Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

The dreadnought acoustic guitar has dominated popular music for nearly a century — and it's easy to understand why. Named after the massive British battleships of the early 20th century, the dreadnought's large, square-shouldered body delivers a powerful, full-range tone that projects beautifully both on stage and in the living room. It is the standard by which all other acoustic guitar body shapes are measured.

Key Features

Body Shape: Large, square shoulders with a wide waist — the largest of the standard acoustic body styles.
Sound Profile: Full, powerful, and balanced — strong bass response with clear midrange and bright treble.
Best For: Strumming, flatpicking, bluegrass, country, folk, and rock — the dreadnought handles it all.
Projection: Excellent volume and projection — the dreadnought can fill a room without amplification.

Dreadnought Brands at Roxy Music

Martin: The company that invented the dreadnought in 1916. Martin dreadnoughts are the benchmark of the format — rich, complex tone that only improves with age. Shop Martin →
Fender: Accessible dreadnought acoustics with authentic tone and quality construction at player-friendly price points. Shop Fender →
Yamaha: Legendary consistency and value — Yamaha dreadnoughts are trusted by students and working musicians worldwide. Shop Yamaha →
Ibanez: Performance-oriented dreadnoughts with great playability and solid craftsmanship across multiple price points. Shop Ibanez →
Takamine: Reliable dreadnoughts trusted by gigging musicians for decades. Shop Takamine →

Acoustic-Electric Options

Many of our dreadnought guitars are available in acoustic-electric configurations with built-in pickups and preamps — ideal for gigging musicians who need to plug in. Ask our staff about acoustic-electric options, or browse our Stage Ready Acoustics collection.

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