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Taylor Dreadnought Body Shape

Taylor Acoustic Guitar Buyer's Guide: Dreadnought

The Dreadnought design is perhaps the most recognizable and traditional design in the acoustic guitar market. Taylor's take on the dreadnought body delivers a warm, vintage tone, but still has the balance and bite that Taylor is so well-known for. The Dreadnought body shape has a loud and full sound with heaps of harmonically rich overtones, yet has a very clear articulation that will cut through any dense mix.

The Dreadnought body shape is perfectly suited for flatpickers, strummers, and anyone who is looking for a traditional acoustic guitar that is anything but ordinary. Not sure if you're looking at a Dreadnought? Here's a tip: If the model number ends with a 0, it's a Dreadnought. For example: 150.

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Dreadnought - Academy Series
The Taylor Academy 10 series Dreadnoughts are available with or without electronics, and are a great option for aspiring players who are new to this body shape. Featuring a shorter scale length compared to a full-sized Taylor Dreadnought, paired with premium tonewoods, the Taylor 10 series Dreadnoughts boast comfortable playability with bright, robust tones.
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Dreadnought - 100 Series
Taylor's 100 series Dreadnoughts are a perfect fit for intermediate players looking to take the stage. They boast ES-2 electronics, which are a powerful upgrade from the ES-B 1.2 system found in the Academy series, and are designed to accurately replicate the guitar's natural tone when plugged in. Speaking of tone, these Dreadnoughts feature layered sapele back and sides that deliver a rich midrange sound that sits well in any genre.
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Dreadnought - 200 Series
Looking for a workhorse? Taylor's 200 series Dreadnoughts offer a premium sound and reliable performance at a great value. The 210ce boasts a solid spruce top with walnut back and sides for clear, robust, warm tones with a mahogany neck that offers easy fretting and superb sustain. The 210ce Plus boasts all of these great features found in the 210ce with the addition of Indian rosewood back and sides offering exceptionally rich highs, mids, and lows -- resulting in powerful tonal depth.
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Dreadnought Cases and Bags
Ready to gig with your Taylor Dreadnought? Don't go without a case! Our selection of Taylor Dreadnought cases and bags are designed for easy transport and reliable protection.
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