Taylor GTe Urban Ash Acoustic Electric Guitar including Hard Case

Taylor GTe Urban Ash Acoustic Electric Guitar including Hard Case  from Third Rock Music Center is an exciting new entry into the world of acoustic-electric guitars, the GTe Urban Ash debuts a new body shape that’s sure to inspire players of all skill levels with its compact frame, accommodating feel, and robust acoustic voice. The GT (Grand Theater) features a scaled-down body that echoes the jumbo curves of our Grand Orchestra shape, with its dimensions reduced to create a remarkably approachable feel. The innovation extends to the GT’s interior architecture, built on a new asymmetrical bracing design called C-Class bracing. This new sonic structure brings the tonal benefits of V-Class bracing to the smaller GT body shape, producing more volume and longer sustain while also bolstering the GT’s bass response to surprising levels of low-end power from a smaller guitar. This model takes its name from the solid Urban Ash that composes its back and sides, which serve up a rich, shimmering midrange accented by pristine highs. Visually, the GT is appointed with modest details such as a three-ring koa rosette and Pinnacle inlays in Italian acrylic, preserving its accessible price point and clean aesthetic. A super-thin, water-based matte finish, paired with an Urban Sienna stain for the back and sides, reflects a dusky, alluring visual character, preserving the wood’s visual texture and allowing the player to feel the grain through the finish. Onboard ES2 electronics provide quick plug-and-play functionality when you need amplified sound. This model includes a sturdy, lightweight AeroCase™ for easy, safe transport.

Taylor GT

Shapes

Compact yet gifted with a bold voice, the GT’s scaled-down frame offers surprising tonal power and texture.

Sitka Spruce

Top Woods

The soundboard choice for most guitars, Sitka spruce produces a broad dynamic range and accommodates a versatile range of playing styles.

Urban Ash

Body Woods

Sourced from city trees in need of removal, Urban Ash produces midrange power and balance comparable to Honduran mahogany.

Expression System® 2

Electronics

The Expression System® 2 captures more of a guitar’s dynamic properties using a breakthrough behind-the-saddle design.

Specifications

Body

• Body type: Taylor Grand Theater
• Cutaway: No
• Top wood: Solid Spruce
• Back & sides: Solid Urban Ash
• Bracing pattern: C-Class
• Body finish: Thin Matte
• Orientation: Right-handed

Neck

• Neck shape: GT Neck Shape
• Nut width: 1-23/32" (43.6 mm)
• Fingerboard: Eucalyptus
• Neck wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Scale length: 24-1/8"
• Number of frets: 20
• Neck finish: Matte

Electronics

• Pickup/preamp: Expression System 2 Professional Audio-Grade
• Brand: Taylor
• Configuration: Behind-the-Saddle Transducer with Adjustable Sensors
• Preamp EQ: Volume, Active Bass and Treble
• Feedback filter: Onboard Phase Switch
• Tuner: None

Other

• Headstock overlay: Smoked Eucalyptus
• Tuning machines: Taylor Nickel Tuners
• Bridge: Smoked Eucalyptus
• Saddle & nut: Micarta "Wave" Saddle; Tusq Black
• Number of strings: 6
• Special features: C-Class Bracing Pattern, 3-ring  Hawaiian Koa Rosette, Pinnacle Fingerboard Inlay Pattern, Faux tortoise pickguard, Urban Sienna Stain, Black Top purfling, smoked Eucalyptus Headplate
• Case: Taylor AeroCase
• Accessories: None
• Country of origin: United States