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Best Roundback Acoustic Guitars Under $2,000 2025

Affordable roundback acoustic guitars under $2,000 - great value without compromising quality

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 Custom Balladeer 2762BL-5-G - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Ovation Custom Balladeer 2762BL-5-G

by Ovation
Distinctive Tone World Music Unique Sound
Key Feature:
• Cultural authenticity
✓ PROS
  • • Distinctive tonal character
  • • Comfortable playing position
✗ CONS
  • • Can be difficult to hold securely
  • • May not suit all players

Ovation Custom Balladeer 2762BL-5-GSteel-String Guitar with PickupWith cutawayBody: Lyrachord GS Deep BowlOptimised...

⭐ 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 611847
$1,924
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ovation Pro Series 2771AX-CCB-G SBal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Ovation Pro Series 2771AX-CCB-G SBal

by Ovation
Traditional Styles Cultural Music Distinctive Tone
Key Feature:
• Great for world music styles
✓ PROS
  • • Great for world music styles
  • • Comfortable playing position
✗ CONS
  • • Limited to specific musical styles
  • • Limited availability and options

Ovation Pro Series 2771AX-CCB-G SBalAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Deep Contour BowlWith cutawayNew neck profile and...

⭐ 4.8/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 570424
$1,044
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ovation Pro Series 2771AX-5-G Std Ball - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Ovation Pro Series 2771AX-5-G Std Ball

by Ovation
Distinctive Tone Unique Sound World Music
Key Feature:
• Great for world music styles
✓ PROS
  • • Distinctive tonal character
  • • Unique round back construction
✗ CONS
  • • Very specialized sound
  • • Limited to specific musical styles

Ovation Pro Series 2771AX-5-G Std BallAcoustic Guitar with PickupSpecial modelCutawayBody: Deep contour bowlTop: Solid...

⭐ 5.0/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 519240
$1,073
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ovation Custom Balladeer 2762BL-VB-G - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Ovation Custom Balladeer 2762BL-VB-G

by Ovation
Traditional Styles Distinctive Tone Folk
Key Feature:
• Cultural authenticity
✓ PROS
  • • Unique round back construction
  • • Comfortable playing position
✗ CONS
  • • May not suit all players
  • • Very specialized sound

Ovation Custom Balladeer 2762BL-VB-GSteel-String Guitar with PickupWith cutawayBody: Lyrachord GS Deep BowlOptimised...

⭐ 4.9/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 611837
$1,978
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ovation Pro Series 2778AX-5-G St.Elite - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Ovation Pro Series 2778AX-5-G St.Elite

by Ovation
Folk Traditional Styles World Music
Key Feature:
• Unique round back construction
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable playing position
  • • Cultural authenticity
✗ CONS
  • • Very specialized sound
  • • May not suit all players

Ovation Pro Series 2778AX-5-G St.EliteAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Deep Contour BodyTop: solid spruceNeck: Maple /...

⭐ 4.8/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 520759
$1,099
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ovation Custom Balladeer 2762BL-HB-G - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Ovation Custom Balladeer 2762BL-HB-G

by Ovation
Cultural Music Unique Sound World Music
Key Feature:
• Great for world music styles
✓ PROS
  • • Unique round back construction
  • • Great for world music styles
✗ CONS
  • • Limited to specific musical styles
  • • Very specialized sound

Ovation Custom Balladeer 2762BL-HB-GAcoustic Guitar with PickupWith cutawayBody: Lyrachord GS Deep BowlOptimised...

⭐ 4.6/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 611844
$1,924
Buy at Thomann View Details

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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