Just as the Grand Pacific body shape introduced a new kind of seasoned tone to the Taylor line, the AD27e Flametop brings a new sonic flavor with an earthy, broken-in character. This dreadnought-style guitar boasts back, sides and top of solid Big Leaf maple, with our V-Class bracing under the hood. Combined with nickel bronze strings from D'Addario, the maple construction results in an appealingly rustic sound that's totally distinct from the pristine, vibrant quality that many players associate with Taylor. Visually, the AD27e Flametop offers a rootsy, workmanlike vibe that fits right in with its siblings in the American Dream Series, with maple's beautiful figuring complemented by a dusky Woodsmoke finish and a satin sheen. It's available both with and without ES2 electronics and ships in a lightweight, super-sturdy AeroCase.

Full specs are as follows:

Body

• Body type: Taylor Grand Pacific
• Top wood: Solid figured maple
• Back & sides: Solid maple
• Bracing pattern: V-Class
• Body finish: Satin

Neck

• Neck shape: Standard Taylor
• Nut width: 1.75 in. (44.45 mm)
• Fingerboard: Smoked eucalyptus
• Neck wood: Hard rock maple
• Scale length: 25.5"
• Number of frets: 20
• Neck finish: Satin
• Bridge: Eucalyptus
• Saddle & nut: Micarta "Wave" saddle; TUSQ nut

Electronics

• Pickup/preamp: Expression System 2 Professioanl Audio-Grade
• Preamp EQ: Volume, Active Bass and Trable
• Feedback filter: Onboard phase switch

Other

• Tuning machines: Taylor nickel
• Orientation: Right-handed
• Number of strings: 6 string
• Case: Taylor AeroCase