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Best Other Acoustic Guitars Under $800 2025

Affordable other acoustic guitars under $800 - 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
Martin Guitar LXK2 LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Martin Guitar LXK2 LH

by Martin Guitar
Alternative Styles Creative Expression Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
  • • Distinctive tonal characteristics
  • • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
  • • Specialized maintenance requirements
  • • Resale value uncertainty

Martin Guitar LXK2 LHSteel-String GuitarLeft-handed modelDesign: LX - Little Martinback and sides: mastered Koa...

⭐ 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 556102
$527
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Baton Rouge TLM/ACEC Flamed Maple - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Baton Rouge TLM/ACEC Flamed Maple

by Baton Rouge
Creative Expression Custom Features Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Stand-out visual appeal
✓ PROS
  • • Distinctive tonal characteristics
  • • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
  • • Specialized maintenance requirements
  • • Less familiar to most players

Baton Rouge TLM/ACEC Flamed MapleAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Auditorium with cutawayWoods by rECOtimberTop: solid...

⭐ 4.8/5 (12 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 579262
$714
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Breedlove Pursuit Ex. S Drdn Conc CE TE - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Breedlove Pursuit Ex. S Drdn Conc CE TE

by Breedlove
Specialty Applications Alternative Styles Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Innovative materials and technology
✓ PROS
  • • Stand-out visual appeal
  • • Innovative materials and technology
✗ CONS
  • • Limited availability and selection
  • • Specialized maintenance requirements

Breedlove Pursuit Ex. S Drdn Conc CE TESteel-String Guitar with PickupType: Concerto with cutawayBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 617362
$769
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Breedlove Discovery S Concert CE BS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

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...

⭐ 4.8/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 612763
$604
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DAngelico Excel Gramercy Aged Sepia Burs - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

DAngelico Excel Gramercy Aged Sepia Burs

by DAngelico
Custom Features Alternative Styles 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

DAngelico Excel Gramercy Aged Sepia BursSteel-String Guitar with PickupStyle: Grand Auditorium with cutawaySolid...

⭐ 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 621791
$604
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Takamine GN51CE-NAT w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Takamine GN51CE-NAT w/Bag

by Takamine
Unique Designs Creative Expression Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Innovative materials and technology
✓ PROS
  • • Innovative materials and technology
  • • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
  • • Specialized maintenance requirements
  • • Limited availability and selection

Takamine GN51CE-NAT w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Takamine GN51CE-NAT*Steel String Guitar with Pickup*Design: NEX...

⭐ 4.9/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 539104
$570
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Takamine GF30CE-B - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Takamine GF30CE-B

by Takamine
Specialty Applications Alternative Styles Creative Expression
Key Feature:
• Stand-out visual appeal
✓ PROS
  • • Alternative body shapes and sizes
  • • Innovative materials and technology
✗ CONS
  • • Less familiar to most players
  • • Resale value uncertainty

Takamine GF30CE-BSteel String GuitarBuild: FXC Artist CutawayTop: Solid spruceQuartersawn X BracingBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 423932
$516
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Ibanez AAM370E-OAW - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Ibanez AAM370E-OAW

by Ibanez
Alternative Styles Experimental Music Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
  • • Innovative materials and technology
  • • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • Limited availability and selection
  • • Resale value uncertainty

Ibanez AAM370E-OAWSteel-String Guitar with PickupStyle: Advanced AuditoriumTop: Solid Sitka spruceX-M bracingBack and...

⭐ 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 622254
$769
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Fender Acoustasonic Std Jazzm AGN - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

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
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Takamine GN71CE-NAT w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Takamine GN71CE-NAT w/Bag

by Takamine
Creative Expression Specialty Applications Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Unique design and construction features
✓ PROS
  • • Alternative body shapes and sizes
  • • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • Resale value uncertainty
  • • May have unusual playability characteristics

Takamine GN71CE-NAT w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Takamine GN71CE-NAT*Steel String Guitar*Build: NEX with CutawayTop:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 539102
$614
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DAngelico Excel Gramercy NaturalMahogany - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

DAngelico Excel Gramercy NaturalMahogany

by DAngelico
Unique Designs Creative Expression Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Stand-out visual appeal
✓ PROS
  • • Alternative body shapes and sizes
  • • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
  • • Less familiar to most players
  • • May have unusual playability characteristics

DAngelico Excel Gramercy NaturalMahoganyAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Grand Auditorium with cutawayBody: Solid...

⭐ 5.0/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 621792
$604
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Ibanez AE160-VMS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Ibanez AE160-VMS

by Ibanez
Alternative Styles Experimental Music Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Stand-out visual appeal
✓ PROS
  • • Unique design and construction features
  • • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
  • • Specialized maintenance requirements
  • • Resale value uncertainty

Ibanez AE160-VMSSteel-String Guitar with PickupWith cutawayBack and sides: OvangkolTop: Solid sitka spruceNeck: Nyatoh...

⭐ 4.9/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 606910
$516
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Richwood SWG-150W-CE 48mm - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

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
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Takamine GN93CE-NAT - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

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...

⭐ 4.8/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 452802
$714
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Breedlove Rainforest S Concert Papillon - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

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
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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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