Solid Sitka spruce top produces plenty of punch with bold, open midrange that's mellowed by the dark moodiness of solid African mahogany back and sides. Ideally suited for aggressive strumming, it features a high-fret cutaway, beautiful ebony fretboard and distinctive bridge, mahogany neck, Indian rosewood headstock veneer, black wood binding, and chromeplated Taylor tuners. Rupert Neve-designed Expression System electronics with Dynamic Sensors and tone controls capture top and string vibration like never before. The finish used to create this guitar's textured satin back and sides and lustrous gloss top was developed at Taylor for maximum durability and resistance to cold-checking. This ultraviolet-cured finish is also more environmentally friendly than traditional lacquer finishes.