Best Jumbo Acoustic Guitars 2025

Top-rated jumbo acoustic 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 $2,000 Under $5,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Country For Bluegrass For Rock For Stage Performance For Loud Environments For Rhythm Guitar

BRANDS: Gibson Guild Epiphone Harley Benton Baton Rouge

Cuntz Guitars CWJM Jumbo Indian Rose - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Cuntz Guitars CWJM Jumbo Indian Rose

by Cuntz Guitars

Rock Loud Environments Rhythm Guitar

Key Feature:

• Maximum volume and projection

✓ PROS

• Deep, booming bass response
• Cuts through band mix

✗ CONS

• Harder to control feedback
• Can be uncomfortable for smaller players

Cuntz Guitars CWJM Jumbo Indian RoseSteel-String GuitarBack and sides: solid East Indian rosewoodSelected top: Solid...

⭐ 4.7/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 604120

$6,159

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Harley Benton Custom Line CLJ-412E NT w/Case - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Harley Benton Custom Line CLJ-412E NT w/Case

by Harley Benton

Rock Country Stage Performance

Key Feature:

• Powerful strumming tone

✓ PROS

• Powerful strumming tone
• Deep, booming bass response

✗ CONS

• Less suitable for fingerpicking
• Harder to control feedback

Harley Benton Custom Line CLJ-412E NT w/Case*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Custom Line CLJ-412E NT*12-String...

⭐ 4.4/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 539733

$439

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Epiphone J-180 LS Frost Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Epiphone J-180 LS Frost Blue

by Epiphone

Bluegrass Stage Performance Rhythm Guitar

Key Feature:

• Great stage presence

✓ PROS

• Cuts through band mix
• Maximum volume and projection

✗ CONS

• Less suitable for fingerpicking
• May overpower intimate settings

Epiphone J-180 LS Frost BlueAcoustic Guitar with PickupInspired by Gibson Custom Shop / Modern CollectionStyle: small...

⭐ 4.9/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 588225

$1,154

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Takamine GJ72CE-NAT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Takamine GJ72CE-NAT

by Takamine

Bluegrass Rock Country

Key Feature:

• Deep, booming bass response

✓ PROS

• Deep, booming bass response
• Maximum volume and projection

✗ CONS

• Very large body size
• Harder to control feedback

Takamine GJ72CE-NATSteel-String GuitarJumbo with cutaway designSolid spruce topQuartersawn X-bracingFlamed maple back...

⭐ 4.8/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 449908

$604

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Gibson SJ-200 Standard Rosewood - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Gibson SJ-200 Standard Rosewood

by Gibson

Stage Performance Country Rock

Key Feature:

• Powerful strumming tone

✓ PROS

• Deep, booming bass response
• Powerful strumming tone

✗ CONS

• Can be uncomfortable for smaller players
• Very large body size

Gibson SJ-200 Standard RosewoodAcoustic Guitar with PickupModern CollectionStyle: Super JumboBack and sides: Solid...

⭐ 4.7/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 588898

$5,939

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Epiphone J-200 AANG - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Epiphone J-200 AANG

by Epiphone

Loud Environments Country Rhythm Guitar

Key Feature:

• Maximum volume and projection

✓ PROS

• Deep, booming bass response
• Powerful strumming tone

✗ CONS

• Very large body size
• May overpower intimate settings

Epiphone J-200 AANGSteel-String Guitar with PickupInspired by the Gibson J-200Design: Super jumboTop: Solid sitka...

⭐ 4.6/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 501154

$802

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Harley Benton Custom Line King-CE VS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton Custom Line King-CE VS

by Harley Benton

Loud Environments Stage Performance Rock

Key Feature:

• Cuts through band mix

✓ PROS

• Deep, booming bass response
• Maximum volume and projection

✗ CONS

• May overpower intimate settings
• Very large body size

Harley Benton Custom Line King-CE VSAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Jumbo with cutawayTop: selected solid spruceBody:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 285018

$329

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Yamaha LL 16 D A.R.E NT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Yamaha LL 16 D A.R.E NT

by Yamaha

Stage Performance Bluegrass Rock

Key Feature:

• Maximum volume and projection

✓ PROS

• Deep, booming bass response
• Great stage presence

✗ CONS

• Harder to control feedback
• Less suitable for fingerpicking

Yamaha LL 16 D A.R.E NTSteel-String GuitarBody shape: Original JumboTop: Solid Engelmann spruceWith A.R.E. (Acoustic...

⭐ 4.9/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 336335

$1,374

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Guild F-55 ATB USA - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Guild F-55 ATB USA

by Guild

Rock Stage Performance Country

Key Feature:

• Deep, booming bass response

✓ PROS

• Maximum volume and projection
• Powerful strumming tone

✗ CONS

• Less suitable for fingerpicking
• Very large body size

Guild F-55 ATB USASteel-String GuitarType: JumboTop: Solid AAA Stika spruceBack and sides: Solid rosewood3-Piece neck:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 594818

$4,399

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Gibson 1952 J-185 Vintage Sunburst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.7/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Gibson 1952 J-185 Vintage Sunburst

by Gibson

Rock Country Stage Performance

Key Feature:

• Great stage presence

✓ PROS

• Cuts through band mix
• Powerful strumming tone

✗ CONS

• Less suitable for fingerpicking
• May overpower intimate settings

Gibson 1952 J-185 Vintage SunburstSteel-String GuitarCustom Shop - Historic CollectionVOS - Vintage Original...

⭐ 4.7/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 484546

$4,564

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Gibson 1952 J-185 Antique Natural - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.5/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Gibson 1952 J-185 Antique Natural

by Gibson

Stage Performance Rhythm Guitar Bluegrass

Key Feature:

• Cuts through band mix

✓ PROS

• Powerful strumming tone
• Deep, booming bass response

✗ CONS

• Harder to control feedback
• May overpower intimate settings

Gibson 1952 J-185 Antique NaturalSteel-String GuitarCustom Shop HistoricVOS - Vintage Original SpecificationsDesign:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 484549

$4,255

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Harley Benton HB Custom Line King-CE BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.6/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton HB Custom Line King-CE BK

by Harley Benton

Bluegrass Loud Environments Country

Key Feature:

• Cuts through band mix

✓ PROS

• Great stage presence
• Deep, booming bass response

✗ CONS

• Can be uncomfortable for smaller players
• Less suitable for fingerpicking

Harley Benton HB Custom Line King-CE BKAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Jumbo with cutawayTop: selected solid...

⭐ 4.6/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 285017

$329

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Guild F-55E Maple ATB USA - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.9/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Guild F-55E Maple ATB USA

by Guild

Country Rock Loud Environments

Key Feature:

• Cuts through band mix

✓ PROS

• Powerful strumming tone
• Cuts through band mix

✗ CONS

• May overpower intimate settings
• Very large body size

Guild F-55E Maple ATB USASteel-String Guitar with PickupBody shape: JumboTop: Solid AAA sitka spruceBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 483691

$4,619

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Harley Benton HB Custom Line King-CE w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.5/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton HB Custom Line King-CE w/Bag

by Harley Benton

Rhythm Guitar Bluegrass Loud Environments

Key Feature:

• Cuts through band mix

✓ PROS

• Deep, booming bass response
• Cuts through band mix

✗ CONS

• Can be uncomfortable for smaller players
• Less suitable for fingerpicking

Harley Benton HB Custom Line King-CE w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Custom Line King-CE NT*Acoustic...

⭐ 4.5/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 538107

$354

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Harley Benton Custom Line King-CE VS w/Case - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.9/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton Custom Line King-CE VS w/Case

by Harley Benton

Country Rock Loud Environments

Key Feature:

• Great stage presence

✓ PROS

• Maximum volume and projection
• Cuts through band mix

✗ CONS

• Less suitable for fingerpicking
• May overpower intimate settings

Harley Benton Custom Line King-CE VS w/Case*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Custom Line King-CE VS*Acoustic...

⭐ 4.9/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 560574

$439

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How to Choose the Best Jumbo 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 jumbo 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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Best Jumbo Acoustic Guitars 2025

Cuntz Guitars CWJM Jumbo Indian Rose

Harley Benton Custom Line CLJ-412E NT w/Case

Epiphone J-180 LS Frost Blue

Takamine GJ72CE-NAT

Gibson SJ-200 Standard Rosewood

Epiphone J-200 AANG

Harley Benton Custom Line King-CE VS

Yamaha LL 16 D A.R.E NT

Guild F-55 ATB USA

Gibson 1952 J-185 Vintage Sunburst

Gibson 1952 J-185 Antique Natural

Harley Benton HB Custom Line King-CE BK

Guild F-55E Maple ATB USA

Harley Benton HB Custom Line King-CE w/Bag

Harley Benton Custom Line King-CE VS w/Case

How to Choose the Best Jumbo Acoustic Guitars

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