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Best Mahogany Top Parlor Guitars in 2024
Here you'll find the best Mahogany top Parlor style guitars. This is the type of wood found in many top-of-the-line guitars, so that's a positive point for the build quality. This red-looking wood Mahogany is found in Africa and Central America and has great sustain and a warm tone due to its high density. The downside about this type of wood is that it's relatively heavy. 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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3 Prices - New from $999.99 > From Fender's 2023 Highway series Made in Mexico
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany top
Chambered Mahogany back
Chambered Mahogany sides Mahogany neck
Rosewood fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Acoustic Pickup (Preamp/Active) Modern Viking bridge Acoustic C Shape Neck-Through neck
20 Narrow Tall frets
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3 Prices - New from $999.99 > From Fender's 2023 Highway series Made in Mexico
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany top
Chambered Mahogany back
Chambered Mahogany sides Mahogany neck
Rosewood fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Acoustic Pickup (Preamp/Active) Modern Viking bridge Acoustic C Shape Neck-Through neck
20 Narrow Tall frets
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Strengths & WeaknessesFender Highway Series Parlor
Expensive Wood Ivory Tusq Nut Top Brand Pickups Electronics Ivory Tusq Saddle Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners Made in Mexico 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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2 Prices - New from $5,499 > From Gibson Custom's 2023 Murphy Lab - Light Aged series Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius Thermally Aged Red Spruce top
Solid Mahogany top
Solid Mahogany back
Solid Mahogany sides Mahogany neck
Rosewood fretboard Bridge pickup: (/) Rosewood; Rectangular, Open Slot bridge Acoustic V Set neck
19 Medium frets
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2 Prices - New from $5,499 > From Gibson Custom's 2023 Murphy Lab - Light Aged series Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius Thermally Aged Red Spruce top
Solid Mahogany top
Solid Mahogany back
Solid Mahogany sides Mahogany neck
Rosewood fretboard Bridge pickup: (/) Rosewood; Rectangular, Open Slot bridge Acoustic V Set neck
19 Medium frets
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Strengths & WeaknessesGibson Custom 1933 L-00 Ebony Light Aged
Made in United States 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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From Cort's 2022 Core series Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
15.748" Fretboard Radius
Solid Mahogany top
Solid Mahogany back
Solid Mahogany sides Mahogany neck
Ovangkol fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman Sonitone (Preamp/Active) Ovangkol bridge Acoustic Cort Neck Set neck
20 Medium frets
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From Cort's 2022 Core series Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
15.748" Fretboard Radius
Solid Mahogany top
Solid Mahogany back
Solid Mahogany sides Mahogany neck
Ovangkol fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman Sonitone (Preamp/Active) Ovangkol bridge Acoustic Cort Neck Set neck
20 Medium frets
Open Gear w/ Ivoroid Knobs tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesCort Core-PE Mahogany
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 Made in China No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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From Alvarez's 2022 Masterworks series Made in China
6 strings
24.016"'' scale
14.96" Fretboard Radius
Solid African Mahogany top
Solid African Mahogany back
Solid African Mahogany sides One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish neck
Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard Bridge pickup: LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up (Preamp/Active) Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
18 Medium frets
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From Alvarez's 2022 Masterworks series Made in China
6 strings
24.016"'' scale
14.96" Fretboard Radius
Solid African Mahogany top
Solid African Mahogany back
Solid African Mahogany sides One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish neck
Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard Bridge pickup: LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up (Preamp/Active) Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
18 Medium frets
Premium Die Cast Gold w/Ebony Buttons tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesAlvarez MPA66ESHB
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 Made in China No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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6 Prices - New from $799 > From Fender's 2022 Classic Design series Made in China
6 strings
25.3"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid Mahogany top
Solid Mahogany back
Solid Mahogany sides Mahogany neck
Ovangkol fretboard Bridge pickup: Fender/Fishman Sonitone Plus Soundhole Pickup System (Preamp/Active) Ovangkol bridge Acoustic C Shape Set neck
20 Medium frets
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6 Prices - New from $799 > From Fender's 2022 Classic Design series Made in China
6 strings
25.3"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid Mahogany top
Solid Mahogany back
Solid Mahogany sides Mahogany neck
Ovangkol fretboard Bridge pickup: Fender/Fishman Sonitone Plus Soundhole Pickup System (Preamp/Active) Ovangkol bridge Acoustic C Shape Set neck
20 Medium frets
Nickel Open-Back tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesFender PS-220E Parlor
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 Made in China No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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From Alvarez's 2018 Artist series Made in China
6 strings
24.016"'' scale
14.96" Fretboard Radius
Solid African Mahogany top
African Mahogany back
African Mahogany sides Mahogany neck
Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard Bridge pickup: LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up (Preamp/Active) Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
18 Medium frets
Premium Die Cast tuners See all specs and compare >
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From Alvarez's 2018 Artist series Made in China
6 strings
24.016"'' scale
14.96" Fretboard Radius
Solid African Mahogany top
African Mahogany back
African Mahogany sides Mahogany neck
Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard Bridge pickup: LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up (Preamp/Active) Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
18 Medium frets
Premium Die Cast tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesAlvarez AP66ESHB
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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2 Prices - New from $729.99 > From Alvarez's 2022 Masterworks series Made in China
6 strings
24.016"'' scale
14.96" Fretboard Radius
Solid African Mahogany top
Solid African Mahogany back
Solid African Mahogany sides One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish neck
Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard Bridge pickup: (/) Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
18 Medium frets
Premium Die Cast Gold w/Ebony Buttons tuners See all specs and compare >
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2 Prices - New from $729.99 > From Alvarez's 2022 Masterworks series Made in China
6 strings
24.016"'' scale
14.96" Fretboard Radius
Solid African Mahogany top
Solid African Mahogany back
Solid African Mahogany sides One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish neck
Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard Bridge pickup: (/) Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
18 Medium frets
Premium Die Cast Gold w/Ebony Buttons tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesAlvarez MPA66SHB
Expensive Wood Bone Nut Bone Saddle Solid Top Wood Solid Side Wood Solid Back Wood Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners Made in China No Top Brand Pickups No Electronics No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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From Alvarez's 2018 Artist series Made in China
6 strings
24.016"'' scale
14.96" Fretboard Radius
Solid African Mahogany top
African Mahogany back
African Mahogany sides Mahogany neck
Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard Bridge pickup: (/) Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
18 Medium frets
Premium Die Cast tuners See all specs and compare >
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From Alvarez's 2018 Artist series Made in China
6 strings
24.016"'' scale
14.96" Fretboard Radius
Solid African Mahogany top
African Mahogany back
African Mahogany sides Mahogany neck
Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard Bridge pickup: (/) Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
18 Medium frets
Premium Die Cast tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesAlvarez AP66SHB
Expensive Wood Bone Nut Bone Saddle Solid Top Wood Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners Made in China No Top Brand Pickups No Electronics Laminated Side Wood Laminated Back Wood No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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