Best Takamine Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars 2025

Premium Takamine dreadnought acoustic guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 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

Takamine GD51CE-NAT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Takamine GD51CE-NAT

by Takamine

Rock Folk Campfire Sessions

Key Feature:

• Classic dreadnought tone

✓ PROS

• Great for strumming
• Classic dreadnought tone

✗ CONS

• Requires good playing technique
• Less comfortable for smaller players

Takamine GD51CE-NATAcoustic Guitar with PickupType: Dreadnought with cutawayTop: solid spruceQuartersawn X BracingBack...

⭐ 4.5/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 449907

$516

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Takamine GD30CE-B - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Takamine GD30CE-B

by Takamine

Country Campfire Sessions Bluegrass

Key Feature:

• Classic dreadnought tone

✓ PROS

• Balanced across all frequencies
• Classic dreadnought tone

✗ CONS

• Can overpower fingerpicking
• Less comfortable for smaller players

Takamine GD30CE-BSteel String GuitarBuild: Dreadnought with cutawayTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: MahoganyQuartersawn...

⭐ 4.5/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 423920

$538

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Takamine GD37CE PW - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Takamine GD37CE PW

by Takamine

Singer-Songwriter Campfire Sessions Rock

Key Feature:

• Rich bass response

✓ PROS

• Powerful projection and volume
• Great for strumming

✗ CONS

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

Takamine GD37CE PWSteel-String GuitarDreadnought with cutawayTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: MapleSet-in neck:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 608458

$879

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Takamine GD21CE SM - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Takamine GD21CE SM

by Takamine

Campfire Sessions Singer-Songwriter Rock

Key Feature:

• Classic dreadnought tone

✓ PROS

• Powerful projection and volume
• Classic dreadnought tone

✗ CONS

• Can overpower fingerpicking
• May lack upper-mid clarity

Takamine GD21CE SMSteel-String Guitar with PickupWith cutawayTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: MahoganyBolt-on neck:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 608402

$626

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Takamine GD51 Nat - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Takamine GD51 Nat

by Takamine

Folk Campfire Sessions Bluegrass

Key Feature:

• Powerful projection and volume

✓ PROS

• Great for strumming
• Balanced across all frequencies

✗ CONS

• Requires good playing technique
• Less comfortable for smaller players

Takamine GD51 NatSteel-String GuitarType: DreadnoughtTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: American black walnutNeck:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 562336

$389

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Takamine GB7C w/Softcase - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Takamine GB7C w/Softcase

by Takamine

Country Campfire Sessions Singer-Songwriter

Key Feature:

• Classic dreadnought tone

✓ PROS

• Classic dreadnought tone
• Powerful projection and volume

✗ CONS

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

Takamine GB7C w/SoftcaseSteel-String Guitar with PickupGarth Brooks Signature ModellType: Dreadnought with cutawayTop:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 579186

$1,755

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Takamine GD30 B - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Takamine GD30 B

by Takamine

Rock Bluegrass Campfire Sessions

Key Feature:

• Balanced across all frequencies

✓ PROS

• Classic dreadnought tone
• Powerful projection and volume

✗ CONS

• Can overpower fingerpicking
• May lack upper-mid clarity

Takamine GD30 BSteel-String GuitarType: DreadnoughtTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 608477

$472

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Takamine GD90CEZC-NAT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Takamine GD90CEZC-NAT

by Takamine

Singer-Songwriter Bluegrass Folk

Key Feature:

• Classic dreadnought tone

✓ PROS

• Great for strumming
• Powerful projection and volume

✗ CONS

• Large body may be uncomfortable
• Requires good playing technique

Takamine GD90CEZC-NATSteel String Guitar with PickupBuild: Dreadnought with cutawayTop: Solid spruceBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 442176

$769

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Takamine EF360GF Glenn Frey w/Softcase - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Takamine EF360GF Glenn Frey w/Softcase

by Takamine

Country Bluegrass Singer-Songwriter

Key Feature:

• Classic dreadnought tone

✓ PROS

• Balanced across all frequencies
• Rich bass response

✗ CONS

• Requires good playing technique
• Large body may be uncomfortable

Takamine EF360GF Glenn Frey w/SoftcaseSteel-String Guitar with PickupGlenn Frey (Eagles) Artist ModelType:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 579142

$1,979

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Takamine GD30CE-N - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.4/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Takamine GD30CE-N

by Takamine

Bluegrass Campfire Sessions Singer-Songwriter

Key Feature:

• Powerful projection and volume

✓ PROS

• Great for strumming
• Powerful projection and volume

✗ CONS

• Can overpower fingerpicking
• Requires good playing technique

Takamine GD30CE-NSteel String GuitarBuild: Dreadnought with cutawayTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: MahoganyQuartersawn...

⭐ 4.4/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 423916

$505

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Takamine GD11MCENS w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.8/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Takamine GD11MCENS w/Bag

by Takamine

Singer-Songwriter Rock Bluegrass

Key Feature:

• Powerful projection and volume

✓ PROS

• Powerful projection and volume
• Balanced across all frequencies

✗ CONS

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

Takamine GD11MCENS w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Takamine GD11MCENS*Acoustic Guitar*Type: Dreadnought with...

⭐ 4.8/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 539056

$373

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Takamine GD51CE-BSB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 5.0/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Takamine GD51CE-BSB

by Takamine

Folk Bluegrass Country

Key Feature:

• Great for strumming

✓ PROS

• Powerful projection and volume
• Great for strumming

✗ CONS

• Less comfortable for smaller players
• Requires good playing technique

Takamine GD51CE-BSBAcoustic GuitarType: Dreadnought with cutawayTop: solid spruceQuartersawn X BracingBack and sides:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 444410

$527

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Takamine GD74CE-12U NAT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.7/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Takamine GD74CE-12U NAT

by Takamine

Singer-Songwriter Country Campfire Sessions

Key Feature:

• Balanced across all frequencies

✓ PROS

• Great for strumming
• Balanced across all frequencies

✗ CONS

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

Takamine GD74CE-12U NAT12-String Steel-Steel String Guitar with PickupType Dreadnought with cutawayTop: Solid...

⭐ 4.7/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 608472

$1,352

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Takamine P3DC w/Softcase - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.4/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Takamine P3DC w/Softcase

by Takamine

Country Bluegrass Rock

Key Feature:

• Great for strumming

✓ PROS

• Balanced across all frequencies
• Rich bass response

✗ CONS

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

Takamine P3DC w/SoftcaseAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Dreadnought with cutawayTop: solid cedarBack: solid...

⭐ 4.4/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 579096

$1,462

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Takamine P4DC w/Softcase - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.4/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Takamine P4DC w/Softcase

by Takamine

Rock Bluegrass Singer-Songwriter

Key Feature:

• Classic dreadnought tone

✓ PROS

• Great for strumming
• Balanced across all frequencies

✗ CONS

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

Takamine P4DC w/SoftcaseAcoustic Guitar with PickupPro SeriesStyle: Dreadnought with cutawayTop: solid spruceBack:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 579125

$1,704

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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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Best Takamine Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars 2025

Takamine GD51CE-NAT

Takamine GD30CE-B

Takamine GD37CE PW

Takamine GD21CE SM

Takamine GD51 Nat

Takamine GB7C w/Softcase

Takamine GD30 B

Takamine GD90CEZC-NAT

Takamine EF360GF Glenn Frey w/Softcase

Takamine GD30CE-N

Takamine GD11MCENS w/Bag

Takamine GD51CE-BSB

Takamine GD74CE-12U NAT

Takamine P3DC w/Softcase

Takamine P4DC w/Softcase

How to Choose the Best Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

Budget Planning

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Key Features

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