This guitar marks the first time Taylor have paired their torrefied Sitka spruce top with walnut back and sides, and the result is just gorgeous. Torrefection is a treatment which entails roasting the spruce in a way that mimics the natural aging process, creating a sweeter and more responsive sound, as well as a stunning aged darker colour. Walnut’s tonal personality tends to combine some of maple’s transparency with the dry properties of mahogany. Together with the Grand Auditorium body style, this creates a versatile guitar with a touch-sensitive response. Aesthetic appointments include mother-of-pearl Century fretboard inlays, faux tortoise binding, and an all-gloss body. The guitar is fitted with Taylor's Expression System 2 electronics - their breakthrough behind-the-saddle transducer pickup which truly captures the dynamic properties and unique tone of each guitar.
