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. Martin D-35 Johnny Cash

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Martin D-35 Johnny Cash

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Playability 73

Sound 88

Build quality 88

Value for money 68

Overall Score 83

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Neck profile shape: C (4 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (4 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (4 votes)

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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
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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
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Martin 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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2. Fender Highway Series Dreadnought

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Fender Highway Series Dreadnought

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Playability 80

Sound 88

Build quality 82

Value for money 88

Overall Score 83

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Neck profile shape: D (2 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (2 votes)

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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
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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
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Fender 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. Taylor Academy 20e

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Taylor Academy 20e

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Playability 77

Sound 85

Build quality 72

Value for money 83

Overall Score 78

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
Pickups power: Clean (2 votes)

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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
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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
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Taylor 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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4. Martin D-15M

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Martin D-15M

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Playability 73

Sound 88

Build quality 85

Value for money 77

Overall Score 82

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (4 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (4 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (4 votes)

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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
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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
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Martin 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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5. Martin D-15M StreetMaster

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Martin D-15M StreetMaster

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Playability 73

Sound 88

Build quality 85

Value for money 77

Overall Score 82

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (4 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (4 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (4 votes)

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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
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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
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Martin 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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6. Martin D-18 Authentic 1939 Aged

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Martin D-18 Authentic 1939 Aged

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Playability 73

Sound 85

Build quality 82

Value for money 65

Overall Score 80

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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
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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
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Martin 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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7. Martin D-18 Authentic 1939

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Martin D-18 Authentic 1939

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Playability 73

Sound 85

Build quality 82

Value for money 65

Overall Score 80

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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
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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
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Martin 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

8. Martin D-28 Rich Robinson

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Martin D-28 Rich Robinson

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Playability 73

Sound 85

Build quality 82

Value for money 65

Overall Score 80

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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
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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
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Martin 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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9. Taylor Academy 10e

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Taylor Academy 10e

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Playability 77

Sound 85

Build quality 72

Value for money 83

Overall Score 78

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
Pickups power: Clean (2 votes)

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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
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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
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Taylor 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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10. Taylor 210ce Plus

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Taylor 210ce Plus

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Playability 73

Sound 85

Build quality 74

Value for money 77

Overall Score 77

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (7 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (6 votes)

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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
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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
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Taylor 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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