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Best Yamaha Acoustic Guitars in 2023

Here you'll find the best Yamaha acoustic guitars.

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. Yamaha A5M ARE

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Playability 85

Sound 91

Build quality 85

Value for money 87

Overall Score 87

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Neck profile shape: C (12 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (12 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)

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From Yamaha's 2017 A series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.6"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce A.R.E. w/Scalloped Bracing top
Solid Mahogany back
Solid Mahogany sides
African Mahogany (3-ply) neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: SYSTEM71(SRT2 System) + SRT Piezo Pickup (Preamp/Active)
Ebony bridge
Acoustic C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Open Gear Chrome (Gotoh) tuners
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Yamaha A5M ARE

Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq Nut
Electronics
Ivory Tusq 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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2. Yamaha AC5R ARE

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Playability 85

Sound 90

Build quality 87

Value for money 82

Overall Score 87

Player Feedback

Neck profile shape: C (12 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (12 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)

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From Yamaha's 2017 A series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.6"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce A.R.E. w/Scalloped Bracing top
Solid Rosewood back
Solid Rosewood sides
African Mahogany (3-ply) neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: SYSTEM71(SRT2 System) + SRT Piezo Pickup (Preamp/Active)
Ebony bridge
Acoustic C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Open Gear Chrome (Gotoh) tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Yamaha AC5R ARE

Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq Nut
Electronics
Ivory Tusq 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. Yamaha A5R ARE

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Playability 85

Sound 91

Build quality 87

Value for money 83

Overall Score 88

Player Feedback

Neck access to high frets: Easy (2 votes)
Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (2 votes)
Weight: Lightweight (2 votes)
Neck profile shape: C (12 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (12 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)

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From Yamaha's 2017 A series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.6"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce A.R.E. w/Scalloped Bracing top
Solid Rosewood back
Solid Rosewood sides
African Mahogany (3-ply) neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: SYSTEM71(SRT2 System) + SRT Piezo Pickup (Preamp/Active)
Ebony bridge
Acoustic C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Open Gear Chrome (Gotoh) tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Yamaha A5R ARE

Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq Nut
Electronics
Ivory Tusq 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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4. Yamaha AC5M ARE

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Playability 85

Sound 90

Build quality 85

Value for money 87

Overall Score 87

Player Feedback

Neck profile shape: C (12 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (12 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)

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From Yamaha's 2017 A series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.6"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce A.R.E. w/Scalloped Bracing top
Solid Mahogany back
Solid Mahogany sides
African Mahogany (3-ply) neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: SYSTEM71(SRT2 System) + SRT Piezo Pickup (Preamp/Active)
Ebony bridge
Acoustic C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Open Gear Chrome (Gotoh) tuners
Compare Specs >

Strengths & Weaknesses
Yamaha AC5M ARE

Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq Nut
Electronics
Ivory Tusq 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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5. Yamaha FGX5

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Playability 82

Sound 89

Build quality 82

Value for money 79

Overall Score 84

Player Feedback

Neck access to high frets: Easy (2 votes)
Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (2 votes)
Weight: Lightweight (3 votes)
Neck profile shape: C (12 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (12 votes)

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From Yamaha's 2019 FG/FS Red Label series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Mahogany back
Solid Mahogany sides
African Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Atmosfeel (Undersaddle Pickup + Contact Sensor + Mic) (Preamp/Active)
Ebony bridge
Acoustic C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Open-Gear Chrome (Y1D) tuners
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Yamaha FGX5

Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Electronics
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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6. Yamaha NCX5

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Playability 82

Sound 88

Build quality 82

Value for money 79

Overall Score 84

Player Feedback

Neck profile shape: C (12 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (12 votes)

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From Yamaha's 2020 NX series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.6"'' scale
Flat Fretboard Radius
Solid European Spruce top
Solid Walnut back
Solid Walnut sides
African Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Atmosfeel (Undersaddle Pickup + Contact Sensor + Mic) (Preamp/Active)
Ebony + Walnut bridge
Acoustic C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Gold w/ Black Shaft (35G1800-BB) tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Yamaha NCX5

Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Electronics
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. Yamaha NTX5

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Playability 82

Sound 88

Build quality 82

Value for money 79

Overall Score 84

Player Feedback

Neck profile shape: C (12 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (12 votes)

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From Yamaha's 2020 NX series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.6"'' scale
23.622" Fretboard Radius
Solid European Spruce top
Solid Walnut back
Solid Walnut sides
African Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Atmosfeel (Undersaddle Pickup + Contact Sensor + Mic) (Preamp/Active)
Ebony + Walnut bridge
Acoustic C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Gold w/ Black Shaft (35G1800-BB) tuners
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