The Cort AC120CE as a cutaway electronics classical guitar features Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides, Laurel fingerboard and Savarez crystal strings. The traditional style AC models have been re-engineered to improve resonance for an authentic classical guitar sound. The nice combination of tone-woods yields a traditional, deep and delightfully mellow tone. Cort AC series is very forgiving of student mistakes,requiring slightly less precision and sharpness for a good tone.