The Dreadnought is arguably the single most recognizable steel string guitar model in the world. Officially introduced in the early thirties by C.F. Martin, this guitar has found its way into every style of music. With an extremely powerful voice, the Dreadnought was designed to have the volume to battle the banjos of the time, yet has influenced a diverse pallette of musical styles.

Today's luthiers can refer to the 70 plus years of research and experimentation that has gone into this model. Many players want a Dreadnought for its heavy bass response, while others need the volume, yet require more high end brilliance to cut through in ensembles. McAlister Guitars offers many variations on the Dreadnought, providing guitarists the ability to choose the best sound for their music.