Dreadnought reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 175 Reddit reviews across 9 subreddits and 17 posts to rank the best Dreadnought brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/AcousticGuitar, r/guitars, r/martinguitar, r/spacemarines, r/AdeptusCustodes. Top-rated brands include Yamaha (4.6/5), Eastman (4.6/5), Martin (4.7/5).
Stats
Reviews175
Subreddits9
Posts17
Brands28
Products81
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#1
Yamaha
4.6
(49)
"Seriously, the Red Label series is amazing value."
"You will be super happy with Yamaha. I own two and FGX5 is my favorite."
"Yamaha make amazing instruments, especially their Japanese made instruments, truly next level."
"I just got the FGX3 and I love it. It plays, feels, and sounds like a much more expensive guitar."
"I have a FGX5, it’s amazing. I have no regrets and no plans to buy a new guitar."
"I just got an FG5 and love it! I opted to not get the version with the pickup because I hadn't been all that impressed with Atmosfeel."
"Just picked up an FGX5 last week. Stacked it up against Taylor’s, Martins and Gibsons that cost 3x. The Yamaha was easily best of the bunch."
"The FGX5 is the best guitar for the money. The Japanese craftsmanship is impeccable."
"The Yamaha fg3 is also an all solid wood guitar. The top is torrified Sitka spruce. Basically really high end woods for a killer price."
"You should look for a used Yamaha made in Japan at the Nippon Gakki factory in the 60s or 70s. They call them "the poor man's Martin"."
#2
Eastman
4.6
(26)
"Eastmans are probably the best guitars under €2k, they blow most standard series Martins out of the water."
"The E-10ss, if you can find one, is shaped like a J-45 and sounds fantastic. The D’s are great too. The FSX5 is pretty great as well."
"Save up a bit and if you want the Eastman I will get one for you in NL and ship it to you if you want it."
"They are amazing. You won’t be disappointed."
"I have had my E1D-SP for about a year and love it. About $800 new and solid wood."
"Check out a used Eastman. They super high quality, made in China guitars. Basically, they knock off Martin for about 50% less."
"Eastman E1D is an all solid wood dreanaught. Hand crafted in china."
"Used all-solid Eastman."
"Eastman, Furch, Yamaha, and Breedlove make significantly higher quality guitars than Martin and Taylor in this price range."
"I bought a mint condition Eastman E20OM off Marketplace for less than $500. It was one of the best instruments I've ever played."
#3
Martin
4.7
(24)
"I bought a Martin GPC-11E used but in “mint” condition for $825. Really impressed with this one."
"Martin GPC-11E rings out, is resonant, good sustain, tuning stability is great."
"My Martin HD-35 is my top guitar, but it's also kind of expensive so that's why I'm supportive of the Eastman line."
"You must try these all first hand."
"Pretty much any other Martin."
"D28 or J45"
"Anything D16 or up."
"D18 sounds like what you want."
"D18"
"Buy a new Martin D28 (2025) and don't look back."
#4
Games Workshop
4.3
(9)
"In my opinion the best dreadnought is the brutalis, it's an absolut beast in mele."
"Balistus Dreadnought is the best dreadnought imo. For its price and weapons."
"Brutalis, it just dropped by 15 points making it much more affordable."
"The Ballistus is best if you need a backline support unit to las/krak armor."
"The Redemptor is probably the best all-rounder for the Dreadnoughts."
"Thanks, will look into an impulsor and ballistus dreadnought first now."
"I love the Leviathan Dreadnought."
"I saw someone here use a Penitent Engine. It looked great, could be an alternative for you."
"The newer dreads are pretty cool conceptually, but you could always use the war suit that primaris have."
#5
Furch
4.3
(9)
"Eastman, Furch, Yamaha, and Breedlove make significantly higher quality guitars than Martin and Taylor in this price range."
"Furch builds wonderful guitars."
"I just picked up a Furch Vintage 3 D SR that is pretty spectacular."
"Furch Vintage DSR or Vintage 2 used"
"If you are in italy check out the mahogany martins and or furch dreads. both amazing."
"Look for Furch, they are excellent value."
"I would also look at Furch."
"I would be looking at the Furch blue series."
"I’ve seen second hand Stonebridge (Furch) guitars go for just over that budget in the past."
#6
Alvarez
4.8
(8)
"Blueridge and Alvarez punch way out of their weight class. Both of these will be far superior builds at the same price point of a Martin; especially at a 1k budget."
"Another vote for Alvarez; I haven’t felt a more comfortable neck in that price point than the AD60."
"Alvarez AD60, I also was looking at some Baton Rouge."
"Check out the Alvarez MD60 or MD70. They have both been given really good reviews."
"For a traditional dreadnaught; Alvarez MD60 or MD70."
"Alvarez Masterworks are worth a look."
"Go play a few Alvarez Dreadnoughts and Grand Auditorium designs. Compare the sound and construction with a few of the Taylor and Martin models. I think you’ll be very impressed."
"Alvarez"
#7
Dreadnought
3.3
(6)
"The low powered mode is good for small or single model units and is surprisingly good at chipping dreads down."
"The custodes contemptors that are forgeworld still look pretty sick though."
"I have a soft spot for the telemom in particular."
"I'd seriously recommend playing a few OM bodied guitars or smaller, they're a heck of a lot easier to play if you're not physically big."
"Best to avoid until you have some modelling experience under your belt."
"If you want my 2 cents, all our dreadnoughts are mediocre to bad at best in terms of competitive rules."
#8
Epiphone
4.8
(4)
"I recently got the Epiphone Slash J45 and am very happy with it."
"Epiphone Hummingbird Pro I pick mine up everyday."
"I have an Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Hummingbird and it’s an incredible guitar for the money."
"Imho in that price range Guild D-140 or Epiphone IBG are the best pick."
#9
Takamine
4.5
(4)
"Takamine gs330s. Solid cedar top. Great guitar."
"Takamine G-Series are really good."
"Yes! I looked and thought I think it’s takamine! They look good tho, found one on eBay for cheaper too, so am researching it!"
"Maybe, have a look at the Takamine in that price range."
#10
Seagull
5.0
(3)
"Seagull by godin guitars. Trust me on this, they’re the best guitar in this price range by far."
"Seagull S6 is going to run in that range and you really can’t go wrong."
"Look for Seagull. Quite impressive for the price."
#11
Gibson
5.0
(3)
"I got my barely played J45 for under2K. It’s wonderful."
"Gibson Advanced Jumbo is a cannon."
"J-45 is my favorite larger guitar."
#12
Blueridge
4.3
(3)
"Blueridge and Alvarez punch way out of their weight class. Both of these will be far superior builds at the same price point of a Martin; especially at a 1k budget."
"Blueridge."
"Blueridge"
#13
Washburn
4.3
(3)
"Second vote for Washburn. I've been playing Washburn guitars since my very first one in the 90's. I still play it today. Overlooked value new and dirt cheap used."
"Washburn do great dreadnoughts around that sort of price"
"Can you get Washburn over there? They still have a budget type dreadnaught. D10."
#14
Guild
4.3
(3)
"Guild d-140 was what I got and I don’t regret it."
"Guild D-120"
"Imho in that price range Guild D-140 or Epiphone IBG are the best pick."
#15
Godin
4.3
(3)
"Take a look at Godin guitars ! very good guitars for the price !"
"If you are going to play out, the Godin Ultra A6 is a really neat guitar. It has a piezo and a humbucker."
"Godin MultiAC is worth a look before deciding."
#16
Fender
4.0
(3)
"I have a fender CD60-SCE that I love."
"I have a fender CD60-SCE... I have played it next to many other models at GC and it compares with any of the other guitars I played there in the sub $1k range."
"Take a look at the Fender Paramount series."
#17
Taylor
4.0
(3)
"Maybe check out the Taylor AD17e as well, it was a cheaper American made dreadnought that came about during COVID."
"Also the Taylor AD series can be found for some good prices at Guitar Center since they have be discontinued"
"Taylor, Breedlove, Yamaha, Takamine all are worth looking at."
#18
Gretsch
5.0
(2)
"The les Paul now collects dust. Bonus is that if you get a deltoluxe, it’s also electro-acoustic"
"Just bought a Gretsch Rancher. Can't fault it."
#19
Heritage
5.0
(1)
"Look for a used Heritage series. They have a dread w/cutaway. Great guitars."
#20
Lakewood
5.0
(1)
"I also recently got a Lakewood D-18 2nd hand (it's about 10 years old) and it's amazing, they are made in Germany."
#21
Breedlove
5.0
(1)
"Eastman, Furch, Yamaha, and Breedlove make significantly higher quality guitars than Martin and Taylor in this price range."
#22
Recording King
4.0
(1)
"New Recording King has a great price point for all solid wood"
#23
Tanglewood
4.0
(1)
"With the currency you have listed I would suggest seeing what offerings you can try from Tanglewood or Harley Benton."
#24
Harley Benton
4.0
(1)
"With the currency you have listed I would suggest seeing what offerings you can try from Tanglewood or Harley Benton."
#25
Sigma
4.0
(1)
"Sigma and Madeira
Used imports back in the 70s"
#26
LAG Tramontane
4.0
(1)
"How about LAG tramontane, doesn't cost the bank and performs well"
#27
Eastman E3D Deluxe
4.0
(1)
"Was looking at the Eastman E3D deluxe."
#28
Ovation
4.0
(1)
"I’ve got an older Ovation 1868 TX that I absolutely love."
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