Best Acoustic Guitar Under $300 - A Step Above Entry Level
This included adding three Yamaha models to our list, such as the legendary Yamaha FG830, the smaller-bodied Yamaha FS820 and the new Yamaha APX600 electro-acoustic.
Our pick order
| # | Model | Brand | What we said |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Breedlove Discovery Concert | Breedlove | A solid choice from Breedlove – a guitar well worth discovering! |
| 2 | Yamaha FG830 | Yamaha | A $300 guitar that performs like a $500 guitar! |
| 3 | Takamine GD20-NS | Takamine | Exquisite acoustic with a solid cedar top. |
| 4 | Alvarez Artist Series AF30 | Alvarez | A fantastic folk guitar from Alvarez. |
| 5 | Ibanez AW54CE | Ibanez | |
| 6 | Washburn WG7SCE | Washburn | A versatile Washburn performer with great electronics. |
| 7 | Ibanez Talman TCY10 | Ibanez | |
| 8 | Fender CP-100 Parlor Small Body | Fender | An uncommon parlor with a modern sound for today’s player. |
Last Updated: November 18, 2019 We made a few changes to this article on the best sub-$300 acoustics, with a few older models making way for some more current guitars. This included adding three Yamaha models to our list, such as the legendary Yamaha FG830, the smaller-bodied Yamaha FS820 and the new Yamaha APX600 electro-acoustic. We also saw the return of a very popular acoustic in the Takamine GD-20.Confused by a crowded sub-$300 marketplace? Fear not, because we have painstakingly cut through the pile to present you with a list of some of the best affordable acoustic guitars. Our top ten chart only showcases models that truly deserve your time and hard-earned money. These full-sized acoustics would suit both beginners and intermediate players who don’t want to spend the earth on a decent guitar. While we have selected some dreadnought, concert and folk sizes, there are no dedicated travel models here – they have their own article. Let’s get started!