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If you think the saying ‘less is more’ is becoming overused these days, how about ‘less is cool’ - because an acoustic guitar that eschews the bells, whistles, abalone and gloss to embrace a simpler approach can be a very attractive proposition. Especially in mahogany and sapele. A more minimalist approach is not something most of us might associate with Taylor, but here it is - and although it might not be obvious, there’s also some more in the mix, too.

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