With Taylor's Gold Label Collection, Andy Powers has pushed into powerful sonic terrain for Taylor -- inspired by an older, more traditional sound. The guitars in the collection combine several design elements that contribute to the sound -- a Grand Pacific body style, a unique V-Class-inspired bracing pattern, and a long tenon neck joint -- plus a decorative aesthetic. The Gold Label Collection is continuing with a premium-performance offering within the Taylor lineup but with a unique design identity. The collection continues with the Honduran Rosewood model with natural top and sunburst top.

Andy wanted a warmer, older, "heritage" sound -- something from more than a generation earlier than when Taylor Guitars was founded (1974); more reminiscent of traditional flattop tone from the 1930s -- but with the established benefits of V-Class including improved volume, sustain, responsiveness and pitch accuracy between notes.

This sonic recipe features changes in body shape and bracing patterns. The proportions are similar to the other Gold Label Grand Pacific models. Fanned V-Class bracing. This V-Class variant features a fan-like arrangement of braces in the soundboard's lower bout. They are also set in place using traditional hot hide glue. The sonic result is a bold low end bass response, sparkling high end, and a rich midrange that will redefine the sonic possibilities from this amazing model.

Features:

- Grand Pacific Body Shape
- Solid Honduran Rosewood back and… read more sides
- Solid Torrefied Sitka Spruce Top
- Fanned V Class Bracing with Hide Glue
- Honduran Rosewood "Curve Wing" Bridge
- Faux tortoise over Ivoroid pick guard with engraved "Continental" motif
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