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Best Fender Folk Acoustic Guitars 2026

Premium Fender folk acoustic guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026

PRICE RANGES: Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Folk For Fingerpicking For Singer-Songwriter For Classical Crossover For Indie For Acoustic Pop
BRANDS: Harley Benton Martin Guitar Baton Rouge Fender Sheeran by Lowden Gibson Taylor Furch Gretsch Journey Instruments Applause Ibanez Yamaha
Fender Monterey Standard MAH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Fender Monterey Standard MAH

by Fender
Singer-Songwriter Folk Indie
Key Feature:
• Comfortable smaller body size
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable smaller body size
  • • Balanced tone across frequencies
✗ CONS
  • • Less bass response than dreadnought
  • • May lack power for heavy strumming

Fender Montery Standard MAHAcoustic Guitar with PickupBody: Laminated SapeleNeck: Sapele with satin urethane finishNeck...

⭐ 4.8/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 570937
$273
Buy at Thomann View Details
Fender CC-60SCE Nat WN w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Fender CC-60SCE Nat WN w/Bag

by Fender
Indie Folk Fingerpicking
Key Feature:
• Comfortable smaller body size
✓ PROS
  • • Great for fingerpicking
  • • Comfortable smaller body size
✗ CONS
  • • May lack power for heavy strumming
  • • Lower volume projection

Fender CC-60SCE Nat WN w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Fender CC-60SCE Nat WN*Steel-String Guitar*Body style: concert...

⭐ 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 538671
$307
Buy at Thomann View Details
Fender CP-60S Parlor Natural WN - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Fender CP-60S Parlor Natural WN

by Fender
Classical Crossover Indie Acoustic Pop
Key Feature:
• Balanced tone across frequencies
✓ PROS
  • • Great for fingerpicking
  • • Clear note separation
✗ CONS
  • • Not ideal for band situations
  • • Limited low-end presence

Fender CP-60S Parlor Natural WNSteel-String GuitarDesign: parlorSolid spruce topBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 454584
$208
Buy at Thomann View Details
Fender CC-60SCE Nat WN - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Fender CC-60SCE Nat WN

by Fender
Folk Indie Fingerpicking
Key Feature:
• Great for fingerpicking
✓ PROS
  • • Easy to handle and transport
  • • Balanced tone across frequencies
✗ CONS
  • • May lack power for heavy strumming
  • • Not ideal for band situations

Fender CC-60SCE Nat WNSteel-String GuitarBody style: concert with cutawayClassic designTop: Solid spruce (scalloped...

⭐ 4.6/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 457725
$285
Buy at Thomann View Details
Fender Monterey Standard BLK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Fender Monterey Standard BLK

by Fender
Indie Singer-Songwriter Classical Crossover
Key Feature:
• Easy to handle and transport
✓ PROS
  • • Easy to handle and transport
  • • Great for fingerpicking
✗ CONS
  • • Not ideal for band situations
  • • Less bass response than dreadnought

Fender Montery Standard BLKSteel-String Guitar with PickupBody: Laminated SapeleNeck: Sapele with satin urethane...

⭐ 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 570934
$263
Buy at Thomann View Details
Fender FA-135 Concert All-Mahogany WN - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Fender FA-135 Concert All-Mahogany WN

by Fender
Acoustic Pop Classical Crossover Singer-Songwriter
Key Feature:
• Comfortable smaller body size
✓ PROS
  • • Easy to handle and transport
  • • Great for fingerpicking
✗ CONS
  • • Limited low-end presence
  • • Lower volume projection

Fender FA-135 Concert All-Mahogany WNSteel-String GuitarAlternative seriesDesign: ConcertBack & sides: MahoganyTop:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 545834
$142
Buy at Thomann View Details
Fender FA-15 3/4 Acoustic Steelguitar - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Fender FA-15 3/4 Acoustic Steelguitar

by Fender
Classical Crossover Fingerpicking Acoustic Pop
Key Feature:
• Clear note separation
✓ PROS
  • • Clear note separation
  • • Comfortable smaller body size
✗ CONS
  • • Not ideal for band situations
  • • Less bass response than dreadnought

Fender FA-15 3/4 Acoustic SteelguitarSteel-String GuitarSize: 3/4Top: agathis laminatedBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 515356
$152
Buy at Thomann View Details
Fender Sonoran Mini Natural w. Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Fender Sonoran Mini Natural w. Bag

by Fender
Acoustic Pop Singer-Songwriter Folk
Key Feature:
• Comfortable smaller body size
✓ PROS
  • • Clear note separation
  • • Balanced tone across frequencies
✗ CONS
  • • Not ideal for band situations
  • • Lower volume projection

Fender Sonoran Mini Natural w. BagMini Steel-String GuitarBody: SapeleScalloped X bracingNeck: Nato C-ShapeFretboard...

⭐ 4.9/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 482927
$186
Buy at Thomann View Details
Fender FA-135CE Concert WN Sunburst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Fender FA-135CE Concert WN Sunburst

by Fender
Singer-Songwriter Fingerpicking Folk
Key Feature:
• Comfortable smaller body size
✓ PROS
  • • Easy to handle and transport
  • • Comfortable smaller body size
✗ CONS
  • • Lower volume projection
  • • Not ideal for band situations

Fender FA-135CE Concert WN SunburstSteel-String Guitar With PickupAlternative seriesDesign: Concert with cutawayBack...

⭐ 4.9/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 545844
$208
Buy at Thomann View Details
Fender FA-135 Concert WN Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Fender FA-135 Concert WN Black

by Fender
Indie Singer-Songwriter Folk
Key Feature:
• Clear note separation
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable smaller body size
  • • Clear note separation
✗ CONS
  • • Limited low-end presence
  • • May lack power for heavy strumming

Fender FA-135 Concert WN BlackSteel-String GuitarAlternative seriesDesign: ConcertBack & sides: BasswoodTop:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 545830
$142
Buy at Thomann View Details
Fender CP-60S Parlor Sunburst WN - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Fender CP-60S Parlor Sunburst WN

by Fender
Acoustic Pop Folk Singer-Songwriter
Key Feature:
• Easy to handle and transport
✓ PROS
  • • Balanced tone across frequencies
  • • Clear note separation
✗ CONS
  • • Not ideal for band situations
  • • May lack power for heavy strumming

Fender CP-60S Parlor Sunburst WNSteel String GuitarBuild: ParlorTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: MahoganylaminatedNeck:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 453933
$208
Buy at Thomann View Details
Fender Sonoran Mini All Mahogany - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Fender Sonoran Mini All Mahogany

by Fender
Folk Fingerpicking Classical Crossover
Key Feature:
• Comfortable smaller body size
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable smaller body size
  • • Easy to handle and transport
✗ CONS
  • • Lower volume projection
  • • Limited low-end presence

Fender Sonoran Mini All MahoganySteel-String GuitarBody: MahoganyScalloped X bracingNeck: NatoFretboard and bridge:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (33 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 497167
$204
Buy at Thomann View Details
Fender FA-135CE Concert WN Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Fender FA-135CE Concert WN Black

by Fender
Acoustic Pop Fingerpicking Indie
Key Feature:
• Great for fingerpicking
✓ PROS
  • • Great for fingerpicking
  • • Balanced tone across frequencies
✗ CONS
  • • Less bass response than dreadnought
  • • May lack power for heavy strumming

Fender FA-135CE Concert WN BlackSteel-String Guitar With PickupAlternative seriesDesign: Concert with cutawayBack &...

⭐ 4.6/5 (42 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 524512
$219
Buy at Thomann View Details
Fender FA-135 Concert WN Sunburst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Fender FA-135 Concert WN Sunburst

by Fender
Indie Acoustic Pop Singer-Songwriter
Key Feature:
• Great for fingerpicking
✓ PROS
  • • Clear note separation
  • • Great for fingerpicking
✗ CONS
  • • Limited low-end presence
  • • Lower volume projection

Fender FA-135 Concert WN SunburstSteel-String GuitarAlternative seriesDesign: ConcertBack & sides: BasswoodTop:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 545835
$142
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Folk Acoustic Guitars

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced folk acoustic guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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