$4,000 to $5,000

Bose L1 Model 2 System Plus B2+T1 Tone Match Free Delivery

$4,499.00 $5,075.00

Gibson Hummingbird Acoustic Guitar

Incoming Soon. $5,699.00

GIBSON HUMMINGBIRD

The Hummingbird arrived at the dawn of a new era in music, and was rapidly embraced by several prime movers on the scene. In the hands of everyone from Keith Richards to Gram Parsons, it quickly proved itself equally adept at folk, country and rock, and excelled at many of the crossovers genres in between that helped to set the scene for the ’60s.
Much of the Hummingbird’s appeal lies in its versatility. However you attack this flat-top, it pumps out rich, deep tones, and is equally at home thrumming out first-position chords as it is taking the spotlight for flatpicking leadlines further up the neck. Its spacious mahogany body and sweet, select Sitka spruce top are more than capable of nailing down the rhythm in the hands of a rock and roll sideman, or of accompanying the most nuanced performance under the fingers of today’s alternative singer-songwriter. Made in the image of the original, in Gibson’s acclaimed acoustic facility in Bozeman, MT, today’s Hummingbird lives up to its pedigree, bringing you all of these capabilities and more as, quite simply, one of the finest acoustic guitars available today. Comes with a Gibson hard case.

Martin 0018V Small Body Acoustic Guitar

$4,250.00 $4,999.00

Martin 00DBJT Jeff Tweedy Custom Acoustic Guitar

Incoming Soon. $4,899.00

MARTIN 00DBJT JEFF TWEEDY CUSTOM

Designed in collaboration with Grammy Award winning Wilco front man, Jeff Tweedy. The 00-DB Jeff Tweedy small-body acoustic guitar is Martin's first Custom Artist model that is FSC Certified, an important distinction for both Tweedy and Martin. Solid FSC Certified European Spruce - soundboard, Solid FSC Certified Mahogany back and sides,and FSC Certified Cherry Blocks/Simple Dovetail Neck Joint! You can see where we are going with this. Not only a great sounding guitar, but you can rest easy at night knowing your being kind to the planet..Bonus!

Comes with a Martin hard shell case.

Martin CEO7 Special Edition Acoustic Guitar

$4,250.00 $4,999.00

MARTIN CEO7 SPECIAL EDITION

Reminiscent of models from the Golden Era, the CEO-7 small-body acoustic guitar features a sunburst finish, golden age tuners and authentic headplate lettering. This new 14-fret short scale 00 sloped shoulder model, features a solid Adirondack spruce top with solid genuine mahogany back and sides for complex tonality. This fantastic model will be available for a limited time only, so dont miss out. Comes complete with a Martin hard case.

Martin D-18E Retro Acoustic Guitar

$4,250.00 $4,999.00

MARTIN D-18E RETRO 

The D-18E Retro acoustic electric features a sleek, modern High Performance Neck for enhanced playability. The D-18E Retro adds a Sitka spruce top to the mahogany back and sides. Perfect for the intermediate and advanced player. This model comes loaded with a Fishman F1 Aura Plus pickup system to offer a true plugged in sound. If you love the D18 but want to take it on stage, then look no further. Comes complete with a Martin hard case.

Martin D-35 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

$4,149.00 $4,899.00

MARTIN D-35 DREADNOUGHT

Known for its strong bass response, the D-35 acoustic Dreadnought guitar features a three-piece back and a bound fingerboard. The D-35 adds a Sitka spruce top to the East Indian rosewood back and sides. It's the guitar of choice for bluegrass and folk music. Perfect for the intermediate and advanced player. Comes complete with a Martin hard case.

Martin GPC18E Acoustic Electric Guitar

$4,699.00 $5,499.00

The GPC-18E Grand Performance, acoustic-electric cutaway model has been finely crafted with a solid Sitka spruce top, genuine mahogany back and sides and solid black ebony fingerboard and bridge. A sleek modified low oval neck with a Performing Artist taper give you greater ease of play up and down the fingerboard. Tortoise color binding and matching pickguard embellish this model. The all-new Fishman Aura  VT Enhance  electronics make this guitar the complete package for players of all levels. With Aura imaging specifically made for each guitar model, you can plug in and enhance the sound you fell in love with in the first place. Comes in a Martin hard shell case.

Martin GPCPAMAH Acoustic Electric Guitar

$4,299.00 $5,199.00

The GPCPA Mahogany acoustic-electric cutaway guitar adds balance and sparkle to the Grand Performance body shape. Constructed of solid FSC Certified mahogany back and sides with a solid FSC Certified European spruce top finished in a polished gloss. This certification ensures that the wood used to make the guitar is harvested responsibly with very little effect on the environment. This guitar integrates revolutionary Fishman electronics with visual aesthetics that are as striking as the Martin tone it creates. This mahogany acoustic/electric is a treat for the eyes and ears! Made in the USA and includes a hard case.

Martin HD-28 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

Incoming Soon. $5,499.00

MARTIN HD-28 DREADNOUGHT

One of our best-selling models, the HD-28 acoustic guitar includes many of the options guitar players and collectors prize in historic Martins. A solid Sitka spruce top with solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, all wrapped together in Martin's classic herringbone inlay. Perfect for the intermediate and advanced player. Comes complete with a Martin hard case.

Martin JC16 Kenny Wayne Shepherd limited Edition Acoustic Electric Guitar

$4,499.00 $5,995.00

Designed by Kenny Wayne Shepherd and the talented people at Martin guitars. "...Blue on black, tears on a river..." — blues phenomenon Kenny Wayne Shepherd's 1998 hit "Blue On Black" is filled with colorful imagery. Martin draws on that imagery in the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Limited Edition Signature model JC-16KWS, creating a guitar as distinctive as the musician himself. The Kenny Wayne Shepherd model combines distinctive design and tonewoods with unique appointments. The rich, full tone of the jumbo cutaway shape is enhanced by solid tonewoods throughout; solid Sapele back and sides for clarity and projection, Sitka spruce top for warmth. Martin's patented "A-frame X" scalloped bracing enhances this unique voice. The genuine mahogany neck features standard 1-11/16th inch width and modified low oval profile for easy playing.

Twenty years into his recording career Kenny Wayne Shepherd continues to create genre-defining blues-infused rock n' roll. Shepherd has built an enviable resume as an accomplished recording artist, a riveting live performer and one of the most talented and distinctive guitarists of his generation. Shepherd has sold millions of albums worldwide, received five GRAMMY® nominations, two Billboard Music Awards, as well as a pair of Orville H. Gibson awards, the Blues Foundation's Keeping The Blues Alive award and two Blues Music awards. He's had seven #1 blues albums and a string of #1 mainstream rock singles.

This great new old stock model is 39 of 198 world wide ( Personally hand signed by Kenny and Chris Martin) and long gone now, but here is your chance to grab one of the best sounding Martin acoustic electrics we have ever heard.

Includes a Martin Hard case.

Product Description

Construction: Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint Body Size: J-14 Fret CUTAWAY

Top: Solid Sitka Spruce Rosette: Style 45 – Maple and Black Fiber Inlays

Top Bracing Pattern: J1 Hybrid Top Braces: 1 Style/Scalloped

Back Material: Solid Sapele Back Purfling: Black Fiber/Blue Fiber/Black Fiber/Blue Fiber/Black Fiber

Side Material: Solid Sapele Endpiece: Black Boltaron®

Endpiece Inlay: Black Wood Fiber / Blue Wood Fiber Binding: Black Boltaron®

Top Inlay Style: Multiple Black/White/Blue Inlays Side Inlay: Black Boltaron/ Multiple Black/White/Blue Inlays

Back Inlay: Back-Blue Fiber (Blue against binding) Black Fiber Neck Material: Solid Mahogany

Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval Nut Material: Bone Headstock: Solid/6 String No Diamond/Standard Taper

Headplate: Solid Black Ebony/ Raised Silver Foil Logo Heelcap: Black Boltaron®

Fingerboard Material: Solid Black Ebony Scale Length: 25.4” Number of Frets Clear: 14

Number of Frets Total: 20 Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 11/16”

Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8”

Fingerboard Position Inlays: Blue Azurite Teardrops Bordered In Pearl At 5, 9, 15, 17th, w/2 at 7th and 12th, Signature Btwn 18 & 20th

Fingerboard Binding: none Finish Back & Sides: Polished Gloss/ Dark Filler

Finish Top: Polished Gloss/ Blue Toner Finish Neck: Semi Gloss/ Black/ Dark Filler

Bridge Material: Solid Black Ebony Bridge Style: 1 Style Belly

Bridge String Spacing: 2 1/8” Saddle: 16” Radius/Compensated/Bone

Tuning Machines: Schaller Chrome w/ Large Ebony Knobs

Bridge & End Pins: Black w/ Abalone Dots Pickguard: Black Case: 380 Hard Shell

Interior Label: Label Signed By CFM IV & Kenny Wayne Shepherd/ Numbered in Sequence w/ Total (198)

Electronics: Fishman® Gold Plus Natural II

Martin M-36 Grand Auditorium Acoustic Guitar

$4,199.00 $4,999.00

MARTIN M-36 GRAND AUDITORIUM

Modern styling with a slim body depth and a three-piece back, the M-36 acoustic guitar has solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, a Sitka spruce top, polished gloss finish and a hand-fit dovetail neck joint, making it very comfortable to play. This is the narrow body version of the Martin J-40. Fantastic all-rounder, picking, strumming, and everything in between. Comes complete with a hard case.

Martin OM28 Auditorium Model Acoustic Guitar

$4,699.00 $5,499.00

MARTIN OM28 AUDITORIUM MODEL

This is the replacement model for the OM28V. Carrying a distinct vintage-inspired design and updated like the D-18 a few years ago, the OM-28 offers many of the features found in our pre-war era guitars. The OM-28 is constructed with all the features of the OM-28E Retro without the electronics package. Aging toner and a polished gloss finish are applied to the Sitka spruce top which features ¼” “X” scalloped bracing. The polished gloss East Indian rosewood body is edged with ivoroid binding. Like the 000-18, the model’s neck features a modified low oval profile with performing artist taper with a width of 1-3/4” at the nut and 2-3/16” string spacing for easy playability. Nickel open-geared tuners with butterbean knobs are found with a rosewood headplate, which displays a large old style Martin logo. Includes a Martin hard case.

Martin OOO-18E Retro

$4,250.00 $4,999.00

MARTIN OOO-18E RETRO

Martin's groundbreaking Retro Series represents the most significant advancement of our era in amplified acoustic sound. Based upon a beautiful 1940 14-fret 000-18 "donor" guitar from the Martin Museum collection, this 24.9" short scale model produces clear and expressive response for stage or studio use. With modern performance and playability, the 000-18E Retro offers the visual and tonal integrity of the mahogany auditorium guitars from the pre-war era. Comes with a Martin hard case.

Maton WA May Gloss Acoustic Guitar

$4,299.00 $5,499.00

MATON WA MAY GLOSS

This is an Andy Allen made custom shop model acoustic electric guitar, and one of the best things this talented builder has ever done. These consistently come through to a high standard. Solid high gloss AAA spruce top, solid premium blackwood back and sides, AP5-Pro pickup system, and English made Hiscox flight case.

Maton WA May-Traditional Gloss Acoustic Guitar

$4,299.00 $5,499.00

MATON WA MAY GLOSS

This is an Andy Allen made custom shop model acoustic electric guitar, and one of the best things this talented builder has ever done. These consistently come through to a high standard. Solid high gloss AAA spruce top, solid premium blackwood back and sides, AP5-Pro pickup system, and English made Hiscox flight case.

National El Trovador Resonator Guitar

$4,949.00

NATIONAL EL TROVADOR RESONATOR

Designed in collaboration with Mike Dowling, this single cone guitar is patterned after the famous El Trovador produced from 1932-1933 Similar to its predecessor, our El Trovador guitar features a large, 4" deep body constructed of mahogany.The body is bound in multi-layer celluloid, with a matching purfling border around the coverplate. A wood soundwell houses the resonator. An ebony fretboard is mated to a solid mahogany neck, capped with a rosewood headstock overlay. The El Trovador's deep, unique voice has made it our most popular guitar in recent years. Includes National hard case.

National M1 Mahogany Tricone Resonator Guitar

$4,899.00

NATIONAL M1 MAHOGANY TRICONE RESONATOR

After years of research and development, National Reso-Phonic Guitars is proud to introduce to you our new wood-body M-1 Tricone! At nearly 3.3 lbs. lighter than its metal-body counterpart, this instrument features laminated mahogany body construction, highlighted by a sturdy wood soundwell and hand-painted steel cover- plate. The new M-1 combines the unmistakable sound of a Tricone with the warmth of a wood-body. Outfitted with our new-alloy cones and aluminum T-bridge, we believe this instrument to be quite versatile. Includes a National hard case.

National NRP 14 Fret Black Steel Resonator Guitar

Incoming Soon.

NATIONAL NRP 14 FRET BLACK STEEL RESONATOR

The new NRP-14 fret model captures the look and feel of an original 14 fret National Duolian. The thin-gauge steel body is highlighted by rolled "f" holes, a formed back, and period-correct, traditional ribbed coverplate.ξ Each body is hand painted to capture the look of the originals. Each mahogany neck clears 14 frets to the body and features an unbound ebony fretboard complete with mother-of-pearl position markers. Vintage-style plain tuners, ebony nut, and "National" stamped headstock complete the look of this classic. Comes with a National case.

National NRP Tricone Steel Black Resonator Acoustic Guitar

$4,499.00

NATIONAL NRP TRICONE STEEL BLACK RESONATOR

The NRP Tricone borrows many of its features from our single cone NRP guitar. The body is made from thin-gauge steel and has a formed back. Each is carefully hand painted at our factory in San Luis Obispo, Ca. A mahogany neck clears 12 frets to the body and features an unbound ebony fretboard complete with inlaid mother-of-pearl position markers. Tuners are vintage-style engraved, open gear. Includes a National hard case.

National NRP Tricone Steel Resonator Acoustic Guitar

$4,599.00

NATIONAL NRP TRICONE STEEL RESONATOR

The brushed steel NRP Tricone was designed for players who prefer the tone of a steel body but want the look of a plated guitar. A Mahogany neck clears 12 frets to the body and features an unbound ebony fretboard complete with mother-of-pearl position markers. Engraved, open gear white button tuners complete the vintage look. All in all, this is a truly amazing tri-cone from National.

National Pioneer Black Rust single cone Resonator electric Guitar

Incoming Soon. $4,899.00

What a fantastic new model from the crew at National Resophonic guitars. Steam Punk looks with classic National tone. This amazing instrument has a thin all steel body construction with Highlander Piezo and Lollar P-90 pickup combination, 25" scale length and comes in the Uber-Cool "Black Rust" Finish.

National Resolectric Revolver Resonator Acoustic Guitar

$4,699.00

NATIONAL RESOLECTRIC REVOLVER RESONATOR

Our Resolectric has gone through a few changes in its 19 years of production. The current model uses an audiophile-quality Highlander preamp to mix both the magnetic and piezoelectric pickups. A Jason Lollar P-90 pickup sits in the neck position, and a Highlander piezo transducer is fitted under the saddle. The output of each pickup is controlled by independent volume knobs, with a master volume knob to control the instrument's overall output level. A 3-way toggle switch selects which pickups are active. The solid African mahogany body is capped with a Afrian mahogany top bound in pearloid. The Honduras mahogany neck clears 14 frets to the body, highlighted with a diamond inlaid, ebony fretboard. Includes a National hard case.

National Resorocket, Wood Body Resonator Acoustic Guitar

Incoming Soon.

NATIONAL RESOROCKET. WOODEN BODY RESONATOR

Introduced at the 2013 NAMM show, the wood body, single cone resonator cutaway is a killer instrument. It features an all Mahogany body, with 12 fret body join and cutaway, allowing for easy access to upper register. This guitar simply begs to be played with a bottle neck. Additional standard appointments on this new model feature grained Ivoroid body and neck bindings, a 9.5" single resonator cone, ebony fingerboard with MOP dot inlays and a slotted headstock with pearloid overlay. Includes a National hard case.

National Style 0 12 Fret Brass Resonator Guitar

Incoming Soon.

NATIONAL STYLE 0 12 FRET BRASS RESONATOR

The flagship model, the Style O recreates the look and feel of the original 1930's single resonator guitars.This brass bodied instrument is polished to a mirror-like shine, nickel plated, and finally etched with the distinctive Hawaiian palm tree design.The maple neck is finished in a traditional sunburst. An ivoroid bound ebony fretboard and vintage-style engraved tuners complete the look of this timeless classic. Includes a National hard case.

National Style O 14 Fret Resonator Guitar

Incoming Soon. $4,899.00

NATIONAL STYLE O 14 FRET RESONATOR

Our reproduction Style O-14 Fret meets the demands of players needing easier access to the higher frets.Based on the original 1937 model, the hard rock maple neck clears 14 frets to the body. The brass body is made of thin gauge material polished to a mirror-like shine, nickel plated and etched with the traditional Hawaiian scene.The "chicken-foot" coverplate, formed back, and inlaid rosewood peghead complete the authentic look of this guitar. Includes a National hard case.

Ovation LIMITED EDITION 40TH Annivesary Custom Elite 7 of 50 in the world

$4,750.00 $4,999.00

The Ovation 50th Anniversary Custom Elite Acoustic-Electric Guitar is a limited series instrument of 50 instruments that celebrates Ovation's 50 years of innovation and excellence in guitar construction. It features exquisite craftsmanship made in America including a mid contour cutaway body design with an AAA Bearclaw spruce top. The back has a hand-laid Lyrachord contour and the neck is 2-piece curly maple with an ebony fingerboard. Refinements include gold Schaller tuners, black ABS body binging with gold purfling and a special 50th anniversary inlay at the 12th fret. This guitar is ready to take the stage with Ovation's high-end OP Pro Studio preamp and pickup package. Includes a certificate hardshell case.

Pre-Owned Martin HD28VS 12-Fret Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

$4,495.00 $4,499.00

With this reissue of the classic HD-28vs, Martin ensured every detail of this instrument was faithful to the original. It's even been finished in special toner for an aged look! With a slightly larger body and a slotted head, the HD-28VS is a modern re-creation of the classic herringbone Dreadnought. Made from solid East Indian rosewood with a solid Sitka spruce top, it also features a solid black ebony fingerboard, and herringbone inlays around the rosette. This is a classic combination that is highly versatile for many playing styles.  Additional classic appointments include the original Butterbean knob Waverly tuners, diamond and square inlays, vintage belly ebony bridge, and bone saddle. The HD28VS sounds exactly like a fine guitar should sound. Flat Pick, Finger Pick, Finger strum and any other method gives you great balance, strong mellow base, clear mids and highs without twang. This fantastic Pre-owned instrument is in as new condition and Includes a Martin Hard case.

Pre-Owned Santa Cruz Vintage Artist Acoustic Guitar

$4,999.00

Doc Watson, who owned the prototype of the Vintage Artist, said, “This is the Dreadnought I’ve been looking for all my life.” In 1991, Richard Hoover collaborated with vintage experts to identify the most desirable qualities of the iconic Pre-War D-18. Maestro Watson’s contributions to the concept were born of an appreciation of the clarity of Mahogany’s tone and his requirements for playability. At the time, Doc had put as many hours into Rockabilly on a Les Paul as he had on the Dreadnought. His lack of preoccupation with a particular vintage model played perfectly with SCGC’s philosophy to ‘combine, not copy.’ After Doc’s test pilot duties on the prototype, he offered this thoughtful testimonial: “Son, what do I have to do to keep this guitar?”

Believe it or not this guitar left our shop for a few weeks, had a K&K pickup professionally fitted, and when the owner came in to pick it up he was taken buy another guitar and had to have that.

So, here is your chance to grab a as new (still with 12 months warranty) Santa Cruz Vintage Artist with a great pickup installed, and save around $1700 in the process. Win! Win!!

We present this instrument as the tonal equal and technical superior to the most respected Pre-War guitars. To achieve the characteristic EQ and tone of the legendary Doc Watson, aka ‘the Vintage Artist,’ this instrument features an advanced, scalloped X-bracing for powerful bass, complimented by the clear tone and definition of master grade Mahogany. Comes with a Santa Cruz hard case.

Preowned Guild 12 Fret Slope shoulder Orpheum Custom Model

$4,495.00

The Guild Custom Shop presents the beautifully crafted and rich-sounding Orpheum series “Slope 12” dreadnought acoustic. U.S.-built by the talented luthiers of the Shop,Guild Custom Shop Orpheum series models are designed to stylishly evoke the bygone 1930s-era golden age of U.S. acoustic guitar design and construction. Indeed, you could say that Orpheum models are finely crafted Guild guitars that never were but could have been. The Slope 12 offers a distinctive difference for the discerning player—sloping shoulders that gracefully curve away from the neck in marked contrast to conventional straight-shoulder dreadnought design. Further, its three-piece mahogany/rosewood/mahogany neck joins the body at the 12th fret, contributing to an abundantly complex yet warm and balanced tone that makes it ideal for flat picking and finger-style playing.

Premium features also include an Adirondack red spruce top with scalloped red spruce bracing, solid mahogany back and sides, traditional hot hide-glue construction, soft-“V” neck profile, 20-fret ebony fingerboard with pearl-dot inlays and 12″ radius, bone nut, elegant cream body binding, and a nitrocellulose lacquer neck finish. Other features include a tortoiseshell pickguard, pyramid-style ebony bridge with bone saddle and pins, Guild-logo Gotoh SE-700 open-back tuners with cream buttons. This pre owned instrument is in amazing condition and includes a deluxe hard-shell case.

Preowned 2004 Gibson '1934 Original Jumbo'

$4,495.00

Preowned Martin Custom Shop 'M' Model

$4,495.00

Preowned Martin OM-28V

$4,495.00

This legendary orchestra model from Martin is sadly no longer in production. Much loved for it's open tone and massive bass response, the OM-28V will go down in history as one of the great guitars. This 2002 model is in excellent condition, sounds fanastic and is setup beautifully. Comes with original Martin hard case.

Preowned Santa Cruz 1929-'O'

$4,995.00

Taylor 414CE Acoustic Electric Guitar

Incoming Soon. $4,799.00

TAYLOR 414CE

One of our favourite Taylor guitars. If you like the 314ce but want a bit more bass then this could be your guitar. Solid Spruce top, ovangkol back and sides and that great Taylor feel all come together in this well priced model. Includes cutaway, and Taylor hard shell case.

Taylor 514CE Acoustic Electric Guitar

$4,499.00 $5,299.00

Taylor 514CE

This model is a personal favorite at the AC. Affectionately known around these parts as the 'Grandine'. With it's solid Cedar top and solid Mahogany back and sides, this guitar covers most discerning player's tastes. From smooth chordal strumming to quiet fingerpicking. As we said before, "we love this guitar!". It comes complete with a Taylor hard shell case.

Taylor 614ce Grand Auditorium

Incoming Soon. $6,299.00

Taylor 614ce Grand Auditorium

Taylors maple/spruce Grand Auditorium acoustic electric has always been a versatile performer, and this edition boasts an array of tone-enhancing refinements that transform maple’s tone profile into a richer, warmer and more complex voice. As a result, players can expect an even more dynamic and expressive musical tool. Design nuances include a maple-specific back bracing profile and a special seasoning process for the spruce top called torrefaction, a method of roasting the wood to produce an aged tonal character with greater acoustic resonance and responsiveness. Other touches include the use of protein glues to optimize the tonal transfer between key wood components and an ultra-thin, 3.5-mil gloss finish to minimize dampening. A new, hand-rubbed “Brown Sugar” stain on the back and sides gives maple’s striking figure a beautiful violin-hued appearance without adding extra thickness to the finish. Featured appointments include ivoroid Wings fretboard inlays, an inlaid ebony backstrap, ebony binding with ivoroid purfling, an ebony/ivoroid rosette, and a striped ebony pickguard, along with Taylor’s Expression System 2 acoustic electronics. The guitar comes with a deluxe hardshell case. 

Taylor 714Ce Acoustic Electric Guitar

$4,999.00 $5,999.00

Taylor 714ce

The 714ce is Taylor's first Grand Auditorium offering in the series with the traditional tone-wood combination of spruce and rosewood. The Grand Auditorium is Taylor's most versatile and popular shape and is the perfect balance between a large and small bodied acoustic guitar. The shape works well in the hands of both the fingerstylist and the light to medium strummer. The body shape provides sweet midrange while the rosewood provides clear highs and well defined lows. A stand out guitar in the Taylor range due to it's beautiful vintage sunburst top and neck, the 714ce is the go to guitar for the musician who is looking for something a little different.  The ivoroid binding around the neck and body provide extra splashes of understated class when combined with the heritage diamond fretboard inlays. The acoustic voice of the instrument is well replicated when plugged in via Taylor's Expression System 2. This guitar comes standard with a Taylor hard case.