The PCH1-D and E1D look similar on a specification sheet because both are dreadnoughts with thermo-cured Sitka spruce tops. The major step up is hidden in the back and sides: laminate on the PCH1-D, solid sapele on the E1D.
PCH1-D vs E1D
| Specification | PCH1-D | E1D |
|---|---|---|
| Body | Dreadnought | Dreadnought |
| Top | Solid thermo-cured Sitka spruce | Solid thermo-cured Sitka spruce |
| Back / sides | Laminated sapele | Solid sapele |
| Scale length | 25.4 inches | 25.4 inches |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Ebony |
| Finish | Truetone Satin | Truetone Satin |
| Case | Padded gig bag | Deluxe padded gig bag |
| UK price reference | £369 | £559 |
Where the extra money goes
The E1D is the all-solid instrument of the pair, and it also moves to an ebony fingerboard and bridge. The PCH1-D keeps the solid spruce top but uses laminated sapele back and sides to hit the lower price point.