: Ovangkol
      Neck Material: Satin Mahogany with 2 way Truss Rod
      Decoration: Dots
      Scale Size: 25.3"
      Shape: Acoustic Washburn Heritage
      Frets: 20 Medium
      Fretboard Radius: 12"
      Nut: NuBone
      Nut Width: 42.7mm (1.68'')
      Electronics
      Pickups: Fishman Presys+ 501T w/tuner (Preamp / Active)
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Gold
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Washburn J40SCE
      • Made in United States
      • Expensive Wood
      • NuBone Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Electronics
      • NuBone Saddle
      • Solid Top Wood
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • Laminated Side Wood
      • Laminated Back Wood
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      10. Gibson J-185 Original

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      Gibson J-185 Original
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      Playability 78
      Sound 88
      Build quality 92
      Value for money 71
      Overall Score 86

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      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
      • Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
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      • From Gibson's 2019 Original Acoustic series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 24.75"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Sitka Spruce top
      • Solid Flame Maple back
      • Solid Flame Maple sides
      • Mahogany neck
      • Rosewood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active)
      • Traditional belly up bridge
      • Acoustic Slim Taper Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Gotoh Keystone tuners
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      • 3 Prices - New from $3,999 >
      • From Gibson's 2019 Original Acoustic series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 24.75"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Sitka Spruce top
      • Solid Flame Maple back
      • Solid Flame Maple sides
      • Mahogany neck
      • Rosewood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active)
      • Traditional belly up bridge
      • Acoustic Slim Taper Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Gotoh Keystone tuners
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      Gibson J-185 Original Specifications
      Gibson J-185 Original
      General
      Brand: Gibson
      Year: 2019
      Configuration: N/A
      Strings: 6
      Made in: United States
      Series: Original Acoustic
      Colors: Natural
      Left-Handed Version: Yes
      Body
      Type: Hollowbody
      Body Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
      Sides Material: Flame Maple
      Back Material: Flame Maple
      Bridge: Traditional belly up
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Set
      Tuners: Gotoh Keystone
      Fretboard: Rosewood
      Neck Material: Mahogany
      Decoration: Mother-of-pearl Parallelograms
      Scale Size: 24.75"
      Shape: Acoustic Slim Taper
      Frets: 20 Medium
      Fretboard Radius: 12"
      Nut: Bone
      Nut Width: 43.8mm (1.725'')
      Electronics
      Pickups: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp / Active)
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Cream
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Gibson J-185 Original
      • 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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