Top 10 Acoustic Guitars

Dear Readers and Friends,

This is probably the most difficult article that I have ever written. Writing such an article is like thoroughly appreciating and understanding the Mona Lisa painting by Leonardo da Vinci. Guitar is a musical instrument which becomes more and more beautiful as one goes on playing it. The following information is derived from extensive research and study of the guitar manufacturing processes. Many other people have also shared their opinions and experiences with me, to help me make this list of the top 10 acoustic guitars.

The production process of a guitar and the material used to make it, are the deciding factors of the tonal quality of the instrument. Many guitar manufacturers have mechanized the process of production of guitars. Earlier this process was carried out by hand. The evolution of machinery for production of musical instruments, boosted up the rate of its production. Many musicians and artisans who make musical instruments by hand, even today, comment that mechanization reduces the quality of the sound that comes out of any guitar. The list of top 10 acoustic guitars is a sort of a conclusion in my study of the best acoustic guitars. Many of the guitars that are mentioned below may be very costly. However, this list has been made by taking into consideration the beauty of the instrument and the magical and enchanting music that comes out, and not the cost.

Morgan CCK
The Morgans, are a family tree who have developed a reputation of manufacturing the best acoustic guitars by hand. The magical skills of Morgan family have indeed developed some of the most amazing and beautiful sounding guitars in the history of this industry. The Morgan catalog contains a magnificent instrument, by the name Morgan CCK. This guitar is one of the most beautiful instruments to be ever produced by the company. The abbreviation CCK stands for Concert Florentine Cutaway Koa. The different parts of a guitar are made up of different varieties of wood, which make the tone highly versatile and unique. No other guitar sounds the similar, due to the varied but compatible wood that is used to make the instrument. For example: the fret board of this guitar is made up of ebony while the neck is made up of South American mahogany. The 6 strings of this guitar are elixir phosphor bronze light gauge strings. The CCK is a box guitar, that has a cut in the lower half of the sound box. The fret board has 20 frets and the wood carries a gloss polyester finish. This combination gives a clean and clear tone which is accompanied with a very good balance.

Schwartz Advanced Auditorium Acoustic Guitar
The Schwartz Advanced auditorium acoustic guitar, is Schwartz model, that has plenty of ebony in it. This guitar has a very beautiful tone and the music seems to flow out of the instrument. The specialty of this instrument is that a lot of compatible ebony has been used in the construction of this guitar. The exceptional tone and the extreme melody helps the player to create beautiful chord and scale patterns accompanied by enchanting arpeggios. Another very special feature of this guitar is that it has a dove-tail mechanism to join its neck and body.

Matsuda Nylon String Model
The Matsuda nylon string model is one of the best examples of classical guitars, that are being produced in the modern era. The nylon string model has an astoundingly beautiful tone playing capacity, and produces very beautiful legatos. This guitar has a very simple construction and is principally made up of spruce and rosewood. People who are addicted to finger plucking of classical acoustic guitars would certainly find this guitar very exciting.

Alvarez MD 80
Alvarez MD 80 is another master piece by the company. This guitar is made up of solid mahogany, spruce and rosewood. This nice combination of wood has, given the guitar a superior and melodious tone that can be capitalized by playing simple chords, rhythms and also different harmonics. The natural finish of the wood of this guitar adds to the tone.

Gibson Epiphone AJ- 500R Masterbilt
Gibson, which has been known to produce highly effective guitars, has come up with an instrument so beautiful that, a musician would fall in love with it at the first sight. The Masterbit, is made up of solid rose wood and has many significant features that are being used by the modern musicians. This guitar has an exceptionally versatile yet beautiful tone and balance with a pure acoustic sound.

Martin D-50 Kao Deluxe
Martin and Co. are said to be the kings of the acoustic guitar industry. The magic behind the success of the manufactures of such a beautiful instrument, is the music that flows out makes the listener 'feel' the music. The Martin arsenal is full of powerful sounding guitars, but one guitar that tends to catch the eye and ear of every person is the D-50 Kao deluxe. The surprising tone of this guitar and the spell bounding acoustics make it the ruler of any performance, wherever played.

Ovation Folklore Contour
Among the list of noted manufacturers, the name Ovation should never be left out. The model folklore contour is a very interesting model that has a very beautiful wood work on it. This model has a very beautiful yet simple design and body that gives it a very nice and pleasant tone.

Larrivee OM- 03R
The OM- 03R, is a very beautiful model that has been produced by Larrivee. This guitar has a very beautiful mahogany neck and can churn out spell bounding music. The material that is used for other parts of the guitar is sourced from many locations all over the world. The use of such varied materials makes it a very special and beautiful guitar.

Yamaha LL-6
Yamaha is one of the biggest and also one of the oldest manufacturers of guitars. Though this is a hand crafted guitar, it is relatively cheap and can also be easily purchased by beginners. The beauty of this instrument is the simplicity of it's construction. One must note that this guitar is a very entertaining instrument.

Fender GA43SCE
An acoustic master piece by the conventional guitar manufacturer, GA43SCE, shares the same features as its electric counterparts like the Stratocaster and Squire. The GA43SCE, is a guitar that provide a very beautiful and melodious music when played. Again like the Yamaha LL-6, this guitar can be purchased by armatures.

One must always remember that before purchasing a very costly guitar, he must have an extensive practice on an inexpensive one. The real beauty of a guitar is not its features, but in the music that comes out of it. The person playing the guitar and the ones listening, must deeply feel the music and emotions behind the melody.