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Best Ebony Fretboard Dreadnought Guitars in 2024
Here you'll find the best Ebony fretboard Dreadnought style guitars. This is one of the most expensive woods there is, which is why it's mostly used for fretboards. It is dense, heavy, highly resistant and comes in a really dark color that gives any guitar a classy touch. Tone wise, it helps the high side of the spectrum and provides good sustain. 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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From Gibson Custom's 2020 Modern Collection series Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Rosewood back
Solid Rosewood sides Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active) Traditional belly up bridge Acoustic Rounded Set neck
20 Medium frets
Grover Rotomatic w/ kidney buttons tuners See all specs and compare >
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From Gibson Custom's 2020 Modern Collection series Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Rosewood back
Solid Rosewood sides Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active) Traditional belly up bridge Acoustic Rounded Set neck
20 Medium frets
Grover Rotomatic w/ kidney buttons tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson Custom Hummingbird Deluxe
Made in United States Expensive Wood Bone Nut Top Brand Pickups Electronics Bone 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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1 Prices - New from $4,199 > From Guild's 2019 Guild Usa series Made in United States
6 strings
25.625"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Indian Rosewood back
Solid Indian Rosewood sides Mahogany with Walnut Center Strip neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: LR Baggs Anthem with Volume, Mix, and Phase Controls (Preamp/Active) Ebony bridge Acoustic C Shape Set neck
20 Medium frets
Gotoh SE700 Open-Gear in Gold tuners See all specs and compare >
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1 Prices - New from $4,199 > From Guild's 2019 Guild Usa series Made in United States
6 strings
25.625"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Indian Rosewood back
Solid Indian Rosewood sides Mahogany with Walnut Center Strip neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: LR Baggs Anthem with Volume, Mix, and Phase Controls (Preamp/Active) Ebony bridge Acoustic C Shape Set neck
20 Medium frets
Gotoh SE700 Open-Gear in Gold tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGuild D-55E Dreadnought Acoustic
Made in United States Expensive Wood Bone Nut Top Brand Pickups Electronics Bone 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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1 Prices - New from $4,499 > From Gibson's 2022 Artist Collection series Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Walnut back
Solid Walnut sides Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active) Traditional Belly Up, Ebony bridge Acoustic Advanced Response Set neck
24 Medium frets
Grover Rotomatic tuners See all specs and compare >
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1 Prices - New from $4,499 > From Gibson's 2022 Artist Collection series Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Walnut back
Solid Walnut sides Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active) Traditional Belly Up, Ebony bridge Acoustic Advanced Response Set neck
24 Medium frets
Grover Rotomatic tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson Dave Mustaine Songwriter
Made in United States Expensive Wood Ivory Tusq Nut Top Brand Pickups Electronics Ivory Tusq 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 $3,499 > From Martin's 1931 Standard series Made in United States
12 strings
24.9"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Solid East Indian Rosewood back
Solid East Indian Rosewood sides Select Hardwood neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman (Preamp/Active) Ebony bridge Acoustic Performing Artist Set neck
20 Medium frets
Chrome Enclosed Gear tuners See all specs and compare >
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2 Prices - New from $3,499 > From Martin's 1931 Standard series Made in United States
12 strings
24.9"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Solid East Indian Rosewood back
Solid East Indian Rosewood sides Select Hardwood neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman (Preamp/Active) Ebony bridge Acoustic Performing Artist Set neck
20 Medium frets
Chrome Enclosed Gear tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesMartin HD12-28
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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1 Prices - New from $3,299 > From Alvarez's 2022 Yairi series Made in Japan
6 strings
25.512"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
Solid East Indian Rosewood back
Solid East Indian Rosewood sides One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint neck
Ebony / 12th Fret Inlay fretboard Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active) Ebony Direct Coupled bridge Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
20 Medium frets
Gotoh 510's Gold with Ebony Buttons tuners See all specs and compare >
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1 Prices - New from $3,299 > From Alvarez's 2022 Yairi series Made in Japan
6 strings
25.512"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
Solid East Indian Rosewood back
Solid East Indian Rosewood sides One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint neck
Ebony / 12th Fret Inlay fretboard Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active) Ebony Direct Coupled bridge Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
20 Medium frets
Gotoh 510's Gold with Ebony Buttons tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesAlvarez DYM70CESHB
Made in Japan Expensive Wood Ivory Tusq Nut Top Brand Pickups Electronics Ivory Tusq 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 Prices - New from $1,499.99 > From Yamaha's 2017 A series Made in Japan
6 strings
25.6"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce A.R.E. w/Scalloped Bracing top
Solid Mahogany back
Solid Mahogany sides African Mahogany (3-ply) neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: SYSTEM71(SRT2 System) + SRT Piezo Pickup (Preamp/Active) Ebony bridge Acoustic C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Open Gear Chrome (Gotoh) tuners See all specs and compare >
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5 Prices - New from $1,499.99 > From Yamaha's 2017 A series Made in Japan
6 strings
25.6"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce A.R.E. w/Scalloped Bracing top
Solid Mahogany back
Solid Mahogany sides African Mahogany (3-ply) neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: SYSTEM71(SRT2 System) + SRT Piezo Pickup (Preamp/Active) Ebony bridge Acoustic C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Open Gear Chrome (Gotoh) tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesYamaha A5M ARE
Made in Japan Expensive Wood Ivory Tusq Nut Electronics Ivory Tusq Saddle Solid Top Wood Solid Side Wood Solid Back Wood Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners No Top Brand Pickups No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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1 Prices - New from $2,300 > From Ibanez's 2019 Advanced Acoustic series Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15.748" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid African Mahogany back
Solid African Mahogany sides Thermo Aged African Mahogany / Pau Ferro neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Ibanez AP11 Magnetic & Contact (Preamp/Active) Macassar Ebony scalloped bridge Low Oval Grip with Rounded Fretboard Edge Set neck
20 Medium frets
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1 Prices - New from $2,300 > From Ibanez's 2019 Advanced Acoustic series Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15.748" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid African Mahogany back
Solid African Mahogany sides Thermo Aged African Mahogany / Pau Ferro neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Ibanez AP11 Magnetic & Contact (Preamp/Active) Macassar Ebony scalloped bridge Low Oval Grip with Rounded Fretboard Edge Set neck
20 Medium frets
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Strengths & WeaknessesIbanez AAD400CE
Made in Japan Expensive Wood Bone Nut Electronics Bone Saddle Solid Top Wood Solid Side Wood Solid Back Wood Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners No Top Brand Pickups No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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From Takamine's 2013 Pro Series 7 series Made in Japan
6 strings
25.4"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Solid Rosewood back
Solid Rosewood sides Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: CTP-3 CoolTube (Preamp/Active) Rosewood bridge Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Takamine Gold tuners See all specs and compare >
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From Takamine's 2013 Pro Series 7 series Made in Japan
6 strings
25.4"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Solid Rosewood back
Solid Rosewood sides Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: CTP-3 CoolTube (Preamp/Active) Rosewood bridge Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Takamine Gold tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesTakamine P7DC
Made in Japan Expensive Wood Bone Nut Top Brand Pickups Electronics Bone 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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From Washburn's 2020 Heritage series Made in China
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Torrefied Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Mahogany back
Solid Mahogany sides Satin Mahogany with Walnut Rails & 2-way Truss Rod neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman Presys+ Blend EQ with built in mic & tuner. (Preamp/Active) Ebony bridge Acoustic Washburn Heritage Set neck
20 Medium frets
Graphtech Ratio Tuned w/Black buttons tuners See all specs and compare >
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From Washburn's 2020 Heritage series Made in China
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Torrefied Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Mahogany back
Solid Mahogany sides Satin Mahogany with Walnut Rails & 2-way Truss Rod neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman Presys+ Blend EQ with built in mic & tuner. (Preamp/Active) Ebony bridge Acoustic Washburn Heritage Set neck
20 Medium frets
Graphtech Ratio Tuned w/Black buttons tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesWashburn D100SWCE
Locking Tuners Expensive Wood Bone Nut Top Brand Pickups Electronics Bone Saddle Solid Top Wood Solid Side Wood Solid Back Wood Cheap Fret Wire (NS) Made in China No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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3 Prices - New from $3,499 > From Taylor's 2019 700 series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Indian Rosewood back
Solid Indian 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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3 Prices - New from $3,499 > From Taylor's 2019 700 series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Indian Rosewood back
Solid Indian 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 Builder's Edition 717e
Made in United States Expensive Wood Black Tusq XL Nut Electronics Synthetic Bone Saddle Solid Top Wood Solid Side Wood Solid Back Wood Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners No Top Brand Pickups No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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