What is the difference between a dreadnought acoustic guitar and a regular acoustic guitar?
purplepretty asked:
I have been playing for about 2 years now I want to buy a new acoustic guitar and i keep seeing dreadnought acoustics and i wanted to know the difference and if it would be better for me to buy that kind.
Please Help! Thanks ; }
I have been playing for about 2 years now I want to buy a new acoustic guitar and i keep seeing dreadnought acoustics and i wanted to know the difference and if it would be better for me to buy that kind.
Please Help! Thanks ; }
Dreadnought a type of acoustic, basically yur average looking acoustic. theres dreadnought cutaway which means u have access to the high notes, jumbo, larger more open sound, Parlor acoustic which half size normal guitar, concert. All just different hsapes for different sounds. With an acousitc, u just have to feel what feels right, what sounds best, just follow yur heart.
A dreadnought would be like yur “regular” acoustic. Rabbit
The Dreadnought has a bigger body, so it has a more powerful sound. (Had to google it. xD)
I’m an acoustic player myself, but I’m more electric, so I don’t know very much about Acoustics. Anko!! ^_^
im not exactly sure but i think dreadnought is a specific shape/size of a guitar and its on the bigger side and one thats not a dreadnought can be any shape or size. Moops
There’s really no such thing as a “regular” acoustic. Dreadnought is simply one kind of shape, based on the legendary D series from the C.F. Martin company. Other shapes and sizes are referred to by the original/most popular models of that style… such as the Auditorium or the Jumbo. Some of the differences are very subtle, but the dreadnought is quite distinct. It is exceptionally large all around, with a fatter waist than most other models (you’ll notice it’s less curvy). This large resonant chamber makes for a very loud and powerful sound, with lots of bottom end.
Of course, there’s no substitute for just playing and listening to a bunch of guitars. The best thing you can do is go to the guitar store with a friend and look at the different sizes and shapes of guitars. Play a few guitars of each style, taking note of how they feel and sound. Then, once you’ve got the style you’re looking for squared away, start running through different models that fit your budget. You can also throw in a few that are a little outside your budget as well. You may find one that is far superior than the ones you can afford, but is only $150 more. In that case it may be worth to it hang on and save up.
Here’s a handy picture that compares popular shapes and sizes: LucasMan