What is the attraction to dreadnoughts?

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Originally Posted by Spineycat

The attraction to dreadnoughts- Neil Young.

It would appear that CSN&Y account for about 1/2 of all dreadnought sales.

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Originally Posted by seannx

Some reasons...

Compensation for lack of skill and finesse. Simple chords will boom out at maximum volume, and create an impressive effect.

If one tires of the sound, or simply wants to sell, they can say "great guitar but unfortunately have to let it go because of age related shoulder problems."

Kill banjos.

Fit in with the bluegrass crowd, but for that it’s best to have a Martin.

Will let you dominate the mix. No need to be concerned about a smaller guitar's ability to "cut through the mix."

Those are some convincing and compelling reasons - stops banjos dead in their tracks!

Bluegrass peer pressure. You don't want to show up with a dainty parlor and be like "Hey, it fits perfectly in my Prius! Let's ride share next time, ok? Can you guys turn down a little?"

And the shoulder issue sale-a-thon - that's brilliant.

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Thanks so much for the compliments!

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Originally Posted by seannx

Thanks so much for the compliments!

You're like a fresh set of strings, right after the break in period.