R. Taylor guitars (roughly 2005–2011) were a premium, small-shop brand created by Bob Taylor and master luthier Tim Luranc to produce high-end, luthier-crafted instruments apart from the Taylor production line. Known for exceptional craftsmanship, these guitars were built in limited numbers (a few hundred per year), often featuring unique, high-grade tonewoods and specialized bracing for a richer, more responsive tone than standard Taylors.
R. Taylor guitars are considered collector-grade, delivering a more "played-in" sound immediately, distinct from the signature modern, crisp sound of standard Taylor guitars.
This is an R Taylor Style 2 Grand Concert sized guitar built in 2008. The Style 2 is a short scale (24-7/8"), 14-fret model with a 15" wide lower bout and a depth of 4-3/16". This guitar has a Lutz Spruce top, highly figured AA Koa back and sides, and for the fingerstyle fans out there, a 1 7/8' nut width. The guitar has a very lively tone without being bright or thin sounding and with the shorter scale length and wider nut, it is a joy to play. Its Grand Concert size gives it an excellent output for flat picking. Cosmetic touches on this guitar include a multi-color abalone rosette, abalone-dotted bridge pins, and ebony binding and backstrap.
This gorgeous instrument is in near mint condition, with virtually no flaws of any significance. It comes in its original Ameritage case.
Please contact Brick & Mortar Music for shipping information. Shipping insurance required.
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