Best Dreadnought Guitars With 9.843" Fingerboard Radius in 2024

Here are the top Dreadnought style guitars with 9.843" fingerboard radius. This is a radius that makes it comfortable to play chords, but that's just slightly flatter than the typical Strat fingerboard. It's still not as flat as a Les Paul, so it might not be as comfortable for soloing. The feel sits right in between a Strat and a Les Paul, although it feels more like the former.

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. Ibanez V44MINI

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Ibanez V44MINI
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Playability 82
Sound 78
Build quality 60
Value for money 88
Overall Score 73

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  • From Ibanez's 2022 V series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 22.8"'' scale
  • 9.843" Fretboard Radius
  • Meranti top
  • Meranti back
  • Meranti sides
  • Nyatoh neck
  • Nandu Wood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: (/)
  • Nandu Wood bridge
  • Acoustic C Shape Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Ibanez tuners
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  • From Ibanez's 2022 V series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 22.8"'' scale
  • 9.843" Fretboard Radius
  • Meranti top
  • Meranti back
  • Meranti sides
  • Nyatoh neck
  • Nandu Wood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: (/)
  • Nandu Wood bridge
  • Acoustic C Shape Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Ibanez tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez V44MINI
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in Indonesia
  • No Expensive Woods
  • No High-Quality Nut
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • No Electronics
  • Low-Quality Material Saddle
  • Laminated Top Wood
  • Laminated Side Wood
  • Laminated Back Wood
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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    2. Ibanez PF2MH

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    Ibanez PF2MH
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    Playability 82
    Sound 78
    Build quality 57
    Value for money 87
    Overall Score 72
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    • From Ibanez's 2020 PF series
    • Made in China
    • 6 strings
    • 22.8"'' scale
    • 9.843" Fretboard Radius
    • Sapele top
    • Sapele back
    • Sapele sides
    • Nyatoh neck
    • Nandu Wood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: (/)
    • Nandu Wood bridge
    • Acoustic PF Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Ibanez tuners
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    • 1 Prices - New from $149.99 >
    • From Ibanez's 2020 PF series
    • Made in China
    • 6 strings
    • 22.8"'' scale
    • 9.843" Fretboard Radius
    • Sapele top
    • Sapele back
    • Sapele sides
    • Nyatoh neck
    • Nandu Wood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: (/)
    • Nandu Wood bridge
    • Acoustic PF Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Ibanez tuners
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    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Ibanez PF2MH
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • Made in China
    • No Expensive Woods
    • No High-Quality Nut
    • No Top Brand Pickups
    • No Electronics
    • Low-Quality Material Saddle
    • Laminated Top Wood
    • Laminated Side Wood
    • Laminated Back Wood
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    3. Ibanez PF12MHCE

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    Ibanez PF12MHCE
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    Playability 73
    Sound 80
    Build quality 64
    Value for money 82
    Overall Score 72
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    • From Ibanez's 2020 PF series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 25.6"'' scale
    • 9.843" Fretboard Radius
    • Mahogany top
    • Mahogany back
    • Mahogany sides
    • Nyatoh neck
    • Laurel fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Ibanez Undersaddle (Preamp/Active)
    • Laurel bridge
    • Acoustic PF Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Ibanez tuners
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    • 1 Prices - New from $249.99 >
    • From Ibanez's 2020 PF series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 25.6"'' scale
    • 9.843" Fretboard Radius
    • Mahogany top
    • Mahogany back
    • Mahogany sides
    • Nyatoh neck
    • Laurel fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Ibanez Undersaddle (Preamp/Active)
    • Laurel bridge
    • Acoustic PF Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Ibanez tuners
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    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Ibanez PF12MHCE
    • Expensive Wood
    • Electronics
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • Made in Indonesia
    • No High-Quality Nut
    • No Top Brand Pickups
    • Low-Quality Material Saddle
    • Laminated Top Wood
    • Laminated Side Wood
    • Laminated Back Wood
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    4. Ibanez PF15ECE

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    Ibanez PF15ECE
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    Playability 73
    Sound 80
    Build quality 64
    Value for money 82
    Overall Score 72
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    • From Ibanez's 2019 PF series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 25.6"'' scale
    • 9.843" Fretboard Radius
    • Spruce top
    • Nyatoh back
    • Nyatoh sides
    • Nyatoh neck
    • Nandu Wood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Ibanez Undersaddle (Preamp/Active)
    • Nandu Wood bridge
    • Acoustic PF Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Ibanez tuners
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    • 2 Prices - New from $249.99 >
    • From Ibanez's 2019 PF series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 25.6"'' scale
    • 9.843" Fretboard Radius
    • Spruce top
    • Nyatoh back
    • Nyatoh sides
    • Nyatoh neck
    • Nandu Wood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Ibanez Undersaddle (Preamp/Active)
    • Nandu Wood bridge
    • Acoustic PF Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Ibanez tuners
    • See all specs and compare >
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Ibanez PF15ECE
    • Electronics
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • Made in Indonesia
    • No Expensive Woods
    • No High-Quality Nut
    • No Top Brand Pickups
    • Low-Quality Material Saddle
    • Laminated Top Wood
    • Laminated Side Wood
    • Laminated Back Wood
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    5. Ibanez PF28ECE

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    Playability 73
    Sound 80
    Build quality 64
    Value for money 82
    Overall Score 72
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    • 2 Prices - New from $329.99 >
    • From Ibanez's 2021 PF series
    • Made in China
    • 6 strings
    • 25.6"'' scale
    • 9.843" Fretboard Radius
    • Flamed Maple top
    • Sapele back
    • Sapele sides
    • Okoume neck
    • Purpleheart fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fishman S-Core (Preamp/Active)
    • Purpleheart bridge
    • Acoustic PF Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Ibanez tuners
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    • 2 Prices - New from $329.99 >
    • From Ibanez's 2021 PF series
    • Made in China
    • 6 strings
    • 25.6"'' scale
    • 9.843" Fretboard Radius
    • Flamed Maple top
    • Sapele back
    • Sapele sides
    • Okoume neck
    • Purpleheart fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fishman S-Core (Preamp/Active)
    • Purpleheart bridge
    • Acoustic PF Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Ibanez tuners
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    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Ibanez PF28ECE
    • Expensive Wood
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Electronics
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • Made in China
    • No High-Quality Nut
    • Low-Quality Material Saddle
    • Laminated Top Wood
    • Laminated Side Wood
    • Laminated Back Wood
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    6. Ibanez V40

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    Ibanez V40
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    Playability 73
    Sound 78
    Build quality 60
    Value for money 85
    Overall Score 70

    What our users think

    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (1 vote)
    Own it? Share your opinion
    FIND IT ON:
    Sweetwater logo
    • From Ibanez's 2020 V series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 25.6"'' scale
    • 9.843" Fretboard Radius
    • Spruce top
    • Meranti back
    • Meranti sides
    • Nyatoh neck
    • Nandu Wood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: (/)
    • Nandu Wood bridge
    • Acoustic C Shape Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Ibanez tuners
    • See all specs and compare >
    Show all Specs
    • From Ibanez's 2020 V series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 25.6"'' scale
    • 9.843" Fretboard Radius
    • Spruce top
    • Meranti back
    • Meranti sides
    • Nyatoh neck
    • Nandu Wood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: (/)
    • Nandu Wood bridge
    • Acoustic C Shape Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Ibanez tuners
    • See all specs and compare >
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Ibanez V40
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • Made in Indonesia
    • No Expensive Woods
    • No High-Quality Nut
    • No Top Brand Pickups
    • No Electronics
    • Low-Quality Material Saddle
    • Laminated Top Wood
    • Laminated Side Wood
    • Laminated Back Wood
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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      7. Ibanez PF15

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      Ibanez PF15
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      Playability 73
      Sound 78
      Build quality 60
      Value for money 85
      Overall Score 70
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      • 2 Prices - New from $179.99 >
      • From Ibanez's 2021 PF series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 6 strings
      • 25.6"'' scale
      • 9.843" Fretboard Radius
      • Spruce top
      • Mahogany back
      • Mahogany sides
      • Nyatoh neck
      • Rosewood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: (/)
      • Nandu Wood bridge
      • Acoustic PF Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Ibanez tuners
      • See all specs and compare >
      Show all Specs
      • 2 Prices - New from $179.99 >
      • From Ibanez's 2021 PF series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 6 strings
      • 25.6"'' scale
      • 9.843" Fretboard Radius
      • Spruce top
      • Mahogany back
      • Mahogany sides
      • Nyatoh neck
      • Rosewood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: (/)
      • Nandu Wood bridge
      • Acoustic PF Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Ibanez tuners
      • See all specs and compare >
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Ibanez PF15
      • Expensive Wood
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • Made in Indonesia
      • No High-Quality Nut
      • No Top Brand Pickups
      • No Electronics
      • Low-Quality Material Saddle
      • Laminated Top Wood
      • Laminated Side Wood
      • Laminated Back Wood
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      8. Ibanez PF12MH

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      Ibanez PF12MH
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      Playability 73
      Sound 78
      Build quality 57
      Value for money 84
      Overall Score 69
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      • 1 Prices - New from $249.99 >
      • From Ibanez's 2021 PF series
      • Made in China
      • 6 strings
      • 25.6"'' scale
      • 9.843" Fretboard Radius
      • Sapele top
      • Sapele back
      • Sapele sides
      • Nyatoh neck
      • Nandu Wood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: (/)
      • Nandu Wood bridge
      • Acoustic PF Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Ibanez tuners
      • See all specs and compare >
      Show all Specs
      • 1 Prices - New from $249.99 >
      • From Ibanez's 2021 PF series
      • Made in China
      • 6 strings
      • 25.6"'' scale
      • 9.843" Fretboard Radius
      • Sapele top
      • Sapele back
      • Sapele sides
      • Nyatoh neck
      • Nandu Wood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: (/)
      • Nandu Wood bridge
      • Acoustic PF Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Ibanez tuners
      • See all specs and compare >
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Ibanez PF12MH
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • Made in China
      • No Expensive Woods
      • No High-Quality Nut
      • No Top Brand Pickups
      • No Electronics
      • Low-Quality Material Saddle
      • Laminated Top Wood
      • Laminated Side Wood
      • Laminated Back Wood
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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