PERFECT GIG-READY ACOUSTICS FOR UNDER $1000

Whether you are a seasoned player or just new to the "gig" scene, finding a great guitar that sounds good, can handle the rigors of gigging and, for most of us, doesn't hurt too bad when it gets dinged or knocked over has become an easier task thanks to multiple guitars being produced by companies we all know and love such as Taylor, Gibson, Martin, and Eastman. 

With "gig-ready" criteria in mind, including a built-in pickup system, let's take a look at five of our favorite gig-ready acoustics guitars all under $1000!