I’ll always love my plucky little Yamaha, but I’m in serious need of an acoustic upgrade. These are the Cyber Monday savings I have my eye on

The best 3/4 scale acoustic guitar on the market and one of the finest beginner acoustics ever constructed, the Baby Taylor is ideal for smaller hands learning their way around the fretboard, as well as more seasoned players who need a robust travel companion to take on the road. It's also the guitar Taylor Swift learned on, and hey – if it's good enough for her, it's good enough for us.

If you want the guitar that Taylor Swift learned on but want a version that will tap into that Swift connection, this pint-sized Baby Taylor – which has been given a distinct Tay Tay twist – is for you (or your kids). Swift learned on the Baby Taylor and took it on tour at a young age, and with some additional ES-B electronics for amplified acoustic tones, this will make for a truly killer starter six-string.

The Dove is one the finest Gibson acoustic guitars. However, it does not, to put it mildly, come cheap. So, if you're looking for the Dove's ornate style and booming sound for, with this Cyber Monday discount, 1/10th (!) the price, look no further. Though it features an imitation tortoise pickguard, rather than the real thing, the Epi Dove's Fishman Sonitone pickup system and Grover machine heads are high quality, and make this a perfect choice for those who want a luxurious-looking acoustic at a non-first-class price.

An honorable mention in our round-up of the best acoustic guitars for beginners, this is the perfect solution for those who want a classic Gibson design but don't have a few thousand dollars to part with. Its build quality is rock-solid, while its Fishman Sonitone pickup and Sonicore preamp help deliver a sound that's well-balanced and ideal for various styles.

Those who are charmed by Martin's heritage but are looking for an acoustic with a slightly more modern appearance would do well to check out this Special GPC X1E X Series model. An amazing $150 cheaper this Cyber Monday, this acoustic features Martin's stellar E-1 pickup system, with its scalloped X-bracing helping to ensure that it booms and projects when un-amplified as well.

This deal, which takes an incredible $350 off Martin's stately Special D Classic Dreadnought, might just be the best acoustic guitar deal we've seen in the last week. A versatile, well-built model with that classic look, this dreadnought – at $699 this Cyber Monday – is a steal for anyone looking for that booming, sustaining Martin tone at a non-bank-breaking price.

The Malibu Player may be small, but this pint-sized acoustic packs a punch. Featuring a solid spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and 6-in-line headstock, this guitar is immensely playable, sounds fantastic, and looks pretty cool while doing it.

Even when it isn't on sale, this striking acoustic offers fantastic value for money and with its slim neck it's ideal for beginners. It even comes loaded with Fishman electronics. So, with $49 off for Cyber Monday, the deal just got even sweeter.

Get One, Gift One: Get a Taylor BT-1 for only $99
At participating retailers, if you buy a 300 or 400 series Taylor you can get an additional Baby Taylor for $99, a GS Mini for $199, or an Academy model from $299. Taylor is running this promotion until January 6th, so if you have been after a new acoustic, this is a wonderful chance to get an additional model to use yourself or a gift for someone special.