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Best Jumbo Acoustic Guitars for Bluegrass 2026

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

Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 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
Harley Benton HB Custom Line King-CE w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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 J-40 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Martin Guitar J-40

by Martin Guitar
Rock Stage Performance Bluegrass
Key Feature:
• Deep, booming bass response
✓ PROS
  • • Great stage presence
  • • Maximum volume and projection
✗ CONS
  • • Very large body size
  • • Can be uncomfortable for smaller players

Martin Guitar J40Acoustic GuitarStyle: JumboTop: solid spruceBack and sides: solid rosewoodNeck: MahoganyHeadstock:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (28 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 556330
$6,049
Buy at Thomann View Details
Cuntz Guitars CWJM Jumbo Indian Rose - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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 SJ-200 Studio Rosewood Natural - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Gibson SJ-200 Studio Rosewood Natural

by Gibson
Rock Country Stage Performance
Key Feature:
• Powerful strumming tone
✓ PROS
  • • Cuts through band mix
  • • Powerful strumming tone
✗ CONS
  • • Harder to control feedback
  • • Less suitable for fingerpicking

Gibson SJ-200 Studio Rosewood NaturalSteel-String Guitar with PickupType: JumboTop: Solid sitka spruceBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 620919
$4,509
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Guild F-40 Standard PSB VG USA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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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Epiphone J-180 LS Pink - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Epiphone J-180 LS Pink

by Epiphone
Rhythm Guitar Rock Stage Performance
Key Feature:
• Powerful strumming tone
✓ PROS
  • • Deep, booming bass response
  • • Maximum volume and projection
✗ CONS
  • • Very large body size
  • • Can be uncomfortable for smaller players

Epiphone J-180 LS PinkSteel-String Guitar with PickupInspired by Gibson Custom Shop / Modern CollectionType: Small...

⭐ 4.6/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 588228
$1,264
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Guild F-55E ATB USA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Epiphone J-180 LS Ebony - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

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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Guild F-40 Standard NAT VG USA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Guild F-40 Standard NAT VG USA

by Guild
Country Loud Environments Bluegrass
Key Feature:
• Deep, booming bass response
✓ PROS
  • • Powerful strumming tone
  • • Maximum volume and projection
✗ CONS
  • • May overpower intimate settings
  • • Harder to control feedback

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

⭐ 4.5/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 561258
$2,309
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Taylor Legacy Edition 815e - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#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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Applause AEJ96-1 Jumbo Cut Electro - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Gibson Everly Brothers J-180 Model - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Gibson Everly Brothers J-180 Model

by Gibson
Loud Environments Country Bluegrass
Key Feature:
• Deep, booming bass response
✓ PROS
  • • Maximum volume and projection
  • • Powerful strumming tone
✗ CONS
  • • Can be uncomfortable for smaller players
  • • Less suitable for fingerpicking

Gibson Everly Brothers J-180 ModelAcoustic Guitar with PickupEverly Brothers Signature ModelTop: Sitka spruceBack and...

⭐ 4.6/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 569769
$4,728
Buy at Thomann View Details
Lakewood J-34 CP 2024 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Lakewood J-34 CP 2024

by Lakewood
Stage Performance Loud Environments Country
Key Feature:
• Cuts through band mix
✓ PROS
  • • Powerful strumming tone
  • • Cuts through band mix
✗ CONS
  • • Less suitable for fingerpicking
  • • May overpower intimate settings

Lakewood J-34 CPAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Jumbo with cutawayTop: solid AAA cedarBack and sides: PadoukNeck:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 591442
$3,079
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Gibson SJ-200 Standard Rosewood - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

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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Lakewood J-Blackwood Custom - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Lakewood J-Blackwood Custom

by Lakewood
Rhythm Guitar Rock Bluegrass
Key Feature:
• Great stage presence
✓ PROS
  • • Deep, booming bass response
  • • Great stage presence
✗ CONS
  • • Can be uncomfortable for smaller players
  • • Very large body size

Lakewood J-Blackwood CustomSteel-String Guitar with PickupType: JumboTop: Solid AAA European hazel spruceBack and...

⭐ 5.0/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 575466
$5,499
Buy at Thomann View Details

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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