Taylor BAR-8 Eight-String Baritone Grand Symphony Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar Bundle with Taylor Hard Case, Levy's Leather Strap, Pick Card, Stand, Strings, String Winder, and Polishing Cloth Reviews
Taylor BAR-8 Eight-String Baritone Grand Symphony Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar Bundle with Taylor Hard Case, Levy's Leather Strap, Pick Card, Stand, Strings, String Winder, and Polishing Cloth Feature
- Grand Symphony
- Solid Sitka Spruce Top
- Solid Indian Rosewood Back/Sides
- Cutaway; ES
- Hardshell Case Included
A truly unique voice, the 8-string baritone GS complements the baritones lower tonal range by pairing two octave strings with the third and fourth strings, adding a touch of upper-octave brightness without too much 12-string jangle. The result is a guitar with incredible tonal range, perfect for walking basslines and rich melodies.It also boasts s a deeper tone with its 27-inch scale Grand Symphony body.
Taylor's Grand Symphony Shape
The Grand Symphony (GS) is the first original shape from Bob Taylor since he unveiled the Grand Auditorium (GA) in 1995. Though you might see similarities to a GA, the GS is unique in both sound and design. Significant changes in its geometry yield a deeper, more piano-like bass. The waist is moved a bit higher, and is 3/8 of an inch wider. The result is a reduction in the "pinching" of the waist, which releases more tonal output from the guitar. Finally, the lower bout is expanded, making it feel slightly rounder. They're subtle changes that yield a far-from-subtle change in tone. Complementing the robust bass from the GS body, volume and low-end sustain are full, rich mids and clear, balanced highs. The GS is a unique sound and a new dimension in Taylor tone.
A Venitian cutaway in the Grand Auditorium body allows better access to the upper frets. In the past, many players moving to acoustic guitars grew accustomed to the cutaways on their electric guitars, while others simply like the freedom of movement into the upper register that a cutaway allows. Now, cutaways are favored as much for their decorative appeal as for their function.
Crisp and Bold Tone
The top is made from sitka spruce, a dense, strai
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