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Description
Indulge in the rich, velvety tones of the Taylor NS72ce Grand Concert Cutaway Nylon-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar, a pinnacle of craftsmanship in the world of nylon-string guitars. Crafted for the discerning musician, this guitar pairs a Western Red Cedar top with Indian Rosewood back and sides, creating a warm and resonant sound that's perfect for fingerstyle and soft strumming. The smaller Grand Concert body shape ensures comfort and ease of playability, making it an ideal companion for both stage performances and intimate practice sessions.
What sets the NS72ce apart is the Taylor ES-N electronics system, tailor-made to capture the authentic voice of nylon strings. This system ensures your audience experiences the full, natural richness of your sound, whether you're unplugged or amplified. The guitar's attention to detail is evident in its Tropical American Mahogany neck, Ebony fretboard, and elegant Mexican Cypress soundhole rosette. With Ping Classical Gold tuners featuring Ivoroid buttons, you can count on exceptional tuning stability.
This instrument isn't just about sound; it's a visual masterpiece too, with its Indian Rosewood binding and headstock overlay. The Nylon Series Soft Cutaway design allows for effortless access to higher frets, expanding your creative possibilities. Whether you're a classical aficionado or a contemporary performer, the Taylor NS72ce offers a perfect blend of tradition and innovation.
Key Features:
- Grand Concert body with a soft cutaway
- Western Red Cedar top and Indian Rosewood back and sides
- Taylor ES-N electronics system
- Tropical American Mahogany neck with Ebony fretboard
- Ping Classical Gold tuners with Ivoroid buttons
- Mexican Cypress soundhole rosette
- Nylon Series Bracing
- Includes Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Case
Product specs
| Brand | Taylor |
| Model | NS72ce |
| Finish | Natural |
| Year | 2002 - 2009 |
| Made In | United States |
| Categories | Acoustic-Electric Guitars, Concert Acoustic Guitars |
| Active Preamp | Yes |
| Back Material | Rosewood |
| Body Shape | Grand Concert |
| Color Family | Natural, Tan |
| Finish Style | Gloss |
| Fretboard Material | Ebony |
| Model Family | Taylor NS72 |
| Model Sub-Family | Taylor NS72ce |
| Neck Material | Mahogany |
| Number of Frets | 18 |
| Number of Strings | 6-String |
| Pickup | Undersaddle Piezo Pickup |
| Right / Left Handed | Right Handed |
| Series | Taylor Nylon Series |
| Sides Material | Rosewood |
| String Type | Nylon |
| Top Material | Cedar |
| Wood Top Style | Plain |
FAQs
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What kind of sound can I expect from the Taylor NS72ce Grand Concert Cutaway Nylon-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar?
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The Taylor NS72ce offers a warm, rich sound typical of nylon-string guitars, enhanced by its cedar top and rosewood back and sides. It is well-suited for classical, flamenco, and fingerstyle genres.
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Is the Taylor NS72ce suitable for live performances?
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Yes, the Taylor NS72ce is equipped with an active preamp and an undersaddle piezo pickup, making it ideal for amplified performances without sacrificing its natural acoustic tone.
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How does the Grand Concert body shape of the Taylor NS72ce affect its playability?
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The Grand Concert body shape provides a comfortable playing experience, especially for fingerstyle players, offering a balanced tone with clear articulation and reduced feedback when amplified.
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What materials are used in the construction of the Taylor NS72ce?
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The Taylor NS72ce features a cedar top, rosewood back and sides, a mahogany neck, and an ebony fretboard, all contributing to its warm tone and elegant appearance.
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Does the Taylor NS72ce come with a cutaway, and what is its benefit?
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Yes, the Taylor NS72ce features a cutaway design, allowing easier access to higher frets, which is beneficial for playing complex solos and higher register notes.
Videos
Chris Crouch
Demo of 2010 Taylor NS72ce nylon string guitar
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David Gilmour used the Taylor NS74ce Grand Concert Cutaway Nylon-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar while recording "Rattle That Lock," as confirmed by Bjorn on Gilmourish.
Taylor Swift is performing "Hey Stephen" during her Fearless Tour. At 0:26, you can see the Taylor NS72ce, showing off the western cedar top and an Indian rosewood back and sides of the guitar.
Jason Mraz frequently uses the Taylor NS72ce, which he credits with having "nurtured a whole album’s worth of songs" and allowing him to perform in a way that "felt like it was part of me, it was a part of the energy that I wanted to put out there." This guitar features a back and sides made of Indian rosewood and a top of Western Red cedar. It also includes a personalized fretboard inlay in Mexican cypress, featuring the phrase "Be Love" below a design of a triangle within a circle, mirroring a tattoo Mraz got in July 2009. He explains, "I chose this symbol simply because I want to be whole in mind, body and soul... So, it’s basically a practice of unconditional love, a practice of unabashed generosity." This information is sourced from the Taylor Guitars Blog.
In this interview, Bob Schneider says at 1:26:
This guitar I got from Taylor a while back, and it looks really old because its got this hole in it, but really it's a nylon string guitar and is meant to be played with just your fingers but I play it with a pick. I'm not a very good guitar player, so what I lack in technique I make up for in gusto... and so it's worn away the front of it and left this hole here.
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