When it comes to affordable dreadnought acoustic guitars, the Alvarez AD60 provides some of the best bang for the buck around. With a hand-selected quartersawn Sitka Spruce top and Mahogany back and sides, it provides a deep, warm, resonant tone that will make you want to put off the other things in your day and just keep playing. A 1.75" real bone nut provides great sustain and plenty of width for fingerstyle playing. Of course, it you just want to flatpick or strum like a maniac, that's what the deep dreadnought body is for. Entire paycheck not required.