Here for sale we have a Taylor NS34CE Electro Classical Guitar from 2008 in Natural Gloss finish. Made in the USA, this guitar consists of a Sitka Spruce top, Sapele back and sides, an American Mahogany neck, and a 20-fret Ebony fingerboard. Other appointments include a Tusq nut and saddle, Ping classical gold tuners with Ivoroid buttons, a venetian cutaway, and a Taylor ES-N piezo system with controls for the Volume, Brilliance, Treble, Middle, Bass, Notch, and Phase.
This instrument plays fantastically well, with the Slim neck carve sitting very comfortably in the hand and providing a responsive and smooth surface for the thumb to rest on in all registers. The nut width at 1.875" is slightly thinner for classical guitars and ensures a highly articulate and refined playing experience. The 15" fingerboard radius adds a touch of modern convenience for chord playing whilst remaining flat enough for fingerstyle techniques. The smooth lines of the body feel very comfortable in the arms, whilst the venetian cutaway enhances access to the upper frets, really opening up the range of the instrument.
The voice of the Taylor NS34CE is both warm and precise, offering a distinct sonic character that is equally at home as a solo instrument or part of an ensemble. An unpronounced yet detailed low end provides the foundation for a smooth midrange and sparkling high frequencies that colour every note played on the instrument. The Taylor ES-N piezo system faithfully conveys the tone of the instrument, ensuring that this is truly a fantastic stage partner for the classical guitarist.
Brand - Taylor
Model - NS34CE
Finish - Natural Gloss
Year - 2008
Made In - USA
Top - Sitka Spruce
Back - Sapele
Sides - Sapele
Neck - American Mahogany
Neck Profile - Slim
Fingerboard - Ebony
Fingerboard Radius - 15"
Frets - 20
Scale Length- 25.5"
Nut Width - 1.875"
Pickups - Taylor ES-N piezo system
Controls - Volume, Brilliance, Treble, Middle, Bass, Notch, Phase
Luthier Report
Our ID: 118032419771
Weight: 4.4lbs
Serial Number: 20081015702
Aesthetic Condition:
Headstock: Overall very good condition. Very light scratching is present to the rear face, only visible under direct light from certain angles. This is most noticeable to the top of the rear face. Light bubbling to the finish is present to the top side edge, treble side and to the treble side edge towards the top.
Neck: Overall very good condition. Very light denting is present to the rear of the neck, only visible under direct light from certain angles. This is most noticeable to the treble side behind the 1st fret.
Body: Overall very good condition. Light scratching is present to the front face, rear face and lower bout side edge, only visible under direct light from certain angles. This is most noticeable to the front face lower bout treble side where some very light denting is also present. A more visible scratch - which has lightly cracked the finish - is present to the upper bout front face bass side. This does not flex under pressure, causing no structural concern.
Condition of Frets:
The frets demonstrate very light signs of use, not affecting playability. There is considerable material remaining for any fret work the new owner may wish to perform.
Current Set Up:
Truss Rod Condition: Fully functional & adjustable. Truss rod tool included.
Hardware Condition: Fully functional with light signs of wear.
Structural Condition: No concerns or issues to note.
Height of the string from the 12th Fret- Treble 2.25mm - Bass 2.75mm
Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.
Strings on Guitar - Rotosound classical normal tension
Electrics:
Full working order. No 9v battery included.
Case & Accessories:
Taylor Hard Case
Fully functional with light signs of wear.
Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.