Acquisition of an orchard destined for replanting yielded a bumper crop of grafted walnut that is as intriguing as it is beautiful. A personal favorite of Bob Taylor, walnut produces a tone that is among the best a Taylor acoustic guitar offers. Like Hawaiian koa however, their supply of walnut remains scarce. A big guitar with a big sound and the looks to match, this Claro walnut and Sitka spruce Jumbo 12-string delivers on its sizable promise.

Features:

• BACK & SIDE CLARO WALNUT
• TOP SITKA SPRUCE
• SOUNDHOLE ROSETTE AGOYA SHELL
• NECK TROPICAL AMERICAN MAHOGANY
• FRETBOARD EBONY
• FRETBOARD INLAY AGOYA SHELL "CELTIC" PATTERN
• HEADSTOCK OVERLAY EBONY
• BINDING IVOROID
• BRIDGE EBONY
• NUT & SADDLE TUSQ
• SCALE LENGTH 25 1/2 INCHES
• TRUSS ROD ADJUSTABLE
• NUMBER OF FRETS 20
• FINISH GLOSS
• CASE Taylor DELUXE HARDSHELL

Detail:

The walnut is a like the best of both mahogany and rosewood. Its rich and complex tone has the colour and fullness of rosewood and the "snappiness" of mahogany. Players often think that the walnut seems to have a better response than rosewood, similar to maple. All in all, it offers a truly unique sound, suitable for all styles.

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