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Like the 200 Series, the 2012 114ce Sapele/Spruce Grand Aud ... Read more

Like the 200 Series, the 2012 114ce Sapele/Spruce Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar incorporates laminate back and sides, which offer extra resilience to fluctuating climate conditions, and a slightly narrower 1 11/16-inch neck. Its one of the best full-size guitars youll find for the money, especially with the availability of Taylors ES-T pickup. It makes a viable performance tool, a great entry-level guitar, or a second utility guitar for alternate tunings.Sapele LaminateWhile the rich tones of solid wood remain unmatched, laminates can yield great sound in a beautiful, durable and affordable instrument. Such is the case with sapele laminate, in which we use interior and exterior veneers of sapele with a filler layer between them. One of the benefits of laminates for guitars is extra resilience in the face of fluctuating humidity conditions. This comes in handy for guitars like the GS Mini and Baby Taylor models, which are travel-friendly guitars that may be more directly exposed to different environments. All Taylor laminate models do feature a solid wood top to optimize the tonal response.Grand Auditorium (GA)The GA is Taylors most versatile and popular shape, excelling at light-touch fingerstyle to full-blown strumming. Great for micing and recording, the GAs balanced mid-range and bright tone exemplify the Taylor voice.Taylor ES-TDevloped by the same Taylor team that invented the Expression System pickup, the Taylor ES-T Under-Saddle Transducer takes piezo technology to another level. Optimized for the 100 and 200 Series, the system features onboard Bass, Treble, and Volume controls plus custom-voiced EQ and dynamic response.Shape: Grand AuditoriumBack/Side Wood: Sapele LaminateTop Wood: Sitka SpruceNeck/Heel: SapeleElectronics: ES-TBracing: Forward Shifted PatternBinding: BlackFretboard Wood: EbonyFretboard Inlay: 6mm DotsHeadstock Overlay: Indian RosewoodBridge Inlay: NoneBridge Pins: BlackNut & Saddle: NuBoneTuners: Die-Cast ChromeTruss Rod Cover: Indian RosewoodBack/SideFinish: VarnishTop Finish: VarnishNeck Finish: VarnishCutaway: VenetianPickguard: TortoiseCase: Taylor Hardshell Bag Minimize

The Avalon Ultra Five is the most powerful direct box avail ... Read more

The Avalon Ultra Five is the most powerful direct box available. Variable gain Class A preamplifier to boost low-level pickup signals and a high-level speaker input for capturing the live sound of the instrument's amplifier. Six passive tone-EQ curves enhance a variety of acoustic and electric instruments. Twin DC-coupled Class A output amplifiers drive both low-level mic preamp inputs and high-level +4dB inputs for direct-to-tape recording or processing. Direct box has dual mic and line outs, very low noise -100dB, high headroom +30dB, low-pass filter, LED active signal indicator, headphone out.Variable gain Class A preamplifierHigh-level speaker input for pristine amp capture6 passive tone-EQ curves enhance a variety of acoustic and electric instrumentsTwin DC-coupled Class A outDual mic and line outsVery low noise -100dB, high headroom +30dB, low-pass filter, LED active signal indicator, headphone out Minimize