1996 Taylor 412-K 000-Size Guitar

Overview: Taylor calls these guitars "Grand Concert" models, but to the layman, they're a take on the venerable OM design -- long scale, with a 000-size body. This mid-'90s version has the older bolt-on neck design and a pinless bridge which reminds me a lot of Ovation bridges. It's a good-looking box that has the advantage of also having some pretty, solid Hawaiian koa used in the back and sides. The clearcoat has also aged-in enough to give the guitar a "buttery" warm look, too.

Interesting features: The 3-piece koa back (which is fit like on a Martin D-35) is a nice touch as far as styling goes. It also has the quick neck that Taylors are known for, though with a wider 1 3/4" nut width which will suit fingerpickers just dandy. The combination of long scale and a body that accentuates mids and upper-mids yields a snappy, up-front guitar that cuts well and is very balanced.

Repairs included: It got a level/dress of the frets and setup by Ancel and it's playing bang-on and ready to go.

• Weight: 4 lbs 0 oz
• Scale length: 25 1/2"
• Nut width: 1 3/4"
• Neck shape: slim C
• Board radius: 16"
• Depth at first fret: 13/16"
• Depth at seventh fret: 27/32"
• Body width: 15"
• Body depth: 3 7/8"
• Top wood: solid spruce
• Back & sides wood: solid koa
• Bracing type: x
• Bridge: ebony
• Fretboard: ebony
• Neck wood: mahogany
• Action height at 12th fret: 3/32” bass 1/16” treble (fast, spot-on)
• String gauges: 54w-12 lights
• Truss rod: adjustable
• Neck relief: straight
• Fret style: medium

Condition notes: There's a bit of light usewear here and there (light scuffs, scratches, etc.) but overall it's really clean for its age. At one point, a pickup was installed and the endpin drilled-out to fit it. That has been filled and a strap button installed in place. 

It comes with: It has its original Taylor hard case.

Consignor tag: WCLW