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Experts prefer Fender CD 60S over Fender DG-8S

On 9 Apr 2024 (9 days ago) we went through 96 Acoustic Guitar expert endorsements .

Currently, Fender CD 60S received 3 endorsements from Music Radar (22 Feb 2024), Guitar World (13 Feb 2024) and 10stunninghomes.com (1 Nov 2023). Meanwhile, Fender DG-8S did not receive any endorsements this month.

Rank Change Price Acoustic Guitar
reviewed.usatoday.com
Music Critic
The Strategist
Music Radar
GuitarPlayer
Six String Acoustic
Guitar World
Guitar Chalk
10stunninghomes.com
American Songwriter
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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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Fender DG-8S
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Endorsement summary:

  • On 22 Feb 2024 Music Radar ranked Fender CD 60S as #2
    Rank Acoustic Guitar Comment
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    #2 out of 12 Fender CD 60S
    One of the best acoustic guitars under $200 right now
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  • On 13 Feb 2024 Guitar World ranked Fender CD 60S as #1
    Rank Acoustic Guitar Comment
    #1 out of 9 Fender CD 60S
    The best acoustic guitar for beginners seeking a big brand name
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  • On 1 Nov 2023 10stunninghomes.com ranked Fender CD 60S as #4
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    #4 out of 15 Fender CD 60S
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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, Fender CD 60S is mentioned by key experts in Apr 2024, while Fender DG-8S is not.
Rank Change Price Acoustic Guitar
reviewed.usatoday.com
Music Critic
The Strategist
Music Radar
GuitarPlayer
Six String Acoustic
Guitar World
Guitar Chalk
10stunninghomes.com
American Songwriter
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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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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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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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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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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

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
No expert reviews linked yet for Fender DG-8S.
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
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From Seller:
  • A Solid Spruce Top with Quartersawn Scalloped x-Bracing
  • Laminated Mahogany Back and Sides
  • Mahogany Neck with Rosewood fingerboard
  • Pack includes everything needed to start playing, with gig bag, chromatic electronic tuner, strings, picks and strap and instructional DVD.
  • Read more
Video Reviews Most popular unboxing/review videos.
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??
Popular! 96K views!
Play video review
Fender CD-60S Natural, Mahogany, Lefty Demo & Review
Review by Alamo Music Center
Popular! 61K views!
Play video review
No video reviews linked yet for Fender DG-8S.
From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
EAN Numbers: 0885978787753
Model Numbers: 0961702021
UPC Numbers: 885978787753
No manufacturer information linked for Fender DG-8S.
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Fender DG-8S is a 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 JR1 .

Fender DG-8S is $376.77 cheaper than the average acoustic guitar ($524.77).

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