Best dreadnought guitars 2024: big body acoustics for powerful tone

For decades, acoustic players of all genres have chased after the tone and projection produced by the best dreadnought guitars. Probably the most recognizable acoustic guitar shape ever created, the dreadnought offers a bassy and defined low end, along with a clear and sparkly top end, usually with a slight mid-scoop.

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