D140CE acoustic dreadnought with cutaway and hidden pickup The D140CE delivers a fullbodied, powerful acoustic voice with balanced voicing across the tonal range. Built from solid tonewoods and outfitted for both unplugged and amplified playing, it suits players who need traditional acoustic character plus modern playability. Key benefits Rich, resonant tone: Solid Sitka spruce and solid African mahogany back and sides produce a focused low end, clear mids, and articulate highs for a classic dreadnought sound. Plugin ready without altering the acoustic feel: A hidden undersaddle pickup and onboard preamp provide reliable amplified sound while preserving the guitar's unplugged tone. Easier upperfret access: An elegant cutaway gives comfortable reach to higher frets for solos and lead lines. Comfortable vintagestyle neck: A vintageshaped neck with a 1 3/4 inch nut width offers familiar feel and stable playability for a wide range of hand sizes. Durable, performanceoriented hardware: Indian rosewood fingerboard and bridge, bone nut and saddle, and a periodcorrect tortoiseshell pickguard combine durability with classic aesthetics. Refined visual details: A motherofpearl rosette and a 1960sstyle headstock emblem add tasteful period styling. Ready to transport: The guitar ships with a lightweight case for safer, easier travel and storage. Finish options: Available in Natural gloss or Sunburst gloss finish. Features at a glance Body: Dreadnought size with cutaway for upperfret access : Solid Sitka spruce Back and sides: Solid African mahogany Neck: Vintageshaped with 1 3/4 inch nut width Fingerboard and bridge: Indian rosewood Nut and saddle: Bone Pickup: Hidden undersaddle pickup with onboard preamp Pickguard: Periodcorrect tortoiseshell style Visuals: Motherofpearl rosette, retro headstock emblem Includes: Lightweight case Finishes: Natural gloss, Sunburst gloss Practical use scenarios Live acoustic sets: Plug into a PA or acoustic amp via the hidden pickup and onboard preamp for consistent amplified tone while maintaining the guitar's natural acoustic character on stage. Singersongwriter practice and recording: The balanced dreadnought voice supports strumming and fingerstyle arrangements, with the cutaway allowing melodic fills and leads in higher registers. Studio tracking and home recording: Solid tonewoods give a reliable, detailed acoustic signal for miking or direct recording through the pickup, reducing the need for heavy post processing. This instrument combines traditional construction and visual details with practical features for modern performance, making it suitable for gigging musicians, hobbyists, and studio players who want classic acoustic tone and dependable amplified capability.