Details
This GS Koa was built in 2006, the year Taylor added the Grand Symphony model to the standard line. It was also a period when they were using a different style of model name. Today, this guitar would be called a K16e. The koa used for the back and sides has the depth of figure we only see on Taylor’s most deluxe koa models these days.
Overall, this guitar is in fine structural condition. There's only very light fret wear, and except for a couple of dings to the top the surface condition is excellent. It's hard to see in the photos, but here is a clear pickguard, which has done a great job of protecting the top from scratches. This is a sweet sounding guitar, with a strong, focused bass response and nicely balanced trebles and mids. And even though this is a large guitar, the pinched-in waist makes it is surprisingly comfortable to play sitting down. Includes the original hardshell case.
Specs
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Back sides
Figured Hawaiian Koa
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Binding
Ivoroid
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Bracing
X-Bracing
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Bridge
Ebony
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Electronics
Yes
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Fingerboard
Ebony
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Finish
Gloss
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Frets to body
14
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Neck material
Mahogany
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Neck shape
C
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Nut width
1 3/4"
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Pickup type
ES
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Rosette
Abalone with Multi-Stripe
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Scale length
25.5"
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Top material
Sitka Spruce
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Total frets
20
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Tuners
Gold Enclosed
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Year
2006
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Case type
Original Hardshell
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Serial number
20061006132
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SKU
TAYGSKOA-20061006132
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UPC
120739
