Best Other Acoustic Guitars Under $1,000 2026
Affordable other acoustic guitars under $1,000 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
#1
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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
#2
⭐
5.0/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Breedlove Wildwood Pro Concert Suede CE
by
Breedlove
Experimental Music
Unique Designs
Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Stand-out visual appeal
✓ PROS
- • Stand-out visual appeal
- • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
- • Resale value uncertainty
Breedlove Wildwood Pro Concert Suede CESteel-String Guitar with PickupStyle: Concert with cutawayBody: Solid African...
⭐
5.0/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 612739
$879
#3
⭐
4.5/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
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:...
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4.5/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 608473
$824
#4
⭐
4.8/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Taylor GS Mini-e Special Edition SF
by
Taylor
Unique Designs
Experimental Music
Creative Expression
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
- • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
- • Less familiar to most players
- • Resale value uncertainty
Taylor GS Mini-e Special Edition SFSteel-String Guitar with PickupTyoe: Small bodyTop: solid torrefied sitka spruceX...
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4.8/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 604336
$989
#5
⭐
4.4/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Guild OM-140CE Nat Westerly
by
Guild
Unique Designs
Creative Expression
Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Unique design and construction features
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
✗ CONS
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
Guild OM-140CE Nat WesterlySteel String GuitarBody shape: Orchestra with cutawayTop: Sitka sprucesolidBack and sides:...
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4.4/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 362250
$879
#6
⭐
4.8/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
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
#7
⭐
4.7/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
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:...
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4.7/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 610472
$868
#8
⭐
4.9/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Yamaha CSF-TA Transacoustic
by
Yamaha
Creative Expression
Alternative Styles
Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Unique design and construction features
- • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
- • Resale value uncertainty
Yamaha CSF-TA TransacousticWestern Guitar with PickupBody shape: ParlorBottom and sides: MahoganyTop: Solid spruceNato...
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4.9/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 458068
$846
#9
⭐
4.7/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Yamaha SLG200S NA
by
Yamaha
Specialty Applications
Custom Features
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Stand-out visual appeal
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
- • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
- • Less familiar to most players
Yamaha SLG200S NASilent Guitar with Steel StringsBody: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFrame: Maple / RosewoodFretboard and...
⭐
4.7/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 361829
$901
#10
⭐
4.9/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
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:...
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4.9/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 554459
$826
#11
⭐
4.9/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
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
#12
⭐
4.7/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Taylor 114ce Sapele
by
Taylor
Unique Designs
Creative Expression
Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Unique design and construction features
- • Innovative materials and technology
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and selection
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
Taylor 114ce SapeleAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Grand Auditorium with cutawayBack and sides: Laminated...
⭐
4.7/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 574044
$934
#13
⭐
4.6/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Taylor 112ce Sapele
by
Taylor
Experimental Music
Custom Features
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Stand-out visual appeal
✓ PROS
- • Unique design and construction features
- • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and selection
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
Taylor 112ce-S SapeleAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Grand Concert with cutawayTop: solid sitka spruceForward Shifted...
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4.6/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 574040
$934
#14
⭐
5.0/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
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
#15
⭐
4.5/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Breedlove Pursuit Exotic S Concertina CE
by
Breedlove
Custom Features
Creative Expression
Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Unique design and construction features
✓ PROS
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
- • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and selection
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
Breedlove Pursuit Exotic S Concertina CESteel-String Guitar with PickupType: Concertina with cutawayBack and sides:...
⭐
4.5/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 612688
$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.
