When purchasing acoustic Guitars, it's better to get a cutaway.

It is better to have an acoustic with a cutaway neck so that you can
access the higher frets.

I have an old Guild which has limited access -- especially for barre
chords-- on the higher frets. I wish my teacher had mentioned the
limitation when he sold me the guitar.

Some argue the cutaway design affects the tone (I can't hear it).

Other that that, there's no reason not to get a cutaway.

Everyone likes to play on higher frets once in a while.
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