David Crosby

I gave a Collings dreadnought to a young guitar player in the Valley where I live because he didn't have a good acoustic, and he's a terrific player.

American Musician

In the duel of sex woman fights from a dreadnought and man from an open raft.

Originally refers to early 20th-century battleships revolutionizing naval power.

Mostly historical use, referring specifically to pre-World War II battleships.

Can be used metaphorically to describe something formidable or powerful.

Refers to a specific kind of guitar, not guitars in general.

Popular in bluegrass, folk, and country music because of its rich tone.

It's large, making it harder for small-framed people to play comfortably.

Implies resilience and a powerful presence when describing a person.

Use carefully, as overuse can seem hyperbolic or cliché.