The 14 best acoustic guitars for beginners & experts

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There are not just more manufacturers, countries of origin, purposes and model iterations than ever before. Across the last decade we've seen a leap in the quality of the instruments being produced at lower price points making the market even more competitive.

The selection you'll see below represents a compelling cross-section of the industry, offering a collection of instruments that range from flawlessly-executed high-end investments to modern classics and affordable off-the-shelf mass production models that punch way about their weight.

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wern101

Thank you! Such a great article. I nearly fell of my chair looking at some of those prices, but I must admit that Fender CD-60S has caught my eye.

I am surprised not to see any Takamine or Tokai guitars in the list. I would have thought those would feature for sure, even above the Yamaha's....

Maybe the yanks look at it differently...

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wern101 I am surprised not to see any Takamine or Tokai guitars in the list. I would have thought those would feature for sure, even above the Yamaha's....

Maybe the yanks look at it differently...

Also surprised with no Takamine's and only a couple boutique builders, definitely a yank list. Laughable at what is 'affordable' in the higher end of the acoustic range ?

I know little about steel stung acoustics, but the Taylor Mini is a fun thing - that Art & Lutherie parlour blues box looks similarly fun as well.

..though I reckon this list was composed by visiting one guitar store ?

modulator I have had a lus for a Yamaha silent nylon since I first saw them, but it is unlikely that I ever try or buy one.

I have played a few, never liked 'em. There's one at Gear Junkie, I'm trying to like it - but failing so far. Reckon a Godin Multiac Nylon would be a better bet than the yamaha silent guitar. Or install a set of graphtech ghosts on your strat and string it up like a nylon ?

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Yawn, too many Dreaded naughts. But, the prices of the top instruments do impress. I have had a lus for a Yamaha silent nylon since I first saw them, but it is unlikely that I ever try or buy one. Somewhat out of my price range as well, even if cheap compared to some of the others.