Maple neck with ebony fingerboard, 42.8 mm nut width and 648 mm scale lengthScale length: The scale length refers to the length of the vibrating string of a guitar. It determines the distance between the nut and the bridge and influences the sound and playability of the instrument.
With black pickguardPickguard: The pickguard is a plate made of plastic or wood that is attached to the front of a guitar. It protects the wood from scratches and serves as a base for striking the strings with a pick.
Taylor Expression System 2
Matt natural finishFinish: The term "finish" refers to the outer coating or surface treatment of a guitar. It can be different types of varnish, stain or oil that are applied to the wood to protect it and give it an attractive appearance.
Three-ring rosetteRosette: The rosette is a decorative element on the guitar. It is located around the sound hole and is made of various materials such as wood or mother-of-pearl. The rosette gives the guitar an aesthetic appearance and can also influence the sound. and black single-ply bindingsBinding: Binding refers to the decorative edging of the guitar body. It is made of wood
Gig bag included
The Taylor 110ce-S Lefthand comes with a gig bag.
The Taylor 110ce-Sapele Lefthand at a glance
With the Taylor 110ce-Sapele Lefthand, the US-American manufacturer presents its latest acoustic guitarAcoustic guitar: The acoustic guitar is an acoustic guitar with steel strings. It is often used for folkof the 100 series, which brings a breath of fresh air to the popular series with new features. The dreadnought model for left-handers comes with its classic solid Sitka spruce topTop: The top is the upper part of the guitar body, but this time with a laminated Sapele bodyBody: The body is the body of a guitar. It is made of wood and influences the sound and resonance of the instrument. The sound of a guitar can vary depending on the shape and material of the body.. The characteristic sound properties of the tonewoodsTonewood: Tonewood is the wood from which the body of a guitar is made. It influences the sound and resonance of the instrument. Popular tonewoods are mahogany or maple produce a powerful acoustic sound for expressive vocal accompaniment and virtuoso solo playing. To ensure that live enthusiasts also get their money's worth, the guitar is equipped with the in-house Expression System 2 for professionally amplified playing and is furthermore supplied in a well-padded gig bagGig bag: guitar bag which makes storage and transportation safe and uncomplicated.
With a body made of Sapele, the Taylor 110ce-Sapele Lefthand is an absolute novelty in the 100 series.
Sapele and Sitka spruce for an optimal balance.
Exquisite tonewoods
New in the 100 series is the laminated body made of Sapele, which produces a strikingly bright tone due to the high density of the wood species, but also has a clear warmth of sound in the mids and basses. The trebles are additionally emphasized by the solid Sitka spruce top, which is not the most popular and most frequently used top wood for high-quality instruments in guitar making for nothing. Thanks to its expansive resonance body, the dreadnought guitar also produces a very assertive sound that is very popular among musicians.
Maple is one of the preferred woods for guitar necks.
Comfortable playable maple neck
Maple is one of the most stable woods for guitar necksGuitar neck: Maple neck and adds compact bass to the sound. With its nut widthNut width: Nut width refers to the distance between the outermost strings at the top of a guitar's fretboard. A wider nut allows the strings to be placed further apart of 42.8 mm, the slim neck sits comfortably in the hand and perfectly meets the requirements for powerful strummingStrumming: Strumming is a guitar playing technique in which you strike the strings with your fingers or a pick at regular intervals to create a rhythm. Different strumming techniques and patterns create the typical sound of the rhythm guitar. and skillful flatpicking. Meanwhile, the velvety ebony fingerboardFretboard: The fretboard is the part of the guitar on which the strings are fretted to produce different tones. It is made of wood and has metal frets that mark the different pitches. allows the fretting hand to glide effortlessly over all 20 fretsFret: Jumbo frets, as the generous cutawayCutaway: A cutaway is a recess in the body of a guitar that allows the guitarist to reach the higher frets more easily. This makes it easier to pick and play the strings in the upper registers.even the high positions are freely accessible. Thanks to the robust die-castTuners: die-cast tuners chrome tunersTuners: die-cast tuners , easy tuning of the strings and high tuning stability are also guaranteed.
The Taylor Expression System 2 - absolutely innovative.
Taylor Expression System 2
The Expression System 2 is Taylor's in-house development and is a masterpiece in the field of pickupsPickup: A pickup is an electronic component that converts the vibrations of the guitar strings into electrical signals. These signals are then amplified and played back via loudspeakers to make the sound of the guitar audible. for acoustic guitars thanks to its well thought-out functionality. Three piezo elementsPiezo pickup: A piezo pickup is an electronic component that converts vibrations from guitar strings into electrical signals. It is often used in acoustic guitars to amplify the sound. The pickup consists of a piezo crystal that is made to vibrate by the vibrations of the strings. pick up the acoustic signals of each pair of strings directly and thus transmit an unadulterated sound. Volume, bass and treble can be individually adjusted using three controls, which are also discreetly integrated into the frameFrame: The frame is the side part of the guitar body that surrounds the cavity. It is usually made of wood and contributes to the stability and resonance of the guitar..
Taylor - The epitome of the finest quality
As one of the largest guitar manufacturers, Taylor is a true authority in the production of first-class instruments. Professional production by trained specialists results in the finest products for life, whose value is always maintained - or even increases! This is due in equal part to the exquisite tonewoods, which do not warp due to long storage and selected quality and are therefore hard to beat in terms of high quality. Only spruce, mahogany, cedar or Koa of proven quality are used for the tops. Careful production in combination with the best materials does not only apply to guitars. Guitar bags and all accessories are also of first-class quality. Finally, a conscientious final inspection does not allow even the smallest defects to slip through and ensures absolutely flawless guitars before dispatch.
As if that were not enough, Taylor also attaches great importance to acting in an environmentally conscious manner.
Ebony & Koa: Sustainability at Taylor Guitars
Uncontrolled deforestation and overexploitation lead to massively endangered wood species that can no longer regenerate due to the high rate of extraction. These include ebony and koa in particular, whose dwindling stocks and the resulting ecological problems have prompted a rethink at Taylor Guitars.
Sustainable ebony cultivation in Cameroon
As ebony is particularly finger-friendly due to its hard, supple texture, it has long been the preferred choice for the production of fingerboards. Its attractive appearance is also extremely popular for bridges, headstock overlays, bridge Pins and Bindings. However, the high demand and the flourishing black market outstripped stocks, so that ebony ended up on the Red List of endangered species in 1994. In addition, only the deep black heartwood, which makes up only a fraction of the tree, was used, resulting in a disproportionately large amount of waste in production. To protect the forests, Taylor has been working with the Crelicam Wood Mill in Yaoundé, Cameroon, since 2011 to promote controlled consumption by processing waste products. Thus, Taylor guitars not only contain black ebony elements, but also the different colored, more clearly grained parts of the tree. This complete recycling is an effective method of preserving the stocks and successfully counteracts their dramatic decline and the associated negative ecological effects.
"We need to use the ebony that the forest gives us" - Bob Taylor
In the video: Taylor Guitars - "The State of ebony"
Siglo Tonewoods Project
The koa acacia population has also suffered heavy losses over the last 20 years. Unsustainable forestry and overexploitation have led to a decline that can only be halted through proactive action and reforestation. This is why Taylor Guitars, together with Pacific Rim Tonewoods, founded the Siglo Tonewoods project, which aims to rebuild the Hawaiian jungle. This is a large cultivation area for koa acacia and other species, which enables the use of koa wood on a controlled scale.