Our Favorite Acoustic Guitars from $200 to $1000 | Updated for 2024

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It's always important to keep the right things in mind when you're looking at a guitar under $1000, and Cooper's here to let you know what his favorites are in the price range. Whether you want short scale or full sized, acoustic or acoustic-electric, cutaway or no cutaway, there's an option for you and we'd love to help you find the right instrument.
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@EzzyR561 9 дней назад

You’re a good dude copper. Never would’ve thought people would show negative comments towards you.

@shirlmccullough1993 8 дней назад

Who’s being negative to “da man”!!! That’s ugly!

@grose-4G 9 дней назад

Cooper-I never picked up a guitar until I was 63. I'm now 64, learning how to play but it's sometimes very difficult to continue doing this on my own. I came across your videos on Alamo about a year ago. I'll never be the musician you are, even in my dreams. Your videos inspire me. I chose the instruments I play because of your previews. I so enjoy listening to you play the acoustic guitars. You seem so passionette when you play. The sound you produce is beautiful. Thank you for sharing and giving the world an opportunity to experience your musical talents. Glen

@ronmoore1219 9 дней назад

Haters are gonna hate. I don’t care how you dress or wear your hair- or have no hair, like Chris and me. I’m interested in your talent, experience, knowledge and your humanity. I think the vast majority of us out here feel that way, as well. This was a great presentation on first, or utility(?) guitars. I started on an A10e, and it’s the one I take off the stand when I hear a song I think I can figure out. I bought it after watching a video Chris did on it. So you guys are touching a lot of people out here.

@johnwashburn3793 9 дней назад

I've got nothing but love for y'all! You typically show value pieces around the holidays. Yesterday we were high in the custerdome. Today we are back in the lobby.

@briankotak403 9 дней назад

Your videos are always so informative and great. You and Chris do a fabulous job. Keep up the great content

@L4sleeko 9 дней назад

Birds pick at the best fruit. You’ve got talent, the detractors probably don’t and that’s why we’re watching you and not them. 👌

@simongrieumard2364 9 дней назад

You're awesome Cooper, keep going that way, no matter what they say.

@barthrvatin8297 9 дней назад

+1 on the Martin DJr Streetmaster 🤘🏻🤘🏻 it gets played as often as my 000-18. Undeniably Martin DNA and an easy grab and go.

@ianson3 9 дней назад

Outstanding video. New record in the "amount of information per minute" category.

@pablor6305 8 дней назад

Finally lucked into taylor academy 12e by accident after 25 years and now I'm finally rapidly improving. Great recommendation

@Beristain25 9 дней назад

Got my Taylor GS mini about a month ago thanks to you guys. Absolutely been loving it

@mrodriguez4879 9 дней назад

So did I! It’s awesome!

@drewheyman7173 7 дней назад

It’s truly awesome. I’ve had mine a couple of months now

@howtorepairpendulumclocks 9 дней назад

Fuelled by your hatred... go Cooper, well said

@Wobbz9413 9 дней назад

Keep on being you Cooper. You are a great reviewer, and an absolutely fantastic performer. Im a fan and when I had hair, it was long like yours. No, seriously, it was!!

@ntserver1 8 дней назад

Thank you. As a non-musician but an audiophile I found this both informative and interesting. I have a niece who may like a guitar soon - this has certainly broadened my horizons.

@sidoughty428 8 дней назад

Excellent, thank you Cooper, great channel for those who love guitars.

@toddmcmakin 8 дней назад

Great video. Thanks for pulling that together. I realize time is limited but i would love to have seen Eastman and the IBG Epiphone Hummingbird listed here.

@scoggers1628 8 дней назад

+1 for the Martin Dreadnought Jr. Very playable and doesn't sound too thin like other short scale acoustics. They also have a 1 3/4" nut which makes them more suitable for finger picking than other comparable guitars.

@markharwood7573 9 дней назад

Great video, Cooper. You make that Martin sound really good to.

@Jamzocd 9 дней назад

I just bought a Taylor 212ce that has a solid Sitka top and layered Rosewood back and sides that is beautiful and the sound is balanced and outstanding. I got it on a summer special with $230 off of the $999 they retail for.

@bighes100 9 дней назад

I was one saying why all expensive guitars lately, it's nice to see a video that shows there's still awesome choices of guitars available for under $1000 which the majority can enjoy. There's Alvarez also 👍

@jeffberdin 9 дней назад

Was also thinking Alvarez!

@jimross9429 9 дней назад

I have a Taylor 114-CE that I got back in 2016 and it’s been a great guitar. I played the 114, 214 and 314 Taylor’s when I picked mine up. They were all nice guitars but to my ear this particular 114 sounded and played the best of the bunch. Later on I picked up a 214 CE-DLX but I hardly ever played it because I still preferred the 114 so the 214 was sold.

@mgn2949 3 часа назад

Nice review, look forward to your picks for nylon strings in the lower/beginner price range, thanks, enjoyed it.

@anthonyb2334 9 дней назад

Cooper, I appreciate your video. Very good information on these guitars. I’m not a beginner and have tried many guitars over my 50 year musical journey. I think Yamaha and Guild are great guitars for beginners. I have owned 4 GS mini and agree they are great small guitars. Easy to play, GREAT portability and GREAT out of the box. I keep selling mine because they just don’t do it for me. I like the Academy series better, or the Martin Juniors, but that’s me. I prefer 00, 000 , OM, or Concert shapes. But again that’s me and each of the guitars previewed fits the bill at You are spot on when you mention the Inspired by Gibson models. Great value under $1000. I own the Epiphone J45 and it’s a really nice guitar. And having owned the Martin 00010, that was an excellent choice to demo. I think you have put out a very good informative video. Keep up the good work. Thank you

@NiklasHolmHansen 8 дней назад

Don't let the haters get to you Coop. Both you and Chris are excellent content creators and no, you don't feature too much Taylor on the channel. Keep on doing just what you do!

@dalecoffing8655 2 дня назад

Thanks for this vid! I have a Martin 10E great guitar. Play it in church, outdoor gig, and even in the pit for musicals. This was my wife's pick over several other guitars. I would also recommend it and I was never a fan of Martin. Great working musicians guitar. Again thanks for listening to us.

@andremook3665 9 дней назад

Very informative ,thanks.

@highlands 7 дней назад

Thanks Cooper, this is a real service! You are a scholar and a gentleman.

@mewichigo3410 6 дней назад

Your video comparing the Yamaha FS800 with the Fender CC60S convinced me to get the FS800 a few days ago and I LOVE IT! What an awesome guitar for such a cheap price! I previously had an Ovation but found it very difficult to play and this one is sooooo much easier & sounds just as good or better. So thank you very much for showcasing great cheap instruments and keep making great content :D

@jeffberdin 9 дней назад

I’ve noted a couple of videos you guys have done featuring Alvarez and of course Yairis would not fall into this category, but are there any Alvarez models that you would have like to include here? Something in masterworks? MD60BG for example?

@bouchaiblbriki3984 8 дней назад

Hi Coopper. You have earned my respect since the first time I saw you playing the first demo on AMC. Everytime I come to this channel, I do it to learn what to look for in a guitar. I know what haters sound like ... look like ... I have always had to deal with some bully in some place. They have one thing in common. Most of them are losers who feel within their inner guts that they are sure unable to do what you can do or be what you are. I can't thank you enough for every piece of advice you provide. I came across your channel in 2019 and thanks to Chris's advice, I was able to know what is wrong with my guitar and get a better one. I can only affoard budjet but decent/playable guitars but I look forward to every video you put out there just to enjoy seeing guys play high end guitars.

@KASKASM 9 дней назад

Cool video. I'm definitely going to try out a Taylor GS Mini soon.

@melodyrose5365 6 дней назад

i actually found alamo music bcause i was looking for the right taylor for me, (which i found thanks to you), and i’m basically only here to watch your taylor guitar videos. so for me, i’m super happy with all the taylor videos you make 😇 but you’re so good, that i end up watching your videos even when i have no real interest in the guitar 😂😂

@Patriot1777 День назад

Martin all the way 😊, I own the Mexican one and it's wonderful.

@johnwashburn3793 9 дней назад

I agree with the all solid wood, even on a "starter" guitar. The two Martins are guitars I have considered but went different (more expensive) direction.

@dg111fu 9 дней назад

Yamaha fg830 for low cost, and LL16 for the best guitar under $1k.

@kats1978 8 дней назад

Can't agree with you more. Yamaha L series are sounds way beyond it's price.

@WolfCat5102 9 дней назад

Excellent video, Cooper. You seem like a great guy and definitely are a world class player.

@artrogers3985 9 дней назад

Very good advice 🎸

@DomCAFC 3 дня назад

Hey Cooper! If you had to choose between teh 000-10e and the martin 000cjr-10e streetmaster which would you go for?

@happytrails1963 9 дней назад

So many nice guitars. FS830 very nice beginnner guitar. Possibly save couple more peso's and get LL16D its amazing.

@kodycayson5757 9 дней назад

Would love for you all to demo some strings back-to-back like Martin LS, elixir, compare some coated/non-coated strings, etc. It can get a bit expensive for the hobbyist to test a bunch of string and would love to hear the differences. The production quality and playing are top notch! Thank you for providing reviews of gear!

@rodneyforde5785 8 дней назад

Hey I really need your help! I’m looking to purchase my first guitar and I saw one that I was interested in which is the Baton Rouge AR31C/ACE because during research I saw that it has a TAP/ percussion pickup! However, it’s almost impossible to purchase as I’ve tried and didn’t get a store in the US! Could you recommend A semi acoustic fingerstyle guitar with the TAP Pickup? Because I love this style!

@Graham_Reeves 5 дней назад

Nice video, thanks. Have you looked at Cort guitars? Their OC series is made in Indonesia, all solid wood (mine is blackwood with satin neck), orchestra size, electronics with a cutaway and controls in the sound hole, good gig bag. All at under 500 GBP. Thanks.

@OpenDGuitar 9 дней назад

I was able to find a solid top/laminated body Recording King that was styled after an old Martin…it was an exceptional find on playing and sound.

@josephrumpolo7328 8 дней назад

GRAT VIDEO, GOD BLESS!!!!

@tick_magnetedschaper5611 9 дней назад

I am looking for a travel guitar to take along to the Arizona Desert or the Gulf Coast. I really appreciate you doing this show. Thanks!

@Wobbz9413 9 дней назад

Seriously, try the Yammie CSF3M. All solid woods, beautiful sound and finish under $1000...

@markbeavers101 8 дней назад

Look no further than the Taylor mini. It qualifies as a great travel guitar and so much more I have 2 and love them both

@Rods010 9 дней назад

If you have a Yamaha LJ16 could you please do a review on it?

@MarkACroft 8 дней назад

Great job: ton of info in half an hour!

@BaktaBak3 8 дней назад

Both you guys are good lookin....plus nice personalities ! ! ! IMO........ Busking Betty from Bak-ta-Bak 🎸🎸🎸 Videos and sharing your knowledge are a plus.😃😊👍

@jackorbit7258 9 дней назад

Great review. Thanks! How about something with nylon strings?

@be.kind.to.animals 8 дней назад

Taylor academy 12N is awesome

@dawnprahl8967 9 дней назад

Can you do a part 2 where you demo by playing? I really enjoy your playing.

@user-me2ed2by3x 6 дней назад

I think you should look at Alvarez. I got a all solid top spruce and solid mahogany back and sides. Great gig bag for $599+ tax. Had to get set up. It was on sale. Luthier with 30yrs experience said it was a quality guitar. Love this thing. Prior to this I had bought a Fender Parlor $200. Solid top spruce laminate mahogany. Personally I don’t think this gets enough attention. No set up was needed. Just changed strings. As a beginner maybe I’m missing something but I like both very much. I do enjoy your videos

@rebelliousraven 9 дней назад

Would love to hear you play all these guitars. If you have separate videos, could you add the links?

@TommySG1 8 дней назад

You seem like a pretty straight up dude Cooper, I enjoy you and Chris’s videos a lot. Negativity I suppose will come in all shapes and sizes, perhaps they’re just jealous of your playing skills ahah 🤙 Regardless, keep doing what you guys are doing and thanks.

@be.kind.to.animals 8 дней назад

Good info. Wish the editing added guitar name and model on the screen and add a photo of the Gulid you didn't have to show. Always watch your videos, long time, and a long time subscriber.

@enricofugazzi5206 9 дней назад

Interesting choices. I have a GS Mini and a Guild Jumbo Junior, but I also have few Yamahas and I would have included either an APX or a transacoustic. I think the FSTA is still well below the 1000 Dollar mark.

@pjr114 8 дней назад

Cooper love your videos. Question: Is the new Guild m260e all solid wood or laminate back and sides. I have read conflicting specs on various web sites. Thanks for your help.

@AlamoMusic 8 дней назад

Laminate back and sides! It sounds great, though.

@pjr114 8 дней назад

@@AlamoMusic Many thanks.

@nehemiah6403 8 дней назад

I've been looking at the taylor 114ce and the 214ce and i was wondering if the extra $100 dollars is worth it just to get the walnut back??

@chrisanthimou911 9 дней назад

DJR 10 rocks!!

@androsborsato 7 дней назад

We love you buddy!

@toddcagle4245 8 дней назад

I have the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Hummingbird and I love it, but I want something smaller to play on the couch

@maxganschinietz5098 11 часов назад

I really love your videos and I think we all do, so never listen to the dumbest hate I’ve ever heard of towards such a nice guy and such a beautiful channel. I think we should appreciate, that there is such a guitar channel with such nice experiences guys like yours with good reviews and opinions ans especially good sound! I love it and I always listen to your advices.❤

@randydean23 9 дней назад

Have you ever demoed an Epiphone Dove??

@cthanks8203 9 дней назад

Are there any accoustic guitars being made with no electronics

@bailey123198 9 дней назад

🙃Well done Cooper!! To go 30 minutes straight with that much content is pretty impressive!!! I do think inflation is causing many to go to $300-$1,000 price range, even if it is a second quitar. 🎶🎤. I am looking for a 2nd guitar so this is most helpful to me. Thank you 🙋‍♂

@shaneroberts9466 9 дней назад

My daughter started playing at age 5 on a Baby Taylor, and she upgraded to a GS Mini at age 13, and at age 20 she upgraded to an A20e. She picked the A20e and its a fabulous guitar. The Martin juniors are really good guitars also and I've had two but prefer the GS Mini. I do like other standard Martins but never owned one because despite sounding great they don't feel as good for me as the Taylor. Yamaha acoustics are typically my alternate goto after Taylor for all the same reasons as Taylor and my very first acoustic was a Yamaha. I've had a few Fender acoustics and some were better than others and I found overall their quality control very inconsistent to the point I wont consider them again, but I'll go Telecaster any and every day and have several. I don't mind the expensive guitar videos but not exclusive to Alamo many guitar channels do seem to have much focus on the upper line models these days and during a time when money is super tight and the market is flooded with guitars to the point where used guitar sales is practically dead its probably good to slide in the lower model guitars more. I like all of the reviews regardless, thanks for showing a mixed variety as supply allows.👍

@compucorder64 7 дней назад

I tried a good few in the store. Loved the Guild OM-120, and the Guild DM-140. I went with the D-140 in the end. But would definitely consider adding an OM-120 in future, it's a fantastic guitar. Another great guitar you can get on sales just under $1000 is the Yamaha FS3 and FG3. I'd put those Yamaha F-series Red Label top of the tree, under 1k, even over and above the nice Martin's you listed here. Here in Europe the Yamaha F-3s are cheaper than than those two Martin's. And here probably a Furch Blue series is the best guitar if you are going to spend more money than those Yamaha's cost.

@CaseyJamesMusicOfficial 6 дней назад

Go on reverb and get a used Eastman. Those things are incredible

@Strawhat.. 9 дней назад

Eastman? Yamaha LL16?

@Wobbz9413 9 дней назад

Yamaha 830?, yamaha CSF3M?, MacKenzie and Marr Baby Boat?

@rebekaharmstrong4510 8 дней назад

As well informed professionals I enjoy watching you & Chris. I am most grateful for all you do to inform all of us Guitar enthusiasts so we can be good stewards & make wise choices. I have a Martin Backpacker, but my Bucket List, Dream come true is my Taylor GS Mini Guitar, Mahogany with an epic Taylor made Gig Bag. I bless you all in the holy name of JESUS.

@markbeavers101 8 дней назад

I've got 2 mini mahoganies. What more needs to be said. Put some Martin Retri Monel strings on them. They are the perfect string for a mahogany guitar.

@davidconboy5822 5 дней назад

Wow! I would have never thought you of all people would have to deal with haters. You and Chris do a wonderful job of educating all of us in the guitar world. I was wondering what you thought of the Yamaha LL-TA and the LS-TA. Both can be had for $1,000. on sale. They seam like outstanding guitars for the price. ? 😊

@RichardsGuitarshop 8 дней назад

Hi. I quickly said hello to you when I visited the Furch factory. I hope you dont mind me pointing out a couple of things? Furch Violet - would that not be just in your $1000 in the USA? Maybe not - If it does - this is an incredible instrument and all solid woods. My only other comment is - why are you not doing Eastman? They utterly dominate this price point (under $1000).

@johnharris7244 5 дней назад

At what price should a guitar start to have playable set-up out of the box.

@joernbeineke 6 дней назад

Nice vid ... but why didn't you play the guitars? Btw the Sigma DME is incredible for the money ... :)

@gabrielfernandessilva1479 5 дней назад

Can you make a video with best acoustic guitar with effects????

@cthanks8203 9 дней назад

Speaking of taylor....its come a long way as far as quality goes ...im impressed

@markwhite4433 9 дней назад

Pay no mind to the " haters" you and Chris are great and I was really impressed that you answered the phone when I called the store lookifor the Martin Road Series... Great reviews and great demos... * Willie Nelson made braids cool a long time ago 😎🎸🎶💙

@markwhite4433 9 дней назад

...and for the record, I love my Martin SC 10E Road Seies 🎸💙

@mjwaldrep 9 дней назад

Could you do a video to showcase the best guitars between $1000-$2000?

@lorda9678 9 дней назад

No Yamaha LL-TA the Trans Acoustic ?

@mariodriessen9740 9 дней назад

I expected the Martin 000JR-10E Shawn Mendes guitar to be a part of this list. I like that thing a lot. 😊

@randyburleson 5 часов назад

Cooper Rocks!

@scoggers1628 8 дней назад

Eastman are another brand which makes very good budget acoustic guitars, which like Yamaha, also make high end models too.

@GeorgeAmodei21 День назад

I wanted to b=BUY a WEEK ago but after doing research for my needs its very hard to find GUITARS that are all together in one Store.

@Treetour 8 дней назад

It would be fantastic if you guys could compare acoustic amps similarly. The only downside to this video is that we don't hear you play, Cooper. I understand why; if you did, they would all sound great. Customers would take them home, play with them, and say, "What happened?." OK, I wrote too soon; the Martin sounds excellent.

@astrofire68 9 дней назад

What you and Chris do here is perfect. Don’t change a thing. You’re perfect just the way you are. To quote Theodore Roosevelt - “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.”

@toddcagle4245 8 дней назад

The Taylor GS Mahogany is sweet

@fettuccinealraver 8 дней назад

The tone is stored in the braids

@supermanny73 9 дней назад

correct me if i'm wrong, but didn't Taylor announce that they were going to be discontinuing the 114 guitars? I thought you guys did a video on that.

@AlamoMusic 8 дней назад

Walnut 114’s are gone, the 114ce Sapele are on the menu!

@toddcagle4245 3 дня назад

Cooper ignore the haters. Love your reviews and hopefully I will be able to play half as good as you someday.

@mklnm 7 дней назад

Your a good looking dude. And outstanding guitarist..!

@kennethmurphy7150 9 дней назад

Yamaha FS3/FG3?

@LifeWideOpen780 9 дней назад

Learned something new I though the martin jr were all hpl

@mewgravy6956 9 дней назад

The Martin JR's are great playing and sounding are get better with time.

@user-id7ed7eo6m 8 дней назад

Cooper youre the best

@brianthrom6858 9 дней назад

I’d blindly recommend Yamaha due to their excellent value (price to quality). Martin and Taylor are well worth it but you’ll want to tryout a body shape before buying so you get the right fit. I’ve yet to find a Martin player who really gets on well with a Taylor and vice versa. The other guys I lack the knowledge to have any opinion on (quality, consistency, etc.) so I’d recommend giving them a try and see if they suit you. Could save you a few bucks or give you a different looking guitar that pushes you to pick it up more.

@bongocuba 9 дней назад

FSX300C or FGX300C, both nicely done. Great build, phenomenal value.

@mewgravy6956 9 дней назад

I got my Martin OOO JR From you guys and it's a fantastic guitar. Also, wear your pigtails more! I bet the complainers are all balding. 😂

@jdstan9650 9 дней назад

Coop, we love the channel, the Yamaha FG3 better be on this list...and come on, let's admit the braids were not great. ✌️&❤

@jessehudson7113 9 дней назад

Hahahaha i concur no braids

@markbeavers101 8 дней назад

Hey if you got the hair for braids ( and Cooper def does) go for it!

@rickjenkins1238 7 дней назад

I wish I had enough hair to have cool braids. 😢

@BugGenerat0r 9 дней назад

To be honest I miss the braids, Coop.

@masterofce 9 дней назад

Cooper - this is not an attack on you,,,,I love to hear your thoughts and think you are a great dude but we knew those "Tiny Taylor's" would be on there many times.! There are a lot of other guitars that could have been on this list but I should have know it would be a commercial for Taylor. What about Guild Westerly's.? They sound better than most of what is on this list.!!