Best Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars 2025

Top-rated dreadnought acoustic guitars 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: November 12, 2025 • Next update: November 19, 2025

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PRICE RANGES: Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Country For Folk For Bluegrass For Rock For Singer-Songwriter For Campfire Sessions

BRANDS: Martin Guitar Harley Benton Gibson Furch Yamaha Fender Ibanez Guild Takamine Epiphone Taylor Lakewood DAngelico Maton Cole Clark Applause Seagull Framus Cort Baton Rouge

Martin Guitar D28 Sunburst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Martin Guitar D28 Sunburst

by Martin Guitar

Rock Country Singer-Songwriter

Key Feature:

• Classic dreadnought tone

✓ PROS

• Powerful projection and volume
• Classic dreadnought tone

✗ CONS

• Can overpower fingerpicking
• May lack upper-mid clarity

Martin Guitar D28 SunburstSteel-String Guitar2025 modelType: DreadnoughtTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: Solid...

⭐ 4.7/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 606001

$5,004

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Martin Guitar D-35 Sunburst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Martin Guitar D-35 Sunburst

by Martin Guitar

Campfire Sessions Bluegrass Singer-Songwriter

Key Feature:

• Balanced across all frequencies

✓ PROS

• Rich bass response
• Balanced across all frequencies

✗ CONS

• Requires good playing technique
• May lack upper-mid clarity

Martin Guitar D-35 SunburstSteel-String GuitarType: Dreadnought D-14 FretTop: SpruceBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 556440

$4,399

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Martin Guitar D17 LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Martin Guitar D17 LH

by Martin Guitar

Bluegrass Country Singer-Songwriter

Key Feature:

• Classic dreadnought tone

✓ PROS

• Balanced across all frequencies
• Great for strumming

✗ CONS

• Can overpower fingerpicking
• Large body may be uncomfortable

Martin Guitar D17 LHSteel-String Guitar2025 modelLeft-handed modelType: D - DreadnoughtTop: Solid mahoganyBack and...

⭐ 5.0/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 605785

$3,299

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Martin Guitar D-15M StreetMaster - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Martin Guitar D-15M StreetMaster

by Martin Guitar

Campfire Sessions Country Singer-Songwriter

Key Feature:

• Rich bass response

✓ PROS

• Powerful projection and volume
• Rich bass response

✗ CONS

• May lack upper-mid clarity
• Large body may be uncomfortable

Martin Guitar D-15M StreetMasterSteel-String GuitarStyle: D - DreadnoughtTop: Solid mahoganyBack and sides: Solid...

⭐ 4.7/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 556293

$2,474

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Martin Guitar D Jr E LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Martin Guitar D Jr E LH

by Martin Guitar

Bluegrass Country Folk

Key Feature:

• Powerful projection and volume

✓ PROS

• Great for strumming
• Rich bass response

✗ CONS

• Requires good playing technique
• Can overpower fingerpicking

Martin Guitar D Jr E LHSteel-String Guitar with PickupLeft-handed modelTop: SpruceBack and sides: SapeleNeck:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 616897

$989

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Martin Guitar DX1E Mahogany - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Martin Guitar DX1E Mahogany

by Martin Guitar

Rock Singer-Songwriter Bluegrass

Key Feature:

• Powerful projection and volume

✓ PROS

• Great for strumming
• Balanced across all frequencies

✗ CONS

• Less comfortable for smaller players
• Can overpower fingerpicking

Martin Guitar DX1E MahoganyAcoustic GuitarType: Dreadnoughtback and sides: Mahogany high-pressure laminateNeck: Rust...

⭐ 4.7/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 581105

$857

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Martin Guitar D-28 Sunburst Lefthand - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Martin Guitar D-28 Sunburst Lefthand

by Martin Guitar

Singer-Songwriter Campfire Sessions Rock

Key Feature:

• Balanced across all frequencies

✓ PROS

• Great for strumming
• Classic dreadnought tone

✗ CONS

• May lack upper-mid clarity
• Requires good playing technique

Martin Guitar D-28 Sunburst LefthandAcoustic GuitarLefthand / left-handed modelBody: D - dreadnoughtTop: solid...

⭐ 4.6/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 556458

$3,959

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Martin Guitar D-16E-02 2024 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Martin Guitar D-16E-02 2024

by Martin Guitar

Rock Country Campfire Sessions

Key Feature:

• Balanced across all frequencies

✓ PROS

• Great for strumming
• Balanced across all frequencies

✗ CONS

• Can overpower fingerpicking
• Large body may be uncomfortable

Martin Guitar D-16E-02 2024Steel-String Guitar with PickupType: DreadnoughtTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: solid...

⭐ 4.6/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 592587

$2,914

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Martin Guitar DX1EL Mahogany LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Martin Guitar DX1EL Mahogany LH

by Martin Guitar

Campfire Sessions Rock Bluegrass

Key Feature:

• Rich bass response

✓ PROS

• Rich bass response
• Powerful projection and volume

✗ CONS

• Requires good playing technique
• Can overpower fingerpicking

Martin Guitar DX1EL Mahogany LHSteel-String Guitar with PickupLeft-handed modelType: DreadnoughtBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 581102

$835

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Martin Guitar DX1E Koa - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.6/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Martin Guitar DX1E Koa

by Martin Guitar

Rock Country Singer-Songwriter

Key Feature:

• Rich bass response

✓ PROS

• Great for strumming
• Balanced across all frequencies

✗ CONS

• Less comfortable for smaller players
• Can overpower fingerpicking

Martin Guitar DX1E KoaAcoustic Guitar with PickupType: Dreadnoughtback and sides: Koa high-pressure laminateNeck:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 581088

$824

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Martin Guitar D-18 1955 CFM IV 70th LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.8/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Martin Guitar D-18 1955 CFM IV 70th LH

by Martin Guitar

Folk Rock Country

Key Feature:

• Balanced across all frequencies

✓ PROS

• Great for strumming
• Powerful projection and volume

✗ CONS

• Can overpower fingerpicking
• Requires good playing technique

Martin Guitar D-18 1955 CFM IV 70th LHSteel-String GuitarLeft-handed modelLimited edition - on the occasion of the 70th...

⭐ 4.8/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 617574

$6,874

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Martin Guitar D18 Satin - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.8/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Martin Guitar D18 Satin

by Martin Guitar

Rock Campfire Sessions Singer-Songwriter

Key Feature:

• Balanced across all frequencies

✓ PROS

• Balanced across all frequencies
• Rich bass response

✗ CONS

• Large body may be uncomfortable
• Less comfortable for smaller players

Martin Guitar D18 SatinSteel-String Guitar2025 modelType: DreadnoughtTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: Solid...

⭐ 4.8/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 605685

$3,574

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Martin Guitar D-10E-02 Sitka Sapele - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.5/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Martin Guitar D-10E-02 Sitka Sapele

by Martin Guitar

Country Rock Bluegrass

Key Feature:

• Powerful projection and volume

✓ PROS

• Classic dreadnought tone
• Balanced across all frequencies

✗ CONS

• May lack upper-mid clarity
• Can overpower fingerpicking

Martin Guitar D-10E-02 Sitka SapeleAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: DreadnoughtTop: solid spruceBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 556247

$1,297

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Martin Guitar D-10E-01 Sapele LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.8/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Martin Guitar D-10E-01 Sapele LH

by Martin Guitar

Rock Bluegrass Campfire Sessions

Key Feature:

• Classic dreadnought tone

✓ PROS

• Classic dreadnought tone
• Rich bass response

✗ CONS

• Large body may be uncomfortable
• May lack upper-mid clarity

Martin Guitar D-10E-01 Sapele LHSteel-String Guitar with PickupLeft-handed modelDesign: DreadnoughtTop: SapeleBack and...

⭐ 4.8/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 556245

$1,242

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Baton Rouge X15S/D-B - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.6/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Baton Rouge X15S/D-B

by Baton Rouge

Campfire Sessions Folk Country

Key Feature:

• Classic dreadnought tone

✓ PROS

• Classic dreadnought tone
• Rich bass response

✗ CONS

• Requires good playing technique
• Large body may be uncomfortable

Baton Rouge X15S/D-BAcoustic GuitarStyle: DreadnoughtTop: solid spruceBack and sides: MahoganyNeck: OkoumeFingerboard...

⭐ 4.6/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 586723

$439

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How to Choose the Best Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced dreadnought acoustic guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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Martin Guitar D-28 Sunburst Lefthand

Martin Guitar D-16E-02 2024

Martin Guitar DX1EL Mahogany LH

Martin Guitar DX1E Koa

Martin Guitar D-18 1955 CFM IV 70th LH

Martin Guitar D18 Satin

Martin Guitar D-10E-02 Sitka Sapele

Martin Guitar D-10E-01 Sapele LH

Baton Rouge X15S/D-B

How to Choose the Best Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

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