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Best Other Acoustic Guitars Under $1,000 2025

Affordable other acoustic guitars under $1,000 - great value without compromising quality

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
Breedlove Pursuit Exotic S Concert CE SG - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Breedlove Pursuit Exotic S Concert CE SG

by Breedlove
Experimental Music Unique Designs Creative Expression
Key Feature:
• Unique design and construction features
✓ PROS
  • • Unique design and construction features
  • • Innovative materials and technology
✗ CONS
  • • May have unusual playability characteristics
  • • Limited availability and selection

Breedlove Pursuit Exotic S Concert CE SGAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Concert with cutawayBack and sides: African...

⭐ 4.7/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 612690
$824
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Breedlove Pursuit Exotic S Concert CE TE - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

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
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Ibanez AE390-NTA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Ibanez AE390-NTA

by Ibanez
Creative Expression Unique Designs Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
  • • Innovative materials and technology
  • • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • Specialized maintenance requirements
  • • Less familiar to most players

Ibanez AE390-NTASteel-String Guitar with PickupAE SeriesTop: Solid German spruceBack and sides: Flamed mapleNeck:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 581700
$824
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Ibanez AE340FMH-MHS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Ibanez AE340FMH-MHS

by Ibanez
Creative Expression Experimental Music Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
  • • Stand-out visual appeal
  • • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • Limited availability and selection
  • • May have unusual playability characteristics

Ibanez AE340FMH-MHSSteel-String Guitar with PickupAE SeriesBack and Sides: OkoumeTop: Solid OkumeNeck: NyatohDovetail...

⭐ 4.9/5 (11 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 581697
$823
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Taylor GS Mini-e Koa - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Taylor GS Mini-e Koa

by Taylor
Custom Features Alternative Styles Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Unique design and construction features
✓ PROS
  • • Innovative materials and technology
  • • Alternative body shapes and sizes
✗ CONS
  • • Less familiar to most players
  • • May have unusual playability characteristics

Taylor GS Mini-e Koa, Acoustic Guitar with PickupA guitar that somehow manages to feel small and sound big at the same...

⭐ 5.0/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 396732
$989
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Taylor GS Mini-e Special Ed Paisley - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

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
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Fender Highway Parlor NAT RW - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Fender Highway Parlor NAT RW

by Fender
Custom Features Specialty Applications Creative Expression
Key Feature:
• Stand-out visual appeal
✓ PROS
  • • Unique design and construction features
  • • Innovative materials and technology
✗ CONS
  • • Less familiar to most players
  • • Resale value uncertainty

Fender Highway Parlor NAT RWSteel-String Guitar with PickupTop: Spruce solidBack and Sides: Solid MahoganyNeck:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 571456
$911
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Cort Gold A6 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Cort Gold A6

by Cort
Alternative Styles Creative Expression Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Unique design and construction features
✓ PROS
  • • Distinctive tonal characteristics
  • • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
  • • Less familiar to most players
  • • Limited availability and selection

Cort Gold A6Acoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Grand Auditorium with cutawayBack and sides: solid African mahoganyTop:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 554459
$826
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Taylor Academy Series 12e Walnut/Spr - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Taylor Academy Series 12e Walnut/Spr

by Taylor
Experimental Music Specialty Applications Creative Expression
Key Feature:
• Stand-out visual appeal
✓ PROS
  • • Unique design and construction features
  • • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • Less familiar to most players
  • • Limited availability and selection

Taylor Academy Series 12e Walnut/SprAcoustic GuitarStyle: Grand ConcertTop: solid sitka spruceAcademy Series...

⭐ 4.6/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 406426
$824
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Yamaha APX700II Brown Sunburst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Yamaha APX700II Brown Sunburst

by Yamaha
Alternative Styles Creative Expression Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Unique design and construction features
✓ PROS
  • • Stand-out visual appeal
  • • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
  • • May have unusual playability characteristics
  • • Limited availability and selection

Yamaha APX700II Brown SunburstSteel-String Guitar with PickupType: APX with CutawayTop: Solid spruceBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 610472
$868
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Takamine GN73CE SB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Takamine GN73CE SB

by Takamine
Custom Features Specialty Applications Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
  • • Stand-out visual appeal
  • • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • May have unusual playability characteristics
  • • Resale value uncertainty

Takamine GN73CE SBSteel-String GuitarType: NEX with cutawayTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: MapleSet-in neck:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 608473
$824
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Breedlove Wildwood Pro Concertina CE - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Breedlove Wildwood Pro Concertina CE

by Breedlove
Unique Designs Specialty Applications Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
  • • Innovative materials and technology
  • • Alternative body shapes and sizes
✗ CONS
  • • Resale value uncertainty
  • • Specialized maintenance requirements

Breedlove Wildwood Pro Concertina CESteel-String Guitar with PickupType: Concertina with cutawayTop: Solid African...

⭐ 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 612745
$879
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Yamaha APX700II BL - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Yamaha APX700II BL

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

Yamaha APX700II BLSteel String GuitarAPX seriesWith cutawayTop: Solid spruceBottom and sides: NatoNeck: NatoFretboard:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 259601
$868
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DAngelico Excel Josh Turner Tammany - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

DAngelico Excel Josh Turner Tammany

by DAngelico
Creative Expression Unique Designs Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
  • • Alternative body shapes and sizes
  • • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
  • • Specialized maintenance requirements
  • • May have unusual playability characteristics

DAngelico Excel Josh Turner TammanyAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: OM styleTop: Solid sitka spruceBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 605957
$934
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Yamaha SLG200S TBK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Yamaha SLG200S TBK

by Yamaha
Experimental Music Creative Expression Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
  • • Alternative body shapes and sizes
  • • Innovative materials and technology
✗ CONS
  • • May have unusual playability characteristics
  • • Less familiar to most players

Yamaha SLG200S TBKSilent Guitar with Steel StringsBody: MahoganyNeck: MahoganySetting: Maple / RosewoodFretboard and...

⭐ 4.9/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 361831
$901
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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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