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Best Other Acoustic Guitars Under $5,000 2025

Affordable other acoustic guitars under $5,000 - 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
Timberline Guitars T30HGpc-e Harp Guitar - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Timberline Guitars T30HGpc-e Harp Guitar

by Timberline Guitars
Specialty Applications Custom Features Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
  • • Stand-out visual appeal
  • • Innovative materials and technology
✗ CONS
  • • Limited availability and selection
  • • May have unusual playability characteristics

Timberline Guitars T30HGpc-e Harp GuitarHarp Guitar with PickupsParlor body designSolid mahogany bodySolid mahogany...

⭐ 4.6/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 493891
$4,179
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Martin Guitar OM-21 Sunburst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Martin Guitar OM-21 Sunburst

by Martin Guitar
Experimental Music Unique Designs Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Innovative materials and technology
✓ PROS
  • • Alternative body shapes and sizes
  • • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
  • • Resale value uncertainty
  • • Specialized maintenance requirements

Martin Guitar OM-21 SunburstAcoustic GuitarStyle: OMTop: solid spruceBack and sides: solid rosewoodNeck:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 556175
$4,399
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Cole Clark TL2EC-BLBL-HUM - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Cole Clark TL2EC-BLBL-HUM

by Cole Clark
Custom Features Creative Expression Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
  • • Alternative body shapes and sizes
  • • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
  • • Less familiar to most players
  • • Resale value uncertainty

Cole Clark TL2EC-BLBL-HUMAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Thinline Grand Auditorium with cutawayMade of 100%...

⭐ 4.6/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 529260
$3,189
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Breedlove Oregon Dreadnought Concerto - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Breedlove Oregon Dreadnought Concerto

by Breedlove
Creative Expression Custom Features Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Stand-out visual appeal
✓ PROS
  • • Distinctive tonal characteristics
  • • Innovative materials and technology
✗ CONS
  • • May have unusual playability characteristics
  • • Specialized maintenance requirements

Breedlove Oregon Dreadnought ConcertoAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Dreadnought Concerto with cutawayBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 618713
$4,399
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Cole Clark AN2EC-BLBL-HH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Cole Clark AN2EC-BLBL-HH

by Cole Clark
Specialty Applications Unique Designs Creative Expression
Key Feature:
• Stand-out visual appeal
✓ PROS
  • • Stand-out visual appeal
  • • Alternative body shapes and sizes
✗ CONS
  • • Specialized maintenance requirements
  • • Resale value uncertainty

Cole Clark AN2EC-BLBL-HHAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Grand Auditorium with cutaway100% sustainable Australian...

⭐ 4.9/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 611097
$4,399
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Cole Clark TL2EC-BLBL-HSS Thin Line - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Cole Clark TL2EC-BLBL-HSS Thin Line

by Cole Clark
Alternative Styles Experimental Music Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Unique design and construction features
✓ PROS
  • • Alternative body shapes and sizes
  • • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
  • • Resale value uncertainty
  • • Less familiar to most players

Cole Clark TL2EC-BLBL-HSS Thin LineAcoustic Guitar with PickupsStyle: Thin Line Grand AuditoriumWith cutaway100%...

⭐ 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 567055
$4,289
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Lakewood A-15 Edition 2024 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Lakewood A-15 Edition 2024

by Lakewood
Specialty Applications Creative Expression Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
  • • Alternative body shapes and sizes
  • • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • Specialized maintenance requirements
  • • May have unusual playability characteristics

Lakewood A-15 Edition 2024Acoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: AuditoriumSolid AAAA cedar topBack and sides: solid...

⭐ 4.6/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 582529
$4,289
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Lakewood M-38 European Wood - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Lakewood M-38 European Wood

by Lakewood
Custom Features Experimental Music Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Stand-out visual appeal
✓ PROS
  • • Stand-out visual appeal
  • • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • May have unusual playability characteristics
  • • Limited availability and selection

Lakewood M-38 European WoodAcoustic GuitarType: Grand ConcertConstructed using only European woodsTop: Solid AAA...

⭐ 4.6/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 585555
$3,299
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Martin Guitar OM-21 Ambertone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Martin Guitar OM-21 Ambertone

by Martin Guitar
Creative Expression Alternative Styles Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Stand-out visual appeal
✓ PROS
  • • Innovative materials and technology
  • • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
  • • May have unusual playability characteristics
  • • Specialized maintenance requirements

Martin Guitar OM-21 AmbertoneAcoustic GuitarStyle: OMTop: solid spruceBack and sides: RosewoodNeck:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 556173
$4,399
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Breedlove Oregon Parlor Concertina SN CE - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Breedlove Oregon Parlor Concertina SN CE

by Breedlove
Experimental Music Custom Features Creative Expression
Key Feature:
• Unique design and construction features
✓ PROS
  • • Stand-out visual appeal
  • • Alternative body shapes and sizes
✗ CONS
  • • Limited availability and selection
  • • Resale value uncertainty

Breedlove Oregon Parlor Concertina SN CESteel-String Guitar with PickupType: Parlor with cutawayTop: Solid...

⭐ 4.6/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 613047
$3,079
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Cole Clark AN2EC-RDBL - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Cole Clark AN2EC-RDBL

by Cole Clark
Alternative Styles Custom Features Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Unique design and construction features
✓ PROS
  • • Innovative materials and technology
  • • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • May have unusual playability characteristics
  • • Less familiar to most players

Cole Clark AN2EC-RDBLAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Grand Auditorium with cutaway100% Sustainable Australian...

⭐ 4.9/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 532967
$2,858
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Taylor Builder`s Edition 814ce - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Taylor Builder`s Edition 814ce

by Taylor
Alternative Styles Custom Features Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
  • • Innovative materials and technology
  • • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
  • • Resale value uncertainty
  • • May have unusual playability characteristics

Taylor Builder`s Edition 814ceAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Grand Auditorium with cutawayTop: solid Adirondack...

⭐ 4.7/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 562641
$4,949
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Cole Clark AN3EC-BB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Cole Clark AN3EC-BB

by Cole Clark
Alternative Styles Creative Expression Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Stand-out visual appeal
✓ PROS
  • • Stand-out visual appeal
  • • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • Less familiar to most players
  • • Resale value uncertainty

Cole Clark AN3EC-BBAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Grand AuditoriumWith cutaway100% Sustainable Australian AAA-grade...

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 532962
$4,178
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Lakewood A-35 European Wood - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Lakewood A-35 European Wood

by Lakewood
Alternative Styles Unique Designs Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
  • • Innovative materials and technology
  • • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
  • • May have unusual playability characteristics
  • • Limited availability and selection

Lakewood A-35 European WoodSteel-String Guitar with PickupStyle: Auditorium (000)Constructed using only European...

⭐ 4.7/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 585512
$3,519
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Timberline Guitars T20HGC-e Harp Guitar - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Timberline Guitars T20HGC-e Harp Guitar

by Timberline Guitars
Specialty Applications Experimental Music Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
  • • Unique design and construction features
  • • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
  • • Specialized maintenance requirements
  • • Less familiar to most players

Timberline Guitars T20HGC-e Harp GuitarHarp GuitarType: AuditoriumBody: solid mahoganyFingerboardbridge and headstock:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 568747
$3,078
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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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