Best Other Acoustic Guitars Under $300 2025

Affordable other acoustic guitars under $300 - 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

Harley Benton CLG-70SR CE SBK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton CLG-70SR CE SBK

by Harley Benton

Experimental Music Unique Designs Custom Features

Key Feature:

• Distinctive tonal characteristics

✓ PROS

• Alternative body shapes and sizes
• Distinctive tonal characteristics

✗ CONS

• May have unusual playability characteristics
• Specialized maintenance requirements

Harley Benton CLG-70SR CE SBKSteel-String Guitar with PickupType: Grand Auditorium with cutaway and armrestTop: Solid...

⭐ 4.4/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 589641

$296

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Ibanez AEG7MH-WK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Ibanez AEG7MH-WK

by Ibanez

Custom Features Specialty Applications Alternative Styles

Key Feature:

• Innovative materials and technology

✓ PROS

• Innovative materials and technology
• Unique design and construction features

✗ CONS

• Limited availability and selection
• May have unusual playability characteristics

Ibanez AEG7MH-WKAcoustic Guitar with PickupAEG SeriesStyle: Grand Auditorium with cutawayTop: SapeleBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 557185

$285

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Harley Benton CLG-70SR CE NAT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Harley Benton CLG-70SR CE NAT

by Harley Benton

Unique Designs Creative Expression Specialty Applications

Key Feature:

• Stand-out visual appeal

✓ PROS

• Alternative body shapes and sizes
• Innovative materials and technology

✗ CONS

• May have unusual playability characteristics
• Specialized maintenance requirements

Harley Benton CLG-70SR CE NATSteel-String Guitar with PickupCustom Line seriesType: Grand Auditorium with cutaway and...

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 589640

$274

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Harley Benton CLO-70SR SBK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton CLO-70SR SBK

by Harley Benton

Alternative Styles Custom Features Specialty Applications

Key Feature:

• Unique design and construction features

✓ PROS

• Innovative materials and technology
• Unique design and construction features

✗ CONS

• Specialized maintenance requirements
• May have unusual playability characteristics

Harley Benton CLO-70SR SBKAcoustic GuitarCustom Line SeriesBody style: Orchestra with armrestTop: Solid selected...

⭐ 4.6/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 589643

$219

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Fender FA-235E Concert MoonlightBurst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Fender FA-235E Concert MoonlightBurst

by Fender

Specialty Applications Experimental Music Alternative Styles

Key Feature:

• Alternative body shapes and sizes

✓ PROS

• Alternative body shapes and sizes
• Stand-out visual appeal

✗ CONS

• May have unusual playability characteristics
• Specialized maintenance requirements

Fender FA-235E Concert MoonlightBurstSteel String Guitar with PickupBody shape: ConcertTop: Flamed maplelaminatedBack...

⭐ 5.0/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 430155

$285

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Gretsch JD PARLOR MAH WPG CHRY BRST - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Gretsch JD PARLOR MAH WPG CHRY BRST

by Gretsch

Alternative Styles Specialty Applications Custom Features

Key Feature:

• Stand-out visual appeal

✓ PROS

• Alternative body shapes and sizes
• Distinctive tonal characteristics

✗ CONS

• Specialized maintenance requirements
• Less familiar to most players

Gretsch JD PARLOR MAH WPG CHRY BRSTAcoustic GuitarStyle: ParlorTop: Sapele laminatedBack and sides: Sapele...

⭐ 4.9/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 620053

$241

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Harley Benton CLG-70SR CE NAT w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton CLG-70SR CE NAT w/Bag

by Harley Benton

Creative Expression Experimental Music Specialty Applications

Key Feature:

• Stand-out visual appeal

✓ PROS

• Unique design and construction features
• Stand-out visual appeal

✗ CONS

• Specialized maintenance requirements
• May have unusual playability characteristics

Harley Benton CLG-70SR CE NAT w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton CLG-70SR CE NAT*Steel-String Guitar with...

⭐ 4.6/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 615270

$296

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Yamaha APX T2 Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Yamaha APX T2 Black

by Yamaha

Specialty Applications Creative Expression Experimental Music

Key Feature:

• Distinctive tonal characteristics

✓ PROS

• Stand-out visual appeal
• Alternative body shapes and sizes

✗ CONS

• Specialized maintenance requirements
• May have unusual playability characteristics

Yamaha APX T2 BlackTraveler guitarTop: SpruceBack and sides: MerantiScale: 580 mmBody depth: 65-75 mmNeck:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 302335

$265

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Yamaha APX T2 Dark Red Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Yamaha APX T2 Dark Red Burst

by Yamaha

Unique Designs Alternative Styles Creative Expression

Key Feature:

• Distinctive tonal characteristics

✓ PROS

• Distinctive tonal characteristics
• Alternative body shapes and sizes

✗ CONS

• Specialized maintenance requirements
• Resale value uncertainty

Yamaha APX T2 Dark Red BurstTravel GuitarSpruce topMeranti back and sidesScale: 580mmBody depth: 65-75 mmMahogany...

⭐ 4.4/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 410929

$285

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Richwood RM-70-NT Hot Club Jazz Guitar - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.5/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Richwood RM-70-NT Hot Club Jazz Guitar

by Richwood

Custom Features Specialty Applications Unique Designs

Key Feature:

• Stand-out visual appeal

✓ PROS

• Innovative materials and technology
• Unique design and construction features

✗ CONS

• May have unusual playability characteristics
• Limited availability and selection

Richwood RM-70-NT Hot Club Jazz GuitarSteel-String GuitarBody shape: Manouche Petit Bouche with cutawayTop:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 498040

$217

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Applause AAO96-M Orchestra Mahogany - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.4/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Applause AAO96-M Orchestra Mahogany

by Applause

Alternative Styles Specialty Applications Creative Expression

Key Feature:

• Stand-out visual appeal

✓ PROS

• Alternative body shapes and sizes
• Innovative materials and technology

✗ CONS

• Less familiar to most players
• Specialized maintenance requirements

Applause AAO96-M Orchestra MahoganyAcoustic Guitar with PickupWood Classic SeriesType: Orchestra with cutawayTop:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 582088

$252

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Ibanez TCY10E-BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.4/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Ibanez TCY10E-BK

by Ibanez

Specialty Applications Creative Expression Custom Features

Key Feature:

• Distinctive tonal characteristics

✓ PROS

• Alternative body shapes and sizes
• Unique design and construction features

✗ CONS

• Limited availability and selection
• Resale value uncertainty

Ibanez TCY10E Acoustic Guitar BlackAcoustic GuitarTop: SpruceBody: SapeleNeck: OkoumeFingerboardbridge and top binding:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 202633

$242

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DAngelico Premier Tammany LS SVSB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.8/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

DAngelico Premier Tammany LS SVSB

by DAngelico

Specialty Applications Unique Designs Creative Expression

Key Feature:

• Distinctive tonal characteristics

✓ PROS

• Distinctive tonal characteristics
• Alternative body shapes and sizes

✗ CONS

• May have unusual playability characteristics
• Limited availability and selection

DAngelico Premier Tammany LS SVSBAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: OM-Styleback and sides: Mahoganylaminated1-Ply white...

⭐ 4.8/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 536248

$241

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Fender CC-60SCE Blk WN - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.7/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Fender CC-60SCE Blk WN

by Fender

Unique Designs Specialty Applications Custom Features

Key Feature:

• Distinctive tonal characteristics

✓ PROS

• Alternative body shapes and sizes
• Innovative materials and technology

✗ CONS

• Limited availability and selection
• May have unusual playability characteristics

Fender CC-60SCE Blk WNSteel String GuitarBuild: Classic design concert with cutawayTop: Solid spruceScalloped...

⭐ 4.7/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 450856

$296

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Ibanez AAM50-OPN - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.8/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Ibanez AAM50-OPN

by Ibanez

Creative Expression Alternative Styles Unique Designs

Key Feature:

• Innovative materials and technology

✓ PROS

• Alternative body shapes and sizes
• Innovative materials and technology

✗ CONS

• May have unusual playability characteristics
• Specialized maintenance requirements

Ibanez AAM50-OPNAcoustic GuitarAAM SeriesStyle: Advanced AuditoriumBack and sides: SapeleTop: solid sitka spruceBolt-on...

⭐ 4.8/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 581718

$252

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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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Best Other Acoustic Guitars Under $300 2025

Harley Benton CLG-70SR CE SBK

Ibanez AEG7MH-WK

Harley Benton CLG-70SR CE NAT

Harley Benton CLO-70SR SBK

Fender FA-235E Concert MoonlightBurst

Gretsch JD PARLOR MAH WPG CHRY BRST

Harley Benton CLG-70SR CE NAT w/Bag

Yamaha APX T2 Black

Yamaha APX T2 Dark Red Burst

Richwood RM-70-NT Hot Club Jazz Guitar

Applause AAO96-M Orchestra Mahogany

Ibanez TCY10E-BK

DAngelico Premier Tammany LS SVSB

Fender CC-60SCE Blk WN

Ibanez AAM50-OPN

How to Choose the Best Other Acoustic Guitars

Budget Planning

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Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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