• Outstanding Guitar!

  
  As reviewed by Scott Howard on 6/22/2012

  I couldn't believe the sound I got out of this guitar. For those of you that don't know, it is considered to be a "7/8 guitar" which means the overall size of the instrument in roughly 87% - 88% of the size of a standard size (more specifically the Taylor Grand Symphony). I debated on either the Spruce or the Mahogany. I was going to get the Spruce top, but when I picked this one up in Guitar Center Cherry Hill, the sound just blew me away right away. The mahogany body gives you a much warmer and rounder tone whereas the spruce top seems to be a bit more projective with a trebly and brighter sound. Although the spruce is supposed to project better, this guitar's tone is fantastic and it projects just fine, and is great for home recording as well. I'm a big fan of alternative acoustic music as well as blues. This guitar is great for those sounds. It's size is just right. I'm 6' 1" and have fairly large hands and I manage perfect with this instrument. It's the most comfortable neck I've played on and I can play smoother than ever. I have yet to get the ES-Go pickup but I hope to eventually. Get this guitar if you want something slightly easier to travel with, can be used equally as an acoustic or acoustic electric, looks great, and holds its own with tone and overall sound. Kudos to Taylor for this outstanding idea! - Scott

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• It works like they said!

  
  As reviewed by Jim CATHCART on 6/21/2012

  I needed a travel guitar for paid performing so I wasn't about to just buy a typical travel guitar. After seeing this one at a Taylor Road Show I was impressed by the sound, look and feel, also by the praise it got from a touring pro at the event. So I played it in the store and then ordered a Mahogany version for myself. It came right away in a nice protective box, with a great looking and heavy duty soft/hard case gig bag combo. The sound is big and the neck is standard sized so you don't get the awkward 'almost a real guitar' effect that you'd get with, say, a Martin backpacker or a Baby Taylor, etc. I took it on the plane to a gig in New Mexico last week and it was just right. The gig bag straps are just right comfortable and the bag is easy to handle with your hands full of luggage. The little handle on the back inside above the straps really helps and the pouch on the front will hold your cords, picks, capos, etc. plus a Tshirt or folded music. My wife isn't fond of the Mahogany look (next to my Gibson Hummingbird) but I'm fine with it. On stage it was a 'real' guitar. I plugged in for a 3 hour show and played almost 50 songs happily. The sound was excellent, no compromise at all. Get the ES-Go pickup and Vcord option, they are well worth the small extra cost.

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• A rare no-brainer in guitar shopping

  
  As reviewed by D C on 5/29/2012

  I immediately knew this little guitar sounded great, but how great wasn't apparent until I stood back and listened to someone else play it. Balanced tone, surprising volume, and a clean low end. The mahogany sounds sooo much richer than the much brighter spruce-topped mini. The action is light and consistent. Neck feels good; width is OK. Taylor precision and quality. Tunes down to Open G without buzz. Tuners are a bit touchy, but for under $500 its not a problem. Taylor has done some magic here.

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