FRETS.COM
New Instrument Review
December 7, 2000
A limited edition
Taylor "Jewel"
© Frank Ford, 2000; Photos by FF
I'm not much "into" pop stars, so the celebrity endorsement on this guitar really doesn't interest me. However, I am rather taken by the styling and quality of this moderately priced Taylor size "14" guitar.
The back and sides are of satin wood, which is hardly ever seen on guitars. It's
an old standby in classic English and French furniture design because of its striking
grain pattern and creamy yellow coloring. This guitar is yet another example of
the fine tonal quality found in many exotic hardwoods that just don't happen to be
"traditional" in guitar construction.
Please click on the small photos
Interesting inlay and soundhole decorations are unique to this "Jewel" limited edition. |