Concert Acoustic Guitars

Concert acoustic guitars have a compact body with a narrow waist and steel strings. The compact body is usually comfortable when seated and for players of smaller build, and produces a clear, balanced sound. Most Concert-bodied guitars here are from Yamaha's FS series, including the FS400, FS800 II, FS830 and FS5G, alongside the Cort AF510M and guitars from Fender and Guild. For the same shape with a pickup, visit our Concert electro-acoustic guitars page.

Does Concert mean a classical guitar?

No. Concert here describes the body shape of a steel-string acoustic guitar, rather than a classical guitar with nylon strings and a wide, flat neck. Manufacturers use the Concert name for smaller acoustic bodies, and the guitars on this page have steel strings. If you want a guitar with nylon strings, take a look at classical guitars.

What should you look for when choosing a Concert guitar?

• Top: solid spruce sounds more open over years of playing, while laminate copes better with changes in temperature and humidity.
• Cutaway: makes it easier to play at the higher frets; a guitar without a cutaway has a slightly larger body.
• Electronics: if you plan to play through an amplifier or record without a microphone, choose a version with a pickup from the start.