Top 15 Acoustic Guitars

Acoustic guitars are in demand in any genre of music, they can give each composition intimacy and melody. This tool is self-sufficient, it does not have to buy amplifiers and other expensive add-ons. The sound is loud thanks to the hole (resonator). There are different types of guitars, depending on the shape of the body and neck:

• Dreadnought (Western) - the most popular model, different loud sound, most often it is played with a mediator;
• Classical - quiet and soft sound, nylon strings, ideal for performances in small rooms;
• Jumbo - is now rare, has a large body and amazing volume, best suited for the accompaniment;
• Electroacoustic - equipped with a voice unit, which can be connected to the amplifier; Some models have a built-in tuner and equalizer.

Choosing a good acoustic guitar for beginners seems like an incredibly difficult task. The market is replete with companies that copy products of well-known and reputable brands, creating low-quality duplicates. That is why it often happens that two guitars, almost identical in appearance, are radically different in price and sound. When buying a tool in the online store should pay attention to the rating of the seller and his product, the number of detailed reviews.

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5 FLIGHT C-250 NA

The company Flight gained fame in the distant 80s, when the need for high-quality acoustic guitars suitable for teaching beginners increased. Teachers of music schools and colleges unanimously preferred the products of this brand. One of the most popular models was the C-250 NA, developed on the basis of the famous Flight C-100, which was once recognized as the best guitar for training. She took from the prototype almost all the basic elements, except for the material of the case - here this element is made of solid mahogany, giving the guitar a more surround sound.

The tool has only one major drawback: glossy finish tends to wear out quickly, especially with frequent use and lack of proper care. It is necessary to regularly wipe the body of the guitar with a napkin, sometimes you can lubricate the neck with vegetable oil. Do not forget about the timely replacement of strings.

4 Cort AC250

Cort AC250 is the brainchild of an American company that produces low-cost acoustic guitars for every taste. All of them are distinguished by a stylish design, excellent quality of materials and decent sound. The AC250 also attracts attention with its chrome pegs. For the manufacture of the guitar used three types of wood.The cedar top deck provides a soft and warm sound with rounded top notes and an emphasis on mid frequencies. Rosewood and mahogany add depth and volume.

Many newcomers agreed that it was the easiest way for them to learn to play. It has a thin paintwork, so the sound is more responsive. The bend of the head of the neck was chosen so that the fingers did not get tired even after long exercises. Some buyers have doubts about the durability of the deck, but with careful use, the Cort AC250 lasts a very long time.

3 Martinez C-95

Martinez C-95 - perhaps the best option for those who want to get a good sound quality and long life at the lowest price. This model has a traditional structure: six strings and 19 frets, placed in a classic manner. For the manufacture of acoustic guitar mahogany and a small amount of rosewood (for lining) were used. All Martinez brand tools are assembled in China, but this does not affect the quality at all. If properly care for the guitar, it will last a very long time.

Professional musicians often criticize this model because of the rather flat sound. There is no depth and velvet in it, if you compare the sound with the expensive options from well-known companies. But beginners can easily do with such a budget tool, it is perfect for training.

2 YAMAHA C-70

C-70 is a great tool for both beginners and experienced guitarists, created by the leading Japanese brand Yamaha. This model is made in the best traditions of Spanish instrumental classics. The material of the shell and the bottom deck is an array of meranti wood, known for its high operational quality and the damping of extraneous overtones. The bridge and neck is made of rosewood - not only wear-resistant, but also beautiful material. That it provides excellent sound quality.

Yamaha C-70 refers to the budget line of products of the Japanese company. It has a clean, timbre tone, the top notes are ringing, the bass is rich, some users call the sound velvety. The instrument has its drawbacks: according to users, it is rather difficult to learn for beginning guitarists. After long-term operation, the pegs may fade, and some screws loosen, but this is easy to fix.

1 Fender ESC80

The Fender ESC80 is a classic six-string guitar with no pickup installed. The model looks very neat due to the reduced size (3/4). The manufacturer has selected extremely reliable materials for the manufacture of tools (spruce, nato, agatis), which are famous for their high wear resistance. The strings here are nylon, they are quite soft, so even children can play without a pick. The whole body is covered with matte varnish, it will not leave fingerprints.

This acoustic guitar has a pleasant rich sound due to its good balancing and high-quality assembly. It is in great demand among novice musicians, enters the line of serial educational equipment Educational Series. The low price makes the guitar affordable for a wide range of consumers. Due to the soft and loud sound, the instrument is suitable for playing the most diverse compositions.

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3 Gibson J-45

J-45 is a six-string electroacoustic guitar, one of the best models of the brand Gibson. For its creation unique technologies were used, which ensured a particularly soft, bright and deep sound. The upper deck is made of solid spruce, shell, neck, and the lower deck is made of mahogany wood. The neck has an original rounded profile with a rosewood overlay, the frets are inlaid with mother-of-pearl in the form of a parallelogram.

For finishing the tool, thin sanding paper and polishing paste were used, the bridge and fingerboard fingerboard were manually soaked with oil. Due to the processing increases the natural vibration of the wood, it affects the sound quality and service life. The guitar connects to the amplifier thanks to the pickup from L.R. Baggs VTC. The main drawback of the model, of course, is the price. The Gibson company has always focused on the elite, so that novice musicians rarely managed to seize their products.

2 Yamaha NTX700

The NTX700 is an electro-acoustic guitar from a Japanese brand that is perfect for playing. It has a rather thin body (its depth is 80–90 mm), a narrow neck, and a built-in pickup. This model will be able to replace the dreadnought or electric guitar, regardless of the genre of music in which the artist works. Thanks to a special system of upper deck connections, the full potential of nylon strings is revealed. For the manufacture of acoustic guitar used the best materials: an array of spruce, nato (mora) and rosewood.

The sound of the instrument is often referred to as vintage: it is supposedly moderately sharp, with excellent resonance, and high-frequency dissonance is well controlled. Thanks to the oval resonator and the shallow depth of the body, the sound is also very clean and soft. A special technology for improving the resonant properties of the A.R.E. tree, developed by Yamaha, also plays a significant role.

1 Antonio Sanchez S-1005

S-1005 is a high quality tool from the Spanish workshop of Antonio Sanchez. The main feature of this company is that each acoustic guitar is made by hand. Virtuosos craft follow the old technologies that were patented many years ago. Of course, the production models are inferior as single copies, but their price is quite modest. In the production of elite wood used. Specifically, this model consists of a solid array of Oregon spruce (upper deck), Magohani (lower deck, neck, shell) and rosewood (pad and stand).

It makes no sense to buy such a guitar for beginners who are not aware of all the subtleties of sound and are not even sure that they are planning to seriously study music. But professionals will appreciate the S-1005. She has great debugging, balancing and sound. Thanks to the reinforced housing design, the tool will last as long as possible.

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4 Yamaha F310

The F310 is one of the most affordable dreadnoughts from Yamaha for novice guitarists. The sound is bright, deep and rich, the timbre is incredibly beautiful, compared to acoustic guitars of other brands. Yamaha F310 keeps the build perfectly, you can not tune it for about a week, even if you play the guitar every day. The frets are well polished, so the tool is suitable for quick and difficult transitions in different positions, your fingers will not get tired.

The strings here are metal, the body is made of spruce laminate. The production technology used thin three-layer wood, which provided a good resonance. The disadvantages of the model include users too thin a layer of varnish, as well as poor original strings. For many buyers, they broke or began to buzz in the very first days after the purchase. Such strings do not reveal the fullness of the sound, so it is better to change them to better ones, but not nylon ones.

3 Fender Squier SA-150

About this guitar often say that it is ideal for regular intensive training. Of course, the model is bought by professionals, but usually it is preferred by beginners due to the low price and presentable appearance. It is convenient to play the instrument, the strings here are quite soft, albeit steel (D’Addario). Scalloped springs were used for greater dynamics and resonance of the deck.

The neck is made of mahogany, the overlay is made of painted maple. All elements of accessories are chrome. The upper deck is made of lime (laminate): this material is considered the most budget, it is used in the manufacture of cheap guitars. Because of this, many users criticize the Squier SA-150, although the sound of her quite decent quality, it is rich and even "mature". The reviews also suggest replacing the strings with a more expensive kit, but you don’t have to do so immediately after purchase.

2 Crafter MD-40 / N

Crafter is a real old-timer of the musical instrument market and has managed to release quite a few good acoustic guitars throughout its history. Among them, the Crafter MD-40 / N is a classic dreadnought with an elegant design and high performance. The decks are made of spruce and mahogany, the bridge and fingerboard are made of Indian rosewood. The coating of the case is glossy here, the varnish perfectly emphasizes the beauty of the wood. The kit includes a proprietary case, as well as an anchor key for setting.

The model has one rather controversial feature. In order not to inflate the price of an expensive guitar even more, the developers decided to change the original production plan and make the top deck not of an array, but of veneer ate. Of course, because of this, the instrument's tool life has slightly decreased, but the sound remains the same. In addition, veneer is more resistant to moisture and temperature than a solid array.

1 IBANEZ PF15

PF15 - a worthy representative of the budget series PF from the Japanese company Ibanez. Despite the relatively low price, the model is considered one of the best Western-style guitars for folk. Thanks to the spruce top array, the upper frequencies are especially bright. The remaining elements are made of mahogany nyato, this material provides a warm and velvety, enveloping sound. The wood texture is very soft and pleasant to the touch, it facilitates the sliding of fingers on the fingerboard.

The model has one more important advantage: it is available in the electroacoustic version of the PF15ECE. Of course, the price and characteristics of the tool will be slightly different, but the high quality of the Ibanez brand is guaranteed. The initial settings of the guitar may seem inconvenient, but the instrument can be easily customized by using an anchor key. Some users also note protruding frets among the flaws.

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3 Ibanez TCY10E

This model immediately attracts attention with its unusual appearance. Glossy coating provides wear resistance even after several years of use. The upper deck is made of solid spruce, the remaining elements are made of mahogany and rosewood. In electro-acoustic guitar 19 frets, chrome pegs are varnished. There is a brand piezoelectric pickup and a preamp Ibanez AEQ-2T. Thanks to the equalizer and the built-in tuner, you can quickly tune the guitar even during a performance in front of a noisy audience.

Judging by the reviews, Ibanez TCY10E is more suitable for professionals than for novice guitarists. In the hands of an experienced musician, this tool will be able to maximize. The sound is balanced: bright overtones, rich middle and hard high frequencies. The only drawback of the model is that it has rather small dimensions, and it may not be very convenient to play with the habit.

2 OVATION CS24

Ovation company produces mainly electro-acoustic guitars of the average price category. One of the most successful models, users deservedly consider CS24 (Celebrity). The top is made of solid spruce wood, the Ovation Lyrachord carbon fiber was used to produce the bottom deck and sides. All elements are bonded using X-bracing. For a clear and rich sound, an Ovation Slimline piezo pickup with an OP-4BT preamp is used. There is a three-band equalizer, volume control and gain, a built-in tuner and a low battery signal.

In the reviews, they note the high quality of the American strings, while tuning the guitar caused questions from users. Some of them after the purchase had to align the neck, adjust the height of the thresholds and polish the frets on their own or with the help of a wizard. This problem was not faced by all buyers, but it still has a place to be.

1 Fender CD-60SCE

Fender CD-60SCE belongs to the budget line of the company Fender. This is one of the models that sell at a reduced price due to inexpensive materials and assembly in China or Indonesia. Many relate to such products biased, although the quality is almost as good as expensive counterparts. The upper deck is made of spruce, neck and sidewall - of mahogany. Twenty inlaid frets, made in the form of points, are placed on a rosewood lining.

The case is covered with glossy varnish, which shines even in the twilight. In order for the acoustic guitar to maintain its presentation for a long time, it is necessary to polish it regularly. Users praise the D’Addario set of branded strings, they also note a good tuner that will suit beginners and experienced musicians.The CD-60SCE is equipped with an active dynamic preamplifier and a piezo pickup from the Fishman brand. The disadvantages include the inconvenient mounting of the guitar on the belt.

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