The acoustic guitar features a solid Sitka spruce top paired with layered ovangkol back and sides touted to produce a rich bass. The £649 T40E is versatile enough to be used for writing, rehearsing, performing and recording. You won’t find Private Stock embellishments on this workhorse of an SE piece, and rightly so, as it’s designed to be a tool of the trade. The last tonal feature is best-taken advantage of by plectrum-picked notes and soft fingerpicking. Tone-wise, the PM-3 stands out with a firm bass as well as an oomph in the lower positions’ midrange. It features excellent tonewood choices in the form of a solid spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides, a mahogany neck as well as a rosewood fingerboard. Fender Paramount PM-3 Standardīoasting solid-wood construction and well-rounded tone, this lovely 000 cutaway will set you back £519. But even with a pick in hand, you’ll find that this Legacy model responds well to dynamics, whether you’re digging in or lightly strumming. Art & Lutherie have also opted for Adirondack spruce for the instrument’s scalloped bracing, which adds a nice ‘springy’ touch to the overall sound.įans of the blues will also take a particular liking to this guitar, with its dry and woody timbre making it perfect for those laid back finger-picking styles. The guitar gets its balanced feel from a three-layer wild cherry laminate at the back and sides. This £399 OM-shaped model pairs vintage aesthetics with versatile tone. This design frees up the soundboard area behind the bracing, letting it move more freely to generate more volume and response. A main contributor to the AD60’s resonant tone is Alvarez’s innovative FST2 bracing pattern, a forward-shifted version of the classic X-bracing.
With the amount of attention given to innovative build features, it’s no surprise this D-18 lookalike sounds more pricey than its £299 price tag. Here are our picks for the best affordable acoustic guitars under £650. These guitars may not feature exotic tonewoods, choice hardware or cutting-edge technology, but they still check all the boxes where tone, playability and value are concerned. To help you out with the process, we’ve shortlisted 12 instruments here. Build quality, timbre, size and price are all important factors you’ll need to weigh before making your decision.
Whether you’re a beginner hunting for an entry-level guitar or a seasoned player looking for an inexpensive addition to your arsenal, picking a new acoustic guitar is not as straightforward as it may seem.
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