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Experts recommend Fender CD 60S more than Epiphone DR-100

As of 9 Mar 2024, experts prefer Fender CD 60S over Epiphone DR-100, but both Acoustic Guitars have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, Fender CD 60S received 3 recommendations: from Guitar World (13 Feb 2024), Music Radar (22 Feb 2024) and 10stunninghomes.com (1 Nov 2023). By contrast, Epiphone DR-100 received only 2 recommendations from Music Critic (7 Jan 2023) and Guitar World (13 Feb 2024).

Rank Change Price Acoustic Guitar
reviewed.usatoday.com
Music Critic
Guitar Chalk
Guitar World
Six String Acoustic
GuitarPlayer
Music Radar
The Strategist
10stunninghomes.com
American Songwriter
3
+2 Check price
Fender CD 60S
The Fender CD 60S acoustic guitar is highly praised for its comfortable playability, impressive sound quality, and durable construction, making it a reliable and budget-friendly option for musicians of all levels.
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13
+1 $169
Epiphone DR-100
The Epiphone DR-100 is a highly recommended acoustic guitar known for its well-balanced sound, comfortable playability, and portability, making it suitable for various musical styles and ideal for beginners and experienced players alike.
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6
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4
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About our ranking methodology

Endorsement summary:

  • On 13 Feb 2024 Guitar World ranked Fender CD 60S as #1 and Epiphone DR-100 as #4
    Rank Acoustic Guitar Comment
    #1 out of 9 Fender CD 60S
    The best acoustic guitar for beginners seeking a big brand name
    ... ... ...
    #4 out of 9 Epiphone DR-100
    On a tight budget? Well this beginner acoustic is for you
    ... ... ...
  • On 7 Jan 2023 Music Critic ranked Epiphone DR-100 as #6
    Rank Acoustic Guitar
    ... ...
    #6 out of 10 Epiphone DR-100
    ... ...
  • On 22 Feb 2024 Music Radar ranked Fender CD 60S as #2
    Rank Acoustic Guitar Comment
    ... ... ...
    #2 out of 12 Fender CD 60S
    One of the best acoustic guitars under $200 right now
    ... ... ...
  • On 1 Nov 2023 10stunninghomes.com ranked Fender CD 60S as #4
    Rank Acoustic Guitar
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    #4 out of 15 Fender CD 60S
    ... ...

After counting and adding up the 96 expert endorsements of the March rankings, Fender CD 60S outranks Epiphone DR-100. This is not to say that Epiphone DR-100 is a bad option. Like Fender CD 60S, it is recommended by experts, but less.

Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, Fender CD 60S outranks Epiphone DR-100 by 10 positions. This indicates that, as of 9 Mar 2024, Fender CD 60S is more critically acclaimed than Epiphone DR-100.
Rank Change Price Acoustic Guitar
reviewed.usatoday.com
Music Critic
Guitar Chalk
Guitar World
Six String Acoustic
GuitarPlayer
Music Radar
The Strategist
10stunninghomes.com
American Songwriter
1
- $200
Yamaha FG800
The Yamaha FG800 is a highly regarded full-sized dreadnought acoustic guitar known for its powerful sound projection, comfortable playability, exceptional sound quality, and solid construction.
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1
3
6
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5
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2
- $599
Taylor GS Mini
The Taylor GS Mini is a highly versatile and durable guitar that offers excellent sound quality in a compact and portable design, making it a popular choice for travelers and musicians of all skill levels.
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8
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8
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+2 Check price
Fender CD 60S
The Fender CD 60S acoustic guitar is highly praised for its comfortable playability, impressive sound quality, and durable construction, making it a reliable and budget-friendly option for musicians of all levels.
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-1 Check price
Seagull S6 Original
The Seagull S6 Original is a highly praised dreadnought-size acoustic guitar known for its exceptional comfort, playability, sound quality, and durability, making it suitable for guitarists of all levels and musical needs.
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7
4
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [24]

78
Total expert reviews: 24
  • with a score: 4
  • without a score: 20
Highest score by The Guitar Junky
88
Average score based on 24 reviews
78
Lowest score by fretterverse.com
60

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

Expert reviews [17]

83
Total expert reviews: 17
  • with a score: 5
  • without a score: 12
Highest score by strumavenue.com
90
Average score based on 17 reviews
83
Lowest score by guitarsquid.com
77

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20
From Seller:
  • Additional Details: SlimTaper C-profile neck, Epiphone Sloped Dovewing headstock, and Premium Die Cast tuners
  • Mahogany body
  • Dreadnought body shape
  • Rosewood fingerboard
  • Read more
From Seller:
  • Dreadnought body style
  • Solid mahogany top with scalloped "X"-bracing
  • Mahogany back and sides
  • ‘Easy-to-Play’ neck with rolled fingerboard edges
  • 1- year Warranty Included
  • Read more
Video Reviews Most popular unboxing/review videos.
Epiphone DR-100 Review
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Fender CD-60S Dreadnought Acoustic - Review & Demo
Review by PMTVUK
Very popular! 185K views!
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Fender CD60S Review | What really makes CD60s different from CD60??
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Fender CD-60S Natural, Mahogany, Lefty Demo & Review
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From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
EAN Numbers: 0711106263380
UPC Numbers: 711106263380
Model Numbers: EA10VSCH1
EAN Numbers: 0885978787753
Model Numbers: 0961702021
UPC Numbers: 885978787753
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Epiphone DR-100 is a very popular option at the bottom of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling acoustic guitars and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Epiphone FT-100 or Yamaha C40 II .

Epiphone DR-100 is $362.56 cheaper than the average acoustic guitar ($531.56).

Fender CD 60S is a very popular option at the bottom of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling acoustic guitars and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Fender FA-115 or Yamaha JR2S .

Fender CD 60S is $371.57 cheaper than the average acoustic guitar ($531.56).

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