This is a great sounding, quality built dreadnought guitar whose classy, understated appearance is where you save the money. The DN3 guitar features all solid Sapele back and sides and a solid spruce top which combine to give it a classic sound with nice depth, crystal clear trebles and plenty of volume. The ebony fingerboard and bridge boast the same quality of its more expensive counterparts, and the mahogany neck is an easy, comfortable shape. All of the expertise of the incredible folks at Taylor are in this guitar, and this guitar is in a great price range. Includes a hardshell case and loving tweaks by your friends at Steilberg String Instruments.