Guys, thanks. I'll definitely do the blindfold sound test.

I'm fairly certain I prefer the Dreadnaught body style and associated sound projection. Interestingly enough, I played a Larivee PA (Paul Anderson?) model which is an orchestra style. While I loved the narrow neck, I prefereed the sound of a rosewood back, sitka spruce top Larivee dreadnought that had a satin finish (non-gloss).

The other issue I'm toying with is a cutaway body style and any impact (if any) that would have on the structural integrity of the instrument.