Best Acoustic Guitars For Under $500

For those on a budget or those that are looking for a fantastic bargain here are the best acoustic guitars that are available for under $500. Gone are the days when you needed to break the bank to be able to afford a great guitar as now you can have both great sound and a well built guitar that will last for years at under $500.

Here then are my recommended best acoustic guitars for under $500 in no particular order.


Washburn D10S Acoustic Guitar

The worlds best selling acoustic guitar and the one that acoustic guitar magazine named the best guitar available for under $500. Although I don't totally agree with that statement it certainly is a fantastic guitar for the money. It is easy to play and sounds fantastic, in fact it sounds better than many acoustic guitars that cost twice the price.
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Seagull S6

This is one of the best acoustic guitars in the world in fact if you didn't know it's price (under $400 ) you would swear it would be a $800 plus guitar. The Seagul S6 sounds almost as good as many top end Martins, Taylors and Gibsons but for a fraction of the price. It may be a little more expensive than the Washburn d10s but for that you will have a guitar that will last you a lifetime.
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Epiphone Hummingbird Acoustic Guitar

It's amazing how close this comes to the Gibson hummingbird when you consider the difference in price but Epiphone have done a fantastic job. It may not be a Gibson but for many it is as close as they will come to owning a hummingbird because of the price. This guitar is fantastic for beginners and even experienced players will find some joy.
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Fender DG100 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

The beautiful DG100 has a fantastic feel to it and is well suited to almost any style of play. The strings that come with the guitar are a little harsh but this is easily fixed with new strings. If your looking for great acoustic guitar from one of the biggest names around then this is definitely worth a look for under $300.
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Takamine G320 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

If your looking for a bargain then this is it. I've played $800 acoustic guitars that don't have the same quality of sound as the G320 Dreadnought, and yet this cost under $150. This is another example of the quality that Takamine guitars provide. It may not last you a lifetime but for value for money this is amazing.
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Yamaha FG730S Solid Top Acoustic Guitar

Whether a complete novice or a veteran player the FG730S offers an amazing playing experience. The feel of it is that of a much more expensive guitar and the sound is also great. It may not be as easy to play as some of the others which is something a complete novice may want to consider but it is a wonderful instrument for the price.
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Alvarez RD8 Regent Series Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

I'd never played an Alvarez guitar before trying the RD8 and to be honest I wasn't expecting much but this is a great guitar for the price ( under $200 ). It has a clear and full sound that not many $200 guitars can match and is a great purchase for any beginner or for someone looking for a solid second guitar.
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Ibanez AEL20E Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Onboard Tuner

This is the best looking guitar you will find for under $500 but it deserves to be in this list of the best acoustic guitars for under $500 for more reasons than that. The Ibanez sounds absolutely beautiful whether plugged in or acoustic and is a match for many higher priced guitars available. If you can afford it this has to be considered.
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Takamine G Series 340C Acoustic-Electric Guitar

In my opinion I have saved the best until last as I believe the 340C to be the best of the best acoustic guitars for under $500, in fact in terms of sound I doubt you will find a guitar for less than a $1000 that sounds better. Takamine have produced, in my opinion the best value for money guitar in the world.
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And there you have my best acoustic guitars for under $500. If you have the complete $500 I'd go with the Takamine 340C but whichever of these guitars you opt for I guarantee you won't be disappointed.

Ibanez AEL20E Acoustic Guitar Review

For such a low price is the Ibanez AEL20E actually any good? The good news is that if you are considering purchasing one is that they are very good but are they a better purchase than the likes of the Washburn D10S.

First off let me start by saying that this is a beautiful looking acoustic guitar, certainly the best I've seen in this price range, although it smudges with fingerprints easily but that isn't much of a problem. The build of the guitar in general though is excellent. The model features a mahogany neck, rosewood fretboard and maple back and sides.

The guitar sounds truly amazing for the price with an absolutely beautiful tone especially when plugged in. Just like like the Seagull S6 and Washburn D10S if you didn't know any better you would swear the Ibanez was in the higher price range of guitars.

The action of the guitar is set up relatively well although it can be improved slightly. The bridge pin used is excellent and is made from a high quality material which helps both the general sound of the guitar and the volume of the acoustics.

The guitar stands up well to all types of playing and if looked after will last you as long as you want it to as like most Ibanez guitars the AEL20E is very sturdy and well built. Although I didn't require the need to use it customer service should also be top class as this is usually the case for Ibanez.

The Ibanez AEL20E is certainly a fantastic guitar for the money and is certainly worth serious consideration and in my opinion is a better by than the Washburn D10S. It isn't quite the best acoustic guitar available for under $500 but it certainly isn't far off.
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