Best Jumbo Acoustic Guitars for Advanced 2025

Perfect jumbo acoustic guitars for advanced - easy to play and learn on

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

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

⭐ 4.4/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton HB Custom Line King-CE w/Bag

by Harley Benton

Stage Performance Rock Rhythm Guitar

Key Feature:

• Cuts through band mix

✓ PROS

• Powerful strumming tone
• Deep, booming bass response

✗ CONS

• Less suitable for fingerpicking
• May overpower intimate settings

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

⭐ 4.4/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 538162

$354

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

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

⭐ 4.9/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Guild F-55E ATB USA

by Guild

Rock Country Bluegrass

Key Feature:

• Cuts through band mix

✓ PROS

• Deep, booming bass response
• Great stage presence

✗ CONS

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

Guild F-55E ATB USASteel-String Guitar with IckupType: JumboTop: Solid AAA Sitka spruceBack and sides: Solid...

⭐ 4.9/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 594813

$4,839

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Applause AEJ96-1 Jumbo Cut Electro - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Applause AEJ96-1 Jumbo Cut Electro

by Applause

Country Bluegrass Rock

Key Feature:

• Great stage presence

✓ PROS

• Cuts through band mix
• Powerful strumming tone

✗ CONS

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

Applause AEJ96-1 Jumbo Cut ElectroSteel-String Guitar with PickupWood Classic SeriesStyle: Jumbo with cutawayTop: Solid...

⭐ 5.0/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 588712

$358

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Taylor Legacy Edition 815e - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Taylor Legacy Edition 815e

by Taylor

Country Loud Environments Stage Performance

Key Feature:

• Maximum volume and projection

✓ PROS

• Deep, booming bass response
• Cuts through band mix

✗ CONS

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

Taylor Legacy Edition 815eSteel-String Guitar with PickguardType: JumboTop: Solid Sitka spruceX-BracingBack and sides:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 601461

$3,959

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Guild F-40 Standard PSB VG USA - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Guild F-40 Standard PSB VG USA

by Guild

Country Bluegrass Loud Environments

Key Feature:

• Powerful strumming tone

✓ PROS

• Powerful strumming tone
• Cuts through band mix

✗ CONS

• Less suitable for fingerpicking
• Very large body size

Guild F-40 Standard PS Burst VG USAAcoustic GuitarStyle: JumboTop: solid sitka spruceBack and sides: solid...

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 561266

$2,419

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⭐ 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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Martin Guitar J40 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 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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Lakewood J-35 Edition 2024 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.6/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Lakewood J-35 Edition 2024

by Lakewood

Rock Rhythm Guitar Country

Key Feature:

• Deep, booming bass response

✓ PROS

• Cuts through band mix
• Maximum volume and projection

✗ CONS

• Very large body size
• Harder to control feedback

Lakewood J-35 Edition 2024Acoustic Guitar with PickupType: JumboWith cutawayNeck-body joint at the 14th fretTop: solid...

⭐ 4.6/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 582546

$3,629

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Guild F250E Deluxe Blonde - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.8/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Guild F250E Deluxe Blonde

by Guild

Bluegrass Rhythm Guitar Stage Performance

Key Feature:

• Cuts through band mix

✓ PROS

• Deep, booming bass response
• Powerful strumming tone

✗ CONS

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

Guild F250E Deluxe BlondeAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: JumboTop: solid spruceBack and sides: flamed mapleX-Bracing...

⭐ 4.8/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 565196

$637

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

#13

⭐ 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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Baton Rouge X11S/FJE-SCR - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.7/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Baton Rouge X11S/FJE-SCR

by Baton Rouge

Rhythm Guitar Rock Country

Key Feature:

• Great stage presence

✓ PROS

• Deep, booming bass response
• Powerful strumming tone

✗ CONS

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

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

⭐ 4.7/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 529376

$318

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Cuntz Guitars CWJM Jumbo Indian Rose - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 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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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 for Advanced 2025

Harley Benton HB Custom Line King-CE w/Bag

Baton Rouge AR31S/JCET-AM

Gibson 1957 SJ-200 VS Light Aged

Gibson SJ-200 Standard Rosewood

Guild F-55E ATB USA

Applause AEJ96-1 Jumbo Cut Electro

Taylor Legacy Edition 815e

Guild F-40 Standard PSB VG USA

Harley Benton HB Custom Line King-CE w/Bag

Martin Guitar J40

Lakewood J-35 Edition 2024

Guild F250E Deluxe Blonde

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

Baton Rouge X11S/FJE-SCR

Cuntz Guitars CWJM Jumbo Indian Rose

How to Choose the Best Jumbo Acoustic Guitars

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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