Best Jumbo Acoustic Guitars for Bluegrass 2025

Perfect jumbo acoustic guitars for bluegrass - 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

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

⭐ 4.5/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

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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Gibson SJ-200 Standard Tri Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Gibson SJ-200 Standard Tri Burst

by Gibson

Country Loud Environments Rock

Key Feature:

• Deep, booming bass response

✓ PROS

• Cuts through band mix
• Maximum volume and projection

✗ CONS

• Less suitable for fingerpicking
• May overpower intimate settings

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

⭐ 5.0/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 609023

$5,489

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Gibson Everly Brothers J-180 Model - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

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

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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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Guild F250E Deluxe Blonde - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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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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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Gibson SJ-200 Studio Rosewood Natural - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

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

#10

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

#11

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

#12

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

#13

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

#14

⭐ 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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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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Gibson Everly Brothers J-180 Model

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Guild F250E Deluxe Blonde

Epiphone J-180 LS Ebony

Gibson SJ-200 Studio Rosewood Natural

Baton Rouge X11S/FJE-SCR

Applause AEJ96-1 Jumbo Cut Electro

Harley Benton HB Custom Line King-CE w/Bag

Lakewood J-35 Edition 2024

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

Cuntz Guitars CWJM Jumbo Indian Rose

How to Choose the Best Jumbo Acoustic Guitars

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