Taylor 12 fret slot head cutaway

Ever since I first played one I've been jonesing for a slot head Taylor. The mahogany 12 fret sounds gorgeous. Some interesting comments regarding cutaway v. non-cutaway versions. And I'll need to check out the 12fret Martins based on some comments above. Casually dropped in on this discussion and came away with a different perspective; I like

It started with a 35th Anniversary model and Bob Taylor liked the design so much that the 12 Fret Grand Concert model was put into regular production. This wonderfully comfortable guitar features a Sitka spruce top, Indian Rosewood sides and back, a 12 fret neck to body design with a slotted head stock, venetian cutaway and Taylor ES pickup system. This USED Taylor 12-Fret GA 2011 Spring Limited is in EXCELLENT condition! Cosmetically, it is VERY clean showing little to NO wear. Looks barely played! (see below for details). Looking at the guitar vertically: TOP: Very clean; No marks. BACK: Very clean; Two very tiny surface marks, right of center. SIDES: Very clean; No marks. NECK: Very clean; No marks. Taylor's 12-fret necks feature the slightly shorter 24-7/8-inch scale length of the Grand Concert and a repositioned bridge that sits closer to the center of the lower bout. The result is a slinkier handfeel that makes it easier to form chords and bend strings, and tonally, surprising power and warmth for the smaller body. The Grand Concert’s intimate body size and short-scale neck make for a comfortable playing experience that fingerstyle players are bound to love. The 12-fret version of the 812ce yields a slightly different character than the 14-fret because th

Fingerboard Inlay: Gemstone, Italian Acrylic Pickguard: Black Tuners: Taylor Slot Head Electronics: Expression System 2. Case: Taylor Deluxe Hard Shell Case.

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Taylor's 12-fret guitars update a classic steel-string design with signature touches that combine a slinky handfeel with impressive tonal power for the compact Grand Concert body size. The 312ce 12-Fret's slightly condensed 24-7/8-inch scale length makes the fretting experience more accessible, while the solid sapele and Sitka spruce pairing

Constructed from tropical mahogany, the 522ceV easily stands out in any mix thanks to its robust midrange. The 12-fret design offers powerful projection.

He suggested I try to find one and buy it as Taylor had no plans to make any more parlor guitars in the future. I was lucky enough to track a new one down and buy it. It has Madagascar back and sides, wide grain spruce top, bone nut and saddle, slotted head, 12 fret clear of the body, and Taylor’s sound system. Grand Concert 12-Fret Slot-Head Cutaway V-Class with Solid Sitka Spruce and Indian Rosewood, Armrest, and ES-2 Pickup System. From the Taylor website: "The Grand Concert’s intimate body size and 24 7/8" scale length make for a comfortable playing experience that fingerstyle players are bound to love. The 12-fret version of the 812ce yields a slightly different character than the 14-fret because the bridge position is closer to the center of the lower bout and because the bracing profile Four of these guitars are 12 fret, slot head (Martin OOO Norman Blake, Martin O28VS, 812, 612, both Taylor new design. Two are 14 fret (Martin OO18V, 414ce, old Taylor design). My opinion is the best sounding acoustics have 12 frets to the body, slot heads, and a V-shaped neck. The Taylors have slight V. The Taylor 812ce 12 Fret Cutaway Steel String is a very good sounding guitar and demonstrates the added projection and sustain from the new V-Class bracing pattern. Starting from the Grand Concert design, a soft Venetian cutaway is added, and the body is built using a Sitka Spruce top paired with traditional Indian Rosewood for the back and sides. Taylor's 12-fret necks feature the slightly shorter 24-7/8-inch scale length of the Grand Concert and a repositioned bridge that sits closer to the center of the lower bout. The result is a slinkier handfeel that makes it easier to form chords and bend strings, and tonally, surprising power and warmth for the smaller body. Our V-Class bracing lends extra power, sustain and sweetness to this cutaway 12-fret Grand Concert, broadening its musical range. Blackwood back and sides produce a strong voice—even in small-body GC—with a meaty midrange focus and a splash of top-end shimmer, while the mahogany top adds a touch of natural compression to smooth out the

The GA-LTD 12-Fret Grand Auditorium Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar is a special Taylor guitar. Its body is made of Macassar ebony, whose 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.

K22ce 12-Fret The Grand Concert cutaway from the Koa Series receives a major upgrade with the addition of V-Class bracing, an interior scheme that drives greater volume and sustain from this small-bodied guitar. Four of these guitars are 12 fret, slot head (Martin OOO Norman Blake, Martin O28VS, 812, 612, both Taylor new design. Two are 14 fret (Martin OO18V, 414ce, old Taylor design). My opinion is the best sounding acoustics have 12 frets to the body, slot heads, and a V-shaped neck. The Taylors have slight V.