Best Dreadnought Guitars With 1 7/8" (47.6mm) Nut Width in 2025

Here are the top Dreadnought style guitars with 1 7/8" (47.6mm) 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. Takamine JJ325SRC-12

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Playability 73
Sound 85
Build quality 82
Value for money 75
Overall Score 80

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  • Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (5 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (5 votes)
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  • From Takamine's 2019 Signature series
  • Made in Japan
  • 12 strings
  • 25.4"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Spruce top
  • Ovangkol back
  • Ovangkol sides
  • Mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: CT4B II (Preamp/Active)
  • Fixed bridge
  • Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Takamine Gold tuners
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  • From Takamine's 2019 Signature series
  • Made in Japan
  • 12 strings
  • 25.4"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Spruce top
  • Ovangkol back
  • Ovangkol sides
  • Mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: CT4B II (Preamp/Active)
  • Fixed bridge
  • Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Takamine Gold tuners
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Takamine JJ325SRC-12 Specifications
Takamine JJ325SRC-12
General
Brand: Takamine
Year: 2019
Configuration: N/A
Strings: 12
Made in: Japan
Series: Signature
Colors: Red
Left-Handed Version: Yes
Body
Type: Hollowbody
Body Material: Solid Spruce
Sides Material: Ovangkol
Back Material: Ovangkol
Bridge: Fixed
Neck
Neck Joint: Set
Tuners: Takamine Gold
Fretboard: Rosewood
Neck Material: Mahogany
Decoration: Dots with custom 12th
Scale Size: 25.4"
Shape: Acoustic Asymmetrical C
Frets: 20 Medium
Fretboard Radius: 12"
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 47.6mm (1.875'')
Electronics
Pickups: CT4B II (Preamp / Active)
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Gold
Strengths & Weaknesses
Takamine JJ325SRC-12
  • Made in Japan
  • Expensive Wood
  • Bone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Electronics
  • Bone Saddle
  • Solid Top Wood
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Laminated Side Wood
  • Laminated Back Wood
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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    2. Taylor 250ce-BLK DLX

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    Playability 73
    Sound 88
    Build quality 79
    Value for money 75
    Overall Score 80

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: D (9 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (8 votes)
    • Pickups power: Clean (7 votes)
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    • From Taylor's 2019 200 series
    • Made in Mexico
    • 12 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 15" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Lutz Spruce top
    • Solid Maple back
    • Solid Maple sides
    • Hard Rock Maple 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
    • Satin Black tuners
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    • From Taylor's 2019 200 series
    • Made in Mexico
    • 12 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 15" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Lutz Spruce top
    • Solid Maple back
    • Solid Maple sides
    • Hard Rock Maple 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
    • Satin Black tuners
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    Taylor 250ce-BLK DLX Specifications
    Taylor 250ce-BLK DLX
    General
    Brand: Taylor
    Year: 2019
    Configuration: N/A
    Strings: 12
    Made in: Mexico
    Series: 200
    Colors: Natural
    Left-Handed Version: Yes
    Body
    Type: Hollowbody
    Body Material: Solid Lutz Spruce
    Sides Material: Maple
    Back Material: Maple
    Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: Satin Black
    Fretboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
    Neck Material: Hard Rock Maple
    Decoration: Small Diamonds
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: Acoustic Taylor Standard
    Frets: 20 Medium
    Fretboard Radius: 15"
    Nut: Ivory Tusq
    Nut Width: 47.6mm (1.875'')
    Electronics
    Pickups: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp / Active)
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Black
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Taylor 250ce-BLK DLX
    • Expensive Wood
    • Ivory Tusq Nut
    • Electronics
    • Synthetic Bone Saddle
    • Solid Top Wood
    • Solid Side Wood
    • Solid Back Wood
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • Made in Mexico
    • No Top Brand Pickups
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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      3. Alvarez AD6012CE

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      Playability 70
      Sound 88
      Build quality 72
      Value for money 82
      Overall Score 77

      What our users think

      • Neck profile shape: V (1 vote)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (1 vote)
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      • From Alvarez's 2018 Artist series
      • Made in China
      • 12 strings
      • 25.512"'' scale
      • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid A+ Sitka Spruce top
      • African Mahogany back
      • African Mahogany sides
      • Mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish neck
      • Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up (Preamp/Active)
      • Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
      • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
      • 21 Medium frets
      • Premium Die Cast tuners
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      • From Alvarez's 2018 Artist series
      • Made in China
      • 12 strings
      • 25.512"'' scale
      • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid A+ Sitka Spruce top
      • African Mahogany back
      • African Mahogany sides
      • Mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish neck
      • Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up (Preamp/Active)
      • Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
      • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
      • 21 Medium frets
      • Premium Die Cast tuners
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      Alvarez AD6012CE Specifications
      Alvarez AD6012CE
      General
      Brand: Alvarez
      Year: 2018
      Configuration: N/A
      Strings: 12
      Made in: China
      Series: Artist
      Colors:
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Hollowbody
      Body Material: Solid A+ Sitka Spruce
      Sides Material: Mahogany
      Back Material: Mahogany
      Bridge: Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Set
      Tuners: Premium Die Cast
      Fretboard: Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay
      Neck Material: Mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish
      Decoration: Mother-of-pearl Design at 12th fret
      Scale Size: 25.512"
      Shape: Acoustic Alvarez
      Frets: 21 Medium
      Fretboard Radius: 14.96"
      Nut: Bone
      Nut Width: 47.6mm (1.875'')
      Electronics
      Pickups: LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up (Preamp / Active)
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Chrome
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Alvarez AD6012CE
      • Expensive Wood
      • Bone Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Electronics
      • Bone Saddle
      • Solid Top Wood
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • Made in China
      • Laminated Side Wood
      • Laminated Back Wood
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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        4. Guild D-1212 Natural

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        Playability 73
        Sound 85
        Build quality 69
        Value for money 81
        Overall Score 76
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        • From Guild's 2020 Westerly Collection series
        • Made in China
        • 12 strings
        • 25.5"'' scale
        • 16" Fretboard Radius
        • Solid African Mahogany top
        • Solid African Mahogany back
        • Solid African Mahogany sides
        • Mahogany neck
        • Rosewood fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: (/)
        • Rosewood bridge
        • Acoustic C Shape Set neck
        • 20 Medium frets
        • Guild G-ShieldCompact Closed Gear tuners
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        • From Guild's 2020 Westerly Collection series
        • Made in China
        • 12 strings
        • 25.5"'' scale
        • 16" Fretboard Radius
        • Solid African Mahogany top
        • Solid African Mahogany back
        • Solid African Mahogany sides
        • Mahogany neck
        • Rosewood fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: (/)
        • Rosewood bridge
        • Acoustic C Shape Set neck
        • 20 Medium frets
        • Guild G-ShieldCompact Closed Gear tuners
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        Guild D-1212 Natural Specifications
        Guild D-1212 Natural
        General
        Brand: Guild
        Year: 2020
        Configuration: N/A
        Strings: 12
        Made in: China
        Series: Westerly Collection
        Colors: Natural
        Left-Handed Version: No
        Body
        Type: Hollowbody
        Body Material: Solid African Mahogany
        Sides Material: Mahogany
        Back Material: Mahogany
        Bridge: Rosewood
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Set
        Tuners: Guild G-ShieldCompact Closed Gear
        Fretboard: Rosewood
        Neck Material: Mahogany
        Decoration: 5mm Dots Mother-Of-Pearl
        Scale Size: 25.5"
        Shape: Acoustic C Shape
        Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.945'' (24mm)
        Frets: 20 Medium
        Fretboard Radius: 16"
        Nut: Bone
        Nut Width: 47.6mm (1.875'')
        Electronics
        Pickups: ( / )
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: No
        Hardware Color: Chrome
        Strengths & Weaknesses
        Guild D-1212 Natural
        • Expensive Wood
        • Bone Nut
        • Bone Saddle
        • Solid Top Wood
        • Solid Side Wood
        • Solid Back Wood
        • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
        • No Locking Tuners
        • Made in China
        • No Top Brand Pickups
        • No Electronics
        • No Compound Radius Fretboard
        • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
        • No Strap Lock

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        5. Martin D-X2E 12 String

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        Martin D-X2E 12 String
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        Playability 73
        Sound 84
        Build quality 69
        Value for money 80
        Overall Score 75

        What our users think

        • Neck access to high frets: Normal (1 vote)
        • Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
        • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
        • Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
        • Neck profile shape: C (4 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (3 votes)
        • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
        • Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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        • From Martin's 2015 X series
        • Made in Mexico
        • 12 strings
        • 25.4"'' scale
        • 16" Fretboard Radius
        • Solid Spruce top
        • HPL back
        • HPL sides
        • Select Hardwood neck
        • Select Hardwood fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Fishman MX (Preamp/Active)
        • Select Hardwood bridge
        • Acoustic Low Profile Set neck
        • 20 Medium frets
        • Chrome Enclosed Gear tuners
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        • From Martin's 2015 X series
        • Made in Mexico
        • 12 strings
        • 25.4"'' scale
        • 16" Fretboard Radius
        • Solid Spruce top
        • HPL back
        • HPL sides
        • Select Hardwood neck
        • Select Hardwood fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Fishman MX (Preamp/Active)
        • Select Hardwood bridge
        • Acoustic Low Profile Set neck
        • 20 Medium frets
        • Chrome Enclosed Gear tuners
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        Martin D-X2E 12 String Specifications
        Martin D-X2E 12 String
        General
        Brand: Martin
        Year: 2015
        Configuration: N/A
        Strings: 12
        Made in: Mexico
        Series: X
        Colors: Natural
        Left-Handed Version: Yes
        Body
        Type: Hollowbody
        Body Material: Solid Spruce
        Sides Material: HPL
        Back Material: HPL
        Bridge: Select Hardwood
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Set
        Tuners: Chrome Enclosed Gear
        Fretboard: Select Hardwood
        Neck Material: Select Hardwood
        Decoration: Mother-of-Pearl Pattern Style 28
        Scale Size: 25.4"
        Shape: Acoustic Low Profile
        Frets: 20 Medium
        Fretboard Radius: 16"
        Nut: Corian
        Nut Width: 47.6mm (1.875'')
        Electronics
        Pickups: Fishman MX (Preamp / Active)
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: No
        Hardware Color: Chrome
        Strengths & Weaknesses
        Martin D-X2E 12 String
        • Top Brand Pickups
        • Electronics
        • Solid Top Wood
        • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
        • No Locking Tuners
        • Made in Mexico
        • No Expensive Woods
        • No High-Quality Nut
        • Low-Quality Material Saddle
        • Laminated Side Wood
        • Laminated Back Wood
        • No Compound Radius Fretboard
        • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
        • No Strap Lock

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          6. Taylor 150e

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          Playability 73
          Sound 85
          Build quality 72
          Value for money 82
          Overall Score 77

          What our users think

          • Neck profile shape: D (9 votes)
          • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
          • Pickups noise: Noiseless (8 votes)
          • Pickups power: Clean (7 votes)
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          • From Taylor's 2014 100 series
          • Made in Mexico
          • 12 strings
          • 25.5"'' scale
          • 15" Fretboard Radius
          • Solid Sitka Spruce top
          • Layered Walnut back
          • Layered Walnut sides
          • Maple neck
          • Ebony fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active)
          • Ebony bridge
          • Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
          • 20 Medium frets
          • Die-Cast Chrome Mini tuners
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          • From Taylor's 2014 100 series
          • Made in Mexico
          • 12 strings
          • 25.5"'' scale
          • 15" Fretboard Radius
          • Solid Sitka Spruce top
          • Layered Walnut back
          • Layered Walnut sides
          • Maple neck
          • Ebony fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active)
          • Ebony bridge
          • Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
          • 20 Medium frets
          • Die-Cast Chrome Mini tuners
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          Taylor 150e Specifications
          Taylor 150e
          General
          Brand: Taylor
          Year: 2014
          Configuration: N/A
          Strings: 12
          Made in: Mexico
          Series: 100
          Colors: Natural
          Left-Handed Version: Yes
          Body
          Type: Hollowbody
          Body Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
          Sides Material: Walnut
          Back Material: Walnut
          Bridge: Ebony
          Neck
          Neck Joint: Set
          Tuners: Die-Cast Chrome Mini
          Fretboard: Ebony
          Neck Material: Maple
          Decoration: 4mm Dots Faux Pearl
          Scale Size: 25.5"
          Shape: Acoustic Taylor Standard
          Frets: 20 Medium
          Fretboard Radius: 15"
          Nut: Ivory Tusq
          Nut Width: 47.6mm (1.875'')
          Electronics
          Pickups: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp / Active)
          Hardware
          Strap Lock: No
          Hardware Color: Chrome
          Strengths & Weaknesses
          Taylor 150e
          • Expensive Wood
          • Ivory Tusq 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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          7. Alvarez AD6012

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          Playability 70
          Sound 85
          Build quality 64
          Value for money 83
          Overall Score 73

          What our users think

          • Neck profile shape: V (1 vote)
          • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (1 vote)
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          • From Alvarez's 2021 Artist series
          • Made in China
          • 12 strings
          • 25.512"'' scale
          • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
          • Solid A+ Sitka Spruce top
          • African Mahogany back
          • African Mahogany sides
          • Mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish neck
          • Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: (/)
          • Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
          • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
          • 21 Medium frets
          • Premium Die Cast tuners
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          • From Alvarez's 2021 Artist series
          • Made in China
          • 12 strings
          • 25.512"'' scale
          • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
          • Solid A+ Sitka Spruce top
          • African Mahogany back
          • African Mahogany sides
          • Mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish neck
          • Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: (/)
          • Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
          • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
          • 21 Medium frets
          • Premium Die Cast tuners
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          Alvarez AD6012 Specifications
          Alvarez AD6012
          General
          Brand: Alvarez
          Year: 2021
          Configuration: N/A
          Strings: 12
          Made in: China
          Series: Artist
          Colors:
          Left-Handed Version: No
          Body
          Type: Hollowbody
          Body Material: Solid A+ Sitka Spruce
          Sides Material: Mahogany
          Back Material: Mahogany
          Bridge: Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood
          Neck
          Neck Joint: Set
          Tuners: Premium Die Cast
          Fretboard: Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay
          Neck Material: Mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish
          Decoration: Mother-of-pearl Design at 12th fret
          Scale Size: 25.512"
          Shape: Acoustic Alvarez
          Frets: 21 Medium
          Fretboard Radius: 14.96"
          Nut: Bone
          Nut Width: 47.6mm (1.875'')
          Electronics
          Pickups: ( / )
          Hardware
          Strap Lock: No
          Hardware Color: Chrome
          Strengths & Weaknesses
          Alvarez AD6012
          • Expensive Wood
          • Bone Nut
          • Bone Saddle
          • Solid Top Wood
          • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
          • No Locking Tuners
          • Made in China
          • No Top Brand Pickups
          • No Electronics
          • Laminated Side Wood
          • Laminated Back Wood
          • No Compound Radius Fretboard
          • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
          • No Strap Lock

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