Taylor Koa K26ce Grand Symphony Acoustic Electric Guitar Shaded Edge Burst. Excellent Condition Does have some minor wear dings as shown in detailed last 2 pictures. Exactly as pictured Signed by: Bob Taylor on back of head. The Koa Series K26ce Grand Symphony Acoustic-Electric Guitar with a single cutaway features a Hawaiian koa back, sides and top. As you can see in the images above, the koa’s woodgrain gives it a darker, captivating beauty. Premium all-wood appointments, led by the Island Vine fretboard inlay, celebrate the wood’s natural appeal. This naturally aesthetic deliciousness is matched by a tone that blossoms over time, especially in the midrange. Its voice is bright and focused, with warm overtones that slowly emerge, adding sweetness and depth. And when you need to plug in, Taylor’s Expression System 2 will give you the clear boost you need. Comes with a Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Black case. Grand Symphony The Grand Symphony shape joined the line in 2006 and delivers a rich, powerful acoustic voice. Think of it as a Grand Auditorium with a turbo boost, thanks to expanded physical dimensions, including a slightly wider waist and a bigger lower bout. Strummers and pickers with a driving attack will love the fullness, volume and sustain. Yet for such a robust voice, the GS is also clear and responsive to fast picking runs or a light fingerstyle touch, so if you’re a dynamic player, this shape is a true contender. And the big voice doesn’t come at the expense of balance. The piano-like bass, meaty midrange, and thick, shimmering highs blend seamlessly. These traits also make the GS a great vehicle for 12-strings. If you like a lush, potent guitar tone that has the horsepower to compete with other acoustic cannons out there, the GS shape is a worthy choice. Hawaiian Koa A tropical hardwood, koa’s tone blends the midrange of mahogany with the top end of maple. Due to its density, a new koa guitar tends to start out sounding a little bright and tight, somewhat like maple. But the more a koa guitar is played, the more the sound opens up, expanding the midrange and rewarding the player with a richer, sweeter, more resonant tone. A common mistake is when a bright player buys a koa guitar in part for its visual beauty, finds it to be too bright, and doesn’t play it enough to allow the wood to warm up. CV with Relief Rout This version incorporates the relief rout and additional refinements, including subtle contouring differences in the scalloping. In general, guitars with CV bracing sound fuller and fatter without giving up articulation. They are also slightly louder. Taylor’s patented relief rout is a tone-enhancing voicing technique in which a groove is carved along the inside edges of the top. This groove is similar in function to the re-curve on a violin – it “loosens up” the edges of the top, generating extra flexibility without sacrificing structural integrity. The result is increased bass and volume with a balanced tone. The location of the sensors enables a more dynamic range of acoustic sound to be captured than ever before. Together with Taylor’s custom-designed “professional audio”-grade preamp, this system produces exceptional amplified tone and responsiveness. On stage through a PA, plugged into your favorite acoustic amplifier, or direct into recording software, the Expression System 2 faithfully conveys the voice of your Taylor guitar. Number of Strings: 6. Back/Side Wood: Hawaiian Koa. Top Wood: Hawaiian Koa. Electronics: Expression System 2. Nut & Saddle: Bone. Bracing: CV Bracing with Relief Rout. Fretboard Inlay: Island Vine. Truss Rod Cover: Ebony. Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown. Number of Frets: 20. Back Config: 2-piece No Wedge. Brand of Strings: Elixir Phosphor Bronze Medium. Fretboard Binding: Indian Rosewood. Heel Cap Binding: Indian Rosewood. Peghead Inlay: Island Vine. Peghead Binding: Indian Rosewood. Peghead Logo: Taylor Maple. Rosette Size: Single Ring. Type of Neck Joint: Scarf. The item “Taylor Koa K26ce Grand Symphony Acoustic Electric Guitar Shaded Edge Burst” is in sale since Thursday, October 13, 2016. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Guitars & Basses\Acoustic Electric Guitars”. The seller is “cashitin1″ and is located in Phoenix, Arizona. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Brand: Taylor
- MPN: K26ce
- Model: Koa
- Series: Grand Symphony
- Dexterity: Right-Handed
- String Configuration: 6 String
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States