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289-384 out of 7002 products

Martin 2024 D-18 Standard Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Natural

Martin 2024 D-18 Standard Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Natural

$2,799.00
$59.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Epiphone Masterbilt Frontier Acoustic-Electric Guitar Iced Tea Aged Gloss

Epiphone Masterbilt Frontier Acoustic-Electric Guitar Iced Tea Aged Gloss

$799.00$899.00
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$17.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Gibson Dealer Select J-50 Thermal Red Spruce Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Smoked Natural

Gibson Dealer Select J-50 Thermal Red Spruce Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Smoked Natural

$5,149.00
Guitar Center Exclusive
$108.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Ibanez PC50WSCE Grand Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar Brown

Ibanez PC50WSCE Grand Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar Brown

$199.99
Special Financing Available
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Fender CD-60S Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Black

Fender CD-60S Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Black

$229.99
Special Financing Available
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Taylor Gold Label 817e Grand Pacific Acoustic-Electric Guitar Golden Brown Shaded Edgeburst

Taylor Gold Label 817e Grand Pacific Acoustic-Electric Guitar Golden Brown Shaded Edgeburst

$4,699.00
$98.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Hummingbird 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar Aged Cherry Sunburst

Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Hummingbird 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar Aged Cherry Sunburst

$759.00$899.00
$16.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Taylor 214ce DLX Sunset Blvd Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural

Taylor 214ce DLX Sunset Blvd Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural

$1,599.00$1,799.00
Guitar Center Exclusive
$34.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Ibanez AAM380CE Advanced Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

Ibanez AAM380CE Advanced Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

$639.20$999.99
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Martin SC-10E Modern Road Series Sapele Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Dark Mahogany

Martin SC-10E Modern Road Series Sapele Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Dark Mahogany

$999.99
$21.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Martin 000-28E Modern Deluxe Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

Martin 000-28E Modern Deluxe Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

$5,199.99
$109.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Gibson Dealer Select Hummingbird 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Heritage Cherry Sunburst

Gibson Dealer Select Hummingbird 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Heritage Cherry Sunburst

$4,999.00
Guitar Center Exclusive
$105.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Gibson Hummingbird Standard Rosewood EC Acoustic-Electric Guitar Rosewood Burst

Gibson Hummingbird Standard Rosewood EC Acoustic-Electric Guitar Rosewood Burst

$4,599.00
$96.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Gibson J-45 Studio Guitar Center-Exclusive Acoustic-Electric Guitar Ebony

Gibson J-45 Studio Guitar Center-Exclusive Acoustic-Electric Guitar Ebony

$2,299.00$2,499.00
Guitar Center Exclusive
$48.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Blemished:$1,839.20
Martin GPC-13E Ziricote Fine Veneer Acoustic-Electric Guitar Burst

Martin GPC-13E Ziricote Fine Veneer Acoustic-Electric Guitar Burst

$1,549.00
$33.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Martin Custom Shop HD 28 Style Spruce-East Indian Rosewood Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Natural

Martin Custom Shop HD 28 Style Spruce-East Indian Rosewood Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Natural

$5,045.00
$106.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Gibson Hummingbird Standard Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Southwestern Turquoise

Gibson Hummingbird Standard Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Southwestern Turquoise

$4,499.00
$94.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Taylor 314ce Left-Handed Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

Taylor 314ce Left-Handed Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

$2,499.00
$53.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Martin 000-13E Retro Road Series Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Aging Toner

Martin 000-13E Retro Road Series Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Aging Toner

$1,549.99
$33.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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LAVA MUSIC LAVA ME 4 Spruce 36" Acoustic-Electric Guitar With Lite Bag Natural

LAVA MUSIC LAVA ME 4 Spruce 36" Acoustic-Electric Guitar With Lite Bag Natural

$699.00
$30.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Taylor 150ce Dreadnought 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

Taylor 150ce Dreadnought 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

$899.00
$19.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Ibanez AAM300CE Advanced Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

Ibanez AAM300CE Advanced Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

$559.99$779.99
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Gibson Dealer Select Hummingbird Bearclaw Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Sky Blue

Gibson Dealer Select Hummingbird Bearclaw Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Sky Blue

$4,849.00
Guitar Center Exclusive
$102.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Martin StreetMaster 000-15M Acoustic Guitar Natural

Martin StreetMaster 000-15M Acoustic Guitar Natural

$1,899.99
$40.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Epiphone Hummingbird Studio Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural

Epiphone Hummingbird Studio Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural

$499.00
$11.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Martin D-13E Retro Walnut Road Series Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Aging Toner

Martin D-13E Retro Walnut Road Series Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Aging Toner

$1,549.99
$33.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Taylor 214ce-K Plus Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Shaded Edge Burst

Taylor 214ce-K Plus Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Shaded Edge Burst

$1,599.00
20% Off Open-Box Savings Available
$34.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Blueridge BR-140 Historic Series Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Aging Toner

Blueridge BR-140 Historic Series Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Aging Toner

$860.00
Special Financing Available
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Martin GPC-X2E Special X Series Brazilian Rosewood HPL Grand Performance Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

Martin GPC-X2E Special X Series Brazilian Rosewood HPL Grand Performance Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

$774.99$859.99
Special Financing Available
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Taylor Academy 10e Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

Taylor Academy 10e Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

$799.00
$17.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Martin 000-10E Retro Road Series Sapele Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Dark Mahogany

Martin 000-10E Retro Road Series Sapele Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Dark Mahogany

$899.99
$19.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Seagull Coastline Momentum HG Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

Seagull Coastline Momentum HG Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

$599.00$879.00
$13.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Martin D-16E 16 Series Rosewood Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

Martin D-16E 16 Series Rosewood Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

$2,299.99
$48.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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PRS SE P50E Sitka Spruce-Maple Parlor Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural

PRS SE P50E Sitka Spruce-Maple Parlor Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural

$899.00
25% Off Open-Box Savings Available
$38.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Martin LX1E Little Martin Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

Martin LX1E Little Martin Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

$549.99
Special Financing Available
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Epiphone Miranda Lambert Bluebird Signature Acoustic-Electric Guitar Bluebonnet

Epiphone Miranda Lambert Bluebird Signature Acoustic-Electric Guitar Bluebonnet

$799.00
$17.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Taylor 814ce Sinker Redwood Builder's Edition Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Shaded Edge Burst

Taylor 814ce Sinker Redwood Builder's Edition Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Shaded Edge Burst

$5,299.00$5,499.00
$111.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Platinum
Taylor Next Generation 854ce 12-String Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural

Taylor Next Generation 854ce 12-String Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural

$4,099.00
$86.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Martin 000-17 All Mahogany Auditorium Acoustic Guitar Natural

Martin 000-17 All Mahogany Auditorium Acoustic Guitar Natural

$2,399.99
$50.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Martin D-13E Ziricote Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

Martin D-13E Ziricote Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

$1,399.00
$30.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Epiphone Dove Studio Acoustic-Electric Guitar Vintage Burst

Epiphone Dove Studio Acoustic-Electric Guitar Vintage Burst

$410.00$499.00
$18.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Martin OMJM 20th Anniversary John Mayer Signature Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Gray Sunburst

Martin OMJM 20th Anniversary John Mayer Signature Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Gray Sunburst

$3,999.00
$84.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Taylor 814ce V-Class Left-Handed Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

Taylor 814ce V-Class Left-Handed Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

$3,999.00
$84.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Martin DE Retro Plus Granadillo Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Aging Toner

Martin DE Retro Plus Granadillo Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Aging Toner

$2,099.99
$44.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Martin 000E Retro Plus Road Series Granadillo Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Aging Toner

Martin 000E Retro Plus Road Series Granadillo Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Aging Toner

$2,099.99
$44.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Taylor 214ce Koa Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural

Taylor 214ce Koa Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural

$1,099.00
$23.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Yamaha FS820 Small Body Acoustic Guitar Natural

Yamaha FS820 Small Body Acoustic Guitar Natural

$369.99
Special Financing Available
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Taylor Baby Taylor Acoustic Guitar Natural

Taylor Baby Taylor Acoustic Guitar Natural

$449.00
Special Financing Available
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Yamaha CSF3M Folk Acoustic-Electric Guitar Tobacco Brown Sunburst

Yamaha CSF3M Folk Acoustic-Electric Guitar Tobacco Brown Sunburst

$659.99
Special Financing Available
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Martin 000-28 Standard Auditorium Left-Handed Acoustic Guitar Ambertone

Martin 000-28 Standard Auditorium Left-Handed Acoustic Guitar Ambertone

$3,799.99
$80.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Taylor T5z Custom Acoustic-Electric Guitar Shaded Edge Burst

Taylor T5z Custom Acoustic-Electric Guitar Shaded Edge Burst

$3,799.00
$80.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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McPherson Carbon Series Sable with Gold Hardware Acoustic-Electric Guitar Standard Top

McPherson Carbon Series Sable with Gold Hardware Acoustic-Electric Guitar Standard Top

$3,799.00
Special Financing Available
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Taylor 812e V-Class Grand Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

Taylor 812e V-Class Grand Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

$3,799.00$3,999.00
$80.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster Ebony Fingerboard Acoustic-Electric Guitar Black

Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster Ebony Fingerboard Acoustic-Electric Guitar Black

From $1,999.99
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LAVA MUSIC LAVA ME 4 Carbon Fiber 38" Acoustic-Electric Guitar With Airflow Bag - Space Grey

LAVA MUSIC LAVA ME 4 Carbon Fiber 38" Acoustic-Electric Guitar With Airflow Bag - Space Grey

$1,099.00
$46.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Takamine GD74CE 12-String Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

Takamine GD74CE 12-String Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

$1,399.00
$30.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1960 Hummingbird Reissue Acoustic-Electric Guitar Heritage Cherry Sunburst

Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1960 Hummingbird Reissue Acoustic-Electric Guitar Heritage Cherry Sunburst

$1,299.00
$28.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Open Box:$1,143.12
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Martin HD-28 Standard Left-Handed Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Natural

Martin HD-28 Standard Left-Handed Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Natural

$3,699.99
$78.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Taylor 714ce Sunset Blvd Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Sunset Edgeburst

Taylor 714ce Sunset Blvd Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Sunset Edgeburst

$3,499.00$3,699.00
Guitar Center Exclusive
$73.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Takamine P3DC Pro Series Dreadnought Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

Takamine P3DC Pro Series Dreadnought Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

$1,849.00
$39.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Mitchell O120CESB Auditorium Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar - 3-Color Sunburst

Mitchell O120CESB Auditorium Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar - 3-Color Sunburst

$174.99$249.99
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Yamaha LL16DR L Series Solid Rosewood/Spruce Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Black

Yamaha LL16DR L Series Solid Rosewood/Spruce Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Black

$1,249.99
Special Financing Available
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Yamaha FG9 Rosewood Acoustic Guitar Natural

Yamaha FG9 Rosewood Acoustic Guitar Natural

$4,199.99
Special Financing Available
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Martin Custom Shop 18 Style Spruce-Black Walnut 000 Grand Auditorium Acoustic Guitar Natural

Martin Custom Shop 18 Style Spruce-Black Walnut 000 Grand Auditorium Acoustic Guitar Natural

$3,999.00
$84.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Martin D-18E Modern Deluxe Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural

Martin D-18E Modern Deluxe Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural

$4,499.99
$94.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Martin 000-15M Auditorium All-Mahogany Acoustic Guitar Natural

Martin 000-15M Auditorium All-Mahogany Acoustic Guitar Natural

$1,799.99
$38.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Martin GP-11E Special Limited-Edition Grand Performance Acoustic-Electric Guitar Burst

Martin GP-11E Special Limited-Edition Grand Performance Acoustic-Electric Guitar Burst

From $1,099.99
$23.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Guild D-140 Westerly Collection Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Antique Burst

Guild D-140 Westerly Collection Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Antique Burst

$899.99
$19.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Takamine GN93CE G Series NEX Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

Takamine GN93CE G Series NEX Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

$899.00
$19.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Washburn WCG25SCE Comfort Series Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Washburn WCG25SCE Comfort Series Acoustic-Electric Guitar

$849.00$899.00
Price Drop
$18.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Fender CD-140SCE 12-String Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

Fender CD-140SCE 12-String Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

$449.99
Special Financing Available
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Yamaha SLG200S Steel-String Silent Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

Yamaha SLG200S Steel-String Silent Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

$879.99
Special Financing Available
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Alvarez Yairi GYM74ce Cutaway Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural

Alvarez Yairi GYM74ce Cutaway Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural

$3,899.00
Special Financing Available
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Taylor 150ce Doce Doble 12-String Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

Taylor 150ce Doce Doble 12-String Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

$899.00
$19.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Taylor GS Mini-e Sunset Blvd Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural

Taylor GS Mini-e Sunset Blvd Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural

$899.00
Guitar Center Exclusive
$19.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Gibson Custom Slash J-45 Acoustic-Electric Guitar November Burst

Gibson Custom Slash J-45 Acoustic-Electric Guitar November Burst

$3,499.00
$73.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Gibson Custom 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo Acoustic Guitar Vintage Sunburst

Gibson Custom 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo Acoustic Guitar Vintage Sunburst

$5,299.00
$111.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Martin DX Johnny Cash Signature Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Black

Martin DX Johnny Cash Signature Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Black

$699.99
Special Financing Available
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Fender Tim Armstrong Hellcat Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

Fender Tim Armstrong Hellcat Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

$499.99
15% Off Open-Box Savings Available
Special Financing Available
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Yamaha CSF-TA TransAcoustic Parlor Acoustic-Electric Guitar Vintage Natural

Yamaha CSF-TA TransAcoustic Parlor Acoustic-Electric Guitar Vintage Natural

$849.99
Special Financing Available
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Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC Acoustic-Electric Guitar Heritage Cherry Sunburst

Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC Acoustic-Electric Guitar Heritage Cherry Sunburst

$3,999.00
$84.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Takamine GB-7C Garth Brooks Signature Acoustic-Electric Guitar -

Takamine GB-7C Garth Brooks Signature Acoustic-Electric Guitar -

$1,999.00$2,049.00
Price Drop
$42.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Seagull M6 Limited Edition Acoustic-Electric Guitar Ruby Red

Seagull M6 Limited Edition Acoustic-Electric Guitar Ruby Red

$685.44
$15.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Blemished:$548.35
Taylor Big Baby Acoustic Guitar Natural

Taylor Big Baby Acoustic Guitar Natural

$499.00
Special Financing Available
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Martin GPC-X2E Cocobolo Grand Performance Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

Martin GPC-X2E Cocobolo Grand Performance Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

$849.99
$18.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Martin D-12E Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

Martin D-12E Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

$1,349.00
25% Off Open-Box Savings Available
$29.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Martin OM-28E Standard L.R. Baggs Orchestra Model Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

Martin OM-28E Standard L.R. Baggs Orchestra Model Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

$4,099.99
$86.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Gibson SJ-200 Studio Walnut Acoustic-Electric Guitar Walnut Burst

Gibson SJ-200 Studio Walnut Acoustic-Electric Guitar Walnut Burst

$3,699.00
$78.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Taylor 614ce Special-Edition Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Charcoal Edge Burst

Taylor 614ce Special-Edition Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Charcoal Edge Burst

$3,599.00$3,699.00
Save 10% In Cart
$75.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Martin Special GPC-X1E Ziricote HPL Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

Martin Special GPC-X1E Ziricote HPL Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

$699.99
Guitar Center Exclusive
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Martin D-18 Modern Deluxe Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Natural

Martin D-18 Modern Deluxe Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Natural

$3,899.99
$82.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Taylor T5z Pro Acoustic-Electric Guitar Harbor Blue

Taylor T5z Pro Acoustic-Electric Guitar Harbor Blue

$3,299.00
$69.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Martin 000-15E Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

Martin 000-15E Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

$1,199.00
$25.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Yamaha LL16RD L Series Solid Rosewood/Spruce Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

Yamaha LL16RD L Series Solid Rosewood/Spruce Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

$1,249.99
Special Financing Available
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Martin D-10E Retro Road Series Sapele Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Dark Mahogany

Martin D-10E Retro Road Series Sapele Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Dark Mahogany

$899.99
$19.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Recording King Tonewood Reserve Elite Series Dreadnought Spruce-Rosewood Acoustic Guitar Natural

Recording King Tonewood Reserve Elite Series Dreadnought Spruce-Rosewood Acoustic Guitar Natural

$1,299.99
25% Off Open-Box Savings Available
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How do acoustic guitars work?

An acoustic guitar is a guitar that uses only an acoustic soundboard (the top of an acoustic guitar) to help transmit the strings energy into the air in order to produce its sound. The soundboard will add various tonal qualities due to its own mix of tonewoods and bracing, and the soundboard also has a strong effect on the loudness of the guitar. Without a resonating soundboard, the string would just cut through the air without actually moving it much. Because it is large, the soundboard can push the air, creating a much louder sound. In addition, the acoustic guitar has a hollow body that resonates, creating a fuller, richer sound, particularly in the bass frequencies.

The resonant properties of the tonewoods themselves as well as the overall construction methods, including bracing patterns and bridge design, are a key reason that different acoustic guitars will have different tonal qualities. The sound is a complex mixture of harmonics that give each guitar its distinctive sound. The two main types are the steel-string acoustic guitar and the classical guitar, also known as a nylon-string acoustic.

Types of Acoustic Guitars

Steel-string acoustic guitar

The steel-string acoustic guitar is a modern form of guitar that descends from the classical guitar, but is strung with steel strings for a brighter, louder sound. The most common shape is the dreadnought (originally developed by C.F. Martin & Company), which incorporates a deep soundbox and a smaller and less pronounced upper bout, giving it a wedge-shaped appearance. Perhaps their most famous dreadnought model is the Martin D-28, which was introduced in 1931. Other popular body styles include the larger jumbo body shape, as well as the smaller auditorium (000) body style and even smaller Grand Concert (00) body style. Check out the Martin SC-13E Acoustic-Electric Guitar for a smaller body type with a punchy sound.

Classical Guitar

The classical guitar is a variation of the Spanish guitar, from its construction, size, weight and wood to the sound it produces. Classical guitars have six nylon strings, rather than the metal strings used in other acoustic guitars. The shape, construction and material of classical guitars vary, but typically they have a modern classical guitar shape, or historic classical guitar shape (e.g., early romantic guitars from France and Italy). Classical guitars are also typically played with the fingers rather than a pick (as steel-string acoustic guitars are often played).

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