Best Other Acoustic Guitars Under $500 2025

Affordable other acoustic guitars under $500 - 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-70ASR CE NAT AllSolid - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE NAT AllSolid

by Harley Benton

Specialty Applications Alternative Styles Experimental Music

Key Feature:

• Distinctive tonal characteristics

✓ PROS

• Innovative materials and technology
• Unique design and construction features

✗ CONS

• Limited availability and selection
• May have unusual playability characteristics

Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE NAT AllSolidSteel-String Guitar with PickupCustom Line seriesType: Grand Auditorium with...

⭐ 4.6/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 589644

$384

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DAngelico Premier Tammany Caramel Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

DAngelico Premier Tammany Caramel Burst

by DAngelico

Specialty Applications Experimental Music Custom Features

Key Feature:

• Stand-out visual appeal

✓ PROS

• Stand-out visual appeal
• Innovative materials and technology

✗ CONS

• Less familiar to most players
• Limited availability and selection

DAngelico Premier Tammany Caramel BurstSteel-String Guitar with PickupType: OMBack and sides: SapeleTop: SpruceNeck:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 611113

$428

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Breedlove Discovery S Companion - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Breedlove Discovery S Companion

by Breedlove

Experimental Music Alternative Styles Creative Expression

Key Feature:

• Alternative body shapes and sizes

✓ PROS

• Alternative body shapes and sizes
• Innovative materials and technology

✗ CONS

• Limited availability and selection
• Resale value uncertainty

Breedlove Discovery S CompanionSteel-String GuitarType: CompanionTop: solid red cedarBack and sides: African mahogany...

⭐ 5.0/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 612723

$428

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Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE SBK AllSolid - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE SBK AllSolid

by Harley Benton

Custom Features Alternative Styles Unique Designs

Key Feature:

• Alternative body shapes and sizes

✓ PROS

• Innovative materials and technology
• Alternative body shapes and sizes

✗ CONS

• Less familiar to most players
• Limited availability and selection

Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE SBK AllSolidSteel-String Guitar with PickupCustom Line seriesType: Grand Auditorium with...

⭐ 4.4/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 589647

$406

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Traveler Guitar Ultra Light Vintage Red - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Traveler Guitar Ultra Light Vintage Red

by Traveler Guitar

Specialty Applications Experimental Music Unique Designs

Key Feature:

• Unique design and construction features

✓ PROS

• Innovative materials and technology
• Alternative body shapes and sizes

✗ CONS

• Limited availability and selection
• Less familiar to most players

Traveler Guitar Ultra Light Vintage RedTravel Acoustic GuitarEastern American maple bodyEastern American maple...

⭐ 4.8/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 440588

$329

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Harley Benton CLO-70ASR NAT AllSolid - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton CLO-70ASR NAT AllSolid

by Harley Benton

Specialty Applications Creative Expression Alternative Styles

Key Feature:

• Distinctive tonal characteristics

✓ PROS

• Alternative body shapes and sizes
• Innovative materials and technology

✗ CONS

• Less familiar to most players
• May have unusual playability characteristics

Harley Benton CLO-70ASR NAT AllSolidAcoustic GuitarStyle: Orchestra with armrestBack and sides: Solid selected Grade A...

⭐ 4.6/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 589648

$329

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Takamine GY11MENS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Takamine GY11MENS

by Takamine

Specialty Applications Custom Features Alternative Styles

Key Feature:

• Alternative body shapes and sizes

✓ PROS

• Unique design and construction features
• Distinctive tonal characteristics

✗ CONS

• Limited availability and selection
• Resale value uncertainty

Takamine GY11MENSSteel-String Guitar with PickupType: New YorkerTop: MahoganyBack and Sides: MahoganyMahogany...

⭐ 4.7/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 520292

$384

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Breedlove Discovery S Concert - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Breedlove Discovery S Concert

by Breedlove

Experimental Music Specialty Applications Custom Features

Key Feature:

• Stand-out visual appeal

✓ PROS

• Unique design and construction features
• Distinctive tonal characteristics

✗ CONS

• Specialized maintenance requirements
• Resale value uncertainty

Breedlove Discovery S ConcertAcoustic GuitarStyle: ConcertBack and sides: African mahogany laminatedTop: Solid European...

⭐ 4.8/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 612718

$439

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Baton Rouge AR21C/ACE - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Baton Rouge AR21C/ACE

by Baton Rouge

Custom Features Unique Designs Alternative Styles

Key Feature:

• Innovative materials and technology

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Limited availability and selection
• Specialized maintenance requirements

Baton Rouge AR21C/ACESteel-String GuitarBody shape: Grand auditorium with cutawaySolid top from Canadian cedarBack and...

⭐ 4.8/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 441956

$417

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Guild OM-240E Westerly Archback - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.4/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Guild OM-240E Westerly Archback

by Guild

Custom Features Experimental Music 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
• Resale value uncertainty

Guild OM-240E Westerly ArchbackAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: OrchestraTop: solid spruceBack and Sides:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 378811

$417

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Traveler Guitar Ultra-Light Acoustic Mahogany - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.6/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Traveler Guitar Ultra-Light Acoustic Mahogany

by Traveler Guitar

Experimental Music Custom Features Alternative Styles

Key Feature:

• Distinctive tonal characteristics

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Limited availability and selection
• May have unusual playability characteristics

Traveler Guitar Ultra-Light Acoustic MahoganyTravel Guitar with PickupTotal length: 711 mmFull-length neck:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 513892

$329

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Fender Newporter Player SFG WN - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.9/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Fender Newporter Player SFG WN

by Fender

Specialty Applications Unique Designs Experimental Music

Key Feature:

• Alternative body shapes and sizes

✓ PROS

• Alternative body shapes and sizes
• Distinctive tonal characteristics

✗ CONS

• May have unusual playability characteristics
• Resale value uncertainty

Fender Newporter Player SFG WNSteel-String Guitar with PickupTop: Solid SpruceBack and sides: SapeleNeck: Nato with...

⭐ 4.9/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 570836

$373

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Fender Joe Strummer Campfire - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.9/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Fender Joe Strummer Campfire

by Fender

Alternative Styles Creative Expression Experimental Music

Key Feature:

• Distinctive tonal characteristics

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Limited availability and selection
• May have unusual playability characteristics

Fender Joe Strummer CampfireSteel-String Guitar with PickupJoe Strummer (The Clash) Signature ModelTop: Solid...

⭐ 4.9/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 510673

$472

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Baton Rouge AR31C/ACE - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.5/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Baton Rouge AR31C/ACE

by Baton Rouge

Experimental Music Alternative Styles Unique Designs

Key Feature:

• Alternative body shapes and sizes

✓ PROS

• Innovative materials and technology
• Stand-out visual appeal

✗ CONS

• Resale value uncertainty
• Limited availability and selection

Baton Rouge AR31C/ACESteel String GuitarAuditoriumCutawayTop: Solid Canadian cedarBack and sides: Flamed OkoumeNeck:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 462642

$318

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Fender Newporter Player TPL WN - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.9/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Fender Newporter Player TPL WN

by Fender

Alternative Styles Unique Designs Specialty Applications

Key Feature:

• Stand-out visual appeal

✓ PROS

• Distinctive tonal characteristics
• Stand-out visual appeal

✗ CONS

• Resale value uncertainty
• Specialized maintenance requirements

Fender Newporter Player TPL WNSteel-String Guitar with PickupTop: Solid SpruceBack and sides: SapeleNeck: Nato with...

⭐ 4.9/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 570832

$373

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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 $500 2025

Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE NAT AllSolid

DAngelico Premier Tammany Caramel Burst

Breedlove Discovery S Companion

Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE SBK AllSolid

Traveler Guitar Ultra Light Vintage Red

Harley Benton CLO-70ASR NAT AllSolid

Takamine GY11MENS

Breedlove Discovery S Concert

Baton Rouge AR21C/ACE

Guild OM-240E Westerly Archback

Traveler Guitar Ultra-Light Acoustic Mahogany

Fender Newporter Player SFG WN

Fender Joe Strummer Campfire

Baton Rouge AR31C/ACE

Fender Newporter Player TPL WN

How to Choose the Best Other Acoustic Guitars

Budget Planning

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Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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