All-mahogany acoustics have a particular voice that a lot of players prefer over the more common spruce/mahogany pairing. With mahogany on both the top and back/sides, you get a warmer, more midrange-forward sound with less of the sparkling high-end that spruce delivers. It's a tone that sits naturally in the mix for vocals, and it records beautifully without sounding harsh.

The CD-140SCE is a dreadnought body with a Venetian cutaway for upper-fret access, and it comes equipped with Fishman electronics for plugging into a PA or acoustic amp. The laurel fingerboard is comfortable and plays well out of the box. Scalloped X-bracing gives it more resonance than you'd expect at this price level. A strong choice for songwriters and gigging players who need an all-in-one acoustic-electric.