Best Jazz Guitars 2025

Top-rated jazz guitars 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Jazz For Blues For Fusion For R&B For Soul For Smooth Jazz

BRANDS: Ibanez Stanford Godin DAngelico Harley Benton

Harley Benton BigTone Trem White w/Case - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton BigTone Trem White w/Case

by Harley Benton

Blues Soul Jazz

Key Feature:

• Rich harmonic content

✓ PROS

• Rich harmonic content
• Professional jazz sound

✗ CONS

• Often more expensive
• May lack brightness for rock

Harley Benton BigTone Trem White w/Case*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton BigTone Trem White*Electric...

⭐ 4.4/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 537081

$461

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Heritage Guitar Eagle Classic OSB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Heritage Guitar Eagle Classic OSB

by Heritage Guitar

R&B Fusion Jazz

Key Feature:

• Warm, smooth humbucker tone

✓ PROS

• Great sustain and resonance
• Rich harmonic content

✗ CONS

• Often more expensive
• May lack brightness for rock

Heritage Guitar Eagle Classic OSBElectric GuitarBuild: 17" Hollowbody with F-holesTop: Solid spruceBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 460182

$6,929

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Larry Carlton H7F Tobacco Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Larry Carlton H7F Tobacco Burst

by Larry Carlton

R&B Jazz Blues

Key Feature:

• Professional jazz sound

✓ PROS

• Professional jazz sound
• Great sustain and resonance

✗ CONS

• Often more expensive
• Feedback prone at high volumes

Larry Carlton H7F Tobacco BurstElectric GuitarStyle: Hollowbody with cutawayBody: MapleTop: MapleSet-in neck:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 589234

$769

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Harley Benton BigTone Vintage Orange w/Case - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton BigTone Vintage Orange w/Case

by Harley Benton

Jazz Soul Fusion

Key Feature:

• Excellent for clean tones

✓ PROS

• Professional jazz sound
• Rich harmonic content

✗ CONS

• Feedback prone at high volumes
• Less versatile than solid-body guitars

Harley Benton BigTone Vintage Orange w/Case*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton BigTone Trem Vintage...

⭐ 4.5/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 404972

$461

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Epiphone Broadway Wine Red - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Epiphone Broadway Wine Red

by Epiphone

R&B Jazz Blues

Key Feature:

• Warm, smooth humbucker tone

✓ PROS

• Rich harmonic content
• Excellent for clean tones

✗ CONS

• Limited high-gain capabilities
• May lack brightness for rock

Epiphone Broadway Wine RedElectric GuitarStyle: Hollow bodyBody: MapleTop: Selected spruceSet-in neck:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 567369

$977

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Ibanez GB10-NT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Ibanez GB10-NT

by Ibanez

Blues Soul Fusion

Key Feature:

• Excellent for clean tones

✓ PROS

• Excellent for clean tones
• Great sustain and resonance

✗ CONS

• Limited high-gain capabilities
• Less versatile than solid-body guitars

Ibanez GB10-NTGeorge Benson ModelGeorge Benson modelBack and sides: Maple3-Piece maple neckTop: SpruceFretboard:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 104316

$3,243

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Stanford CR Fatboy Pelham Blue 95 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Stanford CR Fatboy Pelham Blue 95

by Stanford

Soul Blues R&B

Key Feature:

• Excellent for clean tones

✓ PROS

• Excellent for clean tones
• Great sustain and resonance

✗ CONS

• May lack brightness for rock
• Limited high-gain capabilities

Stanford CR Fatboy Pelham Blue 95Electric GuitarType: ES 175-styleBody: Maple laminatedSet-in neck: Solid...

⭐ 5.0/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 614692

$1,418

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Larry Carlton H7F Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Larry Carlton H7F Black

by Larry Carlton

Fusion Soul R&B

Key Feature:

• Excellent for clean tones

✓ PROS

• Excellent for clean tones
• Great sustain and resonance

✗ CONS

• Often more expensive
• Limited high-gain capabilities

Larry Carlton H7F BlackElectric GuitarStyle: Hollowbody with cutawayBody: MapleTop: MapleSet-in neck:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 589235

$747

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Ibanez LGB30-VYS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Ibanez LGB30-VYS

by Ibanez

Soul Jazz Fusion

Key Feature:

• Great sustain and resonance

✓ PROS

• Warm, smooth humbucker tone
• Excellent for clean tones

✗ CONS

• May lack brightness for rock
• Often more expensive

Ibanez LGB30-VYSElectric GuitarSpruce topBack and sides: flamed mapleSet-in 3-piece Nyatoh/maple neckFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 314904

$1,429

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Stanford CR Vanguard AV - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.6/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Stanford CR Vanguard AV

by Stanford

Fusion Blues R&B

Key Feature:

• Professional jazz sound

✓ PROS

• Rich harmonic content
• Warm, smooth humbucker tone

✗ CONS

• Less versatile than solid-body guitars
• Often more expensive

Stanford CR Vanguard AVSemi-Acoustic Guitar with PickupCrossroads SeriesBack & Sides: Maple veneerTop: Solid...

⭐ 4.6/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 485104

$1,315

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Stanford CR Fatboy 75-2 AV - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.6/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Stanford CR Fatboy 75-2 AV

by Stanford

Soul Smooth Jazz R&B

Key Feature:

• Professional jazz sound

✓ PROS

• Great sustain and resonance
• Professional jazz sound

✗ CONS

• Limited high-gain capabilities
• Often more expensive

Stanford CR Fatboy 75-2 AVSemi-Acoustic Guitar with PickupsCrossroads SeriesBack & sides: Maple veneerTop: Mahogany...

⭐ 4.6/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 485106

$1,209

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Heritage Guitar H-575 OSB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.6/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Heritage Guitar H-575 OSB

by Heritage Guitar

Soul R&B Jazz

Key Feature:

• Great sustain and resonance

✓ PROS

• Warm, smooth humbucker tone
• Rich harmonic content

✗ CONS

• Feedback prone at high volumes
• Less versatile than solid-body guitars

Heritage Guitar H-575 OSBJazz GuitarStyle: HollowbodyBack and top: solid flamed mapleSolid flamed maple sidesOne piece...

⭐ 4.6/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 383941

$5,829

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DAngelico Excel EXL1 Amber - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 5.0/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

DAngelico Excel EXL1 Amber

by DAngelico

Fusion Soul Blues

Key Feature:

• Professional jazz sound

✓ PROS

• Professional jazz sound
• Warm, smooth humbucker tone

✗ CONS

• Feedback prone at high volumes
• Often more expensive

DAngelico Excel EXL1 AmberElectric GuitarType: Hollow body with single cutTop: Laminated spruceBack and sides: Flamed...

⭐ 5.0/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 621799

$1,869

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Godin 5th Ave TL Kingpin P90 OC - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 5.0/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Godin 5th Ave TL Kingpin P90 OC

by Godin

Soul Fusion Jazz

Key Feature:

• Professional jazz sound

✓ PROS

• Warm, smooth humbucker tone
• Professional jazz sound

✗ CONS

• Often more expensive
• Less versatile than solid-body guitars

Godin 5th Ave TL Kingpin P90 OCHollow Body Electric GuitarBody: Canadian wild cherryGlued-in neck: MapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 588803

$1,649

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Heritage Guitar Eagle Classic AN - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.4/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Heritage Guitar Eagle Classic AN

by Heritage Guitar

Soul Blues Jazz

Key Feature:

• Warm, smooth humbucker tone

✓ PROS

• Warm, smooth humbucker tone
• Excellent for clean tones

✗ CONS

• May lack brightness for rock
• Feedback prone at high volumes

Heritage Guitar Eagle Classic ANElectric guitarStyle: 17" Hollowbody with cutawayTop: Solid spruceBack &...

⭐ 4.4/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 474670

$6,929

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How to Choose the Best Jazz 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 jazz 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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Best Jazz Guitars 2025

Harley Benton BigTone Trem White w/Case

Heritage Guitar Eagle Classic OSB

Larry Carlton H7F Tobacco Burst

Harley Benton BigTone Vintage Orange w/Case

Epiphone Broadway Wine Red

Ibanez GB10-NT

Stanford CR Fatboy Pelham Blue 95

Larry Carlton H7F Black

Ibanez LGB30-VYS

Stanford CR Vanguard AV

Stanford CR Fatboy 75-2 AV

Heritage Guitar H-575 OSB

DAngelico Excel EXL1 Amber

Godin 5th Ave TL Kingpin P90 OC

Heritage Guitar Eagle Classic AN

How to Choose the Best Jazz Guitars

Budget Planning

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Frequently Asked Questions

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