What are the lightest weight acoustic guitar (dreadnought) options for easy portability?
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KLOS KLOS Carbon Fiber Dreadnought with Presys VT pickup (Full Carbon variant with electronics)
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£1872.23 ≈ | Dreadnought | 6 | Composite Ebony | 24.75 in | None (soundboard bracing: carbon strips) | ✓ |
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Full Carbon dreadnought with a carbon fiber composite body and composite ebony fretboard, lightweight and travel-ready with a bolt-on detachable neck. Includes Fishman Presys VT preamp for plug-and-play use; suited for gigging players and travelers who want durability and consistent tone across environments.
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KLŌS KLŌS Full Carbon Dreadnought with LR Baggs Anthem pickup
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£2096.98 ≈ | Dreadnought | 6 | Composite Ebony | 24 3/4 in | Soundboard Carbon Strips | ✓ |
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All-carbon dreadnought built on the smaller end of the dreadnought range for portability and durability. Detachable bolt-on neck, composite ebony fingerboard, Graph Tech TUSQ nut and saddle, and LR Baggs Anthem pickup make it suited for touring players and anyone needing a weather-stable amplified acoustic.
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KLŌS Guitars Full Carbon Dreadnought Guitar (Carbon Fiber, FCFS)
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£1752.36 ≈ | Dreadnought | 6 | Composite Ebony | 24 3/4 in | Soundboard Carbon Strips | — |
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Full-carbon dreadnought with a one-piece carbon fiber body and neck, lightweight construction, composite ebony fretboard, and detachable bolt-on neck for travel and durability. Suits gigging musicians, travelers, and players who need a stable, weatherproof acoustic with optional pickup configurations.
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Klos/Ct variant KLŌS Full Carbon Dreadnought - Carbon Timber option
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£1834.77 ≈ | Dreadnought | 6 | Composite Ebony | 24 3/4 in | None | — |
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The KLŌS Full Carbon Timber dreadnought is a full-carbon composite acoustic with a warm, wood-like tone from its Carbon Timber body and a lightweight, durable build. It features a detachable bolt-on neck, composite ebony fretboard, and is aimed at players wanting a resilient, low-maintenance acoustic with acoustic tone close to wood.
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Crossrock CRF5030D Ultra-light Fiberglass Dreadnought Guitar Case (fits Martin Dreadnought)
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£523.68 ≈ | Dreadnought | — | — | — | — | — |
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Ultra-light fiberglass shell with waterproof, impact-resistant construction, alloy TSA lock, padded interior with removable suspension strips, and EVA padded backpack straps. Designed to fit Martin dreadnoughts (e.g., D28) and some Taylor Grand Auditorium models; suited for traveling musicians who need strong protection without heavy weight. |
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Martin Martin Road Series D-10/D-10E (Road Series dreadnought lightweight road guitar)
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£673.52 ≈ | Dreadnought | 6 | Richlite | 25.4 in | X bracing | ✓ |
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The Martin Road Series D-10/D-10E is a solid-wood dreadnought built for stage use with a comfortable Performing Artist neck and durable Richlite fretboard. It pairs sapele or spruce top tonewoods with onboard electronics, making it suitable for gigging players who want classic Martin tone in a road-ready package.
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