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Best Other Acoustic Guitars for Creative Expression 2025

Perfect other acoustic guitars for creative-expression - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Unique Designs For Alternative Styles For Experimental Music For Custom Features For Specialty Applications For Creative Expression
BRANDS: Taylor Furch Fender Ibanez Yamaha Harley Benton Takamine Breedlove Martin Guitar Lakewood Maton DAngelico Cort Guild Cole Clark Baton Rouge Timberline Guitars
Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE SBK Solid w/Case - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE SBK Solid w/Case

by Harley Benton
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...

⭐ 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 621541
$505
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE NAT Solid w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE NAT Solid w/Bag

by Harley Benton
Alternative Styles Experimental Music Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Innovative materials and technology
✓ PROS
  • • Unique design and construction features
  • • Alternative body shapes and sizes
✗ CONS
  • • Limited availability and selection
  • • May have unusual playability characteristics

Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE NAT Solid w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE NAT...

⭐ 4.6/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 621537
$406
Buy at Thomann View Details
Breedlove Discovery S Concert CE Spruce - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Breedlove Discovery S Concert CE Spruce

by Breedlove
Custom Features Specialty Applications Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
  • • Unique design and construction features
  • • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • Less familiar to most players
  • • Limited availability and selection

Breedlove Discovery S Concert CE SpruceAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Concert with cutawayTop: Solid European...

⭐ 4.5/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 618718
$527
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE NAT Solid w/Case - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE NAT Solid w/Case

by Harley Benton
Experimental Music Specialty Applications Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Unique design and construction features
✓ PROS
  • • Innovative materials and technology
  • • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
  • • Less familiar to most players
  • • May have unusual playability characteristics

Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE NAT Solid w/Case*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE NAT...

⭐ 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 621549
$483
Buy at Thomann View Details
Breedlove Oregon Dreadnought Concerto - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Breedlove Oregon Dreadnought Concerto

by Breedlove
Creative Expression Custom Features Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Stand-out visual appeal
✓ PROS
  • • Distinctive tonal characteristics
  • • Innovative materials and technology
✗ CONS
  • • May have unusual playability characteristics
  • • Specialized maintenance requirements

Breedlove Oregon Dreadnought ConcertoAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Dreadnought Concerto with cutawayBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 618713
$4,399
Buy at Thomann View Details
Taylor 214ce Plus Special Edition TG - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Taylor 214ce Plus Special Edition TG

by Taylor
Creative Expression Experimental Music Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
  • • Stand-out visual appeal
  • • Innovative materials and technology
✗ CONS
  • • Limited availability and selection
  • • May have unusual playability characteristics

Taylor 214ce Plus Special Edition TGSteel-String Guitar with PickupType: Grand Auditorium with CutawayBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 617270
$1,814
Buy at Thomann View Details
Taylor PS14ce Figured Urban Ironback - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Taylor PS14ce Figured Urban Ironback

by Taylor
Creative Expression Specialty Applications Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Innovative materials and technology
✓ PROS
  • • Distinctive tonal characteristics
  • • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
  • • May have unusual playability characteristics
  • • Specialized maintenance requirements

Taylor PS14ce Figured Urban IronbackAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Grand Auditorium cutawayBack and sides: Solid Red...

⭐ 4.6/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 620480
$12,649
Buy at Thomann View Details
DAngelico Excel Gramercy Mahogany Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

DAngelico Excel Gramercy Mahogany Burst

by DAngelico
Creative Expression Unique Designs Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Unique design and construction features
✓ PROS
  • • Innovative materials and technology
  • • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
  • • Resale value uncertainty
  • • May have unusual playability characteristics

DAngelico Excel Gramercy Mahogany BurstSteel-String Guitartype: Grand Auditorium with cutawayBody: Solid mahoganyNeck:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 621795
$604
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE SBK Solid w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE SBK Solid w/Bag

by Harley Benton
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...

⭐ 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 621532
$428
Buy at Thomann View Details
Taylor GS Mini-e Special Ed BlueBurst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Taylor GS Mini-e Special Ed BlueBurst

by Taylor
Creative Expression Unique Designs Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
  • • Unique design and construction features
  • • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
  • • Specialized maintenance requirements
  • • Limited availability and selection

Taylor GS Mini-e Special Ed BlueBurstAcoustic Guitar with PickupBack and sides: Sapele laminatedTop: Solid torrefied...

⭐ 4.9/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 620445
$989
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ibanez AAM370E-OAW - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Ibanez AAM370E-OAW

by Ibanez
Alternative Styles Experimental Music Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
  • • Innovative materials and technology
  • • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • Limited availability and selection
  • • Resale value uncertainty

Ibanez AAM370E-OAWSteel-String Guitar with PickupStyle: Advanced AuditoriumTop: Solid Sitka spruceX-M bracingBack and...

⭐ 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 622254
$769
Buy at Thomann View Details
Maton The Performer - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Maton The Performer

by Maton
Specialty Applications Creative Expression Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Stand-out visual appeal
✓ PROS
  • • Stand-out visual appeal
  • • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
  • • Limited availability and selection
  • • Resale value uncertainty

Maton The PerformerSteel-String Guitar with PickupType: 808C Orchestra with cutawayBack and sides: Solid Queensland...

⭐ 4.6/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 619480
$2,309
Buy at Thomann View Details
Breedlove Pursuit Exotic S Conc BB CE - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Breedlove Pursuit Exotic S Conc BB CE

by Breedlove
Custom Features Specialty Applications Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
  • • Unique design and construction features
  • • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
  • • Resale value uncertainty
  • • Limited availability and selection

Breedlove Pursuit Exotic S Conc BB CEAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Concert with cutawayBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 618736
$769
Buy at Thomann View Details
Breedlove Rainforest S Concert CE BG - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Breedlove Rainforest S Concert CE BG

by Breedlove
Custom Features Alternative Styles Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Innovative materials and technology
✓ PROS
  • • Unique design and construction features
  • • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
  • • May have unusual playability characteristics
  • • Limited availability and selection

Breedlove Rainforest S Concert CE BGSteel-String Guitar with PickupStyle: Concert with cutawayBack and sides: African...

⭐ 4.9/5 (23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 618741
$604
Buy at Thomann View Details
Taylor 814ce Special Edition Charcoal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Taylor 814ce Special Edition Charcoal

by Taylor
Specialty Applications Unique Designs Creative Expression
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
  • • Unique design and construction features
  • • Alternative body shapes and sizes
✗ CONS
  • • Less familiar to most players
  • • Limited availability and selection

Taylor 814ce Special Edition CharcoalAcoustic Guitar with PickupLimited editionStyle: Grand Auditorium with cutawayBack...

⭐ 4.7/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 622477
$5,829
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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.

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