Best Yamaha Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars 2026

Premium Yamaha dreadnought acoustic guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026

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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

Yamaha A3R ARE TBS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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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Yamaha FG5G NT High Gloss - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Yamaha FG5G NT High Gloss

by Yamaha

Singer-Songwriter Country Campfire Sessions

Key Feature:

• Classic dreadnought tone

✓ PROS

• Powerful projection and volume
• Rich bass response

✗ CONS

• Can overpower fingerpicking
• Less comfortable for smaller players

Yamaha FG5 NT High GlossSteel-String GuitarBack and sides: Solid mahoganyTop: Solid spruce with A.R.E. (Acoustic...

⭐ 4.7/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 603060

$1,759

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Yamaha FGX830C NT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Yamaha FGX830C NT

by Yamaha

Singer-Songwriter Rock Country

Key Feature:

• Powerful projection and volume

✓ PROS

• Great for strumming
• Classic dreadnought tone

✗ CONS

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

Yamaha FGX830C NTSteel-String GuitarWith cutawayTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: RosewoodNeck: NatoFretboard and...

⭐ 4.4/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 380023

$791

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Yamaha FG800 BS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Yamaha FG800 BS

by Yamaha

Folk Bluegrass Country

Key Feature:

• Powerful projection and volume

✓ PROS

• Rich bass response
• Great for strumming

✗ CONS

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

Yamaha FG800 BSSteel-String GuitarTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: NatoNeck: NatoFretboard: Walnut20 FretsNut width: 43...

⭐ 4.6/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 467746

$373

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Yamaha FG800 NT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Yamaha FG800 NT

by Yamaha

Rock Folk Bluegrass

Key Feature:

• Powerful projection and volume

✓ PROS

• Classic dreadnought tone
• Great for strumming

✗ CONS

• Can overpower fingerpicking
• May lack upper-mid clarity

Yamaha FG800 NTAcoustic GuitarTop: solid spruceBack and sides: NatoNeck: NatoFingerboard: WalnutScale: 650 mmNut width:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 467748

$373

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Yamaha FG9R - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Yamaha FG9R

by Yamaha

Singer-Songwriter Rock Campfire Sessions

Key Feature:

• Balanced across all frequencies

✓ PROS

• Rich bass response
• Great for strumming

✗ CONS

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

Yamaha FG9RAcoustic GuitarTop: solid spruceBack and sides: solid rosewoodNeck: MahoganyFingerboard: EbonyWooden Rope...

⭐ 4.7/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 565599

$4,179

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Yamaha FGC-TA Brown Sunburst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Yamaha FGC-TA Brown Sunburst

by Yamaha

Campfire Sessions Folk Rock

Key Feature:

• Balanced across all frequencies

✓ PROS

• Great for strumming
• Powerful projection and volume

✗ CONS

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

Yamaha FGC-TA Brown SunburstSteel-string guitar with pickupWith cutewayBody: Mahogany (Khaya ivorensis)Top: Solid...

⭐ 5.0/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 531930

$817

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Yamaha FG830 NT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Yamaha FG830 NT

by Yamaha

Singer-Songwriter Country Bluegrass

Key Feature:

• Great for strumming

✓ PROS

• Great for strumming
• Classic dreadnought tone

✗ CONS

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

Yamaha FG830 NTSteel String GuitarTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)Neck: NatoFretboard...

⭐ 4.6/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 379935

$481

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Yamaha FX370C TBS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Yamaha FX370C TBS

by Yamaha

Campfire Sessions Rock Country

Key Feature:

• Balanced across all frequencies

✓ PROS

• Powerful projection and volume
• Classic dreadnought tone

✗ CONS

• Requires good playing technique
• Less comfortable for smaller players

Yamaha FX370C TBSSteel-string guitarCutawayTop spruceBack and sides: NatoNeck: NatoRosewood fretboard (Dalbergia...

⭐ 4.7/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 192478

$351

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Yamaha FX370C NT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.6/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Yamaha FX370C NT

by Yamaha

Rock Country Singer-Songwriter

Key Feature:

• Balanced across all frequencies

✓ PROS

• Classic dreadnought tone
• Powerful projection and volume

✗ CONS

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

Yamaha FX370C NTSteel string guitarCutawayTop spruceBack and sides: NatoNeck: NatoRosewood fretboard and bridge...

⭐ 4.6/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 192476

$328

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Yamaha FGX3 NT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.9/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Yamaha FGX3 NT

by Yamaha

Bluegrass Singer-Songwriter Rock

Key Feature:

• Balanced across all frequencies

✓ PROS

• Classic dreadnought tone
• Rich bass response

✗ CONS

• Less comfortable for smaller players
• Requires good playing technique

Yamaha FGX3 NTWestern GuitarBody shape: FGA.R.E. Top treatmentBottom & sides: Solid MahoganyTop: Solid spruceNeck:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 465490

$1,407

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Yamaha FG830 TBS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.8/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Yamaha FG830 TBS

by Yamaha

Folk Bluegrass Campfire Sessions

Key Feature:

• Classic dreadnought tone

✓ PROS

• Powerful projection and volume
• Balanced across all frequencies

✗ CONS

• Can overpower fingerpicking
• Less comfortable for smaller players

Yamaha FG830 TBSSteel-String GuitarTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: RosewoodNeck: NatoFretboard and bridge: Rosewood20...

⭐ 4.8/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 379939

$527

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Yamaha Transacoustic LL-TA BS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 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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Yamaha FGX5G NT High Gloss - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.7/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Yamaha FGX5G NT High Gloss

by Yamaha

Bluegrass Singer-Songwriter Folk

Key Feature:

• Powerful projection and volume

✓ PROS

• Great for strumming
• Balanced across all frequencies

✗ CONS

• Can overpower fingerpicking
• Less comfortable for smaller players

Yamaha FGX5 NT High GlossSteel-String Guitar with PickupBack and sides: Solid MahoganyTop: Solid spruce with A.R.E....

⭐ 4.7/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 603074

$1,957

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Yamaha Transacoustic LL-TA VT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.8/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Yamaha Transacoustic LL-TA VT

by Yamaha

Singer-Songwriter Bluegrass Campfire Sessions

Key Feature:

• Balanced across all frequencies

✓ PROS

• Great for strumming
• Powerful projection and volume

✗ CONS

• Can overpower fingerpicking
• May lack upper-mid clarity

Yamaha Transacoustic LL-TA VTSteel String GuitarDreadnoughtTop: Engelmann spruceBottom and sides: solid rosewood5-Ply...

⭐ 4.8/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 386229

$1,374

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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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