First introduced in 2003, the Songwriter combines Gibson’s time-honored bracing patterns of the 1930s with their original dreadnought shape to provide you with supreme tonal quality. Featuring beautiful rosewood back and sides paired with a Sitka spruce top, the Songwriter Standard EC Rosewood acoustic-electric is Gibson's modern dreadnought with a superior dynamic range. Topped with an Antique Natural finish, the Songwriter Cutaway acoustic-electric guitar comes with a hardshell case to protect your investment.