Grand Theater with shortened 613 mm scale length

The Taylor AD21e owes its accommodating playability to its shortened 613 mm scale, which requires less effort to finger and makes even complex fingering patterns child's play. furthermore, the body of the Grand Theater is also characterized by its compact dimensions, which are particularly beneficial to players of smaller stature. Thanks to a sophisticated construction in the form of the in-house C-Class bracing, the guitar also produces a warm, assertive sound with impressively long sustain. The required clean intonation is guaranteed by a compensated Micarta bridge inlay, while nickel-plated Taylor tuners stand for high tuning stability.

Selected tonewoods: mahogany and sapele.

In addition to its innovative top construction, the fully solid construction of the Taylor AD21e also ensures an overwhelming volume of sound. For instance, the top, back and sides feature enhanced vibration characteristics that unleash a full sound even with light touches, which effortlessly carries through even in loud environments. Meanwhile, the tone shapes the solid mahogany top with its warm tones and present mids, while the solid sapele body adds bright, clear nuances. The result is a superbly balanced, professional-quality Taylor sound that makes for an excellent all-rounder for vocal accompaniment and fingerstyle.

Slim mahogany neck

Thanks to the grippy mahogany neck, the guitar also feels great in the hand. Due to its acceptable weight and high stability, mahogany is one of the most popular woods for guitar necks and always allows for a comfortable playing feel. In combination with the slim design with 43.6 mm nut width, the fretting hand glides effortlessly over the eucalyptus fingerboard, which supports fast chord changes and rapid tone sequences for virtuoso guitar solos in the best possible way.

Next-level pickup system

For great stage performances and studio sessions, the model is equipped with Expression System 2, which shines with innovation and great performance. This is an undersaddle pickup with three sensors that pick up the vibration of each pair of strings individually, transmitting a pristine and natural sound. For fine tuning, the pickup also has three pots that allow individual control of volume, bass and treble, and to present a star quality sound.

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 thus been working since 2011 with the Crelicam Wood Mill in Yaoundé in Cameroon to promote controlled consumption by processing waste products.

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