Best Other Acoustic Guitars Under $2,000 2026
Affordable other acoustic guitars under $2,000 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
#1
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4.5/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Martin Guitar GPCX2E-02 Rosewood LH
Custom Features
Unique Designs
Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Stand-out visual appeal
- • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and selection
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
Martin Guitar GPCX2E-02 Rosewood LHAcoustic Guitar with PickupLefthand / left-handed modelStyle: Grand PerformanceTop:...
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4.5/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 556323
$1,033
#2
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4.4/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Breedlove Artista Pro Concert CE BA
by
Breedlove
Unique Designs
Experimental Music
Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Unique design and construction features
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and selection
- • Resale value uncertainty
Breedlove Artista Pro Concert CE BASteel-String Guitar with PickupStyle: Concert with cutawayTop: Solid European...
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4.4/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 612640
$1,154
#3
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5.0/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Taylor 214ce Koa
by
Taylor
Custom Features
Creative Expression
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Innovative materials and technology
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
✗ CONS
- • Resale value uncertainty
- • Limited availability and selection
Taylor 214ce Koa, Acoustic Guitar with PickupA beautiful Grand Auditorium guitar with cutaway for easy access to the...
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5.0/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 403437
$1,264
#4
⭐
4.6/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Fender Acoustasonic Player Jazzm 2TS
by
Fender
Alternative Styles
Custom Features
Creative Expression
Key Feature:
• Unique design and construction features
✓ PROS
- • Innovative materials and technology
- • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
- • Less familiar to most players
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
Fender Acoustasonic Player Jazzm 2TSAcoustic/Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Sitka spruceBolt-on neck:...
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4.6/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 551431
$1,242
#5
⭐
4.7/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Yamaha AC3R ARE VN
by
Yamaha
Creative Expression
Custom Features
Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
- • Innovative materials and technology
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Resale value uncertainty
- • Less familiar to most players
Yamaha AC3R ARE VNSteel String GuitarBuild: Concert with cutawayTop: Solid Sitka spruceBack and sides: Solid rosewood...
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4.7/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 451148
$1,209
#6
⭐
4.4/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Furch Blue OM-CM w/VTC a
by
Furch
Specialty Applications
Custom Features
Creative Expression
Key Feature:
• Innovative materials and technology
✓ PROS
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
- • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and selection
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
Furch Blue OM-CM w/VTC, Acoustic Guitar with PickupThe combination of high-quality solid tonewoods and the finish...
⭐
4.4/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 590958
$1,539
#7
⭐
4.7/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Takamine P3NC Pro Series w/Softcase
by
Takamine
Custom Features
Alternative Styles
Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Innovative materials and technology
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
✗ CONS
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
- • Less familiar to most players
Takamine P3NC Pro Serie w/SoftcaseSteel-String Guitar with PickupType: NEX with cutawayTop: Solid CedarBack: solid...
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4.7/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 579104
$1,539
#8
⭐
4.7/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Furch Blue OM-MM w/SPE a
by
Furch
Custom Features
Experimental Music
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Innovative materials and technology
✓ PROS
- • Unique design and construction features
- • Innovative materials and technology
✗ CONS
- • Resale value uncertainty
- • Limited availability and selection
Furch Blue OM-MM w/SPEAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: OrchestraTop: solid mahoganyBack and sides: solid mahoganyNeck:...
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4.7/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 583779
$1,318
#9
⭐
4.8/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Furch Blue OM-CM a
by
Furch
Custom Features
Alternative Styles
Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
- • Innovative materials and technology
✗ CONS
- • Less familiar to most players
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
Furch Blue OM-CMAcoustic GuitarStyle: OrchestraTop: solid Western red cedar AABack & sides: solid African mahogany...
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4.8/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 576447
$1,264
#10
⭐
4.9/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
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...
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4.9/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 617276
$1,209
#11
⭐
4.8/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Breedlove Performer Pro Concert CE AT
by
Breedlove
Custom Features
Alternative Styles
Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Stand-out visual appeal
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
- • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
Breedlove Performer Pro Concert CE ATSteel-String Guitar PickupStyle: Concert with cutawayTop: Solid European...
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4.8/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 612680
$1,154
#12
⭐
4.4/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Yamaha FSX5G Gloss Natural
by
Yamaha
Custom Features
Specialty Applications
Creative Expression
Key Feature:
• Innovative materials and technology
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
- • Innovative materials and technology
✗ CONS
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
Yamaha FSX5G Gloss NaturalSteel-String Guitar with PickupTop: Solid sitka spruceBack and sides: mahoganyNeck:...
⭐
4.4/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 605848
$1,979
#13
⭐
5.0/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Furch Blue Plus OMc-SW VTC a
by
Furch
Unique Designs
Custom Features
Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Unique design and construction features
✓ PROS
- • Unique design and construction features
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Less familiar to most players
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
Furch Blue Plus OMc-SW VTCSteel-String Guitar with PickupType: Orchestra with cutawayTop: Solid spruceBack and sides:...
⭐
5.0/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 595801
$1,759
#14
⭐
4.7/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Taylor 214ce-BLK Plus
by
Taylor
Specialty Applications
Experimental Music
Creative Expression
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
- • Innovative materials and technology
✗ CONS
- • Less familiar to most players
- • Limited availability and selection
Taylor 214ce-BLK PlusSteel-String GuitarStyle: Grand Auditorium with CutawayTop: Solid torrefied spruceC-Class...
⭐
4.7/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 587791
$1,704
#15
⭐
4.9/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Guild OM-150CE Nat Westerly
by
Guild
Creative Expression
Alternative Styles
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Unique design and construction features
✓ PROS
- • Unique design and construction features
- • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
- • Less familiar to most players
Guild OM-150CE Nat WesterlySteel String GuitarBody shape: Orchestra with cutawayTop: Solid spruce"Westerly...
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4.9/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 362296
$1,066
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.
