Sound Pure's Take
Condition: Used, Excellent
SP Luthier Notes: Our luthier performed a regular setup on this instrument and no further work was required.
From Taylor Guitars
Taylor's 100 Series guitars, like this 110ce Dreadnought acoustic-electric guitar, makes a great guitar-playing experience accessible to everyone with these real wood instruments. For people taking the first or next step in their musical journey, these instruments promise to accelerate players' growth and enhance their enjoyment. Taylor's famous neck profile combined with a 1-11/16" nut width make it easy for developing players to form barre chords. AThe 110ce Dreadnought acoustic-electric guitar includes a durable, 600-denier nylon gig bag with double-stitched seams and reinforced stress points, built by Taylor for an optimal fit.
Body Shape
The dreadnought is one of the most traditional acoustic guitar shapes. Taylor's version has been refined to blend its trademark robust low-end tone with a snappy midrange and brilliant treble notes, producing a pleasing balance of power and articulation. If you're a flatpicker or strummer who likes to dig in on lead or rhythm, the dreadnought should serve you well.
Tonewoods
A guitar's top is the primary filter and distributor of vibrating string energy through the guitar, which means it has a huge impact on its sound. Sitka Spruce is the most prevalent guitar top wood of the modern era. It blends stiffness and elasticity in just the right proportions which translates into broad dynamic range with crisp articulation. The arched back of the guitar generates more sound from a small-bodied instrument, and using layered wood back and sides create a sturdy yet receptive platform for the vibrating string energy sent by the guitar's top. Layered wood is also less susceptible to changes in temperature and humidity, making it an excellent choice for players who travel with their instruments or simply require more durability.
Electronics
Taylor's ES2 is a revolutionary pickup design that delivers the latest in Taylor’s ongoing innovation in acoustic guitar amplification. The heart of the Expression System 2 is Taylor’s patented behind-the-saddle pickup, which features three uniquely positioned and individually calibrated pickup sensors. Because the pickup doesn't sit under the saddle, the bottom of the saddle comes in full contact with the bridge, allowing all the nuance of the guitar's tone to come through clearly whether playing acoustically or plugged-in. The location of the sensors enables a more dynamic range of acoustic sound to be captured than ever before while playing plugged-in. 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. The Taylor Expression System 2 operates through a proprietary 9-volt battery compartment and easy-to-use volume, and active bass and treble controls.
Body
- Body type
- Taylor Dreadnought
- Cutaway
- Yes
- Top wood
- Solid Sitka Spruce
- Back & sides
- Layered Walnut
- Bracing pattern
- Taylor Standard II Bracing (Forward Shift Pattern)
- Body finish
- Satin Varnish
- Orientation
- Right-Handed
Neck
- Neck shape
- Standard Taylor Profile
- Nut width
- 1-11/16" (42.8mm)
- Fingerboard
- Genuine African Ebony
- Neck wood
- Hard Rock Maple
- Scale length
- 25-1/2"
- Number of frets
- 20
- Neck finish
- Satin Varnish
Electronics
- Pickup/preamp
- Expression System 2 Professional Audio-Grade
- Brand
- Taylor
- Configuration
- Behind-the-Saddle Transducer with Adjustable Sensors
- Preamp EQ
- Volume, Active Bass and Treble
- Feedback filter
- Onboard Phase Switch
- Tuner
- None
Other
- Headstock overlay
- West African Ebony
- Tuning machines
- Chrome Tuners with Chrome Buttons
- Bridge
- West African Ebony
- Saddle & nut
- Micarta "Wave" Saddle; NuBone Nut
- Number of strings
- 6
- Special features
- n/a
- Case
- Deluxe Taylor Gig Bag
- Accessories
- None
- Country of origin
- Mexico
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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