The CD-60 V3 is a classic dreadnought acoustic that comes with something most guitars at this price don't -- a hardshell case. The solid spruce top delivers the bold, projecting tone that dreadnoughts are known for, and the scalloped X-bracing improves resonance and responsiveness compared to the earlier versions of this model.

The walnut fingerboard and bridge add a touch of warmth to the high end, and the mahogany back and sides provide a balanced tonal foundation. Whether you're playing around a campfire, in a rehearsal, or working on songs at home, the CD-60 V3 covers the ground a workhorse acoustic should cover -- and then comes home in a case that actually protects it.