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Best Spruce Top Auditorium Guitars in 2023

Here you'll find the best Spruce top Auditorium style guitars. This wood has a light color with tight grain patterns. It's very stiff but relatively light. It's known for producing a well-rounded tone with a broad dynamic range.

Out of the more than 2000 guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones. 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 OMJM John Mayer

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Martin OMJM John Mayer

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Playability 85

Sound 88

Build quality 88

Value for money 72

Overall Score 87

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Fret edges: Smooth (3 votes)
Tuning stability: Won't get out of tune (3 votes)
Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: C (3 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (3 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (4 votes)

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From Martin's 2012 Custom & Special Editions series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.4"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Engelmann Spruce top
Solid East Indian Rosewood back
Solid East Indian Rosewood sides
Select Hardwood neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Gold Plus Natural I (Preamp/Active)
Ebony bridge
Acoustic Low Profile Set neck
20 Medium frets
Nickel Open Gear tuners
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Martin OMJM John Mayer

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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2. Martin 000-28 Brooke Ligertwood

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Martin 000-28 Brooke Ligertwood

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Playability 85

Sound 88

Build quality 88

Value for money 72

Overall Score 87

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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 2022 Custom & Special Editions 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
Select Hardwood neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Gold Plus Natural I (Preamp/Active)
Ebony bridge
Acoustic Modified V Set neck
20 Medium frets
Nickel Open Gear tuners
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Martin 000-28 Brooke Ligertwood

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 000-28EC Sunburst

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Martin 000-28EC Sunburst

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Playability 82

Sound 88

Build quality 89

Value for money 71

Overall Score 86

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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 2014 Custom & Special Editions 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
Genuine Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Gold Plus Natural I (Preamp/Active)
Ebony bridge
Acoustic Modified V Set neck
20 Medium frets
Nickel Open Gear tuners
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Martin 000-28EC Sunburst

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 000-28EC

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Martin 000-28EC

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Playability 82

Sound 88

Build quality 89

Value for money 71

Overall Score 86

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Neck profile shape: V (1 vote)
Neck speed (thickness): Slightly chunky (1 vote)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)

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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 Spruce top
Solid East Indian Rosewood back
Solid East Indian Rosewood sides
Genuine Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman (Preamp/Active)
Ebony bridge
Acoustic Modified V Set neck
20 Medium frets
Nickel Open Gear tuners
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Martin 000-28EC

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 000-28 Modern Deluxe

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Martin 000-28 Modern Deluxe

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Playability 82

Sound 88

Build quality 89

Value for money 71

Overall Score 86

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Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (2 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)

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From Martin's 2020 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 (Preamp/Active)
Ebony bridge
Acoustic Vintage Deluxe Set neck
20 Medium Gold frets
Gold Open Gear tuners
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Martin 000-28 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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6. Martin OM-28 Modern Deluxe

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Martin OM-28 Modern Deluxe

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Playability 82

Sound 88

Build quality 89

Value for money 71

Overall Score 86

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Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (2 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)

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From Martin's 2020 Modern Deluxe series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.4"'' 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 (Preamp/Active)
Ebony bridge
Acoustic Vintage Deluxe Set neck
20 Medium Gold frets
Gold Open Gear tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Martin OM-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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7. Martin 000-18 Modern Deluxe

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Martin 000-18 Modern Deluxe

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Playability 82

Sound 88

Build quality 89

Value for money 71

Overall Score 86

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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 Genuine Mahogany back
Solid Genuine Mahogany 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 000-18 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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8. Martin 000-42 Modern Deluxe

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Martin 000-42 Modern Deluxe

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Playability 82

Sound 88

Build quality 89

Value for money 71

Overall Score 86

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Neck access to high frets: Easy (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Won't get out of tune (1 vote)
Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
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
Compare Specs >

Strengths & Weaknesses
Martin 000-42 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

All Prices

9. Martin 000-42

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Martin 000-42

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Playability 82

Sound 88

Build quality 89

Value for money 71

Overall Score 86

Player Feedback

Neck profile shape: C (3 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (3 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)

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From Martin's 1918 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
Genuine Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman (Preamp/Active)
Ebony bridge
Acoustic Modified Low Oval Set neck
20 Medium frets
Gold Open Gear tuners
Compare Specs >

Strengths & Weaknesses
Martin 000-42

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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10. Martin 000-28

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Martin 000-28

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Playability 82

Sound 88

Build quality 88

Value for money 71

Overall Score 86

Player Feedback

Neck profile shape: C (3 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (3 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)

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From Martin's 1937 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
Compare Specs >

Strengths & Weaknesses
Martin 000-28

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

All Prices