Acoustic Guitar Sales

Enter the world of music at the Royal Musical Instruments store with our acoustic guitar collection! Acoustic guitars from well-known brands like Fender, Cort, Ibanez, and Qte are known for their rich sound quality and comfortable playability. Each guitar is an ideal choice to deepen your musical performance.

These models, which we offer to our customers at discounted prices, will meet the requirements of any musician. Thanks to our wide variety in the field of acoustic guitar sales, we have models suitable for different tastes and budgets. Our acoustic guitars are a great addition for both professional and amateur musicians.

The Royal Musical Instruments store offers its customers the most affordable options for guitar prices. An acoustic guitar is a perfect way to enrich your musical experience and create new melodies. We aim to be at the forefront on Google for guitar sales and acoustic guitar sales. Expand your musical world by discovering acoustic guitars from Fender, Cort, Ibanez, and Qte!

Acoustic Guitars in Azerbaijan - Steel-String Guitar Sales | 200+ Models

As Royal Musical Instruments, we offer the widest acoustic guitar collection in Baku and throughout Azerbaijan. Steel-string guitars, electro-acoustic guitars, 12-string guitars, and jumbo guitars - 200+ original models, with professional advice and a showroom experience for every style and level.

🎵 The History and Cultural Revolution of the Acoustic Guitar

The acoustic guitar is one of the most popular and versatile musical instruments of the 20th century. Unlike the classical guitar, this instrument is equipped with steel strings, offering stronger projection and a bright tone, and is a key symbol of folk, country, blues, rock, pop, and contemporary music.

The modern form of the acoustic guitar took shape in the United States at the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century. While the nylon strings of a classical guitar provided a soft and warm tone, they were not powerful enough for large concert halls or outdoor settings. The introduction of steel strings revolutionised the guitar sound – making it brighter, more projective, sharper, and dynamic.

In 1833, Christian Frederick Martin emigrated from Germany to the USA and founded the C.F. Martin & Company. Martin brought a number of innovations to guitar construction: the X-bracing system (X-shaped support inside the soundboard), the 14-fret neck joint (where the neck joins the body at the 14th fret), and the dreadnought shape (a large, deep body). In 1916, Martin introduced the Dreadnought model – still the most popular acoustic guitar shape today.

The Gibson company was founded in 1902 by Orville Gibson. Gibson produced arched-top guitars, the jumbo shape (J-200, J-45), and parlor guitars. In the 1930s, the rivalry between Gibson and Martin propelled the acoustic guitar industry to its peak.

In the 1960s-70s, the folk music movement (Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Pete Seeger), country (Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson), and rock-n-roll (Elvis Presley, The Beatles) brought the acoustic guitar to the center of mass culture. Fingerstyle (Chet Atkins, Tommy Emmanuel), flatpicking (Doc Watson, Tony Rice), and percussive (Andy McKee, Jon Gomm) techniques developed.

In the 1980s, electro-acoustic guitars (built-in pickup and preamp) were created. This made the acoustic guitar more universal for the stage and studio. Companies like Fishman, L.R. Baggs, and Seymour Duncan developed piezo and magnetic pickup systems.

🎸 What is an Acoustic Guitar? Construction and Features

An acoustic guitar (English: acoustic guitar, steel-string guitar) is a stringed musical instrument equipped with steel strings and based on the principle of acoustic resonance. Key features:

• Steel strings: 6 strings (standard tuning: E-A-D-G-B-E). Bronze (80/20, 85/15), phosphor bronze, silk & steel. Brighter, sharper, more projective tone than a classical guitar.
• Narrow neck: 43-44mm nut width (compared to 52mm on a classical guitar). Comfortable for chords and strumming, though slightly narrow for fingerstyle.
• Radius fingerboard: Curved fretboard (12-16 inch radius). Ergonomic for chording and bending.
• 14-fret joint: The neck joins the body at the 14th fret. Better access to high frets; cutaway models are even more comfortable.
• Pin bridge: Strings are secured in the bridge with plastic or wooden pins.
• Truss rod: A metal rod inside the neck for adjusting curvature.
• Pickguard: Protective plastic on the body to protect against plectrum scratches.

🎨 Acoustic Guitar Shapes - Dreadnought, Jumbo, Parlor, Auditorium

Acoustic guitars are produced in various body shapes. Each shape offers its own unique tone, projection, balance, and comfort.

Dreadnought (D):

• Most popular shape (created by Martin in 1916)
• Large, deep body, wide waist
• Strong bass, balanced mid-range, bright treble
• Maximum projection and volume
• Ideal for strumming, flatpicking, bluegrass, country, rock
• Examples: Martin D-28, Gibson J-45, Taylor 110e

Grand Auditorium (GA) / Orchestra Model (OM):

• Medium size, narrow waist, balanced shape
• More comfortable than a Dreadnought, yet powerful enough
• Balanced tone - bass, mids, and treble are even
• Versatile for fingerstyle, strumming, recording
• Comfortable for small-handed players and ladies
• Examples: Taylor 214ce, Martin OM-28, Yamaha LS-TA

Jumbo (J):

• Largest body, deep, rounded shape
• Maximum resonance, deep bass, full tone
• Strong projection, long sustain
• For strumming, rhythm guitar, solo performance
• A bit heavy and large when playing while seated
• Examples: Gibson J-200, Guild F-50, Epiphone EJ-200

Parlor / Concert:

• Small, compact body (19th-century shape)
• Focused, mid-range tone, less bass
• Comfortable, light, ideal for travel
• For fingerstyle, blues, folk
• For children and small-handed players
• Examples: Martin 00-15M, Gretsch Jim Dandy

Grand Concert (GC):

• Between Parlor and Auditorium
• Balanced, focused tone
• For fingerstyle and recording
• Examples: Taylor GC series

Cutaway: The upper part of the body is cut (single cutaway or double cutaway). Easy access to high frets (15-20). Standard on electro-acoustic models.

🌳 Tonewood - Wood Materials and Sound Characteristics

The tone of an acoustic guitar depends directly on the wood materials used. Each type of wood provides a different tonal color, projection, sustain, and dynamics.

Top / Soundboard - the most important component:

• Sitka Spruce: The most popular choice. Bright, projective, dynamic tone. Wide dynamic range. Ideal for strumming and flatpicking. Light yellow-white color.
• Engelmann Spruce: Softer, warmer, and more balanced than Sitka. Great for fingerstyle. "Opens up" (breaks in) quickly. Cream color.
• Cedar: Warm, soft, mid-range tone. Fast response, great for fingerstyle and classical crossover. Red-brown color.
• Mahogany Top: Mid-range, focused, fewer overtones. Vintage sound, for blues and folk. Brown-red color.
• Koa: Bright, sharp, compressed tone. Takes a long time to "open up," but is incredibly rich. Hawaiian wood, rare and expensive. Golden-brown color.

Back & Sides:

• Rosewood (Indian, Brazilian): Deep bass, rich overtones, long sustain. The most popular premium choice. Indian rosewood is accessible, Brazilian is rare and very expensive. Dark brown color.
• Mahogany: Mid-range, focused, warm. Few overtones, direct sound. Vintage tone, for blues, folk, rock. Red-brown color.
• Maple: Bright, sharp, projective. Very few overtones, clean tone. For recording and live performance. Light yellow-white color, flamed and quilted variants.
• Walnut: Between Rosewood and Mahogany. Balanced, versatile. Dark brown color.
• Sapele: Similar to Mahogany, but slightly brighter. Affordable alternative. Red-brown color.
• Ovangkol: Rosewood alternative. Balanced tone, affordable price. Dark brown color.

Neck: Mahogany, maple, nato. Stable, strong, resistant to warping.

Fingerboard and Bridge: Rosewood, ebony, pau ferro, richlite. Dense, smooth, long-lasting.

🏗️ Construction Types - Laminated, Solid Top, All-Solid

Laminated: Thin layers of wood glued together. Inexpensive, durable, resistant to temperature and humidity changes. Limited tone quality, less resonance. Entry level (150-350 AZN).

Solid Top: The top is solid wood, back and sides are laminate. Good tone quality, affordable price. The most popular choice for intermediate level (350-1200 AZN). "Opens up" over time and the tone improves.

All-Solid: The entire body is made of solid wood. Maximum resonance, projection, dynamics, sustain. Professional and concert level (1200+ AZN). Requires humidity and temperature control.

X-Bracing: X-shaped wooden supports inside the soundboard (created by Martin). Increases resonance, strengthens the structure. Scalloped bracing provides more resonance.

🔌 Electro-Acoustic Guitars - For Stage and Studio

Electro-acoustic guitars are acoustic guitars equipped with a built-in pickup and preamp system. They can be plugged directly into an amplifier or PA system.

Pickup types:

• Piezo (Under-saddle): Located under the bridge. Converts string vibration into an electrical signal. Bright, sharp tone. The most popular system.
• Soundhole Magnetic: Magnetic pickup located in the soundhole. Close to an electric guitar tone, warm. Less sensitive to feedback.
• Microphone (Internal): Microphone inside the body. The most natural acoustic tone. Sensitive to feedback.
• Dual System (Blended): Piezo + microphone or piezo + magnetic. Combines the advantages of both. Premium systems.

Preamp functions:

• Volume control: Adjusts volume level
• EQ (Equalizer): Bass, middle, and treble adjustment
• Built-in tuner: Convenient for live stage use
• Phase switch: Prevents feedback
• Notch filter: Cuts specific frequencies, reduces feedback

Famous electro-acoustic systems: Fishman (Presys, Flex, Rare Earth), L.R. Baggs (Anthem, Element, iMix), Taylor ES2, Yamaha SRT.

🎶 12-String Guitars - Chorus Effect and Full Sound

12-string guitars feature paired strings - 6 main strings + 6 octave strings. The result is a natural chorus effect, a full, rich, "orchestral" sound.

Features:

• Wider neck (for string pairs)
• Stronger construction (double string tension)
• Ideal for strumming and rhythm
• Difficult for fingerstyle (narrow spacing)
• For folk, rock, jangle-pop (The Byrds, Eagles, Led Zeppelin)

Famous 12-string models: Taylor 150e 12-string, Guild F-2512E, Takamine GD30CE-12.

🎯 Who Needs an Acoustic Guitar?

• Beginners: Ideal for learning. No amplifier needed, can play anywhere.
• Singer-songwriters: Vocal accompaniment, chords, and strumming. Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, John Mayer.
• Fingerstyle players: Solo guitar, melody + bass + chord all at once. Tommy Emmanuel, Andy McKee, Sungha Jung.
• Folk, country, bluegrass: Traditional genres, flatpicking, strumming.
• Rock, pop, indie: Acoustic versions, MTV Unplugged, studio recording.
• Home music: With friends, camping, traveling. Portable, no amplifier needed.
• Stage performance: Electro-acoustic models, plug into PA system.

🏆 Brands and Models - Fender, Cort, Yamaha, Taylor, Takamine

Fender: American brand, since 1946. Fender CD-60S, FA-125 - entry level, laminated, affordable. Fender Paramount, Newporter, Malibu - solid top, California design. Fender American Acoustasonic - hybrid electro-acoustic, innovative.

Cort: Korean brand, high quality/price ratio. Cort AD810, AD880 - entry level dreadnought. Cort Earth Series (Earth 70, Earth 100, Earth 200) - solid top, open-pore finish. Cort Gold Series - all-solid, premium.

Yamaha: Japanese brand, reliability and consistency. Yamaha F310, F370 - world's best-selling entry-level guitars. Yamaha FG800, FS800 - solid top, excellent tone. Yamaha LL, LS, LJ series - professional, A.R.E. technology (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement).

Taylor: American premium brand, since 1974. Taylor Academy Series - entry level, layered walnut. Taylor 100 Series - solid top, layered walnut back/sides. Taylor 200 Series - solid rosewood and koa. Taylor 300-900 Series - all-solid, professional, concert level. V-Class bracing - innovative support system, more sustain and intonation.

Takamine: Japanese brand, electro-acoustic pioneer. Takamine GD/GN Series - entry and intermediate level. Takamine Pro Series - professional, CTP preamp system. Takamine Supernatural Series - premium, thermal top.

Martin: American traditional brand, since 1833. Creator of the Dreadnought shape. Martin D-28, D-18, OM-28 - iconic models. Martin X Series - HPL (high-pressure laminate), affordable. Martin Road Series - solid top, for travel.

Gibson: American traditional brand, creator of the jumbo shape. Gibson J-45, J-200, Hummingbird - legendary models. Epiphone (Gibson's budget brand) - affordable alternative.

🎸 Acoustic Guitar Techniques and Styles

Strumming: Hitting the strings with a plectrum or fingers. Rhythm guitar, accompaniment. Down-stroke, up-stroke, alternate picking.

Fingerstyle: Each finger controls a separate string. Melody + bass + chord simultaneously. Travis picking, classical fingerstyle, percussive fingerstyle.

Flatpicking: Single notes with a plectrum. Bluegrass, country, folk. Fast melody, improvisation.

Percussive / Slap: Hitting the body, tap technique. Rhythmic and melodic combination. Andy McKee, Jon Gomm, Mike Dawes.

Slide Guitar: Sliding a metal or glass tube on the strings. Blues, country, Hawaiian.

Alternate Tunings: Different from standard tuning. Drop D, DADGAD, Open G, Open D. Unique tones and chords.

🔧 Maintenance and Storage

• Humidity control: Ideal 45-55%. Steel strings and solid wood are sensitive to humidity. Use a humidifier (winter) and dehumidifier (summer).
• Temperature: 18-24°C. Protect from sharp changes. Do not store in a car trunk.
• String change: Every 1-3 months. Old strings lose tone, rust, and have poor intonation. Coated strings (Elixir, D'Addario EXP) last longer.
• Cleaning: Wipe with a soft cloth after each session. Lemon oil for the fingerboard (every 6 months). Guitar polish for the body.
• Setup: Action (string height), intonation, truss rod adjustment. Professional setup 1-2 times a year.
• Storage: Hard case or gig bag. Wall mount when using a vertical stand. Keep away from direct sunlight, radiators, and air conditioners.

✅ Advantages of Buying an Acoustic Guitar at Royal

• 200+ models in the showroom: Fender, Cort, Yamaha, Taylor, Takamine, Martin - test them all live.
• Every shape and size: Dreadnought, jumbo, auditorium, parlor, cutaway, 12-string.
• 100% Original: Official distributor, international certificate, hologram. No counterfeit products.
• Free setup: Every guitar has a factory setup, intonation checked, action adjusted, and is ready to play.
• 25 years of experience: Music experts, professional advice on shape and model selection.
• Accessory package: Gig bag, tuner, capo, plectrum set, string set, strap, stand - everything in one place.
• Price range: From 76 AZN to 5000+ AZN. Suitable for every budget.
• Credit and delivery: 0% interest, installment payment, free delivery within Baku, fast cargo to regions.
• After-sales service: String replacement, setup, repair, technical support, warranty service.
• 14-day return: Exchange or refund if you are not satisfied with the product.

🎯 Which Acoustic Guitar Should You Choose?

Beginner (150-400 AZN): Fender CD-60S, Cort AD810 - laminated, durable, affordable.

Intermediate (400-1200 AZN): Cort Earth 70/100, Fender Paramount, Takamine GD30CE - solid top, great tone.

Professional (1200-3000 AZN): Taylor 214ce, Takamine Pro Series, Cort Gold - all-solid, premium tone.

Premium (3000+ AZN): Taylor 314ce/414ce, Martin D-28, Gibson J-45 - concert level, legendary tones.