Looking for a louder acoustic guitar

I've got a mid '90s USA Westerly Guild D4-NT and it is really very loud. When I play alongside other acoustics I have to be careful not to be too strident. My Martin is sweet but less voluminous.

 

Basically you need a dreadnaught I suppose. Full size, or a big Gibson J200 etc. Rosewood with spruce top would be my choice probably.

 

Guild D-55

 

Would it be considered rude, to fire up a resonator?

 

For clarity and projection, think mahogany back and sides or better yet, maple in a dreadnaught size. Red spruce tops can be louder than sitka,..

My Martin D jr is surprisingly loud and not expensive.

 

A Gibson Advanced Jumbo RI. I’ve owned one for 16+ years and have played a bunch, all are ‘loud’. Very powerful guitar and a good one is also great sounding in all respects. I didn’t really need that stinkin’ cord in the 2nd pic.

 

Electric Acoustic, how loud is now up to you

 

Check out the Breedloves with the bridge truss. They play fantastic and sound huge. The bridge truss eliminates the torque on the bridge plate, allowing for much thinner top bracing. I bought one of the cheaper ($300-ish) models years ago, and it booms bigger than any old Dreadnought I have heard.

 

I agree with dreadnought + mahogany. I've got a 1980 MIJ Sigma D10 mahognay that's the loudest acoustic I've ever played.

 

I play a Lowden O-32. Very loud, like a piano. My favourite of all my guitars.