Best Other Acoustic Guitars Under $2,000 2026
Affordable other acoustic guitars under $2,000 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 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
⭐
4.7/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Breedlove Performer Pro ConcThin CE AT
by
Breedlove
Specialty Applications
Alternative Styles
Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Innovative materials and technology
✓ PROS
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
Breedlove Performer Pro ConcThin CE ATSteel-String Guitar with PickupType: Concert ThinlineBack and sideS: Solid Indian...
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4.7/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 612737
$1,154
#3
⭐
5.0/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Furch Green Pure Gc-SR SPE 2024
by
Furch
Custom Features
Specialty Applications
Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Innovative materials and technology
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
Furch Green Pure Gc-SR SPESteel-String GuitarType: Grand Auditorium with cutawayTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: Solid...
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5.0/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 598920
$1,979
#4
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4.9/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Taylor 217e-BLK Plus
by
Taylor
Alternative Styles
Creative Expression
Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Unique design and construction features
✓ PROS
- • Stand-out visual appeal
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Resale value uncertainty
- • Less familiar to most players
Taylor 217e-BLK PlusAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Grand PacificTop: solid torrefied spruceC-Class bracingBack and...
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4.9/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 588319
$1,649
#5
⭐
4.9/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Furch Blue Plus Gc-CM SPE a
by
Furch
Custom Features
Experimental Music
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Innovative materials and technology
✓ PROS
- • Innovative materials and technology
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
✗ CONS
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
- • Resale value uncertainty
Furch Blue Plus Gc-CM SPEAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Grand Auditorium with cutawayTop: solid AA cedarBack and...
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4.9/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 494506
$1,627
#6
⭐
4.6/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Furch Violet Deluxe Gc-EM SPE
by
Furch
Specialty Applications
Custom Features
Creative Expression
Key Feature:
• Innovative materials and technology
✓ PROS
- • Stand-out visual appeal
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
✗ CONS
- • Resale value uncertainty
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
Furch Violet Deluxe Gc-EM SPESteel-String Guitar with PickupType: Grand Auditorium with cutawayErgonomic Bevel Duo -...
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4.6/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 612653
$1,539
#7
⭐
5.0/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Yamaha FS5G NT Gloss
by
Yamaha
Custom Features
Unique Designs
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
Yamaha FS5G NT GlossSteel-String GuitarType: ConcertA.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) treatment of the topBack...
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5.0/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 612262
$1,627
#8
⭐
4.6/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Yamaha FS3 NT
by
Yamaha
Experimental Music
Alternative Styles
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
- • Unique design and construction features
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Less familiar to most players
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
Yamaha FS3 NTSteel-String GuitarDesign: ConcertTop has been treated with A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement)Back...
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4.6/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 465482
$1,154
#9
⭐
4.9/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Höfner HA-MS5 Steelstring
by
Höfner
Experimental Music
Specialty Applications
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Innovative materials and technology
✓ PROS
- • Innovative materials and technology
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
✗ CONS
- • Less familiar to most players
- • Resale value uncertainty
Höfner HA-MS5 SteelstringAcoustic Guitar with PickupMaster SeriesBody: solid mahoganyTop: solid selected spruceNeck:...
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4.9/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 595713
$1,099
#10
⭐
4.8/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Furch Blue Gc-SW a
by
Furch
Specialty Applications
Experimental Music
Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Stand-out visual appeal
- • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and selection
- • Resale value uncertainty
Furch Blue Gc-SWAcoustic GuitarStyle: Grand Auditorium with cutawayTop: solid Sitka spruce AABack & sides: solid...
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4.8/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 576439
$1,308
#11
⭐
4.9/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Fender Acoustasonic Player Jazzm ATO
by
Fender
Unique Designs
Experimental Music
Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Unique design and construction features
✓ PROS
- • Stand-out visual appeal
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
✗ CONS
- • Resale value uncertainty
- • Less familiar to most players
Fender Acoustasonic Player Jazzm ATOAcoustic/Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Sitka spruceBolt-on neck:...
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4.9/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 551433
$1,242
#12
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4.4/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Furch Green Gc-SM SPE 2024
by
Furch
Alternative Styles
Unique Designs
Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
- • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
- • Resale value uncertainty
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
Furch Green Gc-SM SPE, Acoustic Guitar with PickupThe combination of lacquer finish and tonewoods ensures a...
⭐
4.4/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 589316
$1,869
#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
⭐
4.6/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
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
#15
⭐
4.7/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Breedlove Artista Pro Concertina CE BA
by
Breedlove
Specialty Applications
Custom Features
Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Innovative materials and technology
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
- • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
- • Resale value uncertainty
- • Less familiar to most players
Breedlove Artista Pro Concertina CE BASteel-String Guitar with PickupType: Concertina with cutawayTop: Solid European...
⭐
4.7/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 612638
$1,154
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.
