![]() ![]() Where some Dreadnoughts can be a touch bass-heavy, maple Jumbos have a brighter, articulate tone that will more easily cut through other instruments or sit alongside vocals. Maple jumbos, like the F-55E, are often on a par with Dreadnoughts when it comes to volume, but they sit very differently in the mix. We do love a big curvaceous jumbo! The Guild F-55E featured here is a fantastic example of this full-bodied breed and here's why. When poorly executed, details such as venetian cutaways and armrests can ruin the pure lines of an acoustic but that's not a concern here. The classic combination of Sitka spruce top, Indian rosewood back and sides, mahogany neck and ebony fretboard may be conventional, but it's a look we'll never tire of. At the same time, its sweet, balanced, well-defined midrange makes it eminently suitable for more delicate fingerstyle. Slightly smaller than a Dread', it's the versatile, comfortable guitar that does it all.Īided no doubt by Taylor's V-Class bracing, it's got a voice that's easily deep and powerful enough to handle strong flatpicking and aggressive strumming duties. If you're searching for a 'desert island' guitar to play indefinitely beneath the swaying palms, put this on your list of possible six-strings. ![]() It's Taylor's most sought-after body style and this, the 814ce complete with Venetian cutaway, is its flagship model. Just as dreadnoughts will forever be associated with Martin, the Grand Auditorium size is true Taylor territory. ![]()
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