Cort’s oldest acoustic series, the Standard Series, which now includes the AD810 OP dreadnought acoustic guitar, defines superb performance and value for the money. The Standard Series guitars are affordable, but offer good solid performance for beginners and hobbyists alike in a variety of models with different types of features for any playing situation. Tonewoods The Standard Series AD810 OP is built with a spruce top and a mahogany body. 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. 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. Other Features Strongly joined with meticulous workmanship by experienced craftsmen, the Standard Series AD810 OP's dovetail joint transfers the body’s vibration and resonance to the neck with no loss of energy and with plenty of detail. The high-quality coating on the AD810 OP's strings resists humidity, dirt and sweat for long string life and improved playability, and have been specially outfitted on this model. Cort gave the Standard AD810 OP an exclusive scooped surface bridge to enhance sustain with greater string angle from the saddle to the body while reducing tension on the strings across the neck were less finger fatigue and improved playability. And finally, its open-pore finish enhances the resonance of the woods and also reduces the weight of the guitar for improved playability. A case or gig bag sold separately.