The Top 5 Acoustic Guitars Under $500 | Alamo Music Center

Here at Alamo Music Center, our ultimate goal is always to help you find the best possible guitar to fit your needs. So, if you're looking for the best entry-level acoustic guitar, don't look any further! Here is the list of our favorite acoustic guitars under $500, taking woods, electronics, cutaways, and cases into consideration. (Note, we're only dealing with steel stringed acoustics here, we're saving nylon-strings and travel-sized guitars for another list):

Yamaha FG830 - 1:46
Epiphone EJ200SCE - 4:30
Fender CD-140SCE - 7:21
Ibanez AEWC32FM - 10:13
Taylor Academy 12 - 13:11

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[Aeon]

Chris, you are my absolute favourite guitar youtuber. Humble, direct and no silly gimmicks or constant uploads for ad revenue. Never change!

[robertschultz]

It’s overwhelming how much better the Yamaha fg 830 sounds compared to the others

[samaltman]

I bought the FG830 today, it sounds incredible, I love it

[skentmar]

As a 68 year old retiree that's decided to learn guitar (I've had one since the '70s but never learned to play it) I do appreciate your comparisons and your reviews. Thanks, Chris.

[robertdavis]

The thumbs down trolls never cease to amaze me. This is an awesome and helpful video designed to help you decide on the guitar right for your needs without leaving your home. Thanks for the video and useful info.

[elbee]

If I had to rate them I would go:

Taylor - Sounded pretty amazing for a low end Taylor, but I wouldn't expect anything less from them. When I heard the first low E I was hooked. Great range which is pretty typical for Taylors.
Yamaha - Almost always will take a Yamaha over any other brand when playing lower end models.
Ibanez - This thing sounded amazing when using the pickups, seemed a bit boring acoustically.
Fender - Not terrible, but I would take the Yamaha or the Taylor over it, unless I really needed an AE. Might shop around though.
Epiphone - Just didn't really like the sound of this one at all. Not really my style either.


Great vid.

[jimin]

Starts playing at:
Yamaha 3:38
Epiphone 6:40
Fender 9:15
Ibanez 12:07
Taylor 15:19

[DearDextra]

oh god the Yamaha FG830 sounds so rich and flamboyant. imma get that one, thanks brother.

[dago]

Yamaha FG830 3:38

Epiphone EJ200SCE 6:40

Fender CD-140SCE 9:15

Ibanez AEWC32FM 12:07

Taylor ACADEMY 12 15:20

[dmmurray]

This guy knows what he is talking about, and gives every instrument its best attributes. Like!

[nhrifle]

Problem is I want them all! Great demonstration as always, Chris!

[hidesertmusic]

The first guitar I ever bought was a Yamaha FG 225 twelve string. It also had a Nippon Gaki label in it. I paid the exorbitant price of $165.00 in 1968. It was a great sounding guitar that made my playing sound a lot better than when I played a 6 string. I kept it until I bought a Taylor Leo Kottke 12 string in 1994.

[runle]

I love that you update constantly. It really helps guys like us that are always on the look for the best bang for buck guitars. Cheers!

[bjorn]

I own a Yamaha FG700 but that Taylor just sounds amazing.
Three questions if you don't mind:
1. What's the song you played on that Taylor?
2. What's a good price starting point on higher end guitars?
3. Should I rather take a new budget guitar or a used higher end guitar that's in good condition and at a similar price?

[brandonskala]

Thank you for recording a mic/ pickup mix for those guitars that have electronics. Very helpful. I heard the change immediately and was grateful for extra work you guys put in to the video. Kudos.

[festushaggen]

That Yamaha FG830 looks and sounds just like my FG730s. I don't think you can find a better acoustic for $300. A beautiful guitar with a huge sound. Yamaha is a great way to go on a budget.

[lYhayl]

I own a ej200 and a cd140sce, this last one was bought with zero knowledge about guitar just judging the sound and i dont regret it, its one of the greatest solid top around there

[denis-guidomuller]

Thanks Chris for this video. Taylor for 500 or 5000 dollars. It is the best.

[dmmurray]

I forgot to also say his picking is so comforting, and Americana! Thanks for these videos.

[stoictraveler]

Whenever I walk into the acoustic room at guitar center, I go to the Fender Hellcat. I fingerpick, and for 260.00 it is a steal.