The Best Acoustic Guitars to Buy Online in 2025
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With back-to-school season nearing, it might be a good time to start looking for a new acoustic guitar as a centerpiece for dorm room hangouts. Whether you’re learning a new skill you can show off to friends and family or honing your pre-established skills, now is a good time to look into updating your axe.
We rounded up the best acoustic guitars for various skill levels and players at Guitar Center. Prices start at $159.99 for entry-level acoustic guitars and go all the way up to $1,999 for more advanced models meant for seasoned professionals. In fact, if you create an account at Guitar Center’s website, you can get 10% off select models at checkout.
Shop the Best Acoustic Guitars at Guitar Center
You can get free shipping on all of the acoustic guitars listed below throughout the United States (except Alaska and Hawaii) with Guitar Center. If you don’t want to wait for your new guitar to be delivered to your home, you can visit your local Guitar Center location and pick it up yourself with free in-store pickup.
Ahead, you’ll find our recommendations for the best acoustic guitars at Guitar Center (and other online retailers).
BEST FOR BEGINNERS
Ibanez Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar
Buy Now at Guitar Center For $159.99 $159.99 Buy Now On Amazon For $159.99 $159.99
BEST COMPACT
Fender CC-60S Acoustic Guitar
Buy Now at Guitar Center For $209.99 $209.99 Buy Now at Fender.com for $209.99 $209.99
BEST FOR COMFORT
Yamaha FG800J Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar
Buy Now at Guitar Center For $239.99 $239.99 Buy Now On Amazon For $239.99 $239.99
BEST DYNAMIC RANGE
Ibanez AAM50 Auditorium Acoustic Guitar
Buy Now at Guitar Center For $269.99 $269.99 Buy Now On Amazon For $269.99 $269.99
BEST BALANCED TONE
Washburn D Acoustic Guitar
Buy Now at Guitar Center For $299 $299 Buy Now On Amazon For $299 $299
BEST VINTAGE DESIGN
Epiphone L-00 Studio Acoustic Guitar
Buy Now at Guitar Center For $429 $429 Buy Now at Sweetwater.com For $429 $429
BEST ELECTRIC HYBRID
Fender Acoustasonic Jazzmaster Acoustic Guitar
Buy Now at Guitar Center For $629.99 $629.99 Buy Now at Fender.com for $629.99 $629.99
BEST FOR ADVANCED PLAYERS
Gibson J-45 Special Acoustic Guitar
Buy Now at Guitar Center For $1,999 $1,999
Meanwhile, Guitar Center offers Pro Coverage to protect your new acoustic guitar against accidents, drops, defects, spills and other mishaps. Learn more about Guitar Center’s Pro Coverage here.
Want more? You can shop more acoustic guitars, including bundles, deals and accessories, at Guitar Center, below:
Shop the Best Acoustic Guitars at Guitar Center
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