Taylor AD26e Baritone-6 Special Edition

Baritone guitar with extended 685 mm scale length

The Taylor AD26e Baritone-6 Special Edition owes its deep baritone sound to its extended 685 mm scale length. The resulting lower tuning makes it an optimal compromise between guitar and Bass and is especially recommended for acoustic enthusiasts who are looking for a bass-heavy sound but still want to stick with the guitar. The required clean intonation is guaranteed by a compensated Micarta bridge inlay, while nickel-plated die-cast machine heads stand for high-tuning stability.

Voluminous body and selected tonewoods shape the sound character

If the extended scale length is the basic prerequisite for the deep baritone sound, the voluminous Grand Symphony build provides the necessary assertiveness that comes through effortlessly even in busy environments. Meanwhile, the sound characteristics are shaped by 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 Taylor AD26e Baritone-6 Special Edition 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 44.45mm nut width, the picking hand glides effortlessly over the eucalyptus fingerboard, which also facilitates fast chord changes and complex fingering patterns.

Next-level pickup system

For great stage performances and studio sessions, the guitar is equipped with Expression System 2, which shines with innovation and great performance. This is an under-saddle 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 potentiometers that allow individual control of volume, bass and treble.

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 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