Don't buy a Dreadnought Guitar

Baxter and Jonathan discuss the Dreadnought guitar and if it's the right guitar for you as a beginner. There are so many choices for your first guitar picking the wrong size could make it very not fun.
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[@anabidingdude8079]

Just bought my first real high-end acoustic, trading up from a MIM Martin DRS-1. It came down to a D-28 and 000-18. The 000-18 had a beautiful top end clarity, was thin-bodied so you could hug it closer to the body which made very comfortable to play in a sitting position. I got the D-28 because it had a magnificent bottom-end and the top end clarity in one package. I can live with the Dreadnought shape for that kind of sound.

[@paulhendershott667]

The 000-15M has turned out be my dream guitar. Had a D-28 but after a left shoulder injury that required 2 plates and a dozen 2" screws in my upper humorous, I lost the ability to wrap my arms around the D-28. I play mostly by myself or my wife and the sound of the 000-15M is so sweet and not overpowering, and just a perfect size for my new situation!

[@johnokeeffe5399]

At 6'4" 270 lbs, anything but a dreadnought feels like a toothpick in my hands. I've been playing the same 65 Hummingbird since I was ten years old, at first it seemed a little big, but I loved the sound of the guitar so much, I just dealt with it till I grew into it. When you play the same guitar for 47 years, trust me, it becomes a part of you, it knows what I'm going to play next even before I do, dreadnaughts forever Baxter!

[@artr2]

Not everyone is 6'4.. But yes we get what you mean. 👍

[@el34glo59]

​​@@artr2ot everyone is 270 either. Dude is 6'4 270. Giant. I've played dreads my entire life. Long arms, big thin hands. And I still am starting to go to smaller guitars.

[@claylippert7203]

@@el34glo59I’m 5’8’’ and 160lbs and have never thought a dread was uncomfortable. To me an OM or OOO just doesn’t feel or sound right. If I want a smaller guitar for finger style I’ll play a classical guitar. For strumming, flat picking, and Travis picking I’ll stick with my Martin box

[@atomgroup3179]

I’m 175cm tall. Feeling uncomfortable with dreadnought especially after shoulder injuries.

[@matthewtayloryowieresearch1912]

Hey hey hey! it's J - O - K! says Johnny Young. Johnny O'Keefe RIP - Aussie Rock n'Roll Star Frontman & Pioneer.? I began June 1979 aged 10 on a Maton CW80/12 dreadnaught. I sucked the chrome off trailer-hitches totally with torque converter Dysonesque force for years, I learnt by ear & at 54 I'm still learning but fear no music & my fave is playing with muso's 3x better than me. I can more often than not survive. Jonathan rocks Baxter is just disgusting &❤Little Tommy from Cleveland. I'm a guitarcheopteryx i.e. a guitar dinosaur fossil 🤘@Didyabringyabongalong Station🦘Central QLD🎸Oz🪃

[@jakebecker9600]

Love this. I play a 00-12 fret after years of dreadnought. Love the responsiveness of the smaller 12 fret guitar.

[@rumbletruck1]

You guys really are my favorites. Great episode!

[@Smitty_Werbenjagermanjensen111]

I randomly stumbled across your channel and I want to Know about my Dreadnought acoustic i literally found while working as a trash man over 2 years ago in excellent condition. I considered learning to play after but I've kept it in a case since then. This video is helping me reconsider.

[@Felix-dx2ci]

For starters here's a few types: Dreadnought, Jumbo, Auditorium (regular or Grande) Classical, Parlor, Travel and many many more. A problem arises when the parent doesn't know a guitar from a broomstick so they're at the mercy of the salesman so take a friend who does play. Nothing infuriates me more than the parent who says, " we'll just get a cheap one and if he/she remains keen on the guitar then we'll get a better one" Believe me the poor kid WILL LOSE INTEREST if his first guitar is a shit box. I'm 70 but I was really keen in spite of the piece of crap I was forced to play. I remember my first decent guitar was a Gold-top and it was like being in heaven. and having a great guitar really inspires the player. Also get the thing set up properly the kid will thank you for it later.

[@zachyweezer]

great topic, and one that's rarely discussed it seems. i'm a larger guy, but gravitate towards smaller guitars. this preference wasn't realized, however, until i was much older and had been playing for over a decade. i'd bought a parlor and was amazed at how much i enjoyed playing it. i have my dreads still but my main player today is an orchestra model. it's just so comfortable and excellent for fingerpicking. yet another reason to play many guitars before buying.

[@jaybe813]

I just had this conversation with someone after church on Sunday, who was thinking about getting a guitar. Great video topic!

[@WS-bk7uu]

I'm 6'5 so find dreadnoughts comfortable but I just got a great deal on a Gibson LG-2 American Eagle and it's the uktimate couch guitar. I'm also impressed by how much bark and low end it's got for such a small body

[@carlosgravy7966]

My favorite acoustic, 3/4 scale Martin, and I'm 60. Also, loved the "gut-shaped muscles" I have those, too.

[@mburtondavis]

I had to get a smaller body style because I have a bad shoulder on my strumming hand side. But, I still love that low end bass when you strum an open chord.

[@jeffs6114]

I’ve always loved smaller acoustic guitars, the newest feature I’m loving is the little shaved corner on the upper bought, it really makes my arm fall in a more comfortable way. I don’t have a guitar with that feature but I would point a new player in that direction as it is a big boost in the comfort area.

[@sunnysideup5826]

D&D Noval Traveller for that arm rest

[@homegrownson]

For younger players or those with smaller hands the Taylor Baby was exceptional, I have a Yairi-Alvarez DY51 & 65 Dove but gave my wife a Baby Taylor for her first acoustic and she loved it until fell in love with Fender Electric Guitars

[@adrianmcallister8511]

Great conversation! It's pretty comin in the classical violin world for young players to play smaller instruments and then gradually build up to a full sized instrument. Just common sense! Also using the right tool instead of the most "iconic" tool is a great mindset to have.

[@BrianWMay]

Well done spelling it correctly . . . I have a D-28 and a 000-28 and the auditorium size is SO much more comfortable to play. Good point letting people know regarding the alternatives. Mind you, I'm 72. I am very happy with the 1 11/16 fretboard size.

[@WayneMemphisMojo]

My 1st guitar (which I still own) was one of those $20 yard sale dreadnought guitars. It did feel kind of big when I was a teenager & in some way it kind of made me into a huge neck kind of guy due to it's 1.09" thick neck @ the 1st fret ... 1st guitars are that impressionable.

[@theguylevi]

From my very little experience sitting down with different bodies, the grand concert seems to be a great fit for me...big sound with not the biggest size.

[@willjones4992]

Got a Gibson L-00. Very pleased with it. The L-00 Studio is probably not worth it for the $1849 they're trying to sell it for (maybe the sunburst but even that's still a stretch) but I got it for $1249 in the natural finish on clearance at Sam Ash and it outplays and outperforms every other Gibson I've played in the pricerange.

[@mikegreen2417]

I bought my son a Taylor Academy 12e-N to learn on. What a great 1st guitar. I often find myself picking it up.

[@LeanBackMac]

I actually just got the Academy 10E this past weekend. Not my first acoustic but just a killer guitar.

[@taojones4941]

@@LeanBackMac He's so lucky!!!!

[@LeanBackMac]

@@taojones4941 Right! great choice, I would have loved one of those as a beginner. Plus you get the benefits of it too.

[@LeanBackMac]

Just bought the academy 10e over the weekend. Not my first acoustic but 100 percent agree about the size. Sound is incredible on Dreads. But if you can learn on something smaller do it!

[@tysoncloster1074]

Thanks for the Martin 15 series shoutout, Baxter! I’ve got one and couldn’t agree more about the quality and price point. Also, kinda weird to say, but it is the best smelling guitar!

[@roberthatch762]

You guys are great, good sense of humor. About the dreadnought I was I started playing my dad's 12 string it was grueling. Fat neck sore fingers. But when I got to a six string dreadnought it was a breeze. I don't feel comfortable with any other guitar except the dreadnought, basically for the sound I'm looking for. Also about don't get a dreadnought, tell that to Jake Workman LOL!

[@jamesfetherston1190]

My next acoustic will be a dreadnaught--but that is because my main guitar for the last 30+ years is a '53 00-17. I LOVE that guitar, but I also want (on occasion) to have that contrasting big Dreadnaught sound.

[@TheVikingBlues]

Good video. I play a small bodied takamine with 11s. Fills my bedroom with sound just fine and fingerpicks like a dream 😍

[@DRChevalier]

I'm not a slight person and own several dreadnoughts. They are wonderful. However, I find that I am more inclined to grab a parlour or OM sized when I just want to play acoustically for fun. I also find my Gibson L00 or Boucher JP Cormier signature awesome for recording using a two mike method. We are all different and thus different guitars suit each of us differently.

[@user-lz9xz6lu3u]

Boucher's are awesome my friend!!

[@MeatSteeple]

I bought a used 2002 Taylor 810 dreadnaught in 2019. Near mint condition, had it set up to Taylor specs... I just can't fall in love with this guitar no matter how hard I try. I played a Taylor 818e in GC and it blew me away, just fantastic tone and feel. However, expensive!

[@alexwoolridge94aw]

I've had a taylor 110e dread for years now. Beat it up pretty good. It's great. I bought a Taylor 324ce last year and it's amazing I like the mid sized acoustics. Jumbo sized not so much lol

[@mjwaldrep]

You make some valid points. My first guitar was a Yamaha dreadnought and I got used to it so much that I recently upgraded to a Guild dread. Every smaller bodied guitar seemed wimpy in sound in comparison. I was even tempted to get a jumbo, but I didn't think I would enjoy standing up and playing it. I don't regret buying another dread, HOWEVER, I do want to purchase a jumbo and OM to balance out my collection. Gotta save up for them, though. The good ones ain't cheap.

[@itslikethesamebutdifferent8020]

I just recently got an Orangewood Brooklyn which has the grand concert body shape and I love it. It’s thinner than a dreadnaught so i can easily play it sitting or standing which feels like I’m holding an electric guitar, So lightweight too. As a first guitar I’d probably go with something from Mitchell guitars, they won’t break the bank and they sound awesome for the price. I’d take them out for a spin first tho as each guitar has its own character.

[@CraigScott90]

I purchased one of the new Gibson J50 originals during Lockdown and it was the best thing I've ever done. It sounds and plays great. Also, it just looks so god darn cool that it makes me want to pick it up and play it. So important. I now own the guitar I always wanted but it was all through trial and error. I think the journey of buying and selling guitars as a young player is all part of the fun. Try stuff, find out what you like.

[@jsphillip60]

Similar story. I got a great deal on a used J-45 during lockdown, and I absolutely love it. I also love my 1996 Taylor 514c (grand auditorium, cedar top). Now I just need me a nice Martin parlor guitar to complete my acoustic collection! 🤔

[@domagojoinky8262]

I bought me a Washburn acoustic, it is shaped like a grand auditorium and has a nice amount of bass and treble and midrange that stays out of way of vocals. Fishman electronics do a nice work for recording. The piezo has a good sound. I am 5ft 11in tank , but I like a smaller guitar. It is all about ease of use and responsiveness for me.

[@derelictfields]

My main guitar for the last few years has been a Martin dreadnought, but recently I bought a Guild OM and, between the comfortable body size, the wider nut width, and the thicker neck, I found it much more comfortable to play and I love the more balanced sound as well. I'll never get rid of my Martin, but it's nice to have choices.

[@jjoltra]

Don't get rid of your dread or you will regret it

[@derelictfields]

@@jjoltra oh I never will! It's still my favorite guitar and the one I connect with most.

[@kevinraimond7658]

I started with a yamaha apx500. Bought a Dreadnought. Been quite the adjustment I must say. Glad I stuck with it. Love the dread tone

[@benjieduvall8320]

Great video!!! “It’s the guitar you can’t put down that’s right for you” I’m 6’2” and I love playing my 000-17 and RO 328. I also have a GS mini, wonderful, fun and easy to play. I think a GS mini should be the standard for all beginners, no matter your age or size.

[@tomrwills]

How do you like the RO? I am interested in one and the new RO-342 looks beautiful.

[@maxx7733]

After playing a 50 dollar classical guitar for a year I bought a gs mini as my first real guitar. Been playing it as my main acoustic since 2016 and I have never had the the urge to upgrade.

[@adamlegion13]

Have 6 guitars and my 000-17 loves me and I love it.

[@ScrappyPoontachat]

Thanks for the great video guys, I always had dreadnoughts when I was younger, but recently changed to an Atkin OM37-M , roughly the OOO size. I am finding it difficult getting the best position for my strumming arm to rest on the body. Do you think if I persevere or cut and run back to a dreadnought, the Atkin is a great sounding guitar . Thank you.

[@Sake11880]

Love my dread but this is a great topic. You have to know that there always are options. If you have the opportunity, go to that guitar store and try all of those options

[@_Yep_Yep_]

Martin apparently agrees. They now make a small, comfortable and uncharacteristically affordable laminate guitar that sounds pretty great. That being said, im 99 percent going in on an acoustasonic for my next guitar purely for comfort and ease of play with full understanding that it is sorta meh without an amp. I tried and quit guitar with a jumbo 20 years ago because the size made me touch every part of the instrument wrong as a learner, i mean every part was hard to reach and the thing was a pain in the ass just to hold. Martin Dreadnoughts sound beautiful, mind you. Make your decisions based on your own observations. Just try to wrap your head around the idea that a perfect guitar can be "unplayable" based on your body dimensions and skill in order that you dont sabotage and stymie your journey. It is frustrating to have music inside you and not be able to let it out:)

[@ranzablevins7593]

Good topic and I do agree. If it's comfortable ,now days with the ever advanced in electronics .small guitars can nang with the best .little fine tuning can fit into the mix with no trouble

[@ericwarrington6650]

In in love w the j200 epiphone parlor size acoustic and I've never played one...yet... holding out til I get one

[@zacmccormick5455]

I have a 0-18 an absolutely love it. It’s great when hanging out on the couch and the wife doesn’t complain about it being too loud.

[@danielphillipsmusic9145]

I made the same mistake when I moved from just being a bassist and songwriter for bands to performing solo with an acoustic guitar. I bought a dread because I figured "that's what everyone plays". I spent a couple years struggling with it until I realized that the dread was working against me vocally. I don't have a lot of range, or power vocally and when I'd lean into the dread it would get that low mid range drive right where I work vocally. It wasn't until I switched to Gretsch Rancher Jumbos that I realized that the Jumbo was the right guitar design for me. When you lean in on a Jumbo it gets bigger and wider on the top and low end. Allowing my voice to still sit naturally right in between. I wish someone had mentioned this to me when I was starting. Great video.

[@robertdesertrider2694]

1:) Buy a $200 Fender Dreadnought. 2:) Go to nearest Guitar Center. 3:) Play 'Recuerdos de la Alhambra.' 4:) Ask "Who is James Hetfield; isn't he the guy from Nirvana?" 5:) Walk out a Legend! Bonus:) Find a way to inject, "Nah this is a Fender; it's the Best," into a conversation.

[@happygolukky]

Great advice! - when you reach the level where you can play then get the tool that fits your need … until then - get something playable. Taylor playability saved my interest in acoustic playing.

[@mikeadams4605]

I prefer an OM to a Dreadnought. The 000 body just fits me better and the I want the same scale length as the Dreadnought. So when it came time to upgrade to a Martin I went with the OM-21

[@bardic_grin]

What about travel sized guitars in a dreadnought shape? I am considering buying either the Taylor Baby BT2, Luna Safari Muse, and the Mitchell DJ120. They are dread shaped, but they are perfect for my 5'2 size. Are those good ones to consider? Do the dreadnought shapes for travel guitars help with projection of the sound?

[@paq11ful]

My Collings D2H original hang tag says on the back of it 'The Banjo Killer' :-) I have three dreads. Been playing bluegrass for quite a while. An old D28 and and old D18. Never parting with them. (oh - and 6'7")

[@paulthorn6437]

My first guitar was a Dreadnought. I don’t think it’s a coincidence I quit almost a month after starting. Never felt comfortable. Years later after making progress on electric, I came back to acoustic with a Taylor GA size. Much more better for me.

[@thewhiskeycowboy-official]

I would wager a lot of folks did about the same thing. I certainly did. While I can play dreadnaught fine, the Taylors are WAY more comfortable. I was actually shocked at how nice they felt. And as you know, how it feels matters. We play longer when the guitar feels better and melts into our bodies.

[@guitarbobification]

Sold my D18 and bought a J45 studio and couldn't fall in love with it. Bought a D28 and love it - but I also love the Yamaha FG800 (smaller, not as high end - but NICE)

[@Guitars-N-Guns]

37 years playing. Not only did I start with a Dreadnought (1988 Kay K-500), I still have and play it, as well as my other 3 Dreadnought acoustics and acoustic/electrics. Have had many a guitar come through my house, but I don't own any other body style. Would like to have a Parlor...but haven't pulled the trigger yet, I'd like to see a video on you guy's thoughts of the (very affordable, yet decently reviewed) Recording King Dirty 30's 7 Single O if you have any experience with them. VERY cool retro guitar, but is it a "you get what you pay for" thing?

[@TheJoern]

Back in 2011 I wanted to buy myself a really good steelstring guitar. I played a Washburn dreadnought so far. I ended up selecting either a Martin HD28 or OM28. I chose the HD28. Because I was used to a dreadnought, and everybody said: you sound great with that HD28! But actually it was a big mistake for several reasons: I wanted to get into acoustic fingerstyle and Tommy Emmanuel stuff, and a dreadnought is just not a good guitar for practicing several hours, and it's also too heavy to play that stuff. I am 172cm tall, which is not so big either.

[@rochat]

I'm a pretty average sized guy at 5'11" and I found the old Yamaha for $40 that is a 7/8 sized guitar and I absolutely love the shape.

[@derekeboyd]

This applies to electrics too. You don't need a big, heavy guitar to get good tone. Small, light guitars are liberating. They make you want to move the guitar around more and you can play longer with a lighter guitar. I'm looking or a parlor acoustic now.

[@beatmasterbossy]

Parlors are so crisp and bright. Especially really old ones. They are fantastic for fingerstyle. Nothing is more articulate.

[@meanmrmustard7042]

While not a parlor guitar, I can’t recommend Taylor’s gs mini enough. I got one last year and it’s fantastic.

[@imCurveee]

@@meanmrmustard7042 Good to know, I've been eyeing one of those for a few months now. Which one do you have? I've been looking at the mahogany or rosewood.

[@chacal999]

I'm a big guy I need a full size guitar for a full man not for a manlet, dreadnought guitar was made 1956* this boomers don't know about guitars

[@rafaelpretto292]

@@chacal999 First Dreadnought appeared in 1916, not 1956. Just use what fits you better. Every acoustic size of guitar has its applications.

[@chefloco8881]

Just started 38 5"10 180 lbs spent Months researching guitars tried ALL sizes yeah Dreadnought is a handful but eas the most comfy not all of them tho . But THE SOUND !!!! What got to me trough my soul !!!

[@user-StevenLyleStyle]

What are your thought on the size and shape of the Emerald X10 Guitar.I find it to be a comfortable size and shape that stands up to the weather changes when traveling between Tucson AZ and Maui Hi.

[@richardlewis1243]

. I feel like small acoustic group/gigs in smaller rooms benefit from the projection of a dreadnought. I had a Taylor 810 that I played at church which I traded, never should have let go. had a D-18 golden era with a big v neck which just became too difficult to play. Now its just a Martin GC model and no more bluegrass but I do miss it

[@rcannonp]

I got a Martin D1R back in the 90s when I thought that rosewood dreadnoughts were the only thing. It’s a fine guitar, but now I really wish that I had gotten a 000-18. One of those is next on my list.

[@trevormeade645]

Now I’m a Martin Fan for sure, I have a D18 and an OM28 but I will say that they both inspire you in different ways which is the best part. But I agree that the d18 is the best guitar to record with! And even though I’m a Martin Fan, I would love to have a Taylor and a Gibson and any other guitar hahah

[@jsphillip60]

I love my Taylor 514c and Gibson J-45. Now I'm in the hunt for a smaller sized Martin to round out my collection!

[@chrisfelico8692]

Great video. I’ve been playing electric guitar for about 10-12 years. I finally got decent about 2-3 years ago, lol. I’m most comfy with Gibson LP and SG, Fender Tele and Strat, but favorite is Rickenbacker 330 (like the radius, neck, and board). I just decided I want to start playing acoustically. Naturally, I was looking at dreadnoughts because I’m a heavy strummer, play a lot of rock and punk (so it’s louder stuff), and I’m not a finger style player. I’m 5’10” with a medium frame and average sized hands. Is a dreadnought not what I should be looking at? Was about to pull trigger on a Gibson J45, but you gave my guessing? Help!!!

[@JWhitneyInc]

Great topic for a video. I just always assumed the dreadnaught was basically the "it" acoustic and everything else was the oddball. I'm 6'2" with long enough arms that it shouldn't bother me, but I ended up going after a Martin 000-15M and it's the only acoustic I own now. Fits just perfect, plenty loud, great unique tone. I also used to be the "Nah man, you GOTTA put 13's on that acoustic for the toans, man." I play 10's on my electrics and decided to set up the 000 with 11's. Best decision I ever made.

[@link-so9wn]

6'2 isn't tall

[@nathanmiller9785]

Yes it is.

[@FrankLafone]

How does this equation change if you slope those shoulders? I found Dreadnaughts too big for me, but I have a slope shouldered Epiphone (their newish inspired by line) and it's vastly more comfortable. I was shocked how much sloping the shoulders made a difference.

[@Dian2Gig]

I started on a Takamini Jasmine and it was way too big and nut width wrong for me. I eventually settled in a 000-28 EC Martin and it’s a short scale. Love Parlor guitar size too!

[@NoCoverCharge]

I have the Martin d-16e it’s thinner then a 18 and I love it

[@purplechili2512]

I really ❤ my Yamaha F340bl 1999 that I bought when i was 17. I'm so in love with it still. I'm 5.9" tho

[@CaptainOfMyBurden82]

I’m an at home player and 6’1” but I still prefer a 000 size guitar for its comfort. I mostly play at home on the couch. Slope shoulder dreads are more comfortable for me on the couch.

[@ds2jim]

I saw the title of this video and thought, what the hell? so good job luring me in, guys. turns out I agree with you (you convinced me) and will start looking for a smaller acoustic guitar. I'm a little older and was just brought up on Jimmy Page with his D-28, so I thought that was the way to go- not knowing that smaller versions are capable of projection comparable to the old standard. not to mention, you can save a LOT of money by going with a smaller guitar. thanks for posting this.

[@Bingopete71]

I had a shoulder injury a few years ago (picking hand side) that limited my arm's range of motion. Unfortunately it causes me pain to get my arm around those fat bodied acoustic guitars. Dreadnought in particular. I can only play electric or thinline acoustic guitars.

[@guitarzana688]

Tried a dreadnought for my upgrade guitar (my 1st guitar was a cheep Epiphone 00 size). I loved the guitar but it didn’t love me. After playing 15 minutes my arm would go numb. Too big for my small size. I ended up selling it and having my local luthier make me a custom guitar 00 size. I like finger picking so cedar and rosewood sounds great. Now I have a guitar I love that I can play for hours.

[@manupbritain5232]

I have an Electric Acoustic Ibanez Talman. I'm pretty sure this was an Acoustasonic about a decade before Fender came up with the idea. I haven't has chance to get hold of one of these Fenders so maybe somebody can tell me the difference but I love it. It sounds like an acoustic but the body size is so easy to play. I started out with Electric so finding something comfortable was really important. I had a Stagg Dreadnought before this and it was so cumbersome and uncomfortable. I'm ready for a real acoustic now though and would love something real nice but they don't come cheap.

[@theshadowknows6969]

I don't regret my Taylor 214-ce Koa. It sounds good and makes me happy. I do want a smaller guitar for trips though. Kinda thinking a 00 from Martin.

[@ericcarpenter3263]

I have a D-18, and I’m not a big guy. I do play bluegrass occasionally, and not very well. But you are right, it’s NOT a couch guitar. There are only certain places I can sit to play it, that thing is huge. And when I’m practicing bad blue grass licks my neighbors complain, I have amps that are quieter.

[@LMacNeill]

I wish I had known this a year ago when I bought my first guitar. I bought a Fender CD-60S, which is a very cheap Dreadnought -- too cheap, as it turns out. And so very uncomfortable. I never could *fit* around the thing. So I just bought a Taylor Academy 12e to replace it -- Grand Concert size, and a far higher quality, overall. It shipped yesterday, and I hope to receive it tomorrow. *SO* very much looking forward to it, because this Fender is 100% holding me back. I wish I had known about the Taylor Academy 12e a year ago...

[@bryantwalley]

I got a 000 LAG. Hangs on the wall right next to me in the studio all day. Gets played many times throughout the day. All the big acoustics are in the cases out of the way. Only get pulled out when necessary which has not been that often since I have the LAG.

[@brucer261]

I have a Martin ... its a 000CXE I like it ... everyone else seems to gravitate towards it as well ... even if there's 5-6 other acoustics ... it gets the most attention

[@carbineenibrac1980]

I would legit listen to a podcast from you guys

[@johnanderson27]

And out of all the sizes a single O or parlor is still my favorite of all time I woke up with that guitar next to me more time’s than I can imagine

[@beatmasterbossy]

I want a Gibson super jumbo so bad. It's got so much power. And I love the flamed maple.

[@martinspreiter8240]

I bought a full solid Sigma SGJA SG200 this year. It´s a perfect Gibson J200 super jumbo copy. I payed €1450.-- for it. And yes, it is fantastic. Round tone and a verry good bass. But a Guitar with solid maple is not the most powerfull guitar. The maple makes the tone round, and this we pay with a little bit of volume. I think it´s worth it. But dont worry, a J200 is more loud than a lot of dreadnoughts.

[@don6538]

I have a dozen guitars and they are all Jumboes, mostly of the honking big 17" variety. Gibson, Epiphone, Taylor, Guild, and a Sigma. Love their balanced sound in 6 and 12 string varieties. Small Grand Concert to monster Grand Orchestra, both rosewood. Yum. Fingerpick and/or strum. For this septuagenarian, no dreadnoughts need apply.

[@oneeyeddog6127]

I like my big old EKO dreadnought.people have mixed opinions about that particular guitar.but it's got everything I need and it's built like a tank.

[@Canadianwheelchairguitar]

You guys said "STOP!" I thought it was Hammer time!

[@Zed.90]

First bought a dread, tried upgrading but the dread was the most comfortable size for me and the biggest nice sound. Im 1,73cm.

[@DanAddison]

Played a Takamine dreadnought exclusively for over 10 years, for writing recording and performing, in perpetual discomfort, then bought a cheap 3/4 sized Tanglewood and now I only play the old big boy once in a blue moon - I get it out of the case, noodle around going “woahhhh that sounds sooo gooood”…. then I put it back in the case under the bed and proceed to play my tinny little Tanglewood again everyday because it’s just so comfortable (yeah small hands help). Ergonomics can be more important than tone if you want to enjoy and progress in your playing.

[@honkytonkinson9787]

My grandparents had a 1940s arch top Kalamazoo guitar with F holes. It looked like a jazz box with no pickup and had a shape like a parlor guitar. Unfortunately for me one of my cousins grabbed it. That was the perfect size for a child to learn guitar on, about 3/4 the size of a dreadnaught

[@Frankie_Holt]

6’3” 280. Most guitars look like ukuleles on me

[@bradhakeman7463]

We bought a cheap Montana dreadnought from a guitar shop 20 years ago. It was uncomfortable. The body felt too big of course but also the neck and action. The finish on the back of the neck didn’t feel right and the strings never felt right when trying to learn chords. It’s been sitting in its case unused and mostly unplayed ever since. Fast forward to this year and I won a Taylor ad24ce which feels great and I look forward to practicing it almost every day now for the past couple of months.

[@GoGianRusso]

Good point. Tony Rice was tall, with long arms. Some of have short arms.

[@zackbaker7442]

I went to my local shop with the preconceived notion that I needed a dreadnought for no other reason than that's what I convinced myself I needed and they didn't have any in my price range that I wanted....what they did have though was a used martin 00015-m, which after much deliberation I pulled the trigger on and I'm over the moon I did

[@allisonholmesmusic97]

My first acoustic guitar was a Takamine F Series dread that I bought in the mid 80s. At the time I didn’t know that other guitar sizes existed. These days my acoustics are a Martin DRS2 and a Takamine G Series 12 string. If I were to get another acoustic I might get a 000-28

[@gregbey9237]

A have a 1982 takamine ef340 man those ef and f series are amazing guitars,I picked mine up for $400with hardshell case

[@user-carnationwillow]

I started on electric but In my naïve teenage mind I wanted to get a Epiphone J-200 with a pretty beefy neck and for a long time it was really overwhelming but it made me want to persist with my playing.

[@bradswanson6788]

I recently acquired 2 Collings acoustics, an OM2HT and A D1AT and the OM gets played about 80% of the time. My shoulder is much happier for it. When I need that volume and growl I get the dread out, but otherwise the OM is the primary player.

[@WayneMemphisMojo]

I'm craving a Collings OM2

[@joerob3081]

I'm of the opinion that a parlor guitar is the ultimate acoustic. My first guitar, which I still have, is a Stella parlor guitar from the 70s, I think.

[@Hikaru109Ichijyo]

i learned on a dread but when I had a metal resonator (00 size) place in my hands . .. and the 12 fret join, it felt just right . . .

[@PaisleyPatchouli]

I totally regret selling off my Martin 000 12 fret slot head. I replaced it with a Collings/Waterloo WLK 00 which is fantastic, but I still sometimes miss that 000... (The Waterloo 00 is so nice I ended up getting a second one for different tunings/string gauges.) I got the very first Taylor GS Mini to hit my town (like 10 years ago??) and liked it a lot, but it split badly down the center line within the first few months. (I live in the desert; it's rough on acoustic guitars.) I still recommend them to a lot of folks; I love that short scale... Dreadnoughts with a cutaway??? Most fugly configuration in my opinion. And I'm still searching for the right small body (00-000) 12 STRING (12 or 14 fret). I have a Taylor GA3-12 which is pretty close, but not quite 'old-timey' enough for me. I wish I could afford a Fraulini OS Stella style 12! Or that Waterloo would do a 00 size 12 string!

[@rong648]

After playing my dreadnought my shoulder would hurt. I didn't know what was going on until I played a smaller body size guitar.

[@richardmuskett931]

Nothing can beat the feeling of a jumbo sitting on your lap .

[@benbutterfield9260]

Completely non-video related... but have you guys sold out of merch? Can't seem to find any on the casino site, need to get me some new hats n tees

[@timmotel5804]

I really want a Martin 12 string guitar. They only make them in Dreadnoughts, as far as I know. Or another quality brand under $1,000. Your thoughts, advice and information on other possibilities if they exist please. Thanks in advance and best regards.

[@ScottMcdonaldMusic]

I thought I wanted a 00 or 000 so I sold my Jumbo Ibanez on reverb and went down to the big box and tried every small guitar they had . This big beautiful PRS acoustic dreadnaught was just staring at me so I was like what the hell. That was the best sounding and playing guitar I’ve ever played. I wanted to want a Martin or Taylor but PRS Dreadnaught enticed me.

[@texhaines9957]

You can try a Taylor GT that's a hair larger than GS Mini. Martin Road series in 00 and 000 are good including the SC-13E.

[@Syntaxterror7]

I play a martin se13e. its so comfortable, i love it

[@TheWhiskeyCowboyLife]

I thought I always wanted a dreadnaught... and I thought I NEEDED a Martin. The budget for my first guitar didn't let me get the Martin, so I got a Fender.... dreadnaught. And then I went and played a bunch of other guitars, to include Martins. But I didn't like how the necks felt on the Martins. They were just too "chunky" for me. But I still loved a classic dreadnaught. The problem for me was that my shoulder tended to hurt when playing for any amount of time. I could reposition, but it just didn't feel right. That brings me to Taylor..... I didn't think they were for me. But I PLAYED one. And the way it seemed to melt into my body, and I LOVED the neck profile. More so than that, my shoulder didn't even notice I was playing. What Taylor was it? The 14 series.... yup, the Grand Auditorium. And guess what? When you do the measurements it's the SAME AS A DREADNAUGHT IN SIZE. The shape and narrower waist just makes it sit differently. But it's no smaller than a dreadnaught. And for my ACTUAL style of playing (not what I had "thought" I would) it is perfect. I am not a bluegrass player, nor really a strummer. I am a pretty simple finger stylist. And for that... oh yes. The Taylor 14 series is the right choice for me. I have several guitars, but my go-to is my Taylor 314cd LTD. That all said, some of the comments being made clearly miss the point of what this video presented. The video could have better expressed some of their points, but... there it is. Always TRY different sizes and shapes, and learn what works for YOU... in reality, not in "your mind". Cheers!