Best Sellers
Top products on Reverb over the past 90 days
Best Sellers in Acoustic Guitars - Dreadnought
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Zager ZAD-50CE Natural
Zager 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 - 6
Gibson J-45 Standard 2009 - 2019
The 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. - 9
Takamine EF341SC Dreadnought Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar
The 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. - 11
Epiphone Hummingbird
The 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. - 16
Collings D2H
The 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. - 18
Fender CD-60SCE
- Update to the CD-60CE which had a Laminate Top
- Solid Spruce Top with Mahogany Back and Sides
- Also available with a full mahogany body or 12-Strings
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Seagull S6 Original Acoustic Guitar
Featuring 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. - 32
Martin D-16GT 1999 - 2018
The 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. - 35
Martin Standard Series D-28
Perhaps 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. - 38
Epiphone J-45
The new Epiphone Inspired by Gibson J-45 promises tone and feel in the spirit of Gibson's stalwart classic at a more wallet-friendly price. Features of the J-45 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. - 39
Martin D-28 1964 - 1969
Still 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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Guild D-40 Bluegrass Jubilee
Increasingly popular among fingerstylists and the American Primitive crowd, the Guild D-40 has earned loyal fans for decades as a solid dreadnought alternative to Martin and Gibson options. Vintage specimens (1963 - 1992) offer the deep, woody resonance of aged wood at reasonable prices while the modern reissue (2006 - present) still offers incredible value, some with factory-installed pickups. Built like a tank with a sound perfect for the campfire or porch, the Bluegrass Jubilee is an American classic. - 45
Martin Standard Series HD-28
Since 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. - 56
Gibson J-45 1946 - 1955
The 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. - 60
Gibson J-35 Reissue 1994 - 2018
Originally 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
Gibson J-160E 1955 - 1969
One of Gibson's early attempts at a production acoustic-electric guitar, the J-160e was a round-shouldered dreadnought with a single-coil pickup installed at the end of the fingerboard. This guitar features two control knobs, a Mahogany body, 3-ply laminated top (the 1954 model is the only one with a spruce top), and Rosewood fingerboard with trapezoid inlays. Like the Epiphone Casino, this guitar's status has been greatly influenced by its use by the Beatles.
While production did continue through much of the Norlin era, the guitars from 1970 - 1979 do have some major changes to shape and construction.
Notable Players: John Lennon, George Harrison, Barry Gibb - 75
Fender CD-60 (2011 - Present)
- 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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Larrivee L-09 Natural
Jean Larrivee started crafting guitars in Toronto. The company moved to Vancouver in the '80s and opened a second factory in California in 2001. The Larrivee L-09 uses Larrivee's signature L body style which is smaller than a dreadnought. Guitars with an 03 designation use Rosewood back and sides.
Wood Composition: Mahogany Neck, Canadian Sitka Spruce top, Ebony fingerboard, Rosewood back & sides
Body Style: Larrivee L Shape
Notable Larrivee Players: Peter Yarrow, John Hiatt - 82
Martin D-18GE Golden Era 1995 - 2016
The 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 - 89
Line 6 Variax 700 Acoustic Black
Part of the Line 6 Variax series, the Variax 700 acoustic features onboard guitar modeling. The Variax series includes a number of guitar each with the built-in ability to model classic guitars. For the now discontinued acoustic Variaxes, Line 6 included models of guitars like the Martin D-28 and Guild F-212.
Years of Production: ca. 2004 - 2010 - 90
Eastman E10D Natural 2013
The Eastman E10D is a dreadnought made with an Adirondack Spruce top and Mahogany back and sides. - 91
Santa Cruz Tony Rice
The Santa Cruz Tony Rice signature model is not intended to be a copy of Tony's own 1935 Martin D-28 but rather a modern reinterpretation of the characteristics that make pre-war dreadnoughts so desirable for flatpicking. Clear note separation, articulate bass notes and strong highs and mids were goals in making the Tony Rice model.
This model was designed with help from Tony Rice himself, featuring a Sitka Spruce top and Indian Rosewood back and sides.
*Not to be confused with the Tony Rice Professional model, which uses a German Spruce top and Brazilian Rosewood back and sides and thus has nearly twice the street value.
Years of Production: 1990 - present - 92
Yamaha FG-140 Natural 1968 - 1972
Yamaha's FG series of affordable steel string acoustics has been around since the early '70s. There have been many different FGs over the years, and these guitars have earned a solid reputation for quality at a low price. Early Yamaha guitars such as this '70s FG-140 were made in Nippon Japan. Guitars from this era are referred to as "Nippon" or "Nippon Gakki" Yamahas and have a red label in the soundhole.
Years of Production: 1968-1972
Wood Composition: Mahogany back and sides, Spruce top, Rosewood fingerboard
Notable Yamaha Acoustic Players: Elliott Smith, Joe Bonamassa - 96
Blueridge BR-140 Natural
Blueridge 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 Mahogany back and sides.
Wood Composition: Solid Sitka Spruce top, Solid Mahogany back and sides, Rosewood fretboard, Mahogany neck
Design Elements: Abalone inlay work, vintage-style tuners, optional onboard electronics, dovetail neck joint - 98
Martin Vintage Series HD-28V (Custom HD-28) 1995 - 2018
Building 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. - 99
Gibson Hummingbird 1960 - 1968
With a full complement of ornate cosmetic details, the Gibson Hummingbird was Gibson's second most expensive production acoustic when it premiered in 1960. The Hummingbird deviated from older Gibson dreadnoughts designs in its use of square shoulders instead of the rounded shoulders found on models like the J-45. Largely due to its striking visual flair, the Hummingbird remains one of Gibson's most iconic acoustics.
Years of Production: 1960 - present
Body Style: Dreadnought
Wood Composition: Mahogany back and sides, Mahogany neck, Spruce top
Design Elements: Square shoulders, long ornate pickguard, deep set neck, adjustable bridge saddle, double parallelogram inlays
Notable Players: John McLoughlin, Jimmy Page, Keith Richards
