Best Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars 2025

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

Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 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 D-28 Billy Strings LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Martin Guitar D-28 Billy Strings LH

by Martin Guitar

Rock Country Singer-Songwriter

Key Feature:

• Rich bass response

✓ PROS

• Rich bass response
• Classic dreadnought tone

✗ CONS

• Less comfortable for smaller players
• Can overpower fingerpicking

Martin Guitar D-28 Billy Strings LHSteel-String GuitarLeft-handed modelInspired by Billy Strings' award-winning...

⭐ 5.0/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 605592

$5,499

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Martin Guitar D-18 Modern Deluxe - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Martin Guitar D-18 Modern Deluxe

by Martin Guitar

Rock Campfire Sessions Bluegrass

Key Feature:

• Great for strumming

✓ PROS

• Great for strumming
• Rich bass response

✗ CONS

• May lack upper-mid clarity
• Can overpower fingerpicking

Martin Guitar D-18 Modern DeluxeAcoustic GuitarStyle: DreadnoughtTop: solid spruce with Vintage Tone System (VTS)Back...

⭐ 4.8/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 556450

$4,949

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Martin Guitar D Jr E StreetMaster New - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Martin Guitar D Jr E StreetMaster New

by Martin Guitar

Folk Bluegrass Country

Key Feature:

• Great for strumming

✓ PROS

• Classic dreadnought tone
• Powerful projection and volume

✗ CONS

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

Martin Guitar D Jr E StreetMasterAcoustic Guitar with PickupTop: SpruceBack and sides: SapeleNeck: MahoganyFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 614265

$1,209

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Martin Guitar D-X2E Mahogany LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Martin Guitar D-X2E Mahogany LH

by Martin Guitar

Country Folk Singer-Songwriter

Key Feature:

• Great for strumming

✓ PROS

• Classic dreadnought tone
• Powerful projection and volume

✗ CONS

• Less comfortable for smaller players
• May lack upper-mid clarity

Martin Guitar D-X2E Mahogany LHSteel-String GuitarLeft-handed modelType: DreadnoughtTop: SpruceBack and sides: Mahogany...

⭐ 4.9/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 581137

$967

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Martin Guitar D18 Authentic 1937 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Martin Guitar D18 Authentic 1937

by Martin Guitar

Campfire Sessions Singer-Songwriter Bluegrass

Key Feature:

• Balanced across all frequencies

✓ PROS

• Rich bass response
• Powerful projection and volume

✗ CONS

• Less comfortable for smaller players
• Can overpower fingerpicking

Martin Guitar D18 Authentic 1937Acoustic GuitarStyle: DreadnoughtTop: solid spruce with Vintage Tone System (VTS)Back...

⭐ 4.8/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 556664

$8,679

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Martin Guitar D-18E Modern Deluxe - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Martin Guitar D-18E Modern Deluxe

by Martin Guitar

Folk Bluegrass Country

Key Feature:

• Great for strumming

✓ PROS

• Classic dreadnought tone
• Powerful projection and volume

✗ CONS

• Requires good playing technique
• Large body may be uncomfortable

Martin Guitar D-18E Modern DeluxeAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: DreadnoughtTop: solid spruce with Vintage Tone...

⭐ 4.6/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 556436

$5,829

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Martin Guitar HD-35 LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Martin Guitar HD-35 LH

by Martin Guitar

Rock Singer-Songwriter Bluegrass

Key Feature:

• Balanced across all frequencies

✓ PROS

• Powerful projection and volume
• Classic dreadnought tone

✗ CONS

• Can overpower fingerpicking
• Large body may be uncomfortable

Martin Guitar HD-35 LHSteel-String GuitarLeft-handed modelDesign: Dreadnought D-14 FretTop: SpruceBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 562390

$4,949

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Martin Guitar D-28 StreetLegend - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Martin Guitar D-28 StreetLegend

by Martin Guitar

Country Singer-Songwriter Bluegrass

Key Feature:

• Classic dreadnought tone

✓ PROS

• Balanced across all frequencies
• Great for strumming

✗ CONS

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

Martin Guitar D-28 StreetLegendAcoustic GuitarStyle: D - DreadnoughtTop: solid spruceBack and sides: solid...

⭐ 4.8/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 563916

$2,959

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Martin Guitar D-X2E Billy Strings - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Martin Guitar D-X2E Billy Strings

by Martin Guitar

Country Rock Folk

Key Feature:

• Classic dreadnought tone

✓ PROS

• Rich bass response
• Classic dreadnought tone

✗ CONS

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

Martin Guitar D-X2E Billy StringsAcoustic Guitar with PickupBilly Strings Signature modelStyle: DreadnoughtTop:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 605902

$1,319

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Martin Guitar D-18 Authentic 1937 Aged - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.6/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Martin Guitar D-18 Authentic 1937 Aged

by Martin Guitar

Bluegrass Country Folk

Key Feature:

• Rich bass response

✓ PROS

• Powerful projection and volume
• Rich bass response

✗ CONS

• Less comfortable for smaller players
• Can overpower fingerpicking

Martin Guitar D-18 Authentic 1937 AgedAcoustic GuitarStyle: DreadnoughtTop: solid spruce with Vintage Tone System...

⭐ 4.6/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 563929

$10,879

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Martin Guitar D35 Sunburst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.8/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Martin Guitar D35 Sunburst

by Martin Guitar

Rock Singer-Songwriter Bluegrass

Key Feature:

• Great for strumming

✓ PROS

• Classic dreadnought tone
• Powerful projection and volume

✗ CONS

• Large body may be uncomfortable
• Can overpower fingerpicking

Martin Guitar D35 SunburstSteel-String Guitar2025 modelType: Dreadnought D-14 FretTop: SpruceBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 606011

$5,290

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

#12

⭐ 4.4/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Martin Guitar D-10E-02 Sitka Sapele LH

by Martin Guitar

Country Singer-Songwriter Campfire Sessions

Key Feature:

• Powerful projection and volume

✓ PROS

• Great for strumming
• Classic dreadnought tone

✗ CONS

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

Martin Guitar D-10E-02 Sitka Sapele LHSteel-String Guitar with PickupLeft-handed modelDesign: DreadnoughtTop:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 556249

$1,297

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Martin Guitar D-X2EL Rosewood LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.5/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Martin Guitar D-X2EL Rosewood LH

by Martin Guitar

Country Rock Folk

Key Feature:

• Classic dreadnought tone

✓ PROS

• Rich bass response
• Great for strumming

✗ CONS

• Large body may be uncomfortable
• Requires good playing technique

Martin Guitar D-X2EL Rosewood LHSteel-String Guitar with PickupLeft-handed modelType: DreadnoughtTop: SpruceBack and...

⭐ 4.5/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 581145

$967

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

#14

⭐ 4.5/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Martin Guitar D-18 1955 CFM IV 70th

by Martin Guitar

Bluegrass Campfire Sessions Rock

Key Feature:

• Balanced across all frequencies

✓ PROS

• Balanced across all frequencies
• Powerful projection and volume

✗ CONS

• Large body may be uncomfortable
• Can overpower fingerpicking

Martin Guitar D-18 1955 CFM IV 70thSteel-String GuitarLimited edition - on the occasion of the 70th birthday of Chris...

⭐ 4.5/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 617568

$6,874

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Martin Guitar GPCE Inception Maple LH New - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.9/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Martin Guitar GPCE Inception Maple LH New

by Martin Guitar

Rock Bluegrass Country

Key Feature:

• Classic dreadnought tone

✓ PROS

• Great for strumming
• Rich bass response

✗ CONS

• Less comfortable for smaller players
• May lack upper-mid clarity

Martin Guitar GPCE Inception Maple LH NewSteel-String Guitar with PickupLeft-handed modelType: Grand Performance with...

⭐ 4.9/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 617588

$5,719

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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-18E Modern Deluxe

Martin Guitar HD-35 LH

Martin Guitar D-28 StreetLegend

Martin Guitar D-X2E Billy Strings

Martin Guitar D-18 Authentic 1937 Aged

Martin Guitar D35 Sunburst

Martin Guitar D-10E-02 Sitka Sapele LH

Martin Guitar D-X2EL Rosewood LH

Martin Guitar D-18 1955 CFM IV 70th

Martin Guitar GPCE Inception Maple LH New

How to Choose the Best Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

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