Best Yamaha Other Acoustic Guitars 2026
Premium Yamaha other acoustic guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
⭐
4.5/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Yamaha APX 600 FM TBS
by
Yamaha
Experimental Music
Custom Features
Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Unique design and construction features
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
- • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
- • Less familiar to most players
- • Limited availability and selection
Yamaha APX 600 FM TBSSteel String Guitar with PickupBody: NatoTop: Flamed mapleNeck: Tone woodFretboard and bridge:...
⭐
4.5/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 451820
$483
#2
⭐
4.6/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Yamaha FSC-TA Vintage Tint
by
Yamaha
Creative Expression
Experimental Music
Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
- • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
- • Less familiar to most players
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
Yamaha FSC-TA Vintage TintSteel-String Guitar With PickupWith a cutawayMahogany bodySolid spruce topMahogany...
⭐
4.6/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 531963
$824
#3
⭐
4.9/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Yamaha APX 600 FM Amber
by
Yamaha
Experimental Music
Creative Expression
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
- • Less familiar to most players
Yamaha APX 600 FM AmberSteel String Guitar with PickupBody: NatoTop: Flamed mapleNeck: Tone woodFretboard and bridge:...
⭐
4.9/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 451819
$483
#4
⭐
4.7/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Yamaha SLG200S NA
by
Yamaha
Specialty Applications
Custom Features
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Stand-out visual appeal
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
- • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
- • Less familiar to most players
Yamaha SLG200S NASilent Guitar with Steel StringsBody: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFrame: Maple / RosewoodFretboard and...
⭐
4.7/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 361829
$901
#5
⭐
4.6/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Yamaha APX 600 Natural
by
Yamaha
Specialty Applications
Creative Expression
Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
- • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
- • Resale value uncertainty
Yamaha APX 600 NaturalSteel String GuitarBody: NatoTop: SpruceNeck: Tone woodFretboard and bridge: Rosewood (Dalbergia...
⭐
4.6/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 432412
$384
#6
⭐
4.9/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Yamaha FS 9M NT
by
Yamaha
Alternative Styles
Creative Expression
Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
- • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and selection
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
Yamaha FS 9M NTAcoustic GuitarStyle: ConcertTop: SpruceScalloped X-BracingBack and sides: African mahoganyBolt-on neck:...
⭐
4.9/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 594637
$3,629
#7
⭐
4.8/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Yamaha FSX3 NT
by
Yamaha
Specialty Applications
Experimental Music
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Innovative materials and technology
✓ PROS
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
- • Limited availability and selection
Yamaha FSX3 NTSteel-String Guitar with PickupType: ConcertA.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) treatment of the...
⭐
4.8/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 465495
$1,407
#8
⭐
4.9/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Yamaha CSF-TA Transacoustic
by
Yamaha
Creative Expression
Alternative Styles
Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Unique design and construction features
- • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
- • Resale value uncertainty
Yamaha CSF-TA TransacousticWestern Guitar with PickupBody shape: ParlorBottom and sides: MahoganyTop: Solid spruceNato...
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4.9/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 458068
$846
#9
⭐
4.9/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Yamaha APX 600 M NS
by
Yamaha
Alternative Styles
Creative Expression
Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Innovative materials and technology
✓ PROS
- • Innovative materials and technology
- • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
- • Less familiar to most players
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
Yamaha APX 600 M NSAcoustic Guitar with PickupBody: NatoTop: SpruceNeck: Tone WoodFretboard and bridge: RosewoodNut...
⭐
4.9/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 571286
$384
#10
⭐
5.0/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Yamaha APX 600 Black
by
Yamaha
Experimental Music
Creative Expression
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Innovative materials and technology
✓ PROS
- • Unique design and construction features
- • Innovative materials and technology
✗ CONS
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
- • Less familiar to most players
Yamaha APX 600 BlackSteel String GuitarBody: NatoTop: SpruceNeck: Tone woodFretboard and bridge: Rosewood (Dalbergia...
⭐
5.0/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 432403
$384
#11
⭐
4.8/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Yamaha SLG200S CRB
by
Yamaha
Creative Expression
Unique Designs
Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Unique design and construction features
✓ PROS
- • Innovative materials and technology
- • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
- • Less familiar to most players
Yamaha SLG200S CRBSilent Guitar with Steel StringsMahogany bodyMahogany neckRosewood frameRosewood fingerboardScale:...
⭐
4.8/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 483794
$901
#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
(7 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Yamaha CPX 600 Black
by
Yamaha
Creative Expression
Experimental Music
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
- • Unique design and construction features
- • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
- • Less familiar to most players
- • Resale value uncertainty
Yamaha CPX 600 BlackSteel String GuitarBody: NatoTop: SpruceNeck: Tone woodFretboard and bridge: Rosewood (Dalbergia...
⭐
5.0/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 432444
$395
#14
⭐
5.0/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Yamaha FS5G NT Gloss
by
Yamaha
Custom Features
Unique Designs
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
Yamaha FS5G NT GlossSteel-String GuitarType: ConcertA.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) treatment of the topBack...
⭐
5.0/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 612262
$1,627
#15
⭐
4.5/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Yamaha AC3M ARE VN
by
Yamaha
Custom Features
Specialty Applications
Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
- • Stand-out visual appeal
- • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
- • Less familiar to most players
- • Limited availability and selection
Yamaha AC3M ARE VNSteel-String Guitar with PickupDesign: Concert with cutawayTop: Solid spruceBack & Sides: Solid...
⭐
4.5/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 451158
$1,099
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.
