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Best Guild Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars 2026

Premium Guild dreadnought acoustic guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: January 28, 2026 • Next update: February 4, 2026

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 Guild Ibanez Takamine Epiphone Taylor DAngelico Lakewood Applause Cole Clark Maton Baton Rouge Cort Framus Seagull
Guild D-40E ATB USA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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-260CE Deluxe NAT - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

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-55 ATB USA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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 Limited Edition D-50T NAT - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Guild Limited Edition D-50T NAT

by Guild
Bluegrass Country Folk
Key Feature:
• Great for strumming
✓ PROS
  • • Powerful projection and volume
  • • Rich bass response
✗ CONS
  • • Large body may be uncomfortable
  • • Less comfortable for smaller players

Guild D-50 GSR 70th Ann HerringboneSteel-String GuitarSpecial model for the 70th anniversary - limited to 70 pieces...

⭐ 4.6/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 567305
$4,839
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Guild D-120CE Nat Westerly - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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-50 Natural USA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Guild D-50 Natural USA

by Guild
Country Folk Rock
Key Feature:
• Rich bass response
✓ PROS
  • • Balanced across all frequencies
  • • Classic dreadnought tone
✗ CONS
  • • Less comfortable for smaller players
  • • May lack upper-mid clarity

Guild D-50 Natural USAAcoustic GuitarType: DreadnoughtTop: solid Sitka SpruceBack and sides solid rosewoodSitka spruce...

⭐ 4.8/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 562077
$2,969
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Guild D-40 Traditional NAT USA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

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-240E Flamed Mahogany - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

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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Guild DS-240E Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Guild DS-240E Black

by Guild
Folk Rock Campfire Sessions
Key Feature:
• Balanced across all frequencies
✓ PROS
  • • Rich bass response
  • • Classic dreadnought tone
✗ CONS
  • • Less comfortable for smaller players
  • • May lack upper-mid clarity

Guild DS-240E BlackSteel-String Guitar with PickupType: Slope Shoulder DreadnoughtTop: Solid Sitka spruceBack and...

⭐ 4.7/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 601286
$714
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Guild D-50 ATB USA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Guild D-340 Nat - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Guild D-340 Nat

by Guild
Campfire Sessions Bluegrass Rock
Key Feature:
• Powerful projection and volume
✓ PROS
  • • Great for strumming
  • • Balanced across all frequencies
✗ CONS
  • • May lack upper-mid clarity
  • • Can overpower fingerpicking

Guild D-340 NatSteel-String GuitarType: DreadnoughtTop: Solid sitka spruceBack and sides: MahoganyNeck:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 598621
$362
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Guild D-40 Standard PSB VG USA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

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 A-20 Bob Marley - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

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-140ce Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Guild D-140 SB Westerly - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Guild D-140 SB Westerly

by Guild
Country Singer-Songwriter Folk
Key Feature:
• Powerful projection and volume
✓ PROS
  • • Balanced across all frequencies
  • • Powerful projection and volume
✗ CONS
  • • Requires good playing technique
  • • May lack upper-mid clarity

Guild D-140 SB WesterlySteel-String GuitarDesign: DreadnoughtTop: Solid spruceBody: Solid mahoganyX-bracing: Westerly...

⭐ 4.6/5 (12 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 362259
$824
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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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