Taylor 110ce-Sapele

Exquisite tonewoods

New in the 100 series is the laminated body made of Sapele, which produces a concisely bright tone due to the high density of the wood species, but in addition has a distinct tonal warmth in the mids and basses. The trebles are additionally emphasized by the solid Sitka spruce top, which is not for nothing the most popular and most frequently used top wood of high-quality instruments in guitar making.

Comfortably 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 width ofNut 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 42.8 mm, the slim neck fits well 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 an effortless gliding of the fingering hand over all 20 fretsFret:
Jumbo frets, because of a 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 higher positions are freely accessible.

Taylor Expression System 2

The Expression System 2 is Taylor's in-house development, and its well-designed operation makes it a masterpiece in acoustic guitar pickupPickup:
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. design. 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. directly pick up the acoustic signals from each pair of strings, transmitting a pristine sound. Volume, bass and treble can be individually adjusted by means of three controls, which are furthermore visually discreetly incorporated 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..

Important elements

In order to optimally withstand the solid string tension, acoustic guitars have additional reinforcing elements besides the truss rod. Thus, the Taylor 110ce-S is equipped with a stable ebony bridgeBridge:
Bridge with MicartaSaddle:
The saddle is a small piece of material that is placed in the bridge of a guitar. It helps to keep the strings at the right height above the fretboard and ensures a clear sound and good playability of the guitar. bridge inlay, which safely withstand high force. Due to the compensated saddle, a flat stringString action:
The string action refers to the distance between the guitar strings and the fretboard. A low string action makes the guitar easier to play action is created, which both facilitates fingering and ensures clean intonationIntonation:
Intonation refers to the correct tuning of the individual strings of a guitar. Adjusting the scale length ensures that all notes played on a string sound at the correct pitch., while robust die-castTuners:
Machine heads or Tuners are the tuning knobs on a guitar’s headstock that are used to tension the strings. They allow the guitar to be tuned by adjusting the length of the strings. Machine heads are available in various designs and quality levels. chrome tun ers guarantee lasting tuning stability.

Sustainable ebony cultivation in Cameroon

Because ebony 's hard, supple texture makes it particularly finger-friendly, it has long been the preferred choice for making fingerboards. Its attractive appearance is also extremely popular for bridges, headstock rests, bridge Pins and Bindings. However, high demand and a thriving black market outstripped stocks, landing Ebony on the Red List of Endangered Species in 1994. Moreover, only the jet-black heartwood, which makes up only a fraction of the tree, was used, resulting in a disproportionately large amount of waste in production. In order to protect the forests, Taylor has therefore been working since 2011 with the Crelicam Wood Mill in Yaoundé in Cameroon to promote controlled consumption by processing waste products. Thus, not only black ebony elements are found in Taylor guitars, but also the different colored, more clearly grained parts of the tree. This complete recycling is an effective method of preserving stocks and successfully counteracts their dramatic decline and the negative ecological effects that accompany it.

"We need to use the ebony that the forest gives us" - Bob Taylor