Fender CC-140SCE Concert Acoustic-Electric, Natural

The CC-140SCE is a concert-sized acoustic-electric that punches above its price point. The solid spruce top gives you real tonal quality that improves as it breaks in, while the ovangkol back and sides add a warm, balanced character that works beautifully for both strumming and fingerpicking. The concert body shape is slightly smaller than a dreadnought, which many players find more comfortable to hold and play for extended periods.

Fishman CD electronics handle the plugged-in side of things cleanly, giving you a natural amplified tone for open mics, worship settings, and small gigs. The single cutaway provides comfortable access to the upper frets, and the inclusion of a hardshell case at this price is a genuine bonus. If you're looking for an affordable acoustic-electric with solid-top tone and a case included, the CC-140SCE is hard to beat.