Best Jazz Guitars for Advanced 2026

• Nut width43 mm (1.69")
• Scale628 mm (24.72")
• Frets22 frets

This is a Pat Metheny signature electric guitar with a maple body and a set-in mahogany neck. It has an ebony fretboard with abalone block inlays, one Silent 58 humbucker, and comes with a case. It suits you if you want a simple, single-pickup guitar with a natural finish and gold hardware.

• Nut width45 mm (1.77")
• Scale628 mm (24.72")

The LGB300-VYS is a seriously well-built jazz guitar – Ibanez’s take on a classic, but with a modern edge. The humbuckers give it a bit more bite than a traditional jazz box, making it surprisingly versatile for blues and rock as well. This is perfect for players who want that vintage vibe with reliable hardware and a comfortable neck profile.

• Nut width43.7 mm (1.72")
• Scale631 mm (24.84")
• Fingerboard radius406 mm (15.98")
• FingerboardRosewood fingerboard

This hollowbody guitar sounds warm thanks to its wild cherry body and two P90 pickups. The GraphTech bridge keeps the tuning steady, but there is no way to add external power. It plays smoothly with its maple neck, though the gloss finish will show wear quickly. Perfect for players who want a classic jazz tone without needing an amp.

• Nut width43 mm (1.69")
• Scale635 mm (25")
• Frets22 frets
• Neck profileC-shape neck
• FingerboardEbony fingerboard

The D’Angelico Excel 16 is a seriously gorgeous instrument, built with premium materials and a fantastic humbucker for a warm, powerful tone. It's a fantastic choice for jazz guitarists or anyone seeking a refined, vintage-inspired feel and look, though its weight is something to consider. This is a great step up for players wanting a hollow body experience without the premium price tag of their higher-end siblings.

• Nut width43 mm (1.69")
• Scale629 mm (24.76")
• Frets20 frets
• Fingerboard radius305 mm (12.01")
• BodyMaple body

This archtop feels like a classic jazz instrument built for warmth and clarity. The solid maple top and custom pickups give it a rich, full sound that shines in small rooms. It suits players who love vintage vibes and need a reliable companion for quiet gigs or studio work.

• Nut width43 mm (1.69")
• Scale648 mm (25.51")
• Frets20 frets

This Eagle Classic AN is a serious instrument for the discerning jazz or blues player. The build quality is superb, and the Seth Lover pickups deliver a fantastic vintage tone—it's a true throwback to the golden age of archtops. If you’re after that warm, woody, and articulate sound, and appreciate a handmade, premium-priced guitar, this is a fantastic choice.

• Scale648 mm (25.51")
• Frets20 frets
• Fingerboard radius305 mm (12.01")
• BodyMaple body
• FingerboardEbony fingerboard

This guitar feels like stepping into a 1957 jazz club with its chunky neck and solid spruce top. It sounds warm and full thanks to the Alnico pickups, perfect for smooth fingerstyle playing. While it lacks modern tweaks, its classic design and smooth action make it a joy for players who love that old-school vibe.

• Scale628 mm (24.72")
• FingerboardEbony fingerboard

The LGB30-VYS is a seriously well-built jazz guitar that punches above its class. That spruce top and ebony board combo really sings, and the Super 58s give you a warm, powerful tone perfect for comping and soloing. This is a great choice for the serious student or gigging musician looking for a refined, vintage-inspired sound without the premium-priced tag.

• Nut width43 mm (1.69")
• Scale648 mm (25.51")
• Frets22 frets
• Neck profileC-shape neck
• FingerboardEbony fingerboard

This is a hollow body electric with a single cut, a laminated spruce top, and flamed maple back and sides. It has a Seymour Duncan Johnny Smith Floating Mini-bucker pickup, a 648 mm scale, 22 frets, and comes with a case, so it suits you if you want a traditional hollow body electric with a simple two-knob control layout.