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Best Acoustic Guitars Under $1,000
vendredi 20 décembre 2024, 17:03 , par Sweetwater inSync
To that end, guitarists at Sweetwater have chosen their favorite acoustic guitars under $1,000. From Sweetwater-exclusive Martins to Taylor’s ever-popular GS Mini series, we’re sure you’ll find an instrument that fits your forte — let’s dive into their picks! Note: At Sweetwater, we know there’s no such thing as “best” when it comes to music gear. Every player and artist has unique tastes, which is what makes selecting gear so fun! The items on this list feature some of our favorite products from top manufacturers to help you start your buying journey! Explore these recommendations and dive into Sweetwater’s massive collection of gear on our online store. For personalized picks and expert advice, please contact our knowledgeable Sweetwater Sales Engineers at (800) 222-4700! Taylor GS Mini-e Mahogany Martin Sweetwater Select OMCX1E Recording King Dirty 30s Series 7 Single 0 Eastman Guitars PCH1-OM D’Angelico Premier Gramercy Eastman Guitars PCH2-OM Eastman Guitars ACTG1 Eastman Guitars PCH2-GACE Yamaha FG800J Taylor GS Mini Sapele Martin 000CJr-10E Washburn Deep Forest Spalted Maple Guild Traveler Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor Fender CC-60S All-Mahogany Yamaha LL16M Cordoba F7 Paco Flamenco Nylon String Guild BT-240E Baritone Breedlove ECO Pursuit Exotic S Parlor Concertina CE Breedlove ECO Rainforest S Concert CE Taylor GS Mini-e Mahogany Three Taylor GS Mini features keep countless guitarists turning to this acclaimed design: portability, price, and build quality. The GS Mini-e Mahogany acoustic-electric model’s solid mahogany top gives it a sultry sound backed by laminate sapele back and sides. The GS Mini-e Mahogany sounds gentle when delicately fingerpicked, yet digging into the strings with a pick reveals loud projection and an enticing midrange growl from the mahogany top. If the value here wasn’t already impressive, then the GS Mini-e also comes with built-in ES-B electronics for rich, authentic piezo amplification with dedicated volume and tone controls. You’ll be set to gig, record, or simply enjoy a guitar that goes anywhere and sounds bigger than its size. Add to cartLearn MoreAdd to list Martin Sweetwater Select OMCX1E Of all the deserving Martin guitars to grace this list, the Martin Sweetwater Select OMCX1E is a serious standout. For starters, this guitar doesn’t look like your typical Martin. Its black-on-black appearance is the result of a high-pressure laminate (HPL) top, back, and sides, which provide both a boisterous tone and a supremely fast-playing feel. To boot, the OMCX1E comes preloaded with Martin’s E1 electronics, ensuring your tone gets properly amplified to rock any performance situation. It’s all rounded out with an ultra-stable birch laminate neck, an eco-conscious Richlite fingerboard, and a hardy collection of black hardware and closed-back tuning machines. Did we mention this OMCX1E is only available at Sweetwater? Add to cartLearn MoreAdd to list Recording King Dirty 30s Series 7 Single 0 Contrary to its namesake, there’s nothing tarnished about Recording King’s Dirty 30s Series 7 Single 0 acoustic guitar. By way of a balanced spruce top and whitewood back and sides, reaping Delta blues-style tones and dutiful projection is all but guaranteed — not to mention a superior vintage appearance that is easy to maneuver and looks stunning in any stage or studio environment. Sweetwater guitarists are passionate fans of the guitar’s Cross Lap X-bracing, which amplifies the tonal qualities of spruce and whitewood while maintaining a comfortable, compact form factor for gigging guitarists, practicing beginners, and porch-pickin’ purists alike. Add to cartLearn MoreAdd to list Eastman Guitars PCH1-OM Every Eastman instrument starts at the company’s design roots — and the PCH1-OM acoustic guitar is no different. This model represents Eastman’s classic orchestra body style and is lined with thermo-cured Sitka spruce on top and a laminate construction on the back and sides to hit all the tonal corners and provide beginners and pros alike with vastly articulate sound. As if that weren’t enough, the guitar’s satin-finished okoume neck and supple rosewood fingerboard amount to unparalleled navigation across 20 frets while maintaining utmost transitional control. To complete the package, a true bone nut and saddle on the PCH1-OM is proof that this Eastman classic means business. Add to cartLearn MoreAdd to list D’Angelico Premier Gramercy Here’s another acoustic treat you can only find here at Sweetwater: the D’Angelico Premier Gramercy acoustic-electric guitar in a stunning Deep Sea Satin finish. Guitarists describe the sound of this instrument as clear and refined — all thanks to a choice marriage of spruce and sapele tonewoods. To boot, your tone can be taken to even higher levels with the onboard Fishman Sonitone preamp known for its accuracy and subtle tonal translation that’s perfect for recording and performing. Packed in a Grand Auditorium body style with a modern cutaway design, rest assured you’ll never be far from any articulate jam you have in mind. Add to cartLearn MoreAdd to list Eastman Guitars PCH2-OM Similar to their PCH1-OM model, Eastman’s PCH2-OM acoustic guitar rides the lines of the company’s prized Orchestra Model architecture, supplying superb, projective tone from a balanced spruce top and rosewood laminate back and sides. The same satin-finished okoume neck and rosewood fingerboard reside, albeit with a meticulous selection of Eastman upholstery including a bone nut and saddle, sturdy nickel hardware, and high-performance closed-back tuning machines to ensure the utmost intonation support and long-term performance. All things considered, the PCH2-OM is a perfect acoustic choice for players who covet the nuance of rosewood and spruce, high-profile appointments, and Eastman’s quintessential Orchestra design. Add to cartLearn MoreAdd to list Eastman Guitars ACTG1 While we’re talking about Eastman, how about something a little more roadworthy? The ACTG1 travel acoustic guitar is your ticket. The guitar’s shortened scale length makes it a perfect pick for cramped tour buses, vacations, and beyond, yet it commandeers the very same Eastman tonal quality through a mixture of spruce and sapele tonewoods. The ACTG1’s mahogany neck and dovetail neck joint are equally impressive, allowing silky-smooth positioning across the entire fretboard that’s comfortable and tenable for pro players and beginners alike. To top it all off, a bone nut, sturdy nickel hardware, and hand-scalloped X-bracing maintain that, while small, the ACTG1 packs every inch with true Eastman power. Add to cartLearn MoreAdd to list Eastman Guitars PCH2-GACE Put simply, the Eastman PCH2-GACE is no stranger to the stage. A proprietary Eastman pickup system, complete with volume and tone controls to dial in the perfect tone on the spot, makes this acoustic-electric perfect for running through your stage amp or recording solo in the studio. Of course, it all starts with a traditional spruce and rosewood construction — a pairing that supplies rich, bold low end with plenty of clarity and articulation in the high end to cover multiple genres and playing styles. In true Eastman fashion, it’s all topped off with sturdy hardware and a true-bone nut and saddle combo. Add to cartLearn MoreAdd to list Yamaha FG800J Now a timeless pick: Yamaha’s FG800J acoustic guitar. Part of the company’s best-selling FG series, the FG800J has been a top choice among acoustic guitarists for years. Why? To start, it’s fit with an industry-standard spruce top and nato/mahogany back and sides — a classic tonewood combo that shines across a spectrum of acoustic genres. Plus, the FG800J’s folk body shape and satin-finished neck make it seamless to navigate every fret. If you’re looking for a guitar that’s affordable and takes the values of traditional acoustic construction to heart, then you’ll find everything you need in a Yamaha FG800J. Add to cartLearn MoreAdd to list Taylor GS Mini Sapele Back to Taylor’s GS Mini series — this time, however, with a torrefied twist. The GS Mini Sapele acoustic guitar sports portability, power, and playability in a small package constructed with a solid Sitka spruce top and layered sapele back and sides that result in remarkably full tone and projection. As a result of its shorter scale, the GS Mini Sapele is an excellent pick for beginning guitarists or for gigging professionals who want a tour-bus strummer between sets. Just don’t let its size fool you: While small and light enough to take from trip to trip, you’ll find the GS Mini Sapele supplies more than enough power in Taylor’s dutiful Grand Symphony body shape. Add to cartLearn MoreAdd to list Martin 000CJr-10E Comfortable, charismatic, and full of coveted Martin tone, we’re talking about the 000CJr-10E acoustic-electric guitar. As for size, the 000CJr-10E sits somewhere between the company’s smaller and full-size guitars, making it an excellent solution for traveling musicians. Tonal foundations remain very much the same, thanks to an all-solid spruce top and sapele back and sides construction. As a result, the 000CJr-10E emits deeply rich sonics with exceptional dynamics and clarity, all of which are easily evoked via the accessible mini auditorium body style and easy-playing High Performance Taper neck profile. Stage environments? Studio spaces? No problem! The 000CJr-10E has a preinstalled Fishman Sonitone preamp to ensure an authentic output wherever your musical ventures take you. Add to cartLearn MoreAdd to list Washburn Deep Forest Spalted Maple Talk about beautiful. The Washburn Deep Forest Spalted Maple acoustic-electric guitar is a treat for both the eyes and ears. As the name suggests, a spalted maple top presents players with clear, articulate tone that is pronounced and balanced by an auditorium body style and mahogany back and sides. For the stage, a Fishman Presys II preamp is also included, featuring an onboard tuner and volume, bass, treble, and phase controls for dialing in the perfect sound for any set. Well rounded out by a rock-solid mahogany neck, a supple 21-fret siris fingerboard, and a smooth satin-based finish, the Deep Forest is an exceptional pick for pro players and admirers of its luxurious looks. Add to cartLearn MoreAdd to list Guild Traveler The Guild Traveler acoustic guitar does what its name suggests and serves as a formidable travel option for vacations or on the road between gigs. That said, it’s also a perfect option for players with smaller hands or beginning players looking to get familiar with navigating the guitar before getting a full-scale instrument. Either way, the Traveler sports magnificent tone for its size with a mahogany tonewood construction. It’s easy to maneuver and control, thanks to a smooth satin-finished neck, rosewood fingerboard, and onboard black hardware and Guild Vintage 16 open-gear tuning machines. If you’re looking for acoustic tradition at a smaller, more manageable travel size, then the Traveler should be at the top of your list. Add to cartLearn MoreAdd to list Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor The Jim Dandy by Gretsch revives the compact features of the company’s vintage Rex acoustics. Rex guitars were mail-order items that gained a reputation for portability, playability, and reliability, particularly during the Great Depression. The Jim Dandy Parlor offers a similar experience with a hearty laminate construction that won’t warp or go quickly out of tune when exposed to the outdoors. Camping trips, cross-country treks, strumming on the college quad: the Jim Dandy does it all with antique appeal that’s a joy to experience. Plus, according to one Sweetwater review written by customer TomStunes who references a Gretsch mail-order catalog printed in 1936, the cost of a Jim Dandy today is practically equivalent to the cost of a Rex guitar in the 1930s adjusted for inflation. Sculpted sound supported by X-bracing and a tight, nimble feel lend themselves to expressive, heartfelt playing on the Gretsch Jim Dandy, whether that means delicate fingerpicking or intense, sweeping strums. Add to cartLearn MoreAdd to list Fender CC-60S All-Mahogany Our Sweetwater Sales Engineers often recommend Fender acoustic guitars such as the CC-60S to customers on a budget. Like most Fender acoustics, the CC-60S is ultra-affordable and punches above its price with its all-mahogany looks and easygoing comfort. The CC-60S’s concert body’s slim size is perfect for beginners, both children and adults. Unlike many guitars in this range, the CC-60S features a solid mahogany top as opposed to laminate — solid wood at this price point is an incredibly rare find, and you’re unlikely to see such value from any builder smaller than such a behemoth mainstay as Fender! Fingerpickers and players drawn to sweeter, softer acoustic-guitar tones are bound to find the CC-60S’s all-mahogany presence captivating, warm, and easy on the ears compared to the brightness of other tonewoods such as spruce. Add to cartLearn MoreAdd to list Yamaha LL16M The Yamaha LL16M is a prime example of how Yamaha produces feature-rich, quality-consistent guitars under $1,000. The LL16M utilizes solid mahogany back and sides for reliably rich overtones and lush sustain. The top is not only selected by hand from a boutique spruce species but is also treated to Yamaha’s A.R.E. torrefaction process — essentially sped-up aging that seasons the wood for enhanced performance. The resulting sound is something you’d usually have to wait a decade or two for or pay triple the price. But, with Yamaha, it’s yours for less than a grand. Add to cartLearn MoreAdd to list Cordoba F7 Paco What better way to celebrate Paco de Lucia’s renowned flamenco prowess than with the Cordoba F7 Paco flamenco nylon-string acoustic guitar! Sounding exquisite due to a meticulous collection of Canadian cedar and Indian rosewood tonewoods, the F7 Paco is a wonderful choice not only for fans of Paco’s playing but also for beginning players and pros looking for a suitable nylon-string solution at a friendly price. No shortcuts are taken on construction, with a flat neck angle and Spanish-style fan bracing offering up traditional tone and comfort. Take it from Sweetwater’s flamenco aficionados: If you’re in the market for a nylon-string acoustic guitar, then the Cordoba F7 Paco is a cost-effective solution that will keep on giving. Add to cartLearn MoreAdd to list Guild BT-240E Baritone There’s a primordial magic to the sound of baritone acoustic guitars, especially the Guild BT-240E. Lower-tuned strings supply incredibly thick midrange and rumbling lows that pair well with baritone and alto singing voices. The BT-240E also plays well with other acoustic instruments and can be a valuable studio implement to add low-frequency support to brighter acoustic sounds, especially when used to play low alternate chord voicings. With a capo, the BT-240E unlocks fresh, inspiring acoustic sounds with a unique timbre, thanks to the thicker baritone string gauges. The BT-240E’s mahogany body and spruce top are crafted in the spirit of classic Guild jumbo guitars for a look reminiscent of the 1960s and big, assertive tone. Add to cartLearn MoreAdd to list Breedlove ECO Pursuit Exotic S Parlor Concertina CE As part of Breedlove’s collection of distinct, affordable guitars, the ECO Pursuit Exotic S Parlor Concertina CE acoustic-electric guitar is a prime example of why the ECO Pursuit Exotic series is so popular at Sweetwater. To start, the guitar’s myrtlewood construction produces a rich Breedlove tone that’s accompanied excellently by the onboard Fishman Presys I electronics system. From there, the instrument is lined with impressive hardware details including a pinless bridge, a TUSQ nut and saddle combo, and a super-slick African mahogany neck for seriously versatile playability. All this at an efficient price? Count us in! Add to cartLearn MoreAdd to list Breedlove ECO Rainforest S Concert CE Capping our list is Breedlove’s ECO Rainforest S Concert CE acoustic-electric guitar. From first glance, this acoustic is a beauty. Let us be the first to tell you, its mahogany construction and Fishman Presys I electronics make this instrument sound just as good as it looks. Along with being a cost-effective option, the ECO Rainforest S Concert CE oozes comfort and quality with a unique finish, pinless bridge, sustainably sourced materials, and a smooth Slim C neck for utmost navigability and homage to the environment. Plus, who can resist that stellar Black Gold African mahogany finish? Add to cartLearn MoreAdd to list Conduct Your Acoustic Search at Sweetwater! Hopefully our list has highlighted how many fine guitars there are available for under $1,000. Sweetwater has bountiful options in our acoustic catalog — feel free to check them out to find your dream instrument. If you have any questions regarding product specifications or recommendations or simply want to talk gear, then give your Sweetwater Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700. They’re always happy to help! 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