Best Jumbo Acoustic Guitars 2026

Top-rated jumbo acoustic guitars 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: January 7, 2026 • Next update: January 14, 2026

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

Martin Guitar J40 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Martin Guitar J40

by Martin Guitar

Stage Performance Country Rock

Key Feature:

• Great stage presence

✓ PROS

• Maximum volume and projection
• Deep, booming bass response

✗ CONS

• Less suitable for fingerpicking
• May overpower intimate settings

Martin Guitar J40Steel-String Guitar2025 ModelType: JumboTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: Solid rosewoodNeck:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 606109

$6,434

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Baton Rouge AR31S/JCET-AM - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Baton Rouge AR31S/JCET-AM

by Baton Rouge

Rhythm Guitar Country Stage Performance

Key Feature:

• Cuts through band mix

✓ PROS

• Powerful strumming tone
• Deep, booming bass response

✗ CONS

• Less suitable for fingerpicking
• Harder to control feedback

Baton Rouge AR31S/JCET-AMAcoustic Guitar with PickupAlexandr Misko Signature ModelStyle: Jumbo straight with...

⭐ 5.0/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 576275

$1,869

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Baton Rouge X11S/FJE - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Baton Rouge X11S/FJE

by Baton Rouge

Rock Rhythm Guitar Stage Performance

Key Feature:

• Deep, booming bass response

✓ PROS

• Maximum volume and projection
• Great stage presence

✗ CONS

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

Baton Rouge X11S/FJEAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Folk Jumbo with cutawayTop: Solid spruceBack & sides:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 529366

$461

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

⭐ 4.4/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Harley Benton HB Custom Line King-CE w/Bag

by Harley Benton

Bluegrass Rock Stage Performance

Key Feature:

• Powerful strumming tone

✓ PROS

• Deep, booming bass response
• Great stage presence

✗ CONS

• Harder to control feedback
• Less suitable for fingerpicking

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

⭐ 4.4/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 538166

$354

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Epiphone J-180 LS Ebony - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Epiphone J-180 LS Ebony

by Epiphone

Bluegrass Rhythm Guitar Country

Key Feature:

• Powerful strumming tone

✓ PROS

• Cuts through band mix
• Great stage presence

✗ CONS

• Very large body size
• Harder to control feedback

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

⭐ 4.7/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 588218

$1,154

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Takamine GJ72CE-BSB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Takamine GJ72CE-BSB

by Takamine

Bluegrass Stage Performance Rhythm Guitar

Key Feature:

• Great stage presence

✓ PROS

• Great stage presence
• Cuts through band mix

✗ CONS

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

Takamine GJ72CE-BSBAcoustic GuitarStyle: Jumbo with cutawayTop: Solid SpruceQuartersawn X BracingBack and sides: flamed...

⭐ 4.4/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 440635

$576

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

⭐ 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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Gibson SJ-200 Standard Autumnburst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Gibson SJ-200 Standard Autumnburst

by Gibson

Loud Environments Rock Country

Key Feature:

• Great stage presence

✓ PROS

• Cuts through band mix
• Deep, booming bass response

✗ CONS

• Can be uncomfortable for smaller players
• May overpower intimate settings

Gibson SJ-200 Standard AutumnburstAcoustic Guitar with PickupType: JumboBack and sides: solid AAA flamed mapleTop:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 520186

$5,498

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Epiphone 1957 SJ-200 Vintage SB VOS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Epiphone 1957 SJ-200 Vintage SB VOS

by Epiphone

Rock Bluegrass Country

Key Feature:

• Powerful strumming tone

✓ PROS

• Great stage presence
• Deep, booming bass response

✗ CONS

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

Epiphone 1957 SJ-200 Vintage SB VOSAcoustic Guitar with PickupInspired by Gibson Custom ShopStyle: JumboBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 588233

$1,616

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Takamine GJ72CE-NAT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

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

#11

⭐ 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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Cuntz Guitars CWJM Jumbo Indian Rose - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 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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Gibson Elvis SJ-200 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.7/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Gibson Elvis SJ-200

by Gibson

Bluegrass Rhythm Guitar Stage Performance

Key Feature:

• Deep, booming bass response

✓ PROS

• Maximum volume and projection
• Cuts through band mix

✗ CONS

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

Gibson Elvis SJ-200, Acoustic GuitarThe Gibson Elvis SJ-200 model is based on an instrument given to Elvis during a...

⭐ 4.7/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 525191

$5,828

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Gibson 1957 SJ-200 VS Light Aged - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.8/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Gibson 1957 SJ-200 VS Light Aged

by Gibson

Loud Environments Rhythm Guitar Stage Performance

Key Feature:

• Great stage presence

✓ PROS

• Cuts through band mix
• Maximum volume and projection

✗ CONS

• May overpower intimate settings
• Less suitable for fingerpicking

Gibson 1957 SJ-200 VS Light AgedSteel-String GuitarModel: Custom ShopType: JumboBack and sides: Solid flamed mapleTop:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 568285

$8,239

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#15

⭐ 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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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 2026

Martin Guitar J40

Baton Rouge AR31S/JCET-AM

Baton Rouge X11S/FJE

Harley Benton HB Custom Line King-CE w/Bag

Epiphone J-180 LS Ebony

Takamine GJ72CE-BSB

Harley Benton Custom Line King-CE VS w/Case

Gibson SJ-200 Standard Autumnburst

Epiphone 1957 SJ-200 Vintage SB VOS

Takamine GJ72CE-NAT

Harley Benton Custom Line King-CE VS

Cuntz Guitars CWJM Jumbo Indian Rose

Gibson Elvis SJ-200

Gibson 1957 SJ-200 VS Light Aged

Harley Benton HB Custom Line King-CE w/Bag

How to Choose the Best Jumbo Acoustic Guitars

Budget Planning

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Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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