Best Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars Under $200 2026

Affordable dreadnought acoustic guitars under $200 - great value without compromising quality

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

Harley Benton HBD120CEBK Bundle France - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Harley Benton HBD120CEBK Bundle France

by Harley Benton

Folk Singer-Songwriter Country

Key Feature:

• Great for strumming

✓ PROS

• Classic dreadnought tone
• Balanced across all frequencies

✗ CONS

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

Harley Benton HBD120CEBK Bundle France*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton D-120CE BK*Acoustic Guitar with...

⭐ 4.6/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 325417

$142

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Harley Benton D120BK Bundle English - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Harley Benton D120BK Bundle English

by Harley Benton

Campfire Sessions Rock Singer-Songwriter

Key Feature:

• Rich bass response

✓ PROS

• Powerful projection and volume
• Balanced across all frequencies

✗ CONS

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

Harley Benton D120BK Bundle English*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton D-120BK*Acoustic Guitar*Type:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 245025

$141

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Applause Jump Slope Shoulder Lipstick - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Applause Jump Slope Shoulder Lipstick

by Applause

Singer-Songwriter Rock Bluegrass

Key Feature:

• Great for strumming

✓ PROS

• Great for strumming
• Rich bass response

✗ CONS

• Requires good playing technique
• Large body may be uncomfortable

Applause Jump Slope Shoulder LipstickAcoustic GuitarStyle: DreadnoughtTop: solid spruceBack & sides: OvangkolNeck:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 560053

$197

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Baton Rouge X11LS/D Dreadnought - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Baton Rouge X11LS/D Dreadnought

by Baton Rouge

Singer-Songwriter Country Bluegrass

Key Feature:

• Rich bass response

✓ PROS

• Great for strumming
• Classic dreadnought tone

✗ CONS

• Requires good playing technique
• Can overpower fingerpicking

Baton Rouge X11LS/D DreadnoughtDreadnought Steel-String GuitarBack & sides: MahoganyTop: SpruceNeck:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 546455

$153

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Harley Benton D-120BK w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Harley Benton D-120BK w/Bag

by Harley Benton

Country Rock Bluegrass

Key Feature:

• Great for strumming

✓ PROS

• Great for strumming
• Rich bass response

✗ CONS

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

Harley Benton D-120BK w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton D-120BK*Acoustic Guitar*Type: DreadnoughtDovetail...

⭐ 4.9/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 414611

$119

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Harley Benton D-120CE NT Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Harley Benton D-120CE NT Bundle

by Harley Benton

Campfire Sessions Bluegrass Country

Key Feature:

• Classic dreadnought tone

✓ PROS

• Classic dreadnought tone
• Balanced across all frequencies

✗ CONS

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

Harley Benton D-120CE NT Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton D-120CE NT*Acoustic Guitar*Type: Dreadnought...

⭐ 4.9/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 543838

$116

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Harley Benton HBD120CEBK Bundle UK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Harley Benton HBD120CEBK Bundle UK

by Harley Benton

Campfire Sessions Rock Bluegrass

Key Feature:

• Great for strumming

✓ PROS

• Classic dreadnought tone
• Balanced across all frequencies

✗ CONS

• Large body may be uncomfortable
• Requires good playing technique

Harley Benton HBD120CEBK Bundle UK*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton D-120CE BK*Acoustic Guitar with...

⭐ 4.6/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 245023

$131

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Harley Benton HBD120CEBK Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton HBD120CEBK Bundle

by Harley Benton

Campfire Sessions Folk Bluegrass

Key Feature:

• Rich bass response

✓ PROS

• Balanced across all frequencies
• Great for strumming

✗ CONS

• Requires good playing technique
• Large body may be uncomfortable

Harley Benton HBD120CEBK Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton D-120CE BK*Acoustic Guitar with Pickup*Style:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 111395

$131

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Applause Jump Slope Shoulder Peach - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Applause Jump Slope Shoulder Peach

by Applause

Country Singer-Songwriter Rock

Key Feature:

• Great for strumming

✓ PROS

• Powerful projection and volume
• Balanced across all frequencies

✗ CONS

• Requires good playing technique
• Can overpower fingerpicking

Applause Jump Slope Shoulder PeachAcoustic GuitarStyle: DreadnoughtTop: solid spruceBack & sides: OvangkolNeck:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 560055

$197

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Baton Rouge L1LS/D Natural - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 5.0/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Baton Rouge L1LS/D Natural

by Baton Rouge

Rock Singer-Songwriter Folk

Key Feature:

• Balanced across all frequencies

✓ PROS

• Powerful projection and volume
• Classic dreadnought tone

✗ CONS

• Can overpower fingerpicking
• Large body may be uncomfortable

Baton Rouge L1LS/D NaturalWestern GuitarBody shape: DreadnoughtSpruce topMahogany bodyMahogany neckFretboard and...

⭐ 5.0/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 460938

$122

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Harley Benton D-120CE VS w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.4/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton D-120CE VS w/Bag

by Harley Benton

Rock Country Singer-Songwriter

Key Feature:

• Rich bass response

✓ PROS

• Powerful projection and volume
• Classic dreadnought tone

✗ CONS

• Can overpower fingerpicking
• Less comfortable for smaller players

Harley Benton D-120CE VS w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton D-120CE VS*Acoustic Guitar with Pickup*Design:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 416053

$122

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Fender CD-60 BK V3 DS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.9/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Fender CD-60 BK V3 DS

by Fender

Rock Country Campfire Sessions

Key Feature:

• Classic dreadnought tone

✓ PROS

• Balanced across all frequencies
• Great for strumming

✗ CONS

• Less comfortable for smaller players
• Can overpower fingerpicking

Fender CD-60 BK V3 DSAcoustic GuitarStyle: DreadnoughtTop: Spruce laminatedX-BracingBack and sides: Mahogany...

⭐ 4.9/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 190654

$152

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Ibanez V54NJP-WK Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.9/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Ibanez V54NJP-WK Set

by Ibanez

Folk Singer-Songwriter Rock

Key Feature:

• Great for strumming

✓ PROS

• Classic dreadnought tone
• Balanced across all frequencies

✗ CONS

• Less comfortable for smaller players
• Can overpower fingerpicking

Ibanez V54NJP-WK SetSteel-String GuitarType: DreadnoughtTop: MerantiBack and sides: MerantiBolt-on neck:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 606920

$197

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Harley Benton D-120CE TB Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.9/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton D-120CE TB Bundle

by Harley Benton

Campfire Sessions Singer-Songwriter Country

Key Feature:

• Great for strumming

✓ PROS

• Classic dreadnought tone
• Rich bass response

✗ CONS

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

Harley Benton D-120CE TB Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton D-120CE TB*Steel-String Guitar with...

⭐ 4.9/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 549338

$127

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Fender CD-60 SB V3 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.9/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Fender CD-60 SB V3

by Fender

Campfire Sessions Rock Singer-Songwriter

Key Feature:

• Balanced across all frequencies

✓ PROS

• Balanced across all frequencies
• Great for strumming

✗ CONS

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

Fender CD-60 SB V3Steel-String GuitarDesign: DreadnoughtTop: Laminated spruceX-BracingBottom and sides: Laminated...

⭐ 4.9/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 190656

$153

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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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