Acoustic Guitar In India Under Rupees 8000 is a competitive market. There are many good guitars that you can buy as a beginner.

In this article, I have compared acoustic guitars between Rs.5000 and Rs.8000 in India. I have compared a total of 22 Guitars and scored all of them based on Ten Different Criteria. This will help you buy the best guitar under Rs.8000 in India.

You can check the complete scoring of all guitars compared in the under Rupees 80000 category at the end of this article.

Best Acoustic Guitars Under Rupees 8000 In India

Best Acoustic Guitars You Can Buy Under Rs.8000 In India Are:

1. Yamaha F280 Acoustic Guitar
2. Kadence Frontier Series 41 EQ Semi-Acoustic Guitar
3. Yamaha FS80C Acoustic Guitar
4. Ashton D20C Acoustic Guitar
5. Kadence Slowhand 38 Acoustic Guitar

Top 5 Guitars Under Rs.8000 in India

Rank #1: Yamaha F280 Acoustic Guitar

Yamaha F280 is the Best guitar that you can buy in India Under Rupees 8000 category. It ranks #1 in our results with a score of 4.6 out of 5. 

Rank

Score

Brand

Model

Category

Price(Indicative)

Electronics

Playability

Build

Tone

Life

Features & Value For Money

After Sales

Brand Value

Availability

Looks

Accessories

1

4.6

Yamaha

F280

Under 8000

₹7,000

NO

4

5

4.5

5

4

5

5

5

5

2.5

 

Pros

• Outstanding Tone (4.5/5) — Yamaha F280 offers the most balanced overall tone among guitars Under Rs.8000 in India. To my ears, the tone of Yamaha F280 is balanced with a little rich lows and loud.
• Outstanding Build Quality (5/5) — The build quality of the Yamaha F280  is outstanding among guitars under Rupees 80000. It is very well-built and uses well-matured tonewoods that make it highly durable, stable and road-ready. The tuners and other hardware used is also of good quality.
• Great Playability (4/5) — The design of the guitar is outstanding. Yamaha F280 features a Jumbo dreadnought body shape. The neck profile and finish is outstanding for the price and is comfortable for beginner guitar players.
• Outstanding Looks (5/5) — Yamaha F280 looks great and is well finished. The guitar is available in different colours.
• Easily Available (5/5) — Yamaha F280 is easily available across India across offline and online stores.
• Outstanding After Sales Support (5/5) — Yamaha India provides one of the best after-sales support in the country and is among one of the most reputed musical instrument’s brands.

Cons

• No In-Built Electronics -The guitar does not feature an inbuilt pickup, tuner, and equaliser. If you are a beginner, you will not require a pickup and EQ. This should not be a dealbreaker. Look to get a guitar with an in-built pickup only if you are already performing on small stages and require a pickup.
• Accessories(2.5/5) — The guitar might come along with just a guitar bag. This according to me is no dealbreaker and not an important measure to consider while making a purchase.
• No Cutaway — Yamaha F280 does not feature a cutaway, which might make accessing the higher frets a little difficult.

Who Should Buy This Guitar?

If you are a beginner and want a well-built guitar that offers a great tone, is loud, looks good, is well-built and is an overall winner. Without second thoughts, go for Yamaha F280 Acoustic Guitar.

Yamaha brand is well renowned. Yamaha F280 guitar is easily available, after-sales support is outstanding, and you cannot go wrong with this guitar for the price value.

 

Rank #2: Kadence Frontier Series 41 EQ Semi-Acoustic Guitar

Kadence Frontier Series 41 EQ Ranks #2 among guitars that you can buy in India Under Rupees 8000 category. It ranks #2 in our results with a score of 4.6 out of 5.

Rank	Score	Brand	Model	Category	Price(Indicative)	Electronics	Playability	Build	Tone	Life	Features & Value For Money	After Sales	Brand Value	Availability	Looks	Accessories
1	4.6	Yamaha	F280	Under 8000	₹7,000	NO	4	5	4.5	5	4	5	5	5	5	2.5
2	4.6	Kadence	Frontier Series 41 EQ	Under 8000	₹6,000	EQ	5	5	4	5	5	5	4	3	4	2.5

 

Pros

• Outstanding Value For Money(5/5) - Kadence Frontier Series 41 EQ Guitar offers the best value for money in this category. The guitar is priced at Rs.6000 and comes with in-built electronics also.
• Great Tone (4/5) — Kadence Frontier Series 41 EQ offers a balanced tone.
• Outstanding Build Quality (5/5) — The build quality of the Kadence Frontier Series 41 EQ is outstanding among guitars under Rupees 80000. It is very well-built and uses well-matured tonewoods that make it highly durable, stable and road-ready. The tuners and other hardware used is also of good quality.
• Outstanding Playability (5/5) — The design of the guitar is outstanding. Kadence Frontier Series 41 EQ features a grand auditorium  body shape with a cutaway. The neck profile and finish is outstanding for the price and is comfortable for beginner guitar players.
• Outstanding Looks (5/5) — Kadence Frontier Series 41 EQ looks great and is well finished. The guitar is available in different colours.

Cons

• Not Easily Available — You can buy this guitar easily online, but Kadence guitars are not easily available at small retailers across small cities in India.
• Accessories(2.5/5) — The guitar comes along with just a guitar bag. This according to me is no dealbreaker and not an important measure to consider while making a purchase.

Who Should Buy This Guitar?

If you are a beginner looking for a budget guitar, Kadence Frontier Series 41 EQ is for you. Kadence Frontier Series 41 EQ is priced at just Rs.6000 and the guitar offers everything that a beginner needs.

Kadence Frontier Series 41 EQ  also comes with inbuilt electronics like tuner, preamp and an EQ. I personally feel the electronics are not of much value to beginners. If you are an intermediate player who also performs, the electronics will come in handy.

Both Kadence Frontier Series 41EQ and Yamaha F280 have a score of 4.6 out of 5. The reason Yamaha F280 ranks higher than Kadence Frontier Series is easy availability, better after-sales support and brand value.

 

Rank #3: Yamaha FS80C Acoustic Guitar

Yamaha FS80C ranks #3 in our results with a score of 4.6 out of 5.

Rank	Score	Brand	Model	Category	Price(Indicative)	Electronics	Playability	Build	Tone	Life	Features & Value For Money	After Sales	Brand Value	Availability	Looks	Accessories
1	4.6	Yamaha	F280	Under 8000	₹7,000	NO	4	5	4.5	5	4	5	5	5	5	2.5
2	4.6	Kadence	Frontier Series 41 EQ	Under 8000	₹6,000	EQ	5	5	4	5	5	5	4	3	4	2.5
3	4.6	Yamaha	FS80C	Under 8000	₹8,100	NO	5	5	4	5	3.5	5	5	5	5	2.5

 

Pros

• Outstanding Build Quality (5/5) — The build quality of the Yamaha FS80C is outstanding among guitars under Rupees 8000. It is very well-built and uses well-matured tonewoods that make it highly durable, stable and road-ready. The tuners and other hardware used is also of good quality.
• Outstanding Playability (5/5) — The design of the guitar is outstanding. Yamaha FS80C features a concert body shape with a cutaway. The neck profile and finish is outstanding for the price and is comfortable for beginner guitar players.
• Good Tone (3.5/5) — Yamaha FS80C offers a balanced overall tone. To my ears, the tone of Yamaha FS80C lacks a bit of focus and loudness when compared with Yamaha F280 which is the best sounding guitar Under Rupees 8000 in India.
• Outstanding Looks (5/5) — Yamaha FS80C looks great, and is well finished. The guitar is available in different colours.
• Outstanding After Sales Support (5/5) — Yamaha India provides one of the best after-sales support in the country and is among one of the most reputed musical instrument’s brands.

Cons

• No In-Built Electronics -The guitar does not feature an inbuilt pickup, tuner and equaliser. If you are a beginner, you will not require a pickup and EQ. This should not be a dealbreaker. Look to get a guitar with an in-built pickup only if you are already performing on small stages and require a pickup.
• Accessories(2.5/5) — The guitar comes along with just a guitar bag. This according to me is no dealbreaker and not an important measure to consider while making a purchase.

Who Should Buy This Guitar?

If you are a beginner or an intermediate guitar player and want a guitar with a good brand name, reliability, great built and a cutaway. Go for Yamaha FS80C.

Yamaha brand is well renowned. Yamaha FS80C guitar is easily available, after-sales support is outstanding.

The reason why Yamaha FS80c is ranked number 3 is the price. This guitar costs around Rs.8000 which is higher when compared to F280 and Kadence Frontier Series guitar.

Rank #4: Ashton D20C Acoustic Guitar

Ashton D20C ranks #4 in our results with a score of 4.3 out of 5.

Rank	Score	Brand	Model	Category	Price(Indicative)	Electronics	Playability	Build	Tone	Life	Features & Value For Money	After Sales	Brand Value	Availability	Looks	Accessories
1	4.6	Yamaha	F280	Under 8000	₹7,000	NO	4	5	4.5	5	4	5	5	5	5	2.5
2	4.6	Kadence	Frontier Series 41 EQ	Under 8000	₹6,000	EQ	5	5	4	5	5	5	4	3	4	2.5
3	4.6	Yamaha	FS80C	Under 8000	₹8,100	NO	5	5	4	5	3.5	5	5	5	5	2.5
4	4.3	Ashton	D20C	Under 8000	₹7,000	NO	5	4	4	5	4	4	3.5	4	5	4

 

Pros

• Great Tone (4/5) — Ashton D20C offers a balanced tone. This guitar offers a mid rich tone that is pleasing and warm.
• Great Build Quality (4/5) — The build quality of the Ashton D20C is great among guitars under Rupees 80000. Ashton D20C features a 41" dreadnought cutaway body with well-matured wood and built. The tuners and other hardware used is also of good quality.
• Outstanding Playability (5/5) — The design of the guitar is outstanding. Ashton D20C. The neck profile and finish is outstanding for the price and is comfortable for beginner guitar players.
• Outstanding Looks (5/5) — Ashton D20C looks great and is well finished. The guitar is available in different finishes.

Cons

•  Consistency  — Some Ashton D20C are very well built and amazingly finished. But at times some Ashton D20C units lack the same finish. This raises questions about quality control and consistency.

Who Should Buy This Guitar?

If you are a beginner or an intermediate guitar player looking for a budget guitar, Ashton D20C might be suited for you. This guitar offers a unique tonality that might please your ears.

Rank #5: Kadence Slowhand 38 Acoustic Guitar

 

 

Kadence Slowhand 38 ranks #5 in our results with a score of 4.3 out of 5.

Rank	Score	Brand	Model	Category	Price(Indicative)	Electronics	Playability	Build	Tone	Life	Features & Value For Money	After Sales	Brand Value	Availability	Looks	Accessories
1	4.6	Yamaha	F280	Under 8000	₹7,000	NO	4	5	4.5	5	4	5	5	5	5	2.5
2	4.6	Kadence	Frontier Series 41 EQ	Under 8000	₹6,000	EQ	5	5	4	5	5	5	4	3	4	2.5
3	4.6	Yamaha	FS80C	Under 8000	₹8,100	NO	5	5	4	5	3.5	5	5	5	5	2.5
4	4.3	Ashton	D20C	Under 8000	₹7,000	NO	5	4	4	5	4	4	3.5	4	5	4
5	4.3	Kadence	Slowhand 38"	Under 8000	₹8,000	Tuner	5	5	3	5	4	5	4	3	4	2.5

 

Pros

• Outstanding Build Quality (5/5) — The build quality of the Kadence Slowhand 38 is outstanding among guitars under Rupees 80000. It is very well-built and uses well-matured tonewoods that make it highly durable, stable and road-ready. The tuners and other hardware used is also of good quality.
• Outstanding Playability (5/5) — The design of the guitar is outstanding. Kadence Slowhand 38 features a 38"  body shape with a cutaway. The neck profile and finish is outstanding for the price and is comfortable for beginner guitar players.
• Outstanding Looks (5/5) — Kadence Slowhand 38 looks great and is well finished. The guitar is available in different colours.
• In-Built Electronics - Kadence Slowhand 38 offers inbuilt electronics
• Portability - Kadence Slowhand 38 is small in size and easy to travel with.
• In-Built Tuner - Kadence Slowhand 38 offers an inbuilt guitar tuner.

Cons

• Not The Best Tone(3/5) - Kadence Slowhand 38 is small in size as compared to other guitars in this category. This small size adds a portability advantage but also makes the guitar sound thin when compared to other guitars in this category.
  
• Accessories(2.5/5) — The guitar comes along with just a guitar bag. This according to me is no dealbreaker and not an important measure to consider while making a purchase.

Who Should Buy This Guitar?

If you are looking for a small-sized guitar that can also be used as a travel guitar, Kadence Slowhand 38 is for you. Kadence Slowhand 38 guitar is also suitable for kids due to its small frame size.

Ranking Of All The Guitars Compared Under Rupees 8000 In India

Rank	Score	Brand	Model	Category	Price(Indicative)	Electronics	Playability	Build	Tone	Life	Features & Value For Money	After Sales	Brand Value	Availability	Looks	Accessories
1	4.6	Yamaha	F280	Under 8000	₹7,000	NO	4	5	4.5	5	4	5	5	5	5	2.5
2	4.6	Kadence	Frontier Series 41 EQ	Under 8000	₹6,000	EQ	5	5	4	5	5	5	4	3	4	2.5
3	4.6	Yamaha	FS80C	Under 8000	₹8,100	NO	5	5	4	5	3.5	5	5	5	5	2.5
4	4.3	Ashton	D20C	Under 8000	₹7,000	NO	5	4	4	5	4	4	3.5	4	5	4
5	4.3	Kadence	Slowhand 38"	Under 8000	₹8,000	Tuner	5	5	3	5	4	5	4	3	4	2.5
6	4.2	Ibanez	MD39C	Under 8000	₹7,000	NO	4	4	4	5	4	3.5	5	5	4	2.5
7	4.1	Ashton	D10CEQ	Under 8000	₹7,200	EQ	5	4	3	4	5	4	3.5	4	5	4
8	4.0	Aria	AWN 15	Under 8000	₹6,300	NO	4	5	4.5	4	4	3.5	3.5	2	5	2.5
9	4.0	Ashton	D10C	Under 8000	₹6,500	NO	5	4	3	4	4	4	3.5	4	5	4
10	3.9	Aria	AWN 15C	Under 8000	₹6,500	NO	4	4	4	5	3.5	3.5	3.5	2	5	2.5
11	3.9	Vault	EA40	Under 8000	₹7,400	NO	5	5	4	4	4	2	3	2	4	2.5
12	3.7	Pluto	HW41	Under 8000	₹6,000	NO	5	4	3.5	4	4	2	2	3.5	5	4
13	3.6	Aria	FET M2	Under 8000	₹6,000	NO	4	4	3	4	4	3.5	3.5	2	5	2.5
14	3.4	Havana	AAG41CEQ	Under 8000	₹7,400	EQ	4	3.5	3	3	5	5	0	4	3.5	4
15	3.2	Havana	AAG41	Under 8000	₹5,800	NO	3.5	3.5	3	3	4	5	0	4	3.5	4
16	3.2	Proel	AG1CE	Under 8000	₹8,100	EQ	3.5	3.5	3	3	5	2	3	2	3.5	2.5
17	3.0	Pluto	HW39C	Under 8000	₹5,800	NO	3	3	3	3	4.5	2	2	3.5	3	4
18	3.0	Juarez	Arpeggio Guitar	Under 8000	₹6,000	NO	3	3	3	3	3.5	2	3	2	3	5
19	2.8	Grail	AGD120C	Under 8000	₹7,900	NO	3.5	3.5	2.5	3	2.5	3	1	2	3.5	2.5
20	2.5	Pluto	CS50	Under 8000	₹7,000	NO	2.5	2.5	3	3	2.5	2	2	1	2.5	2.5
21	2.1	Samara	SA41	Under 8000	₹5,600	NO	3	2.5	2.5	2	3	0	0	1	4	5
22	1.9	Revolt	RT39C	Under 8000	₹5,200	NO	2	2.5	2	2	3	0	0	2	2.5	5

How Scoring Is Done

I have used Weighted Averages. A Weighted Average is a calculation that takes into account the varying degrees of importance of the numbers in a data set.

All guitars of the same price category are scored based on how they perform in that particular price range, in 10 Different Criteria(Refer to the table below).

I believe the most important aspect of any guitar is its tone, build quality, playability, and life.

So more importance is given to criteria like playability, build quality, tone, and life. Less importance is given to criteria like looks, accessories provided etc.

Here is how different criteria are weighted.

 

So for any guitar to rank higher, the guitar must perform well in playability, build, tone, and life criteria. These are the most important aspects of a good guitar.

E.g., If a Guitar X is performing good in criteria like accessories but is lacking behind in criteria like tone, then Guitar X will not rank higher.

On the other hand, if a Guitar Y is performing well in tone criteria but lacking in accessories, the Guitar Y will rank higher than compared to Guitar X.

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Disclaimer: These comparison results are purely based on my judgement/opinion/tests and in no way influenced or sponsored by any brand or company. You are advised to use your own judgement/analysis before you make any purchase. The scoring is done among guitars of the same price category only. Prices are indicative and updated as of 06-08-2023. Prices may vary.

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