I am not a fan of rosewood on anything larger than an OM, but if you like rosewood, you will go coo-coo for cocobolo! It has everything that indian rosewood has and more. I like it better than brazillian. The trebles are less harsh and glassy. Cocobolo is smoother and rounder in the trebles with less scoop in the midrange. Taylor does cocobolo very well. I think it is worth the up charge, especially on the LTD's. The latest 814ce LTD is a real winner! beautiful appointments, lively, rich, and full of overtones. I think it sounds very much like a Goodall for about half the price. If you like rosewood, buy cocobolo.