Taylor Guitar – 12-Frets: Reviving a Classic Design
https://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/acoustic
Taylor Guitars master guitar designer Andy Powers explains the classic tradition of the 12-fret neck design, how the design was lost in the 1920s as it gave way to the 14-fret neck, and why its unique tonal properties and handfeel have led to a revival among modern players. He also describes the playing comfort and surprising tonal properties that players can expect in Taylor’s small-body Grand Concert 12-fret models.
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Originally posted by UCRLs6TWxmWIy086fvvWFxyw at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWGKn-6gcY4
Love it but why that tuner peg option?
I have a 12 fret model made from black wood,or acacia with a butterd toast sunburst top. Since i will never part with this instrument i customized it to my liking
I installed a lr bags across the sound hole pick up along with the taylor expression system and a custom pick guard
And snap in strap locks. Looking for the builders addition 12 frett maple twelve string.
Exactly which Taylor line has the 12 fret design? Is there one you can get without going broke?
Just got my self a Taylor 512ce 12 fret I love it just did my first YouTube video with it it's so good. I went to the guitar shop thinking of getting a blues box a Gibson L-00 or something like that I tried a few then I picked up the Taylor and I just took me by surprise how good it was
Just bought one with a cut away. Can’t wait to receive it! I have a Martin Aura DC now and as good as it sounds and looks… i hate to admit it , but is not kind on the hands and back for playing 3-5 gigs a week.
This Taylor along with the head stock is just way too cool and comfortable to not have!
I am a big fan of the 12 fret guitars! I am looking into one of the Taylor 12 frets.
I love my Martin’s too but each and every Taylor I have ever tried always played beautiful!
If you want to listen to a person full of shit… call Andy Powers!
How does the reduced mass of the slotted head affects tone? What are the changes imposed by the altered break angle at the nut?
Which guitar is Andy playing in the video?
I was intrigued by 12th fret when I bought a classical some years back. Everything you say is true. The guitar can really vibrate with the 12th instead of the 14th fret configuration. Shape of my guitar is concert classical and I noticed a lot of the 12th Fretters have the smaller body. What initially drew me to the idea was a folk singer Liam Clancy who played another company's 12th fretter in the early days of the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem. Especially in concert they could get a ferocious chorus going and needed a solid backing and the 12th fretter did the job. Liam used to strum that guitar viciously. It had great overtones and I think that is something one should expect from the 12th fret design.
I love my Taylor 12 Fret. Sweet sounds
I have tried many Taylors over the years and while they were all lovely guitars with amazing playability, I never felt I NEEDED to take one home with me. A few months back I picked a 322ce 12-fret off the wall (I was just browsing, no intent on spending any money that day) and was floored by all aspects of the instrument: tone, playability, comfort, appearance. After only a few minutes I knew it was coming home with me and a number of months later I am still amazed by it.
Andy you are a craftsmen and a master I appreciate the videos and your passion for the guitar✌️????
So beautiful Taylor guitar. I love it. How many Taylor guitar sir.