Getting a new guitar is an exciting experience. However, finding the best acoustic guitar is not easy, especially if you have a limited budget. But having a limited budget does not mean you should just settle for the cheapest acoustic guitar you can find.
While it is true that there are many affordable options being offered in the market, most of these are made of cheap materials that do not contribute whatsoever to making the guitar sound good.
If you want a good guitar that looks and sounds good, we suggest you put aside $300 – $500. It may seem like a big amount, but if you are really serious about playing the guitar, you would want an instrument that will not just sound good, but will give you many years of music.
Without further ado, we present to you some of the best acoustic guitars you can get from $300- $500 from the best guitar manufacturers:
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Fender CD-60
Fender is a widely recognized name in the electric guitar scene, but do you know that they make great acoustic guitars as well? One such example is the CD-60.
This guitar has a dreadnought body style. It features a spruce top and mahogany back and sides.
But unlike Fender’s high-end acoustic guitars, the CD-60 is very affordable, as it is sold for less than $300.
Yamaha FG730S
From Yamaha, one of the greatest and highly renowned musical instrument manufacturers in the planet, comes the FG730S.
Coming from Yamaha’s FG (folk guitar) collection, the FG730S has a rich bass, bright treble and an overall good tone and projection.
One of this guitar’s highest points is that it is very easy to play, making it perfect for beginners.
Washburn WD10S
Washburn is another reputed name when it comes to electronic, bass and acoustic guitars. But you do not have to break the bank to get a Washburn, thanks to the WD10S – which costs less than $300.
With a solid Alaskan spruce top, mahogany back and sides, a mahogany neck with a satin finish, and rosewood fingerboard and bridge, the WD10S is quite a looker. But more than its looks, the WD10S produces vibrant sound, with its bright middle range and its rich bass.
Taylor Baby Taylor
If you love guitars, then you know that Taylor guitars belong to the best acoustic guitars ever made. Unsurprisingly, they are very expensive, which is why some people can only dream of owning a Taylor.
But don’t worry, you can get a Baby Taylor – a small dreadnought guitar that is ideal for traveling. For a little more than $300, you can get a vibrant and rich sounding guitar that is a delight to play as it is to look at. The Baby Taylor comes in two types :
B1 Natural
This guitar has a Sitka spruce top, a sapele neck, an ebony fingerboard and sapele laminate sides and back. The B1 produces a bright and punchy sound.
B2 Mahogany
The B2 is the same in construction as the B1, but with a mahogany top (hence the name). The sound it produces is warmer than that of the B1.
Taylor Big Baby
This is another gift Taylor has bestowed upon us mere mortals. The Big Baby is considered by some to be the best acoustic guitar being sold under $500.
A bit smaller than the standard dreadnought, the Big Baby packs a lot of tone and volume into its body, which is made up of a Sitka spruce top and sapele laminate back and sides.
Yamaha LL6
Another Yamaha you might want to consider is the LL6. Featuring an Engelmann spruce top, rosewood or mahogany back and sides and a three-ply combination of mahogany and rosewood, the LL6 is a sure pleasure to play and listen to. It is rich in tone and offers an incredible range.
Washburn WD160SW
If you want a guitar that is solid wood all over, then this Washburn guitar is the one for you.
With a top made of solid spruce, solid mahogany back and sides, and rosewood fingerboard and bridge, the WD160SW is sure to mesmerize, especially when you hear the warm resonance, the rich depth and the astounding clarity of this guitar’s sound. Sold under $500, you will get no better deal than this Washburn wonder.
Having an acoustic guitar from a well-respected manufacturer surely beats getting multiple deals from low-end and inexpensive guitars that will only prove problematic in the long run due to longevity and sound problems.
By choosing one of these acoustic guitars, you will be able to get great value for your money plus bragging rights for owning an acoustic guitar from one of these great names.
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