Taylor XX-RS 20th Anniversary 1994, Natural

From a pair of 20th Anniversary Taylor guitars, this is the Spruce and Rosewood example. It boasts stunning condition that has seen very minimal play and handling over the years. This guitar is a beautiful Taylor that marks an occasion for the company that is now quickly approaching a 50th anniversary. Nearing 30 years of age, this instrument does not show it and continues to impress as a piece of Taylor Guitar memorabilia.

From an excerpt included with the guitar: "A pair of 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Grand Auditorium instruments- one with a rosewood body/spruce top combination (the XX-RS model) and another with a mahogany body/cedar top (the XX-MC) - is Taylor's way of taking a bow for its achievements. Both guitars are the same size and share dimensions, inlay, hardware, and basic structure. However, their tonal personalities are decidedly different, and both sound and feel so good that it's hard to imagine any guitarist not being bowled over by them.

Contributing a great deal to these two guitars' distinctive voices is their size. Smaller than a dreadnought yet larger than a grand concert, the body has a soft, rounded shape. The look and feel are exquisite, with supple curves and a close-up kind of intimacy that larger-bodied instruments don't often provide. Inside, the bracing structure is also different from other Taylors, since there's more to creating a sound than mere size and shape. In a nutshell, the tone is less boomy, with greater emphasis on the treble end of the spectrum.

Before playing the Anniversary Series guitars, let's look at their visual characteristics. The word "elegant" only begins to describe the overall look of these rich, beautiful instruments. Except for the metal hardware, mother-of-pearl, abalone, and gold inlay, and synthetic nut and saddle, everything on these guitars is wood. Dense, solid ebony fingerboards assure crisp sound, strong, straight necks, and a fantastically black backdrop for the intricate inlay between the 13th and 18th fret.

This inlay is a glorious pattern that harkens back to designs gracing fancy guitars and banjos at the turn of the 20th Century. Inlaid at the 17th fret are the Roman numerals "XX" in solid 18-karat gold, commemorating Taylor Guitars' 20th anniversary. The rosewood-bodied/ spruce-topped XX-RS has a very traditional look, with the deep brown-red sides and back contrasting with the light-colored, straight-grained spruce top. "

Comes with its original hardshell case