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Dreadnought Guitars With 1 11/16" (42.9mm) Nut Width
Best Dreadnought Guitars With 1 11/16" (42.9mm) Nut Width in 2024
Here are the top Dreadnought style guitars with 1 11/16" (42.9mm) nut width. After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.
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1 Prices - New from $5,299 > From Martin's 2014 Custom & Special Editions series Made in United States
6 strings
25.4"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Engelmann Spruce top
Solid East Indian Rosewood back
Solid East Indian Rosewood sides Select Hardwood neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman Gold Plus Natural I (Preamp/Active) Ebony bridge Acoustic Modified Low Oval Set neck
20 Medium frets
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1 Prices - New from $5,299 > From Martin's 2014 Custom & Special Editions series Made in United States
6 strings
25.4"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Engelmann Spruce top
Solid East Indian Rosewood back
Solid East Indian Rosewood sides Select Hardwood neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman Gold Plus Natural I (Preamp/Active) Ebony bridge Acoustic Modified Low Oval Set neck
20 Medium frets
Chrome Enclosed Gear tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesMartin D-35 Johnny Cash
Made in United States Expensive Wood Bone Nut Top Brand Pickups Electronics Compensated Saddle Solid Top Wood Solid Side Wood Solid Back Wood Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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3 Prices - New from $999.99 > From Fender's 2023 Highway series Made in Mexico
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Chambered Mahogany back
Chambered Mahogany sides Mahogany neck
Rosewood fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Acoustic Pickup (Preamp/Active) Modern Viking bridge Acoustic C Shape Neck-Through neck
20 Narrow Tall frets
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3 Prices - New from $999.99 > From Fender's 2023 Highway series Made in Mexico
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Chambered Mahogany back
Chambered Mahogany sides Mahogany neck
Rosewood fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Acoustic Pickup (Preamp/Active) Modern Viking bridge Acoustic C Shape Neck-Through neck
20 Narrow Tall frets
Fender ClassicGear tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesFender Highway Series Dreadnought
Expensive Wood Ivory Tusq Nut Top Brand Pickups Electronics Ivory Tusq Saddle Solid Top Wood Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners Made in Mexico Laminated Side Wood Laminated Back Wood No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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3 Prices - New from $899 > From Taylor's 2022 Academy series Made in Mexico
6 strings
24.9"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Walnut top
Layered Walnut back
Layered Walnut sides Hard Rock Maple neck
West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: ES-B Electronics (Preamp/Active) West African Crelicam Ebony bridge Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Die-Cast Chrome tuners See all specs and compare >
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3 Prices - New from $899 > From Taylor's 2022 Academy series Made in Mexico
6 strings
24.9"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Walnut top
Layered Walnut back
Layered Walnut sides Hard Rock Maple neck
West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: ES-B Electronics (Preamp/Active) West African Crelicam Ebony bridge Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Die-Cast Chrome tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesTaylor Academy 20e
Expensive Wood NuBone Nut Electronics NuBone Saddle Solid Top Wood Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners Made in Mexico No Top Brand Pickups Laminated Side Wood Laminated Back Wood No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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2 Prices - New from $1,599 > From Martin's 2013 15 series Made in United States
6 strings
25.4"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Mahogany top
Solid Mahogany back
Solid Mahogany sides Mahogany neck
East Indian Rosewood fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman Gold Plus Natural I (Preamp/Active) East Indian Rosewood bridge Acoustic Modified Low Oval Set neck
20 Medium frets
Nickel Open Gear tuners See all specs and compare >
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2 Prices - New from $1,599 > From Martin's 2013 15 series Made in United States
6 strings
25.4"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Mahogany top
Solid Mahogany back
Solid Mahogany sides Mahogany neck
East Indian Rosewood fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman Gold Plus Natural I (Preamp/Active) East Indian Rosewood bridge Acoustic Modified Low Oval Set neck
20 Medium frets
Nickel Open Gear tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesMartin D-15M
Made in United States Expensive Wood Bone Nut Top Brand Pickups Electronics Compensated Saddle Solid Top Wood Solid Side Wood Solid Back Wood Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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6 Prices - New from $1,599 > From Martin's 2017 15 series Made in United States
6 strings
25.4"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Mahogany top
Solid Mahogany back
Solid Mahogany sides Mahogany neck
Katalox fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman Gold Plus Natural I (Preamp/Active) Katalox bridge Acoustic Modified Low Oval Set neck
20 Medium frets
Golden Age Relic Nickel tuners See all specs and compare >
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6 Prices - New from $1,599 > From Martin's 2017 15 series Made in United States
6 strings
25.4"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Mahogany top
Solid Mahogany back
Solid Mahogany sides Mahogany neck
Katalox fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman Gold Plus Natural I (Preamp/Active) Katalox bridge Acoustic Modified Low Oval Set neck
20 Medium frets
Golden Age Relic Nickel tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesMartin D-15M StreetMaster
Made in United States Expensive Wood Bone Nut Top Brand Pickups Electronics Compensated Saddle Solid Top Wood Solid Side Wood Solid Back Wood Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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2 Prices - New from $6,999 > From Martin's 2018 Authentic series Made in United States
6 strings
25.4"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Adirondack Spruce with VTS top
Solid Genuine Mahogany back
Solid Genuine Mahogany sides Genuine Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: (/) Ebony bridge Acoustic Authentic 1939 Set neck
20 Medium frets
Nickel Open Gear - Aged tuners See all specs and compare >
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2 Prices - New from $6,999 > From Martin's 2018 Authentic series Made in United States
6 strings
25.4"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Adirondack Spruce with VTS top
Solid Genuine Mahogany back
Solid Genuine Mahogany sides Genuine Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: (/) Ebony bridge Acoustic Authentic 1939 Set neck
20 Medium frets
Nickel Open Gear - Aged tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesMartin D-18 Authentic 1939 Aged
Made in United States Expensive Wood Bone Nut Bone Saddle Solid Top Wood Solid Side Wood Solid Back Wood Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners No Top Brand Pickups No Electronics No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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From Martin's 2013 Authentic series Made in United States
6 strings
25.4"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Adirondack Spruce with VTS top
Solid Genuine Mahogany back
Solid Genuine Mahogany sides Genuine Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: (/) Ebony bridge Acoustic Authentic 1939 Set neck
20 Medium frets
Nickel Open Gear tuners See all specs and compare >
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From Martin's 2013 Authentic series Made in United States
6 strings
25.4"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Adirondack Spruce with VTS top
Solid Genuine Mahogany back
Solid Genuine Mahogany sides Genuine Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: (/) Ebony bridge Acoustic Authentic 1939 Set neck
20 Medium frets
Nickel Open Gear tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesMartin D-18 Authentic 1939
Made in United States Expensive Wood Bone Nut Bone Saddle Solid Top Wood Solid Side Wood Solid Back Wood Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners No Top Brand Pickups No Electronics No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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4 Prices - New from $6,999 > From Martin's 2022 Custom & Special Editions series Made in United States
6 strings
25.4"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Solid East Indian Rosewood back
Solid East Indian Rosewood sides Genuine Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: (/) Ebony bridge Acoustic 1954 Rich Robinson Barrel and Heel Set neck
20 Medium frets
Aged Nickel Enclosed Gear tuners See all specs and compare >
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4 Prices - New from $6,999 > From Martin's 2022 Custom & Special Editions series Made in United States
6 strings
25.4"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Solid East Indian Rosewood back
Solid East Indian Rosewood sides Genuine Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: (/) Ebony bridge Acoustic 1954 Rich Robinson Barrel and Heel Set neck
20 Medium frets
Aged Nickel Enclosed Gear tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesMartin D-28 Rich Robinson
Made in United States Expensive Wood Bone Nut Bone Saddle Solid Top Wood Solid Side Wood Solid Back Wood Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners No Top Brand Pickups No Electronics No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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4 Prices - New from $799 > From Taylor's 2017 Academy series Made in Mexico
6 strings
24.9"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Layered Sapele back
Layered Sapele sides Maple neck
West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: ES-B Electronics (Preamp/Active) West African Crelicam Ebony bridge Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Chrome (100/200) tuners See all specs and compare >
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4 Prices - New from $799 > From Taylor's 2017 Academy series Made in Mexico
6 strings
24.9"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Layered Sapele back
Layered Sapele sides Maple neck
West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: ES-B Electronics (Preamp/Active) West African Crelicam Ebony bridge Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Chrome (100/200) tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesTaylor Academy 10e
Expensive Wood NuBone Nut Electronics Synthetic Bone Saddle Solid Top Wood Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners Made in Mexico No Top Brand Pickups Laminated Side Wood Laminated Back Wood No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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4 Prices - New from $1,000 > From Taylor's 2020 200 series Made in Mexico
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Layered Rosewood back
Layered Rosewood sides Tropical Mahogany neck
West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active) West African Crelicam Ebony bridge Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Taylor Nickel tuners See all specs and compare >
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4 Prices - New from $1,000 > From Taylor's 2020 200 series Made in Mexico
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Layered Rosewood back
Layered Rosewood sides Tropical Mahogany neck
West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active) West African Crelicam Ebony bridge Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Taylor Nickel tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesTaylor 210ce Plus
Expensive Wood NuBone Nut Electronics Synthetic Bone Saddle Solid Top Wood Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners Made in Mexico No Top Brand Pickups Laminated Side Wood Laminated Back Wood No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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