Best Other Acoustic Guitars Under $800 2026
Affordable other acoustic guitars under $800 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
#1
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4.8/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Traveler Guitar Escape MK-III Steel Mahagony
Specialty Applications
Creative Expression
Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Innovative materials and technology
✓ PROS
- • Unique design and construction features
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
✗ CONS
- • Less familiar to most players
- • Limited availability and selection
Traveler Guitar s Escape MK-III Steel MahagonyElectro-Acoustic Travel Guitar6-StringBody and neck:...
⭐
4.8/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 448445
$505
#2
⭐
4.7/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Martin Guitar LX1E LH
Experimental Music
Creative Expression
Alternative Styles
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
Martin Guitar LX1E LHAcoustic Guitar with PickupLeft-handed modelStyle: LX - Little MartinTop: solid spruceBack and...
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4.7/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 556085
$692
#3
⭐
5.0/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Martin Guitar LX1 Life is Good
Alternative Styles
Experimental Music
Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
- • Innovative materials and technology
✗ CONS
- • Resale value uncertainty
- • Less familiar to most players
Martin Guitar LX1 Life is GoodSteel-String GuitarLX seriesTop: HPL (High pressure Laminate)Back and sides: flamed...
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5.0/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 597324
$692
#4
⭐
4.5/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Martin Guitar LX1E
Unique Designs
Custom Features
Creative Expression
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
Martin Guitar LX1EAcoustic GuitarStyle: LX - Little MartinTop: solid spruceBack and sides: Mahogany high-pressure...
⭐
4.5/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 556079
$659
#5
⭐
4.8/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Breedlove Discovery S Concert CE BS
by
Breedlove
Specialty Applications
Custom Features
Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
- • Innovative materials and technology
✗ CONS
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
Breedlove Discovery S Concert CE BSSteel-String Guitar with PickupStyle: Concert with cutawayTop: Solid European...
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4.8/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 612763
$604
#6
⭐
4.8/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Breedlove Discovery S Concert CE WH
by
Breedlove
Custom Features
Unique Designs
Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Unique design and construction features
- • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
- • Less familiar to most players
Breedlove Discovery S Concert CE WHSteel-String Guitar with PickupStyle: Concert with cutawayTop: Solid European...
⭐
4.8/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 612761
$604
#7
⭐
4.9/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Fender Acoustasonic Std Jazzm AGN
by
Fender
Alternative Styles
Unique Designs
Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Unique design and construction features
✓ PROS
- • Stand-out visual appeal
- • Innovative materials and technology
✗ CONS
- • Resale value uncertainty
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
Fender Acoustasonic Std Jazzm AGNAcoustic / Electric GuitarBody: NyatohBolt-on neck: NyatohFingerboard: RosewoodIvory...
⭐
4.9/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 608812
$714
#8
⭐
4.7/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Fender Acoustasonic Standard Tele HSB
by
Fender
Specialty Applications
Custom Features
Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Innovative materials and technology
✓ PROS
- • Innovative materials and technology
- • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
- • Resale value uncertainty
Fender Acoustasonic Standard Tele HSBAcoustic / Electric GuitarBody: NyatohBolt-on neck: NyatohFingerboard:...
⭐
4.7/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 608807
$714
#9
⭐
4.8/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Takamine GN93CE-NAT
by
Takamine
Experimental Music
Specialty Applications
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
Takamine GN93CE-NATAcoustic Guitar with PickupType: NEX with cutawayTop: solid Sitka spruceQuartersawn X Bracing3-Piece...
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4.8/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 452802
$714
#10
⭐
4.9/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Breedlove Rainforest S Concert Papillon
by
Breedlove
Experimental Music
Alternative Styles
Creative Expression
Key Feature:
• Innovative materials and technology
✓ PROS
- • Stand-out visual appeal
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and selection
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
Breedlove Rainforest S Concert PapillonSteel-String Guitar with PickupStyle: Concert with cutawayTop: Solid African...
⭐
4.9/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 612755
$659
#11
⭐
4.4/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Takamine GN71CE BSB
by
Takamine
Alternative Styles
Unique Designs
Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
✗ CONS
- • Less familiar to most players
- • Resale value uncertainty
Takamine GN71CE BSBSteel-String GuitarDesign: NEX with cutawayTop: Solid spruceQuartersawn X-BracingBack and sides:...
⭐
4.4/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 449911
$604
#12
⭐
4.6/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Yamaha CSF3M Tobacco Sunburst
by
Yamaha
Custom Features
Alternative Styles
Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Innovative materials and technology
✓ PROS
- • Stand-out visual appeal
- • Innovative materials and technology
✗ CONS
- • Less familiar to most players
- • Resale value uncertainty
Yamaha CSF3M Tobacco SunburstSteel-string Guitar With PickupBody: Solid mahoganyTop: Solid Sitka spruceNeck:...
⭐
4.6/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 432568
$747
#13
⭐
5.0/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Richwood SWG-150W-CE 48mm
by
Richwood
Creative Expression
Custom Features
Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Stand-out visual appeal
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and selection
- • Resale value uncertainty
Richwood SWG-150W-CE 48mmSteel-String Guitar with PickupMaster Series Songwriter-R modelStyle: Grand Auditorium with...
⭐
5.0/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 534936
$714
#14
⭐
4.7/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Martin Guitar LX1RE LH
Specialty Applications
Creative Expression
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
- • Unique design and construction features
- • Innovative materials and technology
✗ CONS
- • Less familiar to most players
- • Limited availability and selection
Martin Guitar LX1RE LHAcoustic Guitar with PickupLeft-handed modelStyle: LX - Little MartinTop: solid spruceBack and...
⭐
4.7/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 556097
$692
#15
⭐
4.9/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Martin Guitar LX1
Creative Expression
Custom Features
Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Innovative materials and technology
✓ PROS
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
- • Innovative materials and technology
✗ CONS
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
- • Resale value uncertainty
Martin Guitar LX1Steel-String GuitarStyle: LX - Little MartinTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: Mahogany high-pressure...
⭐
4.9/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 556053
$549
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.
