Sound Pure's Take
Condition: Used, Good
As comfortable and downright fun to play as Taylors are, I've never enjoyed playing one quite as much as I have this 712e. This little guitar is a monster! I've always loved 12 fret guitars for the noticeable bump in resonance and power you get compared to 14 fret instruments (an almost magical result of the shifted soundhole and bracing) but it's great to play one that has the modern, articulate voicing Taylors are known for. I can't decide which I like more: how unique some of my favorite old Blues tunes sound or how more forward thinking, abstract tunes take on a punchy, resonant quality. A key ingredient in versatility and standout guitar design in general is just this combination of the old and new--call us up today and find out what you can cook up with this absolute treat from Taylor!
From Taylor Guitars
Headquartered in El Cajon, California, Taylor Guitars was founded in 1974 by Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug, and has grown into the leading global builder of premium acoustic guitars. Taylor employs over 900 people and currently produces hundreds of guitars per day in its state-of-the-art factory complexes in both El Cajon and in Tecate, Baja California, Mexico. The company maintains an active dealer network, with Taylor guitars sold through hundreds of retail locations in North America and with international distribution to 60 countries, including a distribution warehouse and factory service center in the Netherlands.
Renowned for blending modern, innovative manufacturing techniques with a master craftsman's attention to detail, Taylor guitars are widely considered among the best-sounding and easiest to play in the world. The company was a pioneer in the use of computer mills, lasers and other high-tech tools and proprietary machinery, and today, Bob Taylor is widely recognized throughout the musical instrument industry as the visionary acoustic guitar manufacturer. Among the company’s many innovations are its patented Taylor Neck, the first major innovation in the construction of the acoustic guitar in the last 100 years; the award-winning Expression System® 2 (ES2) pickup, a groundbreaking approach to amplifying an acoustic guitar; and the T5, the first, true hybrid acoustic and electric guitar that can produce amplified acoustic tones, full-crunch electric, and everything in-between with the flip of a five-way switch.
In addition to its forward-thinking approach to guitar design and manufacturing, Taylor has applied that same approach to its wood sourcing and environmental sustainability initiatives. Taylor is dedicated to the pursuit of best practices in forest management, new models of reforestation, and bringing ethically harvested tonewoods to market. This approach, together with outstanding playability, flawless craftsmanship, and stunning aesthetics, are just a few of the reasons that many of today’s leading musicians make Taylor their guitar of choice. The company’s artist roster numbers in the thousands, and includes the likes of Taylor Swift, Jason Mraz, Zac Brown, and many other established musicians.
2015
- Serial Number
- 1101265103
GUITAR
- Shape/Size
- GRAND CONCERT 12-FRET
- Cutaway
- NONE
WOOD
- Back/Sides
- INDIAN ROSEWOOD
- Back Config.
- 2-PC
- Top
- SPRUCE
- Fretboard/Bridge
- EBONY
- Wedge
- NONE
- Neck/Heel
- TROPICAL MAHOGANY
- Backstrap
- NONE
- Peghead Veneer
- INDIAN ROSEWOOD
- Bracing
- 12-FRET BRACING
BINDING
- Material
- PLASTIC
- Body
- GRAINED IVOROID
- Fretboard
- GRAINED IVOROID
- Peghead
- GRAINED IVOROID
- Armrest
- NONE
- Heel Cap
- GRAINED IVOROID
- Soundhole
- NONE
PURFLING
- Material
- PLASTIC
- Body-top
- B/C/B/C/C/B
- Body-back
- NONE
- Body-sides
- NONE
- Fretboard
- NONE
- Peghead
- NONE
- Backstrip
- BLACK
- Rosette
- B/C/B/C/B
- Soundhole
- NONE
ROSETTE
- Rosette Size
- 3-RING (.050"/.143"/.050")
- Rosette Material
- GRAINED IVOROID
INLAYS
- Peghead Logo
- GRAINED IVOROID
- Fretboard
- HERITAGE DIAMONDS
- Peghead
- NONE
- Bridge
- NONE
- Edge Trim
- NONE
- Fingerboard Ext.
- NONE
NECK
- Width
- 1-3/4"
- Peghead Type
- SLOTTED
- Heel Length
- 3-1/4"
- Scale Length
- 24-7/8"
- Number of Frets
- 18
- Type of Joint
- SCARF
FINISH
- Back/Sides
- GLOSS
- Top
- GLOSS
- Neck
- SATIN
- Filler
- Body = CLEAR, Neck = CLEAR
- Peghead
- SATIN
- Case
- TAYLOR DELUXE HARD SHELL (BROWN)
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.
Returns
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