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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.

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.

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

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.

Crafted with an onboard eSonic-2 stereo preamp, genuine rosewood fretboard, and solid mahogany construction through the body and neck, the Epiphone Masterbilt DR-500MCE Acoustic/Electric Guitar offers vintage character in a sleek, modern package. The Masterbilt craftsmanship incorporate heritage luthier techniques like a dovetail neck joint, SlimTaper "D" profile neck, and solid Sitka spruce top to summon warm, crisp response with every strum. An affordable slice of acoustic guitar history.

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.

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.

In unity with the rest of the Martin 15 Series, which launched all the way back in 1939, the Martin D-15 Dreadnought acoustic guitar is made entirely of mahogany. The D-15 is, visually, a far more subtle instrument, lacking almost all embellishment other than a tortoiseshell pickguard and simple dot inlays -- the fingerboard is even unbound. It has also taken on a new identity, being renamed the D-15M in 2010.

Throughout the '70s, Japanese maker Ibanez made mostly copies of popular American guitars for import.  The Concord series was similar to Martin's dreadnoughts. 

Years of Production: 1974 - 1978

Body Style: Dreadnought

In the late '60s, the D-55 was dubbed the TV Model and entered the Guild dreadnought line-up as the flagship model. Though similar in design to the D-50 or D-40, the D-55 features higher-end cosmetic appointments like block inlays, as well as an Ebony bridge and three-piece Mahogany/Maple neck. This guitar is made with a natural or sunburst finish. 

Years of Production: 1968 - 1987, 1990 - present

Body Style: Dreadnought 

Wood Composition: Rosewood back and sides, Spruce top, Ebony fingerboard

Design Elements: Ebony bridge, tortoiseshell pickguard, block inlays, multi-bound top and back

Notable Guild Acoustic Players: Richie Havens, Nick Drake, John Denver

Undeniably one of the most iconic American guitars of all time, the Martin D-18 has been a studio and touring workhorse for countless musicians. It's a staple of bluegrass flatpickers, folk strummers, country players, pop songwriters and everything in between. Vintage specimens, particularly pre-1970s, are extremely collectible, while more modern specimens remain excellent players and investments. Once you play one, you'll understand why the Martin D-18 has become a go-to for so many.

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

Very similar in design to the legendary D-28 dreadnought, the Martin D-35 adds a three-piece back constructed from Indian Rosewood as well as a bound fingerboard and other nice cosmetic details. These blues machines sing deep with a larger-than-life bass response and are a favorite instrument for the likes of Johnny Cash, Judy Collins, and Ernest Tubb among countless others. Reverb has an unrivaled collection of D-35s available, and here you'll find out massive inventory of all D-35s built from 1990 to the present day. These guitars range from brand spankin' new in the box to used examples with a couple nicks and play wear that can be had for a great deal.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

The Gibson Hummingbird stands as one of the most iconic acoustic guitars of all time. This square-shoulder dreadnought is most commonly found with mahogany back and sides and a distinct cherry sunburst finish. Its distinct style and well-rounded tone has been favored by players like Keith Richards and Sheryl Crow.