Best Other Acoustic Guitars 2026
Top-rated other acoustic guitars 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: February 4, 2026 • Next update: February 11, 2026
#1
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4.6/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Martin Guitar OM-28
Unique Designs
Specialty Applications
Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Unique design and construction features
✓ PROS
- • Innovative materials and technology
- • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
- • Resale value uncertainty
Martin Guitar OM-28Acoustic GuitarStyle: OMTop: solid spruceBack and sides: solid rosewoodNeck: selected...
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4.6/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 556324
$4,729
#2
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4.5/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE SBK Solid w/Case
Custom Features
Experimental Music
Creative Expression
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
- • Unique design and construction features
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Resale value uncertainty
- • Limited availability and selection
Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE SBK Solid w/Case*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE SBK...
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4.5/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 621541
$505
#3
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4.4/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Martin Guitar Custom Shop OM Spruce
Unique Designs
Specialty Applications
Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
- • Innovative materials and technology
- • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
- • Limited availability and selection
Martin Guitar Custom Shop OM SpruceAcoustic GuitarCustom Shop modelStyle: Auditorium (000)Top: Solid spruceBack and...
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4.4/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 616285
$7,039
#4
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4.8/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Traveler Guitar Escape MK-III Steel Mahagony
Specialty Applications
Creative Expression
Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Innovative materials and technology
✓ PROS
- • Unique design and construction features
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
✗ CONS
- • Less familiar to most players
- • Limited availability and selection
Traveler Guitar s Escape MK-III Steel MahagonyElectro-Acoustic Travel Guitar6-StringBody and neck:...
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4.8/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 448445
$505
#5
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4.4/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE SBK AllSolid
Custom Features
Alternative Styles
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
- • Innovative materials and technology
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
✗ CONS
- • Less familiar to most players
- • Limited availability and selection
Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE SBK AllSolidSteel-String Guitar with PickupCustom Line seriesType: Grand Auditorium with...
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4.4/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 589647
$406
#6
⭐
4.5/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Harley Benton CLC-650SM-CE VS Solid Wood
Creative Expression
Unique Designs
Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Innovative materials and technology
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
✗ CONS
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
- • Less familiar to most players
Harley Benton CLC-650SM-CE VS Solid WoodSolid Wood Steel String Guitar with PickupBuild: Grand Concert Style with...
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4.5/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 488817
$384
#7
⭐
4.4/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Cuntz Guitars CWG-23S Indian Rose Custom
Specialty Applications
Alternative Styles
Creative Expression
Key Feature:
• Unique design and construction features
✓ PROS
- • Unique design and construction features
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
✗ CONS
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
- • Less familiar to most players
Cuntz Guitars CWG-23S Indian Rose CustomSteel-String Guitar with PickupWith cutawayBack & Sides: Solid Indian...
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4.4/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 347551
$5,829
#8
⭐
4.6/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Cole Clark AN3EC-RDBL-AE
by
Cole Clark
Creative Expression
Custom Features
Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
- • Innovative materials and technology
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and selection
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
Cole Clark AN3EC-RDBL-AEAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Angel (Grand Auditorium) cutaway100% sustainable Australian...
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4.6/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 611094
$4,949
#9
⭐
4.5/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE SBK Solid w/Bag
Custom Features
Experimental Music
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Stand-out visual appeal
✓ PROS
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
- • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
- • Less familiar to most players
Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE SBK Solid w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE SBK...
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4.5/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 621532
$428
#10
⭐
4.8/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Martin Guitar LX1 LH
Unique Designs
Alternative Styles
Creative Expression
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
- • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
- • Resale value uncertainty
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
Martin Guitar LX1 LHSteel-String GuitarLeft-handed modelType: LX - Little MartinTop: Solid spruceBack and sides:...
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4.8/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 556074
$549
#11
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4.8/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Lakewood J-32 CP Baritone
by
Lakewood
Specialty Applications
Alternative Styles
Creative Expression
Key Feature:
• Innovative materials and technology
✓ PROS
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
- • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
- • Less familiar to most players
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
Lakewood J-32 CP Baritone 2024Baritone Steel-String Guitar with PickupStyle: Jumbo with cutawayTop: Solid European AAA...
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4.8/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 592201
$3,464
#12
⭐
4.8/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Lakewood Sungha Jung Signature
by
Lakewood
Creative Expression
Specialty Applications
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Stand-out visual appeal
✓ PROS
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
- • Innovative materials and technology
✗ CONS
- • Less familiar to most players
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
Lakewood Sungha Jung SignatureSteel-String Guitar with PickupSungha Jung Signature ModellType: Grand ConcertTop: AAA...
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4.8/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 591636
$3,299
#13
⭐
4.6/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Takamine P5NC w/Softcase
by
Takamine
Custom Features
Alternative Styles
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
- • Innovative materials and technology
- • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
- • Less familiar to most players
Takamine P5NC w/SoftcaseSteel-String Guitar with PickupPro SeriesType: NEX with cutawayTop: Solid spruceBack &...
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4.6/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 579147
$1,979
#14
⭐
4.5/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Schecter Synyster Gates SYN GA SC TBBS
by
Schecter
Alternative Styles
Unique Designs
Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Innovative materials and technology
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
- • Resale value uncertainty
Schecter Synyster Gates SYN GA SC TBBSSteel String Guitar with PickupWith cutawayTop: Solid spruceBack and sides:...
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4.5/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 508195
$846
#15
⭐
5.0/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Breedlove Pursuit Exotic S Concert CE TE
by
Breedlove
Alternative Styles
Creative Expression
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Stand-out visual appeal
✓ PROS
- • Innovative materials and technology
- • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and selection
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
Breedlove Pursuit Exotic S Concert CE TESteel-String Guitar with PickupStyle: Concert with cutawayTop: Solid...
⭐
5.0/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 612748
$824
How to Choose the Best Other 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 other 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.
