Best Roundback Acoustic Guitars for Intermediate 2025

Perfect roundback acoustic guitars for intermediate - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $500 Under $800 Under $2,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For World Music For Folk For Unique Sound For Cultural Music For Traditional Styles For Distinctive Tone

BRANDS: Ovation Harley Benton

Ovation Celebrity Elite CE48-1-G - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Ovation Celebrity Elite CE48-1-G

by Ovation

Folk World Music Cultural Music

Key Feature:

• Cultural authenticity

✓ PROS

• Cultural authenticity
• Unique round back construction

✗ CONS

• Limited availability and options
• May not suit all players

Ovation Celebrity Elite CE48-1-GSteel-string guitar with pickupWith cutawayTop: Solid spruceBody: Super Shallow...

⭐ 4.7/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 525252

$527

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Ovation Ultra 1516SSM-G Silver Shadow - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Ovation Ultra 1516SSM-G Silver Shadow

by Ovation

Traditional Styles Unique Sound Distinctive Tone

Key Feature:

• Great for world music styles

✓ PROS

• Great for world music styles
• Unique round back construction

✗ CONS

• Can be difficult to hold securely
• May not suit all players

Ovation Ultra 1516SSM-G Silver ShadowAcoustic Guitar with PickupPro Series Ultra Mid-Depth Non-CutawayMid-Depth Body:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 559080

$692

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Ovation Celebrity Deluxe CDX40-1-G VSB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Ovation Celebrity Deluxe CDX40-1-G VSB

by Ovation

World Music Traditional Styles Cultural Music

Key Feature:

• Distinctive tonal character

✓ PROS

• Great for world music styles
• Cultural authenticity

✗ CONS

• May not suit all players
• Very specialized sound

Ovation Celebrity Deluxe CDX40-1-G VSBString-String Guitar with PickupTop: Solid spruceNew Quintad Elite bracing...

⭐ 4.9/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 596961

$549

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Ovation Ultra 1516YS-G Yukon Spray - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Ovation Ultra 1516YS-G Yukon Spray

by Ovation

Cultural Music World Music Folk

Key Feature:

• Comfortable playing position

✓ PROS

• Comfortable playing position
• Great for world music styles

✗ CONS

• Limited to specific musical styles
• Can be difficult to hold securely

Ovation Ultra 1516YS-G Yukon SprayAcoustic Guitar with PickupPro Series Ultra Mid-Depth Non-CutawayMid-Depth Body:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 559084

$692

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Applause Elite AE44-7S - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Applause Elite AE44-7S

by Applause

World Music Distinctive Tone Unique Sound

Key Feature:

• Unique round back construction

✓ PROS

• Great for world music styles
• Cultural authenticity

✗ CONS

• Limited availability and options
• Limited to specific musical styles

Applause Elite AE44-7SSteel-String Guitar With PickupElite seriesMid Depth RoundbackWith a...

⭐ 4.7/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 526495

$370

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Ovation Celebrity Trad. LH CS24L-5G-G - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Ovation Celebrity Trad. LH CS24L-5G-G

by Ovation

Folk Traditional Styles Cultural Music

Key Feature:

• Unique round back construction

✓ PROS

• Cultural authenticity
• Comfortable playing position

✗ CONS

• Limited availability and options
• Limited to specific musical styles

Ovation Celebrity Trad. LH CS24L-5G-GSteel-string guitar with pickupLefthand modelTop: Solid spruceBody: Mid-Depth...

⭐ 4.9/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 525202

$516

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Ovation Pro Elite 1768-4S-G USA - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Ovation Pro Elite 1768-4S-G USA

by Ovation

Unique Sound Folk Distinctive Tone

Key Feature:

• Unique round back construction

✓ PROS

• Cultural authenticity
• Comfortable playing position

✗ CONS

• Limited to specific musical styles
• Can be difficult to hold securely

Ovation Pro Elite 1768-4S-G USASteel-String Guitar with PickupType: RoundbackTop: Solid AA-grade sitka...

⭐ 4.8/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 600285

$2,629

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Adamas 1687GT-9-G RevBrownBurst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Adamas 1687GT-9-G RevBrownBurst

by Adamas

Distinctive Tone Unique Sound Folk

Key Feature:

• Cultural authenticity

✓ PROS

• Unique round back construction
• Great for world music styles

✗ CONS

• Limited to specific musical styles
• Very specialized sound

Adamas 1687GT-9-G RevBrownBurstSteel-String Guitar with PickupType: Deep Bowl Roundback Non-CutawayThin (<1 mm)...

⭐ 4.6/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 576791

$4,888

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Ovation Celebrity Deluxe CDX40-5-G BLS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Ovation Celebrity Deluxe CDX40-5-G BLS

by Ovation

Unique Sound Cultural Music Traditional Styles

Key Feature:

• Comfortable playing position

✓ PROS

• Unique round back construction
• Distinctive tonal character

✗ CONS

• Can be difficult to hold securely
• May not suit all players

Ovation Celebrity Deluxe CDX40-5-G BLSSteel-String Guitar with PickupTop: Solid spruceNew Quintad Elite bracing similar...

⭐ 4.5/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 596940

$604

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Ovation Celebrity Traditional CS24-1-G - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.8/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Ovation Celebrity Traditional CS24-1-G

by Ovation

Traditional Styles Distinctive Tone Cultural Music

Key Feature:

• Comfortable playing position

✓ PROS

• Unique round back construction
• Cultural authenticity

✗ CONS

• Very specialized sound
• May not suit all players

Ovation Celebrity Traditional CS24-1-GSteel-string guitar with pickupBody: Mid-Depth LyrachordWith cutawayOptimised...

⭐ 4.8/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 525186

$505

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Ovation Celebrity El. Plus CE44P-TGE-G - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 5.0/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Ovation Celebrity El. Plus CE44P-TGE-G

by Ovation

World Music Unique Sound Distinctive Tone

Key Feature:

• Distinctive tonal character

✓ PROS

• Distinctive tonal character
• Unique round back construction

✗ CONS

• Very specialized sound
• Limited availability and options

Ovation Celebrity El. Plus CE44P-TGE-GAcoustic guitar with pickupWith cutawayMid-depth lyrachord bodySelected quilted...

⭐ 5.0/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 525237

$571

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Harley Benton HBO-600TB Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.7/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton HBO-600TB Bundle

by Harley Benton

Traditional Styles Unique Sound Cultural Music

Key Feature:

• Unique round back construction

✓ PROS

• Comfortable playing position
• Cultural authenticity

✗ CONS

• Limited to specific musical styles
• Very specialized sound

Harley Benton HBO-600TB Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton HBO-600TB*Steel-String Guitar with...

⭐ 4.7/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 537029

$219

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#13

⭐ 4.7/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton HBO-600TB Bundle

by Harley Benton

Distinctive Tone Folk World Music

Key Feature:

• Great for world music styles

✓ PROS

• Unique round back construction
• Cultural authenticity

✗ CONS

• Limited to specific musical styles
• Can be difficult to hold securely

Harley Benton HBO-600TB Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton HBAC-20*Combo Amplifier for Acoustic Guitar*2...

⭐ 4.7/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 537025

$246

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Ovation Ultra 1516DTD-G Dusk till dawn - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.5/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Ovation Ultra 1516DTD-G Dusk till dawn

by Ovation

Unique Sound Distinctive Tone Folk

Key Feature:

• Distinctive tonal character

✓ PROS

• Unique round back construction
• Distinctive tonal character

✗ CONS

• Can be difficult to hold securely
• Very specialized sound

Ovation Ultra 1516DTD-G Dusk till dawnAcoustic Guitar with PickupPro Series Ultra Mid-Depth Non-CutawayMid-Depth Body:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 559076

$714

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Ovation Celebrity Deluxe CDX40-PB-G PB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.6/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Ovation Celebrity Deluxe CDX40-PB-G PB

by Ovation

World Music Cultural Music Traditional Styles

Key Feature:

• Great for world music styles

✓ PROS

• Unique round back construction
• Cultural authenticity

✗ CONS

• Very specialized sound
• Limited availability and options

Ovation Celebrity Deluxe CDX40-PB-G PBSteel-String Guitar with PickupTop: Solid spruceNew Quintad Elite bracing similar...

⭐ 4.6/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 596967

$597

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How to Choose the Best Roundback 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 roundback 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 Roundback Acoustic Guitars for Intermediate 2025

Ovation Celebrity Elite CE48-1-G

Ovation Ultra 1516SSM-G Silver Shadow

Ovation Celebrity Deluxe CDX40-1-G VSB

Ovation Ultra 1516YS-G Yukon Spray

Applause Elite AE44-7S

Ovation Celebrity Trad. LH CS24L-5G-G

Ovation Pro Elite 1768-4S-G USA

Adamas 1687GT-9-G RevBrownBurst

Ovation Celebrity Deluxe CDX40-5-G BLS

Ovation Celebrity Traditional CS24-1-G

Ovation Celebrity El. Plus CE44P-TGE-G

Harley Benton HBO-600TB Bundle

Harley Benton HBO-600TB Bundle

Ovation Ultra 1516DTD-G Dusk till dawn

Ovation Celebrity Deluxe CDX40-PB-G PB

How to Choose the Best Roundback Acoustic Guitars

Budget Planning

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Key Features

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