Best Guild Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars 2025

Premium Guild dreadnought acoustic guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

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

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

Guild D-55 ATB USA - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Guild D-55 ATB USA

by Guild

Rock Campfire Sessions Bluegrass

Key Feature:

• Rich bass response

✓ PROS

• Rich bass response
• Balanced across all frequencies

✗ CONS

• Can overpower fingerpicking
• May lack upper-mid clarity

Guild D-55 ATB USASteel-String GuitarType: DreadnoughtTop: solid AAA spruceBack and sides: Solid rosewood3-Piece neck:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 594828

$4,234

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Guild D-50 ATB USA - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Guild D-50 ATB USA

by Guild

Bluegrass Campfire Sessions Folk

Key Feature:

• Rich bass response

✓ PROS

• Great for strumming
• Powerful projection and volume

✗ CONS

• Requires good playing technique
• Less comfortable for smaller players

Guild D-50 ATB USASteel-String GuitarType: DreadnoughtTop: Solid Sitka SpruceBack and sides: Solid rosewoodSitka spruce...

⭐ 4.9/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 562099

$3,134

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Guild A-20 Bob Marley - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Guild A-20 Bob Marley

by Guild

Campfire Sessions Rock Country

Key Feature:

• Great for strumming

✓ PROS

• Classic dreadnought tone
• Balanced across all frequencies

✗ CONS

• Can overpower fingerpicking
• Less comfortable for smaller players

Guild A-20 Bob MarleySteel-String GuitarBob Marley modelDesign: DreadnoughtTop: solid spruceBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 527076

$384

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Guild D-20 Nat USA - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Guild D-20 Nat USA

by Guild

Folk Singer-Songwriter Campfire Sessions

Key Feature:

• Great for strumming

✓ PROS

• Balanced across all frequencies
• Great for strumming

✗ CONS

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

Guild D-20 NatSteel-string guitarShape: DreadnoughtBody: MahoganysolidNeck: MahoganyFretboard: Rosewood (Dalbergia...

⭐ 4.9/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 361897

$1,649

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Guild D-55 NAT USA - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Guild D-55 NAT USA

by Guild

Folk Singer-Songwriter Rock

Key Feature:

• Rich bass response

✓ PROS

• Rich bass response
• Classic dreadnought tone

✗ CONS

• Can overpower fingerpicking
• Large body may be uncomfortable

Guild D-55 NAT USAAcoustic GuitarStyle: DreadnoughtSolid top: AAA spruceBack and sides: solid rosewood3-Piece mahogany...

⭐ 4.6/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 267512

$4,124

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Guild D-140ce Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Guild D-140ce Black

by Guild

Rock Folk Bluegrass

Key Feature:

• Classic dreadnought tone

✓ PROS

• Balanced across all frequencies
• Powerful projection and volume

✗ CONS

• Can overpower fingerpicking
• Less comfortable for smaller players

Guild D-140ce BlackSteel-String Guitar with PickupType: Dreadnought with cutawayTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: Solid...

⭐ 4.7/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 565193

$912

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Guild D-40 Traditional NAT USA - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Guild D-40 Traditional NAT USA

by Guild

Country Singer-Songwriter Rock

Key Feature:

• Rich bass response

✓ PROS

• Great for strumming
• Classic dreadnought tone

✗ CONS

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

Guild D-40 Traditional NAT USAAcoustic GuitarStyle: DreadnoughtTop: solid Sitka spruceBracing: Adirondack spruceBack...

⭐ 4.5/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 553667

$2,969

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Guild D-40 Standard PSB VG USA - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Guild D-40 Standard PSB VG USA

by Guild

Folk Rock Bluegrass

Key Feature:

• Powerful projection and volume

✓ PROS

• Rich bass response
• Classic dreadnought tone

✗ CONS

• Can overpower fingerpicking
• Less comfortable for smaller players

Guild D-40 Standard PSB VG USAAcoustic GuitarStyle: DreadnoughtTop: solid sitka spruceBack and sides: solid...

⭐ 4.7/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 561277

$2,749

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Guild DS-240 Wine Red - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Guild DS-240 Wine Red

by Guild

Bluegrass Singer-Songwriter Campfire Sessions

Key Feature:

• Balanced across all frequencies

✓ PROS

• Rich bass response
• Balanced across all frequencies

✗ CONS

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

Guild DS-240 Wine RedSteel-String GuitarType: Slope Shoulder DreadnoughtTop: Solid Sitka SpruceBack and Sides:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 601290

$584

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Guild D-40 Traditional ATB USA - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.6/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Guild D-40 Traditional ATB USA

by Guild

Bluegrass Folk Campfire Sessions

Key Feature:

• Classic dreadnought tone

✓ PROS

• Great for strumming
• Powerful projection and volume

✗ CONS

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

Guild D-40 Traditional ATB USAAcoustic GuitarStyle: DreadnoughtTop: solid sitka spruceAdirondack spruce bracingBack and...

⭐ 4.6/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 594830

$3,189

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Guild D-260CE Deluxe NAT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.6/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Guild D-260CE Deluxe NAT

by Guild

Singer-Songwriter Rock Folk

Key Feature:

• Great for strumming

✓ PROS

• Balanced across all frequencies
• Classic dreadnought tone

✗ CONS

• Requires good playing technique
• Can overpower fingerpicking

Guild D-260CE Deluxe NATSteel-String Guitar with PickupBody design: Dreadnought with CutawayBack and sides: Striped...

⭐ 4.6/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 457747

$417

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Guild D-240E Westerly Archback - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.5/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Guild D-240E Westerly Archback

by Guild

Campfire Sessions Country Folk

Key Feature:

• Classic dreadnought tone

✓ PROS

• Rich bass response
• Great for strumming

✗ CONS

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

Guild D-240E Westerly ArchbackSteel String Guitar with PickupBuild: DreadnoughtTop: SprucesolidBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 378810

$439

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Guild D-40E ATB USA - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Guild D-40E ATB USA

by Guild

Country Rock Folk

Key Feature:

• Classic dreadnought tone

✓ PROS

• Classic dreadnought tone
• Balanced across all frequencies

✗ CONS

• Requires good playing technique
• Less comfortable for smaller players

Guild D-40E ATB USASteel-String GuitarDesign: DreadnoughtTop: Sitka sprucesolidBack and sides: MahoganysolidSitka...

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 400601

$2,419

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Guild D-120CE Nat Westerly - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.7/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Guild D-120CE Nat Westerly

by Guild

Rock Bluegrass Campfire Sessions

Key Feature:

• Classic dreadnought tone

✓ PROS

• Rich bass response
• Balanced across all frequencies

✗ CONS

• Requires good playing technique
• Less comfortable for smaller players

Guild D-120CE Nat WesterlySteel-String GuitarDreadnought design with cutawaySolid mahogany bodyWesterly Concert...

⭐ 4.7/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 361964

$769

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Guild D-240E Flamed Mahogany - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.8/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Guild D-240E Flamed Mahogany

by Guild

Country Rock Singer-Songwriter

Key Feature:

• Balanced across all frequencies

✓ PROS

• Powerful projection and volume
• Rich bass response

✗ CONS

• Can overpower fingerpicking
• Less comfortable for smaller players

Guild D-240E Flamed MahoganySteel-string GuitarBody design: DreadnoughtSolid Sitka spruce topBody: Flamed mahogany...

⭐ 4.8/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 432915

$417

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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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Guild D-55 NAT USA

Guild D-140ce Black

Guild D-40 Traditional NAT USA

Guild D-40 Standard PSB VG USA

Guild DS-240 Wine Red

Guild D-40 Traditional ATB USA

Guild D-260CE Deluxe NAT

Guild D-240E Westerly Archback

Guild D-40E ATB USA

Guild D-120CE Nat Westerly

Guild D-240E Flamed Mahogany

How to Choose the Best Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

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