Best acoustic guitars under $1,000 in 2024: get great tone for less

Three Fender acoustic guitars leaning against a wall on a wooden floor
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With $1,000 to spend on a new acoustic guitar, you can get a lot for your money. Moving firmly past the beginner instrument level you're well into the zone of solid tops, better bracing, and nicer tonewoods. The best acoustic guitars under $1,000 will deliver sumptuous sounds, and offer the perfect stepping stone for the next part of your guitar-playing journey.

We've tested a boatload of acoustic guitars over the years, and this real-world experience has formed our selection here. We've listed the guitars by use case, so whether you need a big-body dreadnought with a loud voice, or an excellent acoustic-electric for gigging. Many of the guitars here have been personally tested by our team, so you can rely on getting an unbiased recommendation backed by decades of playing experience.

You can trust Guitar World Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing guitar products so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test.

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