Best Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars Under $2,000 2025

Affordable dreadnought acoustic guitars under $2,000 - great value without compromising quality

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

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

⭐ 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 D Jr E Street Legend Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Martin Guitar D Jr E Street Legend Burst

by Martin Guitar

Rock Bluegrass Campfire Sessions

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 D Jr E Street Legend BurstAcoustic Guitar with PickupTop: SpruceBack and sides: SapeleNeck:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 614266

$1,319

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Takamine P4DC w/Softcase - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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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Martin Guitar D-12E Sitka Sapele - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Martin Guitar D-12E Sitka Sapele

by Martin Guitar

Bluegrass Folk Country

Key Feature:

• Powerful projection and volume

✓ PROS

• Rich bass response
• Powerful projection and volume

✗ CONS

• Can overpower fingerpicking
• Requires good playing technique

Martin Guitar D-12E Sitka SapeleAcoustic Guitar with PickupType: Dreadnought - D-14 FretTop: SpruceBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 556278

$1,869

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Martin Guitar D-12E Sitka Sapele LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Martin Guitar D-12E Sitka Sapele LH

by Martin Guitar

Bluegrass Folk Country

Key Feature:

• Balanced across all frequencies

✓ PROS

• Rich bass response
• Classic dreadnought tone

✗ CONS

• Large body may be uncomfortable
• Can overpower fingerpicking

Martin Guitar D-12E Sitka Sapele LHSteel-String Guitar with PickupLefthanded modelType: Dreadnought - D-14 FretTop:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 556287

$1,869

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Martin Guitar D-X2E Billy Strings LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Martin Guitar D-X2E Billy Strings LH

by Martin Guitar

Rock Campfire Sessions Singer-Songwriter

Key Feature:

• Powerful projection and volume

✓ PROS

• Rich bass response
• Balanced across all frequencies

✗ CONS

• Large body may be uncomfortable
• Can overpower fingerpicking

Martin Guitar D-X2E Billy Strings LHAcoustic Guitar with PickupLeft-hand modelBilly Strings Signature modelStyle:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 605903

$1,319

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Takamine P3DC w/Softcase - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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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Martin Guitar D-X2E Billy Strings - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Martin Guitar D-X2E Billy Strings

by Martin Guitar

Country Rock Folk

Key Feature:

• Classic dreadnought tone

✓ PROS

• Rich bass response
• Classic dreadnought tone

✗ CONS

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

Martin Guitar D-X2E Billy StringsAcoustic Guitar with PickupBilly Strings Signature modelStyle: DreadnoughtTop:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 605902

$1,319

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Yamaha Transacoustic LL-TA BS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Yamaha Transacoustic LL-TA BS

by Yamaha

Folk Singer-Songwriter Campfire Sessions

Key Feature:

• Great for strumming

✓ PROS

• Great for strumming
• Balanced across all frequencies

✗ CONS

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

Yamaha Transacoustic LL-TA BSSteel String GuitarBuild: DreadnoughtTop: Solid Engelmann spruceBack and sides: Solid...

⭐ 4.7/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 386225

$1,282

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Guild D-20 Nat USA - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 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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Yamaha A3R ARE TBS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 5.0/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Yamaha A3R ARE TBS

by Yamaha

Singer-Songwriter Rock Folk

Key Feature:

• Classic dreadnought tone

✓ PROS

• Classic dreadnought tone
• Rich bass response

✗ CONS

• Can overpower fingerpicking
• Requires good playing technique

Yamaha A3R ARE TBSSteel String GuitarDreadnought body shape with cutawayTop: Sitka sprucesolidBottom and sides:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 451166

$1,264

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Furch Violet D-EM a - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.6/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Furch Violet D-EM a

by Furch

Campfire Sessions Rock Bluegrass

Key Feature:

• Powerful projection and volume

✓ PROS

• Rich bass response
• Balanced across all frequencies

✗ CONS

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

Furch Violet D-EMSteel-String GuitarType: DreadnoughtTop: Solid Englemann spruceSides and back: Solid mahoganyBlack...

⭐ 4.6/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 603993

$1,044

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

#13

⭐ 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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Furch Vintage 1 D-SM - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.8/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Furch Vintage 1 D-SM

by Furch

Campfire Sessions Singer-Songwriter Rock

Key Feature:

• Powerful projection and volume

✓ PROS

• Rich bass response
• Balanced across all frequencies

✗ CONS

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

Furch Vintage 1 D-SMSteel-String GuitarVintage SeriesType: DreadnoughtTop: Solid Sitka spruceBack and Sides: Solid...

⭐ 4.8/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 593320

$1,759

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Furch Blue Dc-CM w/SPE a - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.6/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Furch Blue Dc-CM w/SPE a

by Furch

Country Campfire Sessions Folk

Key Feature:

• Classic dreadnought tone

✓ PROS

• Rich bass response
• Balanced across all frequencies

✗ CONS

• May lack upper-mid clarity
• Can overpower fingerpicking

Furch Blue Dc-CM w/SPEAcoustic Guitar with PickupBlue SeriesStyle: Dreadnought with cutawayTop: solid cedarBack and...

⭐ 4.6/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 585445

$1,539

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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 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars Under $2,000 2025

Martin Guitar D Jr E StreetMaster New

Martin Guitar D Jr E Street Legend Burst

Takamine P4DC w/Softcase

Martin Guitar D-12E Sitka Sapele

Martin Guitar D-12E Sitka Sapele LH

Martin Guitar D-X2E Billy Strings LH

Takamine P3DC w/Softcase

Martin Guitar D-X2E Billy Strings

Yamaha Transacoustic LL-TA BS

Guild D-20 Nat USA

Yamaha A3R ARE TBS

Furch Violet D-EM a

Takamine EF360GF Glenn Frey w/Softcase

Furch Vintage 1 D-SM

Furch Blue Dc-CM w/SPE a

How to Choose the Best Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

Budget Planning

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Key Features

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