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Best Other Acoustic Guitars for Professional 2025

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

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 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
DAngelico Excel Gramercy Mahogany Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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
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DAngelico Excel Gramercy NaturalMahogany - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

DAngelico Excel Gramercy NaturalMahogany

by DAngelico
Unique Designs Creative Expression Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Stand-out visual appeal
✓ PROS
  • • Alternative body shapes and sizes
  • • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
  • • Less familiar to most players
  • • May have unusual playability characteristics

DAngelico Excel Gramercy NaturalMahoganyAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Grand Auditorium with cutawayBody: Solid...

⭐ 5.0/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 621792
$604
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE SBK Solid w/Case - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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/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
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Taylor 214ce Plus Special Edition TG - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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
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Breedlove Rainforest S Concert CE BG - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

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 224ce Plus Special Edition TR - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Taylor 224ce Plus Special Edition TR

by Taylor
Specialty Applications Custom Features Creative Expression
Key Feature:
• Unique design and construction features
✓ PROS
  • • Stand-out visual appeal
  • • Innovative materials and technology
✗ CONS
  • • May have unusual playability characteristics
  • • Specialized maintenance requirements

Taylor 224ce Plus Special Edition TRSteel-String Guitar with PickupType: Grand Auditorium with cutawayBack and sideS:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (42 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 617290
$1,759
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Breedlove Exotic S Concert CE EB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Breedlove Exotic S Concert CE EB

by Breedlove
Experimental Music Specialty Applications Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
  • • Unique design and construction features
  • • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • May have unusual playability characteristics
  • • Limited availability and selection

Breedlove Exotic S Concert CE EBSteel-String Guitar with PickupStyle: Concert with cutawayBack and sides: African...

⭐ 4.6/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 617359
$1,319
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Breedlove Pursuit Ex. S Drdn Conc CE TE - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Breedlove Pursuit Ex. S Drdn Conc CE TE

by Breedlove
Specialty Applications Alternative Styles Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Innovative materials and technology
✓ PROS
  • • Stand-out visual appeal
  • • Innovative materials and technology
✗ CONS
  • • Limited availability and selection
  • • Specialized maintenance requirements

Breedlove Pursuit Ex. S Drdn Conc CE TESteel-String Guitar with PickupType: Concerto with cutawayBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 617362
$769
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Taylor 814ce Special Edition Charcoal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

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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Taylor GS Mini-e Special Ed BlueBurst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

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
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Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE NAT Solid w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

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
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Taylor Academy 12e LTD Koa/Spruce - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Taylor Academy 12e LTD Koa/Spruce

by Taylor
Unique Designs Creative Expression Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
  • • Stand-out visual appeal
  • • Alternative body shapes and sizes
✗ CONS
  • • Resale value uncertainty
  • • Limited availability and selection

Taylor Academy 12e LTD Koa/SpruceSteel-String Guitar with PickupType: Grand ConcertBack and sides: Grade AA laminated...

⭐ 4.9/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 617276
$1,209
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Taylor GS Mini-e Special Ed Paisley - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Taylor GS Mini-e Special Ed Paisley

by Taylor
Experimental Music Specialty Applications Creative Expression
Key Feature:
• Innovative materials and technology
✓ PROS
  • • Stand-out visual appeal
  • • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • Less familiar to most players
  • • Specialized maintenance requirements

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

⭐ 4.7/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 620442
$989
Buy at Thomann View Details
DAngelico Excel Gramercy Aged Sepia Burs - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

DAngelico Excel Gramercy Aged Sepia Burs

by DAngelico
Custom Features Alternative Styles Creative Expression
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
  • • Alternative body shapes and sizes
  • • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
  • • Less familiar to most players
  • • Resale value uncertainty

DAngelico Excel Gramercy Aged Sepia BursSteel-String Guitar with PickupStyle: Grand Auditorium with cutawaySolid...

⭐ 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 621791
$604
Buy at Thomann View Details

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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