Best Sellers
Top products on Reverb over the past 90 days
Best Sellers in Acoustic Guitars - Dreadnought
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Gibson J-45 Standard 2009 - 2019
21 available from $1,750The Gibson J-45 acoustic guitar can be heard across decades of recordings in the hands of country stars, folk legends, singer-songwriters and solo instrumentalists. It is one of America's most iconic acoustic guitars. Its sloped shoulders and more mellow tone set it apart from Martin's legendary dreadnoughts. Those exact quirks are the reason so many have fallen in love with the Gibson J-45. Vintage specimens (especially pre-1970) are incredibly collectible, while more modern specimens are studio and touring favorites of working musicians. - 20
Seagull S6 Original Acoustic Guitar
39 available from $337Featuring a solid cedar top, a hand-finished neck, and a semi-gloss polished finish, this guitar is a great entry-level choice for experiencing the world of Seagull acoustics. The solid cedar top and wild rosewood back/sides combination in a modified dreadnought body get your warm, full-spectrum tone with a focused character. A quintessential Seagull guitar, this is a solid option for entering the world of acoustics or having another affordable strummer readily at hand. - 23
Cort AD810 OP Standard Series Spruce/Mahogany Dreadnought Open Pore Natural
22 available from $111.97 - 27
Zager ZAD-50CE Natural
19 available from $665Zager guitars are built by Denny Zager of pop duo Zager and Evans. In addition to his own guitars, Zager offers an "EZ Play" setup system.
Wood Composition: Mahogany back and sides, Spruce top - 31
Martin D-16GT 1999 - 2018
4 available from $1,199.99The Martin D-16GT dreadnought acoustic guitar is a blend of classic and modern, and a part of the 16 Series, which focuses on marrying updated specs and playability with the iconic Martin sound. With a glossy solid sitka spruce top (GT stands for Gloss Top) and mahogany for its back and sides, the D-16GT has a pretty typical composition for a dreadnought, though the guitar has been produced in a variety of tonewood combinations, as well as a few different potential electronic options, if that's your thing. - 33
Fender CD-60 (2011 - Present)
146 available from $179.97- Released in 2011 as an entry level Dreadnought
- Laminate Spruce Top with Mahogany Back and Sides
- Also available with a full mahogany body or with a Solid Top
- The CD-60CE model includes a cutaway and electronics
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Yamaha FG-300 Natural 1968 - 1976
11 available from $350Along with the FG-140 and FG-180, the Yamaha FG-300 was one of the original "red label" six-string jumbo acoustics built in Japan starting in 1969. Specimens from 1972 - 1974 can be identified by a green label, while models between 1974 and 1977 had a black label.
Years of Production: 1968 - 1976
Body Style: Dreadnaught
Wood Composition: Select Spruce top, Rosewood back, sides, fingerboard and bridge
Design Elements: Three-point tortoiseshell pickguard - 42
Taylor Builder's Edition 717e with V-Class Bracing
22 available from $1,895- Taylor's take on a classic slope-shoulder dreadnought
- V-Class Bracing
- Also available as 717e with Natural Top, or as 717 without electronics
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Epiphone Hummingbird
12 available from $600The new Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Hummingbird promises tone and feel in the spirit of Gibson's stalwart classic at a more wallet-friendly price. Features of the Hummingbird include: an all solid-wood body, bone nut and saddle, carved and scalloped bracing with a dovetail neck joint. and vintage tuning keys. The guitar is also outfitted with a Fishman pickup system for on-stage, amplified use. - 57
Martin Standard Series D-28
94 available from $2,300Perhaps the most iconic of all dreadnought guitars, the Martin D-28 has seen some changes over its long line of production, but by and large remains very true to the original design that drew in players like Paul McCartney, Neil Young, and Elvis Presley to name a few. Its large, but controlled low-end response fills any room while the balanced and detailed highs provide a shimmer that lands the D-28 squarely in benchmark territory. Here, you'll find our mammoth collection of new and used D-28s from 1990 to the present day, with dead-mint examples and even a few serious deals on some with minor play wear. - 65
Martin D-18GE Golden Era 1995 - 2016
7 available from $2,950The original Martin D-18 GE (Golden Era) that debuted in 1995 was only produced in a run of 272 instruments. It was a replica of the 1937 model. From 1999 onward, the GE has been based on a 1934 D-18.
Years of Production: 1995, 1999 - present - 66
Gibson J-35 Reissue 1994 - 2018
6 available from $1,750Originally known as the Jumbo 35, the J-35 was the predecessor to the iconic J-45. Production stopped during World War II, but the model saw a reissue window in the late 1980s and a limited run of 250 specimens in 1995.
Gibson has recently resurrected the J-35 as a full production model again, under the internal designation Model RS35. It follows the original specs, from the slope-shoulder dreadnought body to the Sitka Spruce/Mahogany construction to the '40s era tigerstripe pickguard. The only modern alteration is the inclusion of an L.R. Baggs Element onboard pickup.
Years of Production: 2012 - present - 70
Martin Standard Series HD-28
89 available from $2,799.99Since 1976, the Martin HD-28 has been the D-28's slightly more ornate sibling, with herringbone purfling and scalloped bracing paired with its Indian Rosewood back and sides. The D-28 template just might be what most people think of when imagine an acoustic guitar, thanks in part to its use by thousands of players on stage and in the studio. Despite its simple and clean look, the Martin HD-28 is a revered and precise instrument, guaranteed to make anyone pay closer attention to the sounds you create. - 71
Gibson J-45 1989 - 2008
12 available from $1,834.45The Gibson J-45 acoustic guitar can be heard across decades of recordings in the hands of country stars, folk legends, singer-songwriters and solo instrumentalists. It is one of America's most iconic acoustic guitars. Its sloped shoulders and more mellow tone set it apart from Martin's legendary dreadnoughts. Those exact quirks are the reason so many have fallen in love with the Gibson J-45. Vintage specimens (especially pre-1970) are incredibly collectible, while more modern specimens are studio and touring favorites of working musicians. - 72
Alvarez Yairi DY-52 Natural 1991
3 available from $699.99Part of a series of Dreadnoughts built for Alvarez by Yairi in this era, the DY-52 used Rosewood for its back and sides with a Spruce top. These instruments were made in Japan by Yairi and imported under the Alvarez brand name.
Years of Production: ca. late '80s to early '90s - 73
Yamaha FG700S Acoustic Folk Guitar
2 available from $189.99Crafted with a solid sitka spruce top, nato wood back and sides, and a genuine rosewood fingerboard, the Yamaha FG700S Acoustic Folk is a feature-packed entry into the world of playing guitar. Rugged, dependable, and mellifluent, this student model boasts a resonance and tonality associated with higher-end models thanks to its precision construction and dreadnought body style. Whether you're just learning your chords or looking for a nice auxiliary model to have on the porch or strum by the fire, the FG700S is a great option. - 74
Martin D-28 1964 - 1969
22 available from $5,399Still a pinnacle of the company's roster, the Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar is a watermark instrument other dreadnoughts are judged by. The 1970s saw the company swap out Brazilian rosewood for Indian, making for a more affordable guitar that retains of vintage warmth.
- Body: Solid Sitka spruce top with Indian rosewood sides and back
- Neck: One-piece mahogany with Indian rosewood fretboard
- Other Features: Rosewood bridge, bone nut
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Epiphone Dove Pro
6 available from $299Based on the iconic Gibson Dove of the early '60s, the Epiphone Dove is an imported dreadnought with cosmetic details closely emulating the original.
Wood Composition: Solid Sitka Spruce top, Laminate Maple back and sides, Maple neck, Rosewood fretboard
Design Elements: Split parallelogram inlays, binding on body and neck, built-in Fishman electronics interface - 84
Martin Standard Series D-41
31 available from $3,900In production since the late '60s, the Martin D-41 Dreadnought acoustic guitar is a higher-end dreadnought that features luxe aesthetic details. Although the wood composition, rosewood for back and sides topped with sitka spruce, is comparable to the D-28, the D-41 sports gorgeous detailing like hexagonal inlays, fancy binding, and gold-plated hardware for models released more recently. - 92
Takamine EF341SC Dreadnought Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar
2 available from $1,099The Takamine EF341SC cutaway dreadnought acoustic-electric guitar is one of the company's best-selling instruments. Handcrafted with a solid cedar top and laminated maple back and sides, this Pro Series guitar rings out loud and clear with a deep, bold bottom end that characterizes a great dreadnought. Takamine's "Palathetic" under-saddle pickup and CT4B II preamp with EQ and tuner fill out the electronic appointments of this awesome guitar, giving you the pure and natural sound of the EF341SC plugged into an amp, PA or recording interface. - 93
Blueridge BR-160 Natural
7 available from $1,149Blueridge is a Malaysian guitar company that utilizes overseas manufacturing to produce guitars with high-end components at a competitive price point. Most of their guitars are based off of Martin designs. The BR-160 has a Sitka Spruce top and Indian Rosewood back and sides.
Wood Composition: Solid Sitka Spruce top, Solid Indian Rosewood back and sides, Rosewood fretboard, Mahogany neck
Design Elements: Abalone inlay work, vintage-style tuners, optional onboard electronics, herringbone inlay around top, dovetail neck joint - 94
Yamaha FG800 Acoustic Guitar
3 available from $259.99The FG800 Acoustic Folk Guitar is part of Yamaha's popular FG series and is a fantastic choice for beginner acoustic guitar players. This guitar uses nato wood for its back and sides which is similar to mahogany in its warmth and balance. Compared to the earlier FG700 model, the FG800 uses scalloped bracing which fosters a bigger sound with better projection. Yamaha FG guitars like the FG800 are not only great for beginners, but are a reliable option for seasoned players looking for a backup guitar to keep around the office or by the sofa. - 95
Martin Vintage Series HD-28V (Custom HD-28) 1995 - 2018
20 available from $2,411.50Building off of one of Martin's most iconic dreadnought guitars, the D-28, the Martin HD-28V puts a twist on a classic. Herringbone purfling with a zig-zag back stripe, as well as the more vintage-leaning style as indicated by the V in its name, set the HD-28V apart from both the D-28 and the HD-28. And the HD-28V comes in a classic combination for dreadnoughts: rosewood for the back and sides with spruce for the top. - 96
Collings D2H
28 available from $4,499The key to the Collings D2H Dreadnought acoustic guitar is hidden right in its name. "D" denotes the dreadnought body shape, while the "2" indicates Indian rosewood back and sides. Finally, the "H" signifies herringbone binding. Collings has designed the D2H to not only accompany vocals but to complement bluegrass flatpickers, helping them cut through a mix. - 99
Gibson J-45 1955 - 1960
16 available from $4,650The Gibson J-45 acoustic guitar can be heard across decades of recordings in the hands of country stars, folk legends, singer-songwriters and solo instrumentalists. It is one of America's most iconic acoustic guitars. Its sloped shoulders and more mellow tone set it apart from Martin's legendary dreadnoughts. Those exact quirks are the reason so many have fallen in love with the Gibson J-45. Vintage specimens (especially pre-1970) are incredibly collectible, while more modern specimens are studio and touring favorites of working musicians. - 100
Taylor 320e
One available for $1,299The Taylor 320 is a dreadnought-sized guitar featuring a solid Mahogany top and solid African Sapele back and sides. The 320 has a comparably warm tone, and works well as a strummer or for mellower lead playing. The 'e' denotes onboard electronics.
