The acoustic guitar has long been a favorite instrument for musicians in the Philippines. It is portable and versatile, and it sounds good whether you are playing in your bedroom, busking on the street or performing on stage. It is not the easiest instrument to learn, but it is a rewarding one, and it suits pop, rock, folk and OPM classics.
Choosing one can be overwhelming. Some brands have built a reputation over generations, while others bring new ideas, and a maker that is great at electric guitars may not make the best acoustics. This list covers ten acoustic guitars sold in the Philippines, with prices from ₱2,250 to ₱41,999, from budget starter bundles to a solid-top travel guitar. The notes under each entry say what it is made of and what it includes.
Table of Contents
Top 10 Acoustic Guitars in the Philippines: Best Picks for Every Musician
Quick Verdict
Buying Guide
1. Taylor GS Mini-e Mahogany Acoustic Guitar
2. Enya Nova Go Mini
3. Fender CD-60SCE Dreadnought
4. Yamaha F310 Acoustic Guitar
5. RJ Professional Acoustics
6. Washburn WA90 Acoustic Guitar
7. Cort AD810 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar
8. Fernando AW-41EQ
9. Clifton A2 Series Grand Orchestra Acoustic Guitar
10. KAWES Acoustic Guitar
FAQs
Conclusion
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Top 10 Acoustic Guitars in the Philippines: Best Picks for Every Musician
The ten guitars below range from a ₱2,250 starter bundle to a ₱41,999 travel guitar. They differ in size, in whether they have built-in electronics, and in whether the top is solid or laminated, so the notes under each entry say who each one suits.
We compared the ten guitars on the specs and features stated for each model: body size and shape, top wood and whether it is solid or laminated, electronics, included accessories and price. We did not play or measure these guitars, so tone descriptions reflect manufacturer and retailer claims rather than our own testing. Prices were current at the time of writing. Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links to Lazada and Shopee; if you buy through them, NoypiGeek may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Quick Verdict
Buying Guide
Who should buy a guitar from this list: beginners, home players and gigging musicians who want an acoustic for ₱2,250 to ₱42,000. Who should skip it: anyone who wants an electric guitar (see our electric guitar list) or a classical nylon-string guitar.
What to prioritize, in order:
- Size. The Taylor GS Mini-e has a 23.5-inch scale and the Enya Nova Go Mini is a mini guitar, so they feel smaller than the full-size dreadnoughts and thinline cutaways.
- Solid or laminated top. The Taylor has a solid mahogany top and the Fender a solid spruce top. The Yamaha F310 has a laminated spruce top. The Clifton claims a solid Sitka spruce top, which is unconfirmed, and the others do not say.
- Electronics. The Taylor (ES-B with tuner), Fender (Fishman with tuner), RJ (tuner and active EQ), Fernando (onboard electronics), Clifton (piezo) and KAWES (4-band EQ) list electronics. The Yamaha F310 and Cort AD810 are unplugged.
- Humidity. The Enya is carbon fiber. For wooden guitars, keep them in a case with silica gel and avoid damp rooms and direct sun.
- Setup. Low action and fresh strings matter more than small spec differences, so budget for a setup, especially on the cheapest guitars.
Not a like-for-like list: prices run from ₱2,250 to ₱41,999. The Taylor is a solid-top travel guitar that costs more than 2.4 times the next-priciest entry, the Enya is a carbon fiber mini, and the KAWES is a budget bundle.
Common mistakes: assuming a cutaway on the Taylor, assuming a “solid top” on a budget guitar (the Yamaha F310 is laminated), buying an “acoustic-electric” without checking what the pickup and preamp are, and skipping a setup.
1. Taylor GS Mini-e Mahogany Acoustic Guitar
- Solid mahogany top delivers a warm, focused tone
- Compact body is comfortable to hold and travel with
- Short 23.5-inch scale makes fretting easier
- Built-in ES-B electronics for amplified performances
- Integrated digital tuner simplifies tuning
- Premium price compared with standard acoustic guitars
- Smaller body produces less deep bass than full-size guitars
The Taylor GS Mini-e Mahogany is a scaled-down version of Taylor's Grand Symphony body that is comfortable to hold and easy to carry. It has a solid mahogany top, which gives a focused, warm midrange, and layered sapele back and sides. The sound is bold for its size and projects well even unplugged.
Taylor's ES-B pickup and preamp include tone controls and a built-in tuner, which suits live performance and quick tuning. A gig bag with backpack-style straps makes it easy to carry to a jam or a small gig. It suits beginners and experienced players who want a travel-ready guitar.
How it compares: The GS Mini-e costs ₱25,049 more than the Fender CD-60SCE and ₱36,089 more than the Enya Nova Go Mini. It is the premium small-scale option here, with a solid top and a tuner on board, but it has no cutaway.
Who should buy it: Buy it if you want a premium travel guitar with a solid top and good electronics. Skip it if you want a full-size guitar with a cutaway or a lower price.
2. Enya Nova Go Mini
- Compact 32-inch design is easy to carry
- Durable carbon fiber composite construction
- Resistant to humidity and temperature changes
- Zero-fret design supports consistent string height
- Includes a gig bag for portability
- Smaller body produces less bass and volume
- No built-in electronics for amplification
The Enya Nova Go Mini is a mini-size acoustic guitar made from carbon fiber composite. Carbon fiber handles heat, cold and humidity better than wood, which suits beach trips or humid Philippine weather. The single-piece molded body adds durability, and a built-in truss rod and zero fret help playability.
Despite its compact 32-inch frame, it is described as feeling well engineered, with a warm, full tone for its size. The side soundhole directs more volume toward the player, which helps in practice. It comes in black, white or pink with a thick padded gig bag and a hex wrench.
How it compares: The Nova Go Mini costs ₱36,089 less than the Taylor GS Mini-e and ₱1,140 more than the Fernando AW-41EQ. It is the cheapest travel-size guitar here, and the only carbon fiber one.
Who should buy it: Buy it if you want a light, rugged guitar for travel or a humid climate. Skip it if you want a full-size feel or built-in electronics.
3. Fender CD-60SCE Dreadnought
- Solid spruce top delivers clear, bright tones
- Dreadnought body produces full, resonant sound
- Built-in Fishman electronics for amplified performances
- Integrated tuner simplifies tuning
- Cutaway design improves access to upper frets
- Gig bag or hard case sold separately
- Larger body may feel bulky for smaller players
The Fender CD-60SCE Dreadnought is a full-size acoustic-electric with a solid spruce top and scalloped X-bracing for a crisp, clear sound. The mahogany back and sides add warmth and depth, and the dreadnought body gives a full tone. A Venetian cutaway makes the upper frets easy to reach.
The Fishman Classic Design pickup and preamp include a built-in tuner. The neck has rolled fingerboard edges, so it is easy to move through chords and scales. It suits home practice and live performance for beginner to intermediate players.
How it compares: The CD-60SCE costs ₱25,049 less than the Taylor GS Mini-e, ₱7,050 more than the Yamaha F310 and ₱7,820 more than the Cort AD810. It is the only full-size guitar here with a solid top, a cutaway and a tuner on board.
Who should buy it: Buy it if you want a solid-top, full-size acoustic-electric that you can grow with. Skip it if you want the lowest price or a travel-size body.
4. Yamaha F310 Acoustic Guitar
- Spruce top delivers a clear, balanced tone
- Dreadnought body produces full, resonant sound
- Comfortable neck suits beginner guitarists
- Slightly shorter scale makes fretting easier
- Durable construction for everyday practice
- No built-in electronics for amplification
- No cutaway for easier access to upper frets
The Yamaha F310 is a dreadnought-style acoustic guitar with a spruce top, which gives a loud, clear, balanced tone. It suits beginners and experienced players who want a reliable instrument, and comfortable playability keeps long practice sessions enjoyable.
The rosewood fingerboard and bridge give a smooth touch, and the chrome tuners hold pitch. It handles strumming and fingerpicking, and it is a guitar you can grow with. It is an unplugged guitar with no built-in pickup.
How it compares: The F310 costs ₱770 more than the Cort AD810 and ₱7,050 less than the Fender CD-60SCE. Unlike the Fender, it has a laminated top and no electronics, so the case for it is the Yamaha name and a familiar beginner shape.
Who should buy it: Buy it if you want a plain, familiar beginner dreadnought from a well-known brand. Skip it if you want a solid top or built-in electronics.
5. RJ Professional Acoustics
- Affordable option for beginner guitarists
- Bright tone suitable for strumming and practice
- Available in different body styles and finishes
- Acoustic-electric variants available for amplification
- Suitable for casual playing and everyday use
- Sound may be thinner than higher-end acoustic guitars
- Basswood back and sides are a budget wood
The RJ Professional Acoustics guitar has a spruce top, basswood back and sides and a mahogany neck, for warm, balanced tones. A built-in digital tuner and the RJ EQ-2 active equalizer let you tune quickly and shape your sound, whether you are practicing, performing or recording.
This acoustic guitar offers a smooth, comfortable playing experience and can grow with you as your skills improve. It suits home, stage, and studio use across a variety of genres.
How it compares: The RJ costs ₱951 less than the Washburn WA90 and ₱349 more than the Clifton A2. It lists a tuner and active EQ for ₱2,229 more than the Fernando, which also lists onboard electronics.
Who should buy it: Buy it if you want a built-in tuner and active EQ at a mid-low price. Skip it if you want clear specs for the bridge and electronics.
6. Washburn WA90 Acoustic Guitar
- Good value for everyday practice
- Full-size dreadnought body produces a rich, resonant sound
- Cutaway design improves access to upper frets
- Suitable for strumming and fingerpicking
- Attractive finish with classic styling
- Large body may feel bulky for smaller players
- No built-in electronics on the standard acoustic model
The Washburn WA90 is a full-size dreadnought with a cutaway body and a gloss-finished mahogany neck. The rosewood fingerboard and bridge give a smooth, responsive touch, and it comes with D'Addario phosphor bronze strings, known for a warm, full tone.
A rosewood-capped headstock with a mother-of-pearl logo and a stylized “W” inlay gives this guitar a premium look. It delivers a clean, balanced tone for strumming and fingerpicking while maintaining stable tuning. It suits home practice, jam sessions with friends, and small gigs.
How it compares: The WA90 costs ₱951 more than the RJ Professional, ₱1,300 more than the Clifton A2, and ₱1,180 less than the Cort AD810. Unlike the RJ Professional and Clifton A2, the WA90 has no pickup, making it suitable for players who primarily play acoustically without amplification.
Who should buy it: Buy it if you like the look and want a cutaway dreadnought with D'Addario strings. Skip it if you need a built-in pickup or detailed specifications on the wood and construction
7. Cort AD810 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar
- Spruce top delivers clear, bright acoustic tones
- Mahogany back and sides provide warm midrange sound
- Full-size dreadnought body produces strong volume and projection
- Comfortable C-shaped neck suits beginners and regular practice
- Coated strings resist humidity, dirt and sweat
- Laminated back and sides instead of solid wood
- Basic nut and saddle materials may limit tonal refinement
The Cort AD810 is a dreadnought acoustic from Cort's Standard Series, made for beginners and hobbyists. A spruce top and mahogany back and sides give a warm, full-bodied tone, and the Merbau fingerboard gives smooth playability.
The spruce top gives a bright, natural sound, and the mahogany back and sides add a rich midrange. A dovetail neck joint carries vibrations to the neck, and coated strings resist humidity, dirt and sweat. The scooped bridge boosts sustain and reduces string tension and finger fatigue, and a gig bag is included.
How it compares: The Cort costs ₱770 less than the Yamaha F310 and ₱1,180 more than the Washburn WA90. Both it and the Yamaha are unplugged dreadnoughts, but the Cort comes with a gig bag and coated strings.
Who should buy it: Buy it if you want a plain dreadnought with coated strings and a gig bag for humid weather. Skip it if you want a pickup.
8. Fernando AW-41EQ
- Built-in 5-band EQ and pickup for amplified performances
- Cutaway body provides easier access to higher frets
- Spruce top delivers bright acoustic tones
- Dreadnought body provides good volume and projection
- Affordable option for beginners who want an acoustic-electric guitar
- Laminated spruce top rather than solid spruce
- Basswood back and sides offer basic tonal performance
The Fernando AW-41EQ has a slim, adjustable neck for comfortable playing and a cutaway body that makes the higher notes easy to reach. The resonant spruce body is lightweight, and the traditional X-braced top gives a rich, resonant tone.
Onboard electronics let you adjust tone and volume when you play with amplification, so it works at home, in the studio or on stage. It is aimed at beginners and students who want a plug-in guitar at a low price.
How it compares: The Fernando costs ₱2,520 more than the KAWES, ₱1,140 less than the Enya Nova Go Mini and ₱1,880 less than the Clifton A2. It is the cheapest cutaway with described onboard electronics from a named local brand.
Who should buy it: Buy it if you want a low-cost cutaway with onboard electronics. Skip it if you want full specs or an included accessory bundle.
9. Clifton A2 Series Grand Orchestra Acoustic Guitar
- Solid spruce top delivers clear, resonant acoustic tones
- Grand Orchestra body provides a balanced sound
- Rosewood construction contributes to tonal warmth
- Bone nut and saddle support good string vibration
- Stainless steel frets offer strong wear resistance
- String action may feel high for beginners
- Solid top requires proper humidity care
The Clifton A2 Series Grand Orchestra Acoustic Guitar pairs a Sitka spruce top with laminated sapele back and sides for a warm, balanced tone. It suits light fingerpicking and full strumming. The design is no-frills, built around tone.
A rosewood fingerboard and bridge give a smooth feel, and a cow bone nut and saddle aim for sustain and clarity. 304 stainless steel frets are meant to last, and the grand orchestra body is comfortable for long sessions. This guitar also has a built-in piezo pickup and a goose-neck acoustic microphone.
How it compares: The Clifton costs ₱349 less than the RJ Professional, ₱1,300 less than the Washburn WA90 and ₱1,880 more than the Fernando AW-41EQ. It lists the most hardware details of the budget guitars, but several are unconfirmed.
Who should buy it: Buy it if you want a grand orchestra body with a piezo pickup at under ₱7,000. Skip it if you want confirmed specs.
10. KAWES Acoustic Guitar
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- Affordable option for beginners and casual players
- Low-action designs can make pressing strings easier
- Steel strings produce bright tones suitable for strumming
- Starter bundles may include a gig bag, strap, picks and spare strings
- Truss rod on select models allows neck adjustment
- Not as refined as guitars from established brands
- May need adjustments to improve string action and tuning stability
The KAWES Acoustic Guitar is a full-size 41-inch thinline cutaway with an A-grade spruce top and basswood back and sides. The cutaway makes the higher frets easier to reach, and the low action setup reduces finger fatigue.
An onboard 4-band EQ lets you shape your sound when plugged in. Chrome tuning pegs and phosphor bronze strings round out the build, and the bundle includes a nylon gig bag, strap, cable, pick, Allen wrench and an extra set of strings.
How it compares: The KAWES costs ₱2,520 less than the Fernando AW-41EQ, ₱3,660 less than the Enya Nova Go Mini and ₱39,749 less than the Taylor GS Mini-e. It is the only entry that includes a full accessory bundle and lists a 4-band EQ.
Who should buy it: Buy it if you want the cheapest complete plug-in starter package. Skip it if you want a solid top or a known brand.
FAQs
What is the difference between a solid top and a laminated top?
A solid top is cut from a single piece of wood and generally sounds fuller and improves as it ages. A laminated top is made from layers of wood, which costs less and resists humidity better. In this list the Taylor GS Mini-e has a solid mahogany top, the Fender CD-60SCE a solid spruce top, and the Yamaha F310 a laminated spruce top.
Which of these guitars have built-in electronics?
The Taylor GS Mini-e (ES-B with tuner), Fender CD-60SCE (Fishman with tuner), RJ Professional (tuner and active EQ), Fernando AW-41EQ, Clifton A2 (piezo) and KAWES (4-band EQ) list electronics. The Yamaha F310 and Cort AD810 are unplugged. Check the Washburn WA90 listing for its variant.
Should I choose a mini guitar or a full-size guitar?
A mini guitar like the Taylor GS Mini-e or Enya Nova Go Mini is easier to carry and has a shorter scale, which some players find comfortable. A full-size dreadnought or cutaway has a larger body and a fuller sound. Try both if you can, since the scale length changes the feel.
How do I look after my guitar in the humid Philippine climate?
Keep it in a case or gig bag when not in use, and store it away from damp rooms, direct sunlight and extreme heat. Silica gel packs in the case or a small dehumidifier help in humid weather, and a humidifier is rarely needed here. Wipe the body, strings and fretboard with a soft cloth, and loosen the strings a little if you will not play it for a long time. The carbon fiber Enya Nova Go Mini handles humidity better than a wooden guitar.
Should I buy a beginner or a professional guitar?
If you are starting out, a quality beginner guitar with a low action is enough. A solid-top guitar like the Fender CD-60SCE gives you room to grow, while the KAWES bundle is the cheapest way to start. If you are a serious player or perform often, consider a solid-top guitar such as the Taylor or Fender.
How can I improve the sound of my acoustic guitar?
Start with fresh strings that suit your style, and get a professional setup from a luthier to adjust the action and intonation. Clean the guitar regularly, and practice your technique, since strumming and fingerpicking affect tone as much as the guitar does.
Where to buy acoustic guitars in the Philippines?
Music stores let you try different models and get advice from staff. Lazada and Shopee carry all ten of these guitars, with reviews and ratings. If you buy online, confirm the exact model and variant, especially for the Washburn WA90, and check that the seller includes any case or accessories.
Conclusion
The Fender CD-60SCE is the most complete full-size guitar here, with a solid spruce top, a cutaway and a tuner on board for ₱16,950. The Taylor GS Mini-e is the premium travel guitar at ₱41,999, the Enya Nova Go Mini handles humidity at ₱5,910, and the KAWES (₱2,250) is the cheapest complete starter bundle.
Check the details before you buy. The Taylor has no cutaway, the Yamaha F310 has a laminated top, the Washburn WA90 comes in several variants, and the Clifton’s microphone and solid-top claims need confirming. Match the size, top wood and electronics to how you play, and budget for a setup.
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