The Taylor GTe Blacktop impresses with its compact Grand Theater construction, which, in combination with solid tonewoods and a special bracing, produces an exceptionally warm and balanced sound. At the same time, the shortened neck offers optimal playability on the entire fingerboard, which is equipped with 20 frets. and to be able to tune the guitar quickly and precisely, solid die-cast tuners are inserted into the headstock. Moreover, the finely tuned
In order for the compact body to produce a loud and defined sound, the black lacquered top is made of solid spruce and equipped with advanced C-Class bracing. This, in combination with the thin finish, ensures a very almost attack and a long-lasting tone. Solid walnut back and sides enrich the sound with warm and wide-ranging bass frequencies, making the guitar suitable for assertive strumming in addition to fine
The bridge inlay is made of micarta and is precisely matched to the 43.6 mm wide nut made of black TUSQ, so that the 6 steel strings intonate extremely cleanly over the entire length. At the same time, the guitar can be tuned quickly and precisely with the help of the in-house nickel tuners. The fretboard features 4 mm Italian acrylic dot inlays for orientation, tastefully matched to the corresponding company logo on the headstock. The soundhole is rimmed with a maple soundhole rosette which, like the large black pickguard, perfectly matches the black lacquered top wood.
To complete the functionality of the instrument, the Taylor
As one of the largest guitar manufacturers,
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Uncontrolled clearing of forests and overexploitation lead to massively endangered wood species, which can no longer regenerate due to the high pace of mining. These include ebony and koa in particular, whose dwindling stocks and the resulting ecological problems have prompted a rethink at
Because ebony is hard, supple texture makes it particularly finger-friendly, it has long been the preferred choice for making fingerboards. Its attractive appearance is also extremely popular for bridges, headstock rests, bridge
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Koa acacia populations have also suffered severe losses over the last 20 years. Unsustainable forestry as well as overexploitation led to a decline that can only be stopped by proactive action and reforestation. Therefore,