AD810E Black Satin Dreadnought Cort’s oldest acoustic series, the Standard Series defines superb performance and value for the money. The Standard Series guitars offer good solid performance for beginners and hobbyists alike in a variety of models with different types of features for any playing situation. AD810E features Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides, Merbau fingerboard and Cort preamp. Spruce Top Spruce provides an ideal balance between strength and flexibility, hence its overwhelming popularity as the wood of choice for tops of acoustic guitars. Spruce’s versatile sonic character makes it ideal for a variety of musical genres and playing styles. Mahogany Back & Sides Bright yet natural with a strong and warm midrange, the beloved mahogany wood has been a standard for back and sides on premium acoustics for many decades.