19 best acoustic guitars

Have you decided to buy yourself the first acoustic guitar? Get ready to face a difficult choice. In any music store you will find dozens of different guitars. How to understand which of them will suit you completely? This question will be answered by this article. We will talk about the main features of the choice, and also give brief descriptions of those guitars that are now considered the best. The ranking will focus not only on professional models, which are very expensive, but also on guitars for beginners.

How to choose an acoustic guitar?

When choosing a guitar, certain difficulties are experienced even by musicians who have been engaged in their favorite business for many years. The fact is that each guitar is individual, it should be evaluated not by its characteristics, but by its sound. So, it doesn’t hurt to go to a real store, where you can touch a guitar, play it. Ideally, your choice of acoustic guitar should consist of the following steps:

  1. Budget definition - An important step that will affect how good a guitar you buy. With its approximate price, it is better to decide in advance, otherwise you risk starting to buy an increasingly expensive acoustic guitar with every paycheck. By the way, it is not necessary to learn to play a cheap musical instrument. Therefore, if you have a lot of money, then take one of the most expensive guitars - it will serve for many years.
  2. Choice of the country of the manufacturer and brand - try not to look in the direction of domestic guitars, our factories are able to intelligently make only classical guitars, and even then with certain reservations. Ideal musical instruments are created by Japanese and American companies. In particular, the Yamaha or Ibanez acoustic guitar is sure to please you. German, Czech and Korean guitars also sound great.
  3. The choice of material manufacturing - any guitar is made of wood. Importantly, the upper part of the deck and the side walls can be made of different materials. It cannot be said that some kind of wood will be better or worse - the guitars created from them sound different. For example, spruce gives a hollow, crisp and sharp sound. The side and back parts can be made of mahogany, maple and palisanda - in all these cases, you will also find a different sound. Rate it only when the guitar is in your hands.
  4. Build quality check - The final stage. Ideally, you should check your guitar before you buy it. Estimate the thickness of the body - it must be decent, otherwise the musical instrument will become frightening with its fragility. Do not forget to take the guitar in your hands in the manner of a gun, using the body as the butt. So you can look at the plane of the neck, making sure that it is even. By the way, if the neck is glued to the body, then estimate the distance between the fret and the string - it should be no more than 4-5 mm.

In fact, the choice of acoustic guitar has many other subtleties. But our article is designed for beginners, and they all of the above will be quite enough. Experienced musicians will immediately go to the second part of the material, which contains information about the best guitars with a fairly high price tag.

Which guitar is better: classical or acoustic?

Obese question.Many people regularly ask them. Wouldn't it be better to buy a classical guitar instead of an acoustic one? How do they differ? Well, let's understand.

Classical guitar is similar in design to Spanish. That is why it is regularly called "Spanish". It has a wide neck, which are nylon strings. Also, this guitar has a narrower body, in connection with which the sound produced is more dull.

Acoustic guitar has steel strings, the sound of it is more sonorous and rich. The neck of such a guitar is longer and narrower, it also has a more convenient anchor rod. The case of an acoustic guitar is slightly larger.

You must have already realized that it is impossible to say that some type of guitar is better than another. Many professional musicians make their choice in favor of an acoustic guitar. But this does not mean that there is not a single person who prefers the sound produced by the classical guitar. And in terms of its design, the classic version may seem to someone more comfortable (especially for small people). It is also the easiest way to play brute force on “classics”

Top Acoustic Guitar Rankings

Nomination a place Name of product price
Best Cheap Acoustic Guitars      1 YAMAHA F-310          8 990 ₽
     2 ENYA EA-X1          12 990 ₽
     3 FENDER ESC80 NATURAL CLASSICAL 3/4          9 100 ₽
     4 MARTINEZ FAW-702 B          6 350 ₽
     5 Colombo LF-3800CT SB          4 190 ₽
The best acoustic guitars in the middle price segment      1 CRAFTER D-7 / N          32 150 ₽
     2 SIGMA 00M-15          32 990 ₽
     3 FENDER CD-60S BLK          19 800 ₽
Top Professional Acoustic Guitars      1 IBANEZ AE900-NT          236 000 ₽
     2 GIBSON J-35 ANTIQUE NATURAL          104 300 ₽
Top Classical Acoustic Guitars      1 ANTONIO SANCHEZ S-1005 CEDAR          31 072 ₽
     2 CORT AC250 NAT          9 950 ₽
     3 EPIPHONE PRO-1 CLASSIC          10 700 ₽
Best Western Acoustic Guitars      1 IBANEZ PF17-LG DREADNOUGHT          48 000 ₽
     2 Crafter MD-40 / N          21 200 ₽
Top Electric Acoustic Guitars      1 YAMAHA SLG200S TBS          52 900 ₽
     2 CRAFTER HILITE-DE SP / VTG          39 282 ₽
     3 SIGMA DMC-15E          42 890 ₽
     4 IBANEZ PF15ECE-TBS          20 600 ₽

Best Cheap Acoustic Guitars

YAMAHA F-310

Rating: 4.8

YAMAHA F-310

Great entry level tool. Only for 10 thousand rubles. You get an acoustic guitar from a famous Japanese manufacturer. The upper deck of this tool is made of spruce - the cheapest and easiest to process wood. As the manufacturer assures, the guitar has a decent sound, it manages to convey even the most subtle shades of mood. It should be noted and memorable design - the tool can not be called ordinary or ordinary.

The Japanese tried to slightly reduce the depth of the body and shorten the length of the scale. The quality of the sound is almost no effect, but it became more convenient to play. They made the lower deck and the shell from meranti. The fingerboard is made of rosewood. To find fault with the quality of performance is almost impossible.

We would not have been online magazine expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/, if not warned about the shortcomings. Despite getting the instrument to our rating, get ready for the fact that the sound of the guitar is very specific. High frequencies here are too strong, but low frequencies are hardly audible. If you have a good ear for music, then you need to look for a more balanced model. Also in the reviews it is mentioned about the high height of the lower threshold - by adjusting the anchor it is treated, but not completely.

Virtues

  • Low cost;
  • High-quality manufacturing;
  • Nice looking design;
  • Comfortable use;
  • Most prevalent in Russian stores.

disadvantages

  • It is recommended to cut the lower threshold slightly;
  • The sound goes to the upper frequencies.

ENYA EA-X1

Rating: 4.7

ENYA EA-X1

Another acoustic guitar belonging to the type of "Western". From the above variant, it is distinguished by the upper deck, sides and back deck, having a KOA HPL pattern. In fact, all this is high pressure laminate. This method of applying a pattern is easy and cheap, but its ideal preservation is hardly guaranteed for many years.

The average cost of this model in Russian stores is 13 thousand rubles. Not bad, especially considering that the tool comes with a case. In some online stores you will also be provided with spare strings, a pick and a belt. But let's go back to the guitar itself. Her pad and tailpiece are made using ebony technology. Pegs are cast - they are made of black steel. The neck was created from mahogany. If we talk about sound, it is unlikely to surprise you.The Chinese have not yet learned how to create perfect musical instruments, so one copy can be very balanced in terms of sound, and the other - go to high or low frequencies. Yes, and quality manufacturing are not all instances. That is why buying such an acoustic guitar in the online store should be with extreme caution.

Virtues

  • Beautiful design;
  • Low cost;
  • The sound should suit every newcomer;
  • Comes with a case, and more often with other gifts;
  • Guitar does not affect the differences in humidity and temperature.

disadvantages

  • Perfect appearance not for many years;
  • The sound of different instances of guitars can vary greatly.

FENDER ESC80 NATURAL CLASSICAL 3/4

Rating: 4.7

FENDER ESC80 NATURAL CLASSICAL

As the name implies, this guitar has a size of 3/4. It is also easy to see that the instrument is of the classic six-string type. The guitar comes without a sound pickup, like most of the other models considered in our rating.

Despite the low cost, the sound of this instrument turned out to be balanced. To the saturation of the sound, too, there are no complaints. In terms of its design, the guitar is almost no surprise. The buyer is waiting for the traditional upper deck, made of spruce. Agatis was used for the manufacture of shell and bottom deck. All this led to pleasant overtones. Some specimens still have more pronounced upper frequencies than low ones. It should be noted that even a child can use such a guitar - due to its reduced size, it will not seem too large to him.

The resonator hole of this model has an original finish. It should please the design of the entire upper deck as a whole - especially its black edging. However, it is impossible to name a memorable guitar. Even a mahogany vulture made in fact is nothing special. Yes, there is a rosewood overlay. But what modern acoustic guitars are not able to boast of this? In short, this is a typical musical instrument that is sold in our country for very little money (although it cannot be called very cheap). It is ideal for those who buy a guitar for the first time. It will only remain to get a good instrumental microphone, after which you can write your first songs!

Virtues

  • Reduced size;
  • Traditional spring system;
  • Included is a carrying case;
  • High-quality assembly;
  • Nice appearance;
  • Low price.

disadvantages

  • Design can not be called memorable;
  • Low frequencies are not very pronounced.

MARTINEZ FAW-702 B

Rating: 4.6

MARTINEZ FAW-702 B

There is no desire to acquire an acoustic guitar in the usual light colors? In this case, we recommend to take a look at MARTINEZ FAW-702 B. This musical instrument was included in our rating not only because of the body, which has a deep black color, but also due to a very low cost. Spend 6 thousand rubles to buy a guitar. can even many students. They are completely satisfied with both design and workmanship.

This six-stringed guitar offers 20 frets. Its upper deck is made, as it is easy to guess, from spruce. Agatis was used for the production of shell and bottom deck. Also included in the tool was a mahogany-made neck. It is complemented by a pad of rosewood, on which the strings and all the markings are clearly visible. Rosewood made the threshold.

The guitar is made in China. But this can be said about almost all entry-level models. No Czechs and Americans will sell their creations for very little money. However, even a Chinese guitar can sound pretty good. Another impression that serve such a tool will be very long. However, if you want to earn money with your music, then soon you will notice some imbalance in the sound and a certain ceiling, which the guitar has no possibilities to break through. In this case, it is recommended to replace the MARTINEZ FAW-702 B with some more professional model.

Virtues

  • Black body color;
  • There are variations with different deck colors;
  • Very low cost;
  • Reliable neck;
  • Present in many music stores.

disadvantages

  • Ideally balanced can not be called;
  • Scanty grade.

Colombo LF-3800CT SB

Rating: 4.5

Colombo LF-3800CT SB

The most budget acoustic guitar in our ranking. Like the rest of the above tools, belongs to the type of "Western". This model differs from some competitors in that it provides 21 modes. Also, not every guitar can boast of a bottom deck made of linden. However, you should understand that this is not an advantage or disadvantage. This is just a feature of the product, which does not need to be biased.

Russian stores sell Colombo LF-3800CT SB for only 4 thousand rubles. And it must be the most beautiful guitar in this price segment. Its upper deck has a striped sunburst color. Whether the ideal appearance will last for a long time is a question that has not yet been answered. But it is unlikely that such a guitar is bought for life.

Linden made here and the shell with the bottom deck. Also used here is a mahogany neck with a rosewood overlay. The guitar weighs about 2 kg, and it was made, of course, in China.

If you read the reviews on the Colombo LF-3800CT SB, then only positive impressions are added to the guitar. However, this is the case when one copy may differ from another very much. There are also defective products that have a very poor quality assembly - even novice musicians will not appreciate them. Therefore, we recommend buying this guitar only in an offline store so that you can evaluate it before parting with your money. Purchase in the online store - only at your own risk!

Virtues

  • Straight neck for 21 fret;
  • High-quality assembly;
  • Very low price;
  • Spectacular design;
  • Good sound.

disadvantages

  • Not the best strings in the set;
  • Some copies have a marriage.

The best acoustic guitars in the middle price segment

CRAFTER D-7 / N

Rating: 4.9

CRAFTER D-7

If you want to buy a guitar for a fairly long period of use, you will have to part with several tens of thousands of rubles. In particular, an excellent choice is the CRAFTER D-7 / N - a musical instrument, for which 30-32 thousand rubles are requested. This guitar comes in a gray case. The very same guitar has the color of natural wood. The fact that its upper deck is made of cedarwood indicates the rather high cost of the instrument. Also in the manufacture of this model was used mahogany. It is thanks to the last guitar can boast a viscous and viscous sound, which at the same time seems enveloping.

The product has a narrow neck, and therefore it is not recommended to play such a guitar with your fingers - a mediator should be used instead. The mount here is made in the form of a traditional "dovetail". In this regard, the CRAFTER D-7 / N is almost the same as other Western-style guitars. The neck has an overlay of Indian rosewood that can last indefinitely. Finishing the conversation about the appearance, it is impossible not to mention the figured iridescent overlay placed on the body of the guitar.

This musical instrument is made in South Korea. Workmanship is beyond praise. This can be said not only after an external examination, but also when weighed - the guitar turned out to be quite heavy.

Virtues

  • Comes with a branded case;
  • Great sound;
  • There are chrome pegs;
  • Matt finish is used;
  • Beautiful appearance;
  • Good strings included.

disadvantages

  • Someone like this design still seem boring.

SIGMA 00M-15

Rating: 4.8

SIGMA 00M-15

Another guitar in our rating, for the purchase of which you will need about 30 thousand rubles. It is made in China. But the quality of performance here is noticeably higher than that of the Chinese guitars, discussed in the first part of this article.The upper blade of this instrument is bone. The top deck was made of solid mahogany. From it are made the shell and the bottom deck. This material allowed the creators to achieve a smooth sound - the guitar does not go to either the low or the high frequencies. Melodic sound contributes and produced from the same mahogany neck.

The product comes with brass strings. Their adjustment is carried out using chrome-plated cast pegs, placed symmetrically to each other. There is also a 645-millimeter scale. The width of the upper nut is 42.9 mm. Frets, as it should be, instructed points.

In short, this is a universal six-string guitar. It is suitable for learning and for regular music lessons. Perhaps, only professionals who never look towards the Chinese guitars will not like it.

Virtues

  • The case is covered with a transparent varnish;
  • Cast pegs;
  • Bone sills;
  • Good sound;
  • Enough good strings included.

disadvantages

  • Comes without a case;
  • Not all specimens are durable.

FENDER CD-60S BLK

Rating: 4.8

FENDER CD-60S BLK

Already less expensive guitar, its cost in Russian stores is about 20 thousand rubles. It was created for fans of musical instruments painted black. Because of the economy, the manufacturer had to use an array of spruce - it was from him that the upper deck was made. As for the shell and the back deck, they are made of mahogany.

The body of this guitar has the shape of a "dreadnought." This is not a “western” to which cheaper musical instruments belong. And this means that the sound is different here. On the fretboard you can find 20 frets, and its profile has rounded edges. The manufacturer claims that his creation is ideal for any style of play - from hard to pleasant brute force. The musician is waited by the balanced tone possessing a large number of middle frequencies.

Of course, the FENDER CD-60S BLK guitar is not perfect. You can find fault with powders made of plastic. However, with this price tag it is clear that the best materials will not be used to create the tool.

Virtues

  • Chrome pegs;
  • Comfortable neck shape;
  • Not very high cost;
  • Balanced sound;
  • Elegant appearance;
  • Good strings included.

disadvantages

  • The thresholds were made of plastic;
  • The upper deck of spruce is not for everyone;
  • Comes without a case.

Top Professional Acoustic Guitars

IBANEZ AE900-NT

Rating: 4.9

IBANEZ AE900-NT

This is a completely different level. This guitar is electroacoustic. So, it has a pickup, which greatly simplifies the recording of music - no need to look for a high-quality microphone. Outwardly, this musical instrument is almost nothing stands out. If you look at it from afar, it seems that in the hands of a musician a regular acoustic guitar, sold for several tens of thousands of rubles. Only if you look at the instrument close up, all the differences become visible. But even after that, you do not believe that such a guitar is sold for 230 thousand rubles.

This model has a mahogany neckline with satin finish. Also used here are bone powders and rosewood lining. As for the deck, it is made of rosewood, while the front part was created from an array of Sithi spruce. A pleasant appearance complements the maple inlay of the outlet. It should be noted and chrome fittings, brightly sparkling in the lights of the concert hall.

The guitar includes a 651 mm knob and IBANEZ T-bar pickups, supplemented by IBANEZ Custom preamp. In general, it is a great musical instrument in an elegant package. This modern model combines high-quality materials and top-end electronics. Please note that the top deck has a glossy finish - you should handle it with care, otherwise scratches will appear on it. However, let's not scare you - only sharp objects can pierce the varnish.

Virtues

  • Perfect workmanship;
  • There is a preamp;
  • The guitar is complemented by a piezo pickup;
  • Bone sills;
  • Chrome pegs;
  • Beautiful appearance;
  • Relatively light weight.

disadvantages

  • Very high cost.

GIBSON J-35 ANTIQUE NATURAL

Rating: 4.8

GIBSON J-35 ANTIQUE NATURAL

Another electroacoustic guitar in our rating, but at a significantly less high price. About 150 thousand rubles. the musician will receive a wonderful instrument, the upper deck of which is made of the same Sitha fir. Also, the buyer waiting for the shell and the bottom of the deck mahogany. The neck is made of the same wood species. The overlay is made from rosewood - in this regard, the guitar is almost no different from less expensive counterparts. And why change something? Rosewood is a durable material, so guitar makers are very fond of it.

The neck offers 20 frets inlaid with dots. The width of the upper nut installed here is 44.5 mm. A professional musician will immediately note the presence of a vintage X-shaped spring system. If you look closely, you can see some of its improvements compared to the 90s. And the guitar sounds much better than the instruments that were used several decades ago.

To transfer music to the acoustics, the LR Baggs VTC pickup is used here. Among other features of the guitar, it is possible to note the manual processing of the bridge and its impregnation with special oil. They are also impregnated with the neck overlay, which further increases the duration of its service. The manufacturer also claims that the new composition of the oil improves the natural vibration of the wood. In short, it’s extremely difficult to find fault with this modern equivalent of the famous Gibson flat-top guitar with round shoulders.

Virtues

  • Used vintage spring system;
  • The edges of the fingerboard are rounded;
  • Excellent pickup;
  • The guitar is soaked with special oil;
  • Perfect glossy finish;
  • Wonderful sound.

disadvantages

  • No preamp;
  • Not everyone will like the price.

Top Classical Acoustic Guitars

ANTONIO SANCHEZ S-1005 CEDAR

Rating: 4.9

ANTONIO SANCHEZ S-1005 CEDAR

Excellent classic guitar, sold for 35-37 thousand rubles. The quality of workmanship is indicated by the fact that the tool is delivered to stores from Spain. The manufacturer claims that his creations are created entirely by hand, and therefore they have an excellent sound. You can't argue about the sound - the melody issued by the six-stringed guitar should suit every customer. But how a company with manual production achieves such circulations - that is the question.

On the neck of this guitar you can find the layout of 19 frets. This detail is made of mahogany wood, the lining is rosewood. Mahogany was used when creating the bottom deck. The top is made from an array of selected cedar. The material of the pegs is not specified, but they have a golden coating - it immediately catches the eye.

It seems that the classical guitar in our rating is perfect for beginner musicians as well as for people who consider themselves to be masters of this kind of art. It must be one of the cheapest tools among those that have manual processing and a long service life.

Virtues

  • Not the highest cost;
  • Classic gold plated pegs;
  • Good sound;
  • The guitar was durable;
  • Produced in Spain.

disadvantages

  • Simple design.

CORT AC250 NAT

Rating: 4.8

CORT AC250 NAT

You are not going to spend tens of thousands of rubles for a classical guitar? Well, this does not mean that you will have to give up buying such a musical instrument. You can purchase CORT AC250 NAT. This is a very good guitar, which has 19 frets. Its value in Russia does not exceed 14 thousand rubles. Of course, for that kind of money you get an instrument that looks almost no different from hundreds of other guitars in this price segment. But much more important is the fact that this model sounds good - it is difficult to find fault with both the volume and the richness of the melody. Basically, thanks for the good sound you need a tight grip of the guitar parts - due to it the body resonance increases.Believe me, not all classic guitars in this price segment are collected so well.

Like almost all modern musical instruments of this kind, the product is varnished. However, in this case the amount of lacquer is minimized. This allowed both to protect the guitar and not to affect the beauty of the sound.

Like other low-cost guitars, the CORT AC250 NAT features a spruce top deck. Well, for the manufacture of shell and the bottom deck was used mahogany. From it also made the neck. The neck is made in the form of a dovetail. Not forgotten, and rosewood pad, on which are inlaid already mentioned 19 frets. The width of the nut is 52 mm. At the end of the neck are classic chrome pegs with brown petals.

Perhaps this guitar fell into our rating for good reason. For relatively little money, it offers a deep and resonant sound. At the same time, the tool turned out to be quite durable, which is extremely atypical for this price segment. It remains to add that it is completed with strings DAddario EXP46N.

Virtues

  • Used modern methods of varnishing;
  • Minimum weight;
  • Good quality materials;
  • Not very high cost;
  • Classic chrome pegs.

disadvantages

  • Poor equipment;
  • Simple design.

EPIPHONE PRO-1 CLASSIC

Rating: 4.7

EPIPHONE PRO-1 CLASSIC

Another very inexpensive classical guitar in our ranking. And this is one of the cheapest guitars among those whose upper deck is made of cedar. The tool is made, as it is easy to guess, in China. However, there are no special complaints about the build quality. All parts fit tightly to each other, and therefore the sound is quite balanced.

The product received a beautiful four-layer edging. However, the design cannot be called unique - in fact, the guitar does not stand out among other similar instruments, if we talk only about the budget segment. As for the materials for the manufacture of the shell and the bottom deck, the manufacturer used the usual mahogany. From it was created the neck, using the lining of rosewood. Grif here, by the way, is glued. On it are located nylon strings, which can be played on all invented ways. Another part of the tool included standard chrome pegs.

Otherwise, it is difficult to say something special about this guitar. We add only that it has a glossy finish.

Virtues

  • Low cost;
  • Good strings included;
  • The upper deck of solid red cedar;
  • Good build quality;
  • Quality pegs.

disadvantages

  • Not all instances are perfect;
  • It is unlikely that the tool is durable.

Best Western Acoustic Guitars

IBANEZ PF17-LG DREADNOUGHT

Rating: 4.9

IBANEZ PF17-LG

Excellent acoustic guitar, sold at a fairly low price. However, whether sold? At the time of writing the rating all copies sold out. Nobody knows if a new batch is expected. However, we could not tell about this model. This is a very cute folk guitar, which is the crown of the PF series, which includes affordable musical instruments. The product has a cedar top, thanks to which the sound is soft and warm. For the manufacture of the remaining parts of the body used mahogany, which is already a tradition. The manufacturer claims that his guitar turned out to be reliable and durable, in the reviews with this statement no one argues. It is impossible not to notice that the instrument is ideal for both beginners and experienced musicians. Although it is clear that this is still not the ultimate dream.

Created from all the same mahogany neck has 20 frets, inlaid in the form of points.Also included in its composition rosewood pad. Pleasant to please and bone tails. As for the hardware, it has a nickel-plated finish.

IBANEZ PF17-LG DREADNOUGHT is the rare case when the guitar exists in two versions. Over 15 thousand rubles. you get an ordinary "acoustics" without a pickup and everything else. But if you agree to pay much more, then you will get its electro-acoustic version, supplemented by an electronic tuner and a low battery indicator.

Virtues

  • The set includes high-quality strings;
  • The price can not be called high;
  • The upper deck is made of cedar;
  • Bone tailpiece is used;
  • Durable construction.

disadvantages

  • There is no cover included.

Crafter MD-40 / N

Rating: 4.8

Crafter MD-40

Already a bit more expensive acoustic guitar. In Russian online stores almost 30 thousand rubles are asked for it. In this case, the fir top deck is used here, which not everyone will like. However, high-quality wood is used here, so the sound is smooth and balanced. Also, the ideal assembly affects the sound quality positively - all the details of the case fit perfectly to each other, there are no slots to mention. Nevertheless, it should be noted that the guitar lacks some voicing - the spruce makes the sound a bit deaf. The shell and rear deck are made from mahogany. As for the bridge and the neck, they are made of Indian rosewood. Quite expensive guitars regularly receive chrome fittings. Crafter MD-40 / N is no exception to the rule.

This model is made in South Korea. Like other Crafter guitars, the product comes with a gray cover. And some online stores as a gift offer additional strings, a mediator and other gifts.

The guitar belongs to the dreadnought form factor. Outwardly, it is not unusual. But it does not look cheap either, which makes me extremely happy. It remains to add that the body of the guitar has a glossy finish, the neck is matte. In short, this is a great option for your money!

Virtues

  • Excellent build quality;
  • Chrome pegs;
  • Comes with a proprietary insulated cover;
  • Pearlescent markers frets.

disadvantages

  • The sound seems slightly deaf;
  • It is not clear - an array of spruce or only laminate is used.

Top Electric Acoustic Guitars

YAMAHA SLG200S TBS

Rating: 4.9

YAMAHA SLG200S TBS

Our rating could not do without electroacoustic guitars. Including without such unusual creations as the YAMAHA SLG200S TBS. This model is distinguished by its monstrous form. The deck area here is minimized. We can say that the musician will be holding only one very long neck, made of mahogany and having a rosewood strap. Rosewood made the same bridge.

The guitar comes in a proprietary case. Also included are two batteries and stereo headphones. The body of the musical instrument is painted in the color “tobacco sunburst”. The guitar turned out collapsible - the upper section of the frame can be detached. This means that you can take it with you somewhere for rehearsal without much difficulty.

As for the sound, in this respect there are no complaints about the YAMAHA SLG200S. The Japanese, in collaboration with many recording artists, created the SRT Powered technology. Its essence lies in the modulation of sound based on the timbres of a high-class YAMAHA acoustic guitar. All sounds were recorded with the perfect microphone in a professional studio environment. At the same time, the electroacoustic guitar can recreate even natural sustain. In short, with such an instrument, a musician with a good ear can feel even the resonance of the deck, its tonality and the specific “acoustic” atmosphere.

It is impossible not to note the fact that the guitar allows you to mix the signal of the piezo sensor and the sound of the SRT Powered, due to which absolutely unique timbres are born. Someone else will appreciate the fact that the instrument does not need to be connected to the microphone input - the deck installed here already knows how to play the sound. At the same time it sounds softly, so you can learn the party even at night, when it is undesirable to make noise.The manufacturer claims that its creation is about 90% quieter than a standard acoustic guitar.

As mentioned above, headphones can be connected to this model to listen to music in its entirety. There is also a high-precision chromatic tuner. The guitar can work not only from the batteries, but also from the AC network.

Virtues

  • A large number of controls;
  • Easy switch to electric guitar mode;
  • Headphone connection possible;
  • An excellent tuner is built in;
  • Low volume of the game;
  • Made from quality materials;
  • Easy transportation unassembled;
  • Comes with original case;
  • Work from batteries and the power supply network is possible;
  • Great sound.

disadvantages

  • The cost will not please everyone.

CRAFTER HILITE-DE SP / VTG

Rating: 4.8

CRAFTER HILITE-DE SP

This guitar has a more classic look. To be precise, it has a dreadnought design. It is distinguished from other analogues by a rather large cutout from the side of the neck, as if someone had bitten off a part of the body. The upper deck is made of solid spruce. The shell, neck and lower deck were created from mahogany. On the neck, of course, there is a pad of Indian rosewood. There are 20 frets encrusted with white dots on it. D’Addario EJ-26 strings hold chrome pegs. All this stuff comes with an insulated case.

The electro-acoustic status of the guitar is indicated by the presence of the C4T timbre block. It consists of several regulators. There is even a four-band equalizer that allows you to tune the instrument's sound as precisely as possible. Also, the manufacturer has introduced a phase change button, which should suppress feedback.

The rest is a typical electro-acoustic guitar. She will not offer you anything unusual. A professional will definitely want more. Well, what did you expect from a technically sophisticated tool that sells for 40 thousand rubles? However, he still could not get into our rating, because this is the best choice for a novice musician.

Virtues

  • Interesting vintage design;
  • It is completed with a company cover;
  • Chrome pegs;
  • The guitar is made from quality materials.

disadvantages

  • Not the most advanced electronic component.

SIGMA DMC-15E

Rating: 4.7

SIGMA DMC-15E

Another electroacoustic guitar, the cost of which in Russia varies from 38 to 45 thousand rubles. Its upper deck is made of solid mahogany - this led to a design that does not suit every musician. All other parts of the guitar are made of mahogany here. On the neck, of course, there is a pad of rosewood. On the body of the instrument you can see a cutout - this is a proprietary feature of most electroacoustic guitars.

This model is made in China. Oddly enough, it does not mean the quality of its production. The buyer is waiting for a good-quality assembly, where all the details fit perfectly to each other. At the same time, the high-quality material was chosen not only for the creation of the case - the manufacturer added cast chrome pegs here. Also, the guitar can boast that the saddle and upper cap are made of bone. As for electronics, it uses Fishman Isys + with a tuner and dual-band EQ.

Perhaps, it is possible to find fault with a guitar, but only in relation to its appearance. It must be admitted that not everyone will like this design. If we talk about the sound, then the product, of course, is inferior to the Japanese guitars, but still able to be loved and remembered.

Virtues

  • The design uses high-quality materials;
  • Bone bone;
  • Chrome fittings;
  • Good electronics.

disadvantages

  • Design is an amateur;
  • Comes without a case;
  • The price tag can not be called low.

IBANEZ PF15ECE-TBS

Rating: 4.5

IBANEZ PF15ECE-TBS

This is one of the cheapest electroacoustic guitars. At least among those that are worth paying attention to. It is also the only guitar in our ranking, painted in black and blue.The upper deck of the tool is made of spruce, while it has a glossy lacquered finish. The remaining parts of the body were made of mahogany wood, thanks to which the lower frequencies turned out to be warmer. Guitar should delight and pleasant sustain.

At the end of the neck are cast chrome pegs, which nicely complement the look. The product also includes an IBANEZ Under Saddle pickup. There is also an IBANEZ AEQ-2T preamp with an integrated tuner. Such electronics should suit any novice musician. Only professionals will note not very rich settings. It remains to add that in its form the guitar belongs to the dreadnought with a notch.

Virtues

  • Low cost;
  • High-quality pickup;
  • Good build quality;
  • Cast chrome pegs;
  • Cute design;
  • Low weight.

disadvantages

  • The spruce top does not suit everyone.
  • Not the richest opportunities;

Conclusion

In this compilation we tried to consider absolutely all the best acoustic guitars. What can I say, it even included the classic models, which in theory should have been described in a separate material. It remains to hope that the article helped you, that with its help you buy yourself the perfect musical instrument that will serve you for many years.


Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.
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