Fender CD-140S Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Natural

It sounded really good when I played it in the store. For me it was between this guitar and a $500 used Martin. The Martin definitely sounded a lot more full and was like silk on my hands and fingers. But I couldn't afford it so I was trying to get the a guitar that was most similar to it. Out of all the $200 guitars that I played this guitar sounded most similar. BUT the cons are that it's a little hard on my fingers and after looking closer at the guitar it seems to me like the bridge has a lot more height than usual causing the strings to space further from the fretboard. The neck is a little sticky also. Giving that this is the first guitar I bought (but not the first one I've played) I'm quite satisfied but if I had another chance to pick I would've looked a little harder. Overall a good beater though.

I was looking for a cheap guitar and bought this. No fret buzzing sounds like most others in this price range. It's very confortable and has really full sound. I could not believe how easy the action is. I'm a beginner and the chords and notes are easier to fret than my more expensive guitar. One negative comment, the pickguard comes with a sticker that apparantly is super glued on. Guaranteed to scratch up the pickgaurd when removing it. Suggestion, if you buy this, have the store remove it for you so when they disfigure the pickgaurd, they can put on a new one for you.

I've had this guitar for 4 weeks now, and I have not had to tune it once! I play it at least 10 minutes a day. Also, there is no fret buzz.

Im not an expert player but this is a great guitar. I played alot of others in this price range but kept coming back to this one. This is not the most flashy guitar around but its not about looks its about sound. A good guitar does not have to cost a thousand dollars or even five hundred. This is probably the best in the $200-$250 range. Pick up and play the rest in this price range. You will like this one the most.

While looking for a guitar for my brother for Christmas--up to $200--I went to the local Guitar Center and played every guitar in that price range. The only ones that I thought came close were the Epiphone AJ220S, and the Yamaha FG700S. All three have a price tag of $199.99. [If it matters, I majored in classical guitar in college, and own some very nice guitars--including one I built myself. I feel that I'm perfectly qualified to offer a comparison of these guitars.] I don't think you can go wrong with any of the three, but for me the Fender was the clear winner. The tone is warmer than the other two (Yamaha was VERY bright), it has better intonation up and down the fretboard, it has a louder and fuller sound, and it was the easiest to play. I also happen to be partial to satin neck finishes, so that was icing on the cake. I don't think this guitar is in the same league as Martins, Taylors, or Gibsons, but for me it's the best steel-string acoustic guitar that Guitar Center has to offer for $200 and below. I will feel proud when my brother opens this on Christmas morning.

Went into Guitar Center, Rochester NY, Looking for something around $150..There was a sweet deal on another Fender for the Black Friday weekend (Sunday Afternoon), Played it, liked it. Checked out a few that I liked from checking them out on here, wasn't taken aback. Talked to what seemed a very knowledgeable salesman and showed me this thing from the description of what I was looking for. The sound is very loud, in the best way possible. I kind of was going to go with the cheaper one because it came in black, (lame of me) but the sound on this thing just is enveloping it's a lot of fun to play really. Wasn't planning on spending nearly this much either, but like I say, it drew me back. Cons as of right now: It is a bit bulky for me (short arms). something I wouldn't have experienced playing with it in the store, however, that is something I will adapt to quickly I believe. Although I had intended on getting something a bit more flashy than this (does not come with any other finish, the beauty of this thing is great. Hope this review helped, I write sincerely, go try one out, you may just see/hear/feel what i'm poorly describing.