Best Martin Guitar Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars 2026

Premium Martin Guitar dreadnought acoustic guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 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

Martin Guitar HD28E - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Martin Guitar HD28E

by Martin Guitar

Rock Bluegrass Folk

Key Feature:

• Balanced across all frequencies

✓ PROS

• Balanced across all frequencies
• Great for strumming

✗ CONS

• Can overpower fingerpicking
• May lack upper-mid clarity

Martin Guitar HD28ESteel-String Guitar with Pickup2025 modelType: D - DreadnoughtTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: Solid...

⭐ 4.7/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 605888

$5,498

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Martin Guitar D45 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Martin Guitar D45

by Martin Guitar

Campfire Sessions Rock Bluegrass

Key Feature:

• Great for strumming

✓ PROS

• Great for strumming
• Rich bass response

✗ CONS

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

Martin Guitar D45Steel-String Guitar2025 modelType: DreadnoughtTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: RosewoodNeck:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 605621

$14,079

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Martin Guitar D-28 Billy Strings - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Martin Guitar D-28 Billy Strings

by Martin Guitar

Singer-Songwriter Bluegrass Country

Key Feature:

• Powerful projection and volume

✓ PROS

• Balanced across all frequencies
• Rich bass response

✗ CONS

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

Martin Guitar D-28 Billy StringsSteel-String GuitarInspired by Billy Strings' award-winning 1940s D-28Type:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 605589

$5,499

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Martin Guitar GPE Inception Maple - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Martin Guitar GPE Inception Maple

by Martin Guitar

Folk Bluegrass Singer-Songwriter

Key Feature:

• Classic dreadnought tone

✓ PROS

• Balanced across all frequencies
• Classic dreadnought tone

✗ CONS

• Less comfortable for smaller players
• Requires good playing technique

Martin Guitar GPE Inception MapleSteel-String Guitar with PickupStyle: Grand PerformanceTop: Solid spruceBack: Maple...

⭐ 4.8/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 617591

$6,049

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Martin Guitar D28 StreetLegend - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Martin Guitar D28 StreetLegend

by Martin Guitar

Singer-Songwriter Rock Bluegrass

Key Feature:

• Balanced across all frequencies

✓ PROS

• Powerful projection and volume
• Balanced across all frequencies

✗ CONS

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

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

⭐ 4.5/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 605994

$4,124

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Martin Guitar Custom Shop D Ambertone 1933 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Martin Guitar Custom Shop D Ambertone 1933

by Martin Guitar

Bluegrass Singer-Songwriter Country

Key Feature:

• Classic dreadnought tone

✓ PROS

• Classic dreadnought tone
• Balanced across all frequencies

✗ CONS

• Requires good playing technique
• Less comfortable for smaller players

Martin Guitar Custom Shop D Ambertone 1933Steel-String GuitarType: DreadnoughtTop: Solid Adirondack spruceBack and...

⭐ 4.4/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 616272

$10,449

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Martin Guitar D35 Sunburst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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 Custom Shop D Black Walnut - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Martin Guitar Custom Shop D Black Walnut

by Martin Guitar

Rock Country Singer-Songwriter

Key Feature:

• Powerful projection and volume

✓ PROS

• Great for strumming
• Powerful projection and volume

✗ CONS

• Requires good playing technique
• Large body may be uncomfortable

Martin Guitar Custom Shop D Black WalnutSteel-String GuitarStyle: DreadnoughtTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: Solid...

⭐ 4.8/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 616333

$4,729

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Martin Guitar D Bioshpere III - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Martin Guitar D Bioshpere III

by Martin Guitar

Campfire Sessions Country Singer-Songwriter

Key Feature:

• Balanced across all frequencies

✓ PROS

• Balanced across all frequencies
• Classic dreadnought tone

✗ CONS

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

Martin Guitar D Bioshpere IIIAcoustic GuitarStyle: DreadnoughtTop: Solid FSC-certified sitka spruceBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 614215

$3,299

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Martin Guitar Custom D-18 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.5/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Martin Guitar Custom D-18

by Martin Guitar

Singer-Songwriter Rock Folk

Key Feature:

• Powerful projection and volume

✓ PROS

• Balanced across all frequencies
• Classic dreadnought tone

✗ CONS

• Less comfortable for smaller players
• Can overpower fingerpicking

Martin Guitar 70th Anni. Custom D-18Steel-String GuitarConstruction: Dreadnought - inspired by the Martin Guitar D-18...

⭐ 4.5/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 595170

$6,599

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

#11

⭐ 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 D28 Satin 1935 Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 5.0/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Martin Guitar D28 Satin 1935 Burst

by Martin Guitar

Folk Campfire Sessions Singer-Songwriter

Key Feature:

• Rich bass response

✓ PROS

• Great for strumming
• Balanced across all frequencies

✗ CONS

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

Martin Guitar D28 Satin 1935 BurstSteel-String Guitar2025 modelType: DreadnoughtTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: Solid...

⭐ 5.0/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 605989

$4,146

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Martin Guitar HD28E LRB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.6/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Martin Guitar HD28E LRB

by Martin Guitar

Folk Bluegrass Campfire Sessions

Key Feature:

• Great for strumming

✓ PROS

• Classic dreadnought tone
• Powerful projection and volume

✗ CONS

• Can overpower fingerpicking
• May lack upper-mid clarity

Martin Guitar HD28E LRBSteel-String Guitar with Pickup2025 ModelType: D - DreadnoughtTop: Solid spruceBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 606072

$5,576

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Martin Guitar D17 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.7/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Martin Guitar D17

by Martin Guitar

Bluegrass Country Rock

Key Feature:

• Great for strumming

✓ PROS

• Great for strumming
• Classic dreadnought tone

✗ CONS

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

Martin Guitar D17Steel-String GuitarTyype: D - DreadnoughtTop: solid mahoganyBack and sides: solid mahoganyNeck:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 605784

$3,299

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Martin Guitar D Jr E LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 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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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 Custom Shop D Black Walnut

Martin Guitar D Bioshpere III

Martin Guitar Custom D-18

Martin Guitar D Jr E StreetMaster New

Martin Guitar D28 Satin 1935 Burst

Martin Guitar HD28E LRB

Martin Guitar D17

Martin Guitar D Jr E LH

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