With it's cedar top and Macassar Ebony back and sides this guitar is a fingerstyle players dream. Huge defined bass response with wonderful sparkling highs. The 12 fret neck positions the bridge in the guitars sweet spot accentuating it's bass and quick response. Koa binding and a subtle honeyburst color makes this guitar as much of a looker as it is a player. A truly unique, well designed guitar from Taylor guitars Spring Limited Lineup.
Macassar ebony's density produces strong, clear highs and lows, while a cedar top adds sparkling midrange overtones. Make it a 12-Fret and you’ve got yourself a guitar with remarkable character. The lower bridge location of the 12-fret neck, together with the cedar top, yields extra warmth and woodiness. Responsive to a light touch, these beauties are ideal for a serious fingerstyle player looking for a darker, richer tone. Strummers will be inspired by the depth and sustain. And the 12-Fret 2011 Limited Ebony Grand Auditorium is no less visually inspiring, with Macassar's beautiful variegation, koa binding, a slotted headstock, and an edge burst top.
Taylor 12-Fret 2011 Limited Ebony Grand Auditorium Features:
Spring 2011 Limited Edition
Macassar Ebony Back and Sides
Western Red Cedar Top
Ebony Fretboard
Tropical American Mahogany Neck Joined at the 12th Fret
Hawaiian Koa Binding
Venetian Cutaway
All-magnetic Expression Acoustic Pickup System
Taylor Slot-head Tuners
Taylor Clear and Balanced Tone and Suberb Playability
Specifications:
Type/Shape: 6-String Grand Auditorium
Back & Sides: Macassar Ebony
Top: Western Red Cedar
Soundhole Rosette: 900 Series Abalone
Neck: Tropical American Mahogany
Fretboard: Ebony
Fretboard Inlay: None
Binding: Hawaiian Koa
Bridge: Ebony
Nut & Saddle: Bone
Tuning Machines: Taylor Slot-head Tuners
Scale Length: 24 7/8 Inches
Truss Rod: Adjustable
Neck Width at Nut: 1 3/4 Inches
Number of Frets: 20
Fretboard Radius: 15 Inches
Bracing: 12-Fret Bracing
Finish: Gloss
Color Options: Edgeburst
Cutaway: Venetian
Electronic: Taylor Expression System®
Body Width: 16 Inches
Body Depth: 4 5/8 Inches
Body Length: 20 Inches
Overall Length: 41 Inche
Strings: Elixir® Light Gauge Strings with NANOWEB® Coating