Taylor 555 12-String 1999, Natural

Taylor’s 555 was built as a substantial 12-string with a comfortable feel that makes the extra strings surprisingly easy to manage. This 1999 example has a Natural finish and the full-bodied response associated with Taylor’s larger 12-string designs, with plenty of shimmer and harmonic detail. The Grand Auditorium-style body gives it a useful balance between projection and definition rather than sounding overly boomy. It’s a well-established Taylor 12-string design from the late ’90s and a nice choice for players looking for that unmistakable 12-string spread.