Taylor Guitars
Grand Auditorium Spruce/Ovankol Acoustic Electric Guitar w/Cutaway, Case
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Grand Auditorium
The Grand Auditorium is the most versatile and popular of Taylor's guitar shapes. Its well-defined midrange contributes to a clear and balanced tone. It's responsive enough for fingerstyle players and powerful enough for pickers and strummers to get a lively response. Think of it as a jack of all trades.
Sitka Spruce
The most commonly used wood for guitar tops, Sitka generates a broad dynamic range and accommodates numerous playing styles, from aggressive strumming to fingerpicking.
Ovangkol
An African relative of rosewood, ovangkol shares many of rosewoods tonal properties, including a wide spectrum from lows and highs. Differences include a slightly fuller midrange and a bright treble response resembling that of koa.
Expression System 2
Taylors breakthrough acoustic pickup marks a major advance in piezo technology thanks to a patented behind-the-saddle design. The unique placement of three piezo sensors captures a more dynamic range of acoustic sound and responds well in a variety of settings.
Specs:
Shape: Grand Auditorium
Number of Strings: 6
Scale length: 25-1/2"
Body Length: 20"
Body Width: 16"
Body Depth: 4 5/8"
Neck Width: 1-3/4"
Number of Frets: 20
Brand of Strings: Elixir Phosphor Bronze HD Light
Buttons: Nickel
Bracing: Forward Shifted Pattern with Relief Rout
Back/Side Wood: Ovangkol
Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
Electronics: Expression System 2
Cutaway: Venetian
Nut & Saddle: Tusq Nut/Micarta Saddle
Neck Wood: Tropical Mahogany
Fretboard Wood: Ebony
Fretboard Inlay: 4mm Dot Italian Acrylic
Headstock Overlay: Indian Rosewood
Binding: White
Tuners: Taylor Nickel
Truss Rod Cover: Indian Rosewood
Back/Side Finish: Gloss
Top Finish: Gloss
Neck Finish: Satin
Pickguard: Tortoise
Type of Neck Joint: Scarf
Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Auditorium Spruce/Ovankol Acoustic Electric Guitar w/Cutaway, Case | 430193 |
