David Taylor Guitars, DT Guitars, African Blackwood, Carpathian Spruce, Engraved Pearl Inlay

2008 Brescia Amazon Rosewood \| 2008 De La Rosa African Blackwood
SOLD - DT Guitars by David Taylor, 2008 DT Brescia: In addition to the chance to find you new guitars from our current builders at the custom Lutherie shows, like the recent Newport/Miami Beach Guitar Festival, we are always on the lookout for an up and coming luthier with extraordinary talent. At the Newport/Miami Guitar Festival we were thrilled to discover the work of David Taylor, DT Guitars. Al Petteway and I both played his instruments repeatedly and were moved by the gorgeous tone and remarkable craftsmenship. I always look for the voice of a young builder and all 4 of his guitars on display had it, a sign to me that he is for real. What I sense is a powerful modern bass that is round and punctuated along with articulate trebles that willingly sing out the melody notes. These David Taylor Guitars also strum very well and the full sound is suitable for many styles from Fingerstyle to Jazz to Singer/Songwriter and everything in between. David happens to be the son of a wordclass knife maker, Gray Taylor, and carries on his families craftsmenship skills as evidenced by the lovely inlay work and fine details in his guitars. If you've been looking for a young builder to believe in you owe to yourself to learn more about David Taylor and his DT Guitars. This Brescia is crafted from stunning Amazon Rosewood and Carpathian Spruce and features an armrest Bevel, Soundport, Cutaway, Carved Heel and gorgeous inlay work throughout. This instrument features:
DT Guitars, David Taylor Artists Who Play DT Guitars: Muriel Anderson Model: Brescia Type: Grand Auditorium, SJ Hear this guitar played by Al Petteway [recorded naturally, close pair of ADK A6, no EQ] View a movie of this guitar. Requires Windows Media Player 10 Year: 2008 Serial #: 028 Back/Sides Wood: Amazon Rosewood Top Wood: Carpathian Spruce Neck Wood: Mahogany, 7-piece Headplate: Amazon Rosewood Backplate: Ebony Headstock Inlay: Builder Logo and Abalone Purfling Headstock Bindings: Ebony Fingerboard: Ebony Fingerboard Bindings: Ebony Fret Markers: Custom Floral Inlay Frets to body: 14 Cutaway: Venetian Bridge: Custom Carved Ebony with pins Pickguard: None Body Bindings: Ebony Top Trim: Abalone Backstrip: None Rosette: Abalone and Ebony Tuners: Gotoh 510, gold with Black Buttons Case: OHSC Pickup: None Condition: New Body Length: 20 in. Upper Bout: 10 7/8 in. Lower Bout: 15 7/8 in. Body Depth @ Heel: 3 7/8 in. Body Depth @ Tail: 4 1/2 in. Scale Length: 25.25 in. Nut Width: 1 3/4 in. Strings Spacing: 2 1/4 in. Comments: "This guitar has a bright clear tone with plenty of color and round bass. The workmanship and pearl inlay is gorgeous. A promising young builder for sure." - Al Petteway "After years of working with the very best luthiers on the planet we are not easily impressed but David Taylors guitars really stood out at the Newport/Miami Beach Guitar Festival. Several builders that I respect suggested that I look at his guitars and I'm glad I did. David is the son of Gray Taylor, a worldclass knife maker, and has superb skills for working with wood and inlay. His guitars are stunning and beautifully crafted. But it's all about tone for us and Al and I were both hooked as soon as we played these DT Guitars. There is a warm, rich bass that reminds me of Kathy Wingert's amazing guitars and clear and present trebles. It's a joy to play this guitar fingerstyle, picked or strummed. It's very versatile and breathtakingly beautiful. The Amazon Rosewood has a deep reddish glow and the Carpathian top is tight-grained with abundant medullary rays. It's always thrilling to find a new builder for Dream Guitars and we are very proud to present David Taylor and his DT Guitars. By the way Muriel Anderson bought one at Miami as well..." - Paul Heumiller Abalone Rosette and Rosewood Soundhole Insert Amazon Rosewood Headplate with Abalone Purfling Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners with Black Buttons Leaf Shaped Soundport with Abalone Trim Ebony Bridge with a hint of Art-Deco Design	Click on any image to view close ups View A Movie Of This Guitar DT Brescia Rich Color In The Amazon Rosewood Tight-Grained Carpathian Spruce top Amazon Rosewood Back and Sides with Full Abalone Trim Carved Heel Ebony Armrest Bevel Beautiful Inlay of Lillies
SOLD

SOLD - David Taylor, DT Guitars, 2008 DT De La Rosa: In addition to the chance to find you new guitars from our current builders at the custom Lutherie shows, like the recent Newport/Miami Beach Guitar Festival, we are always on the lookout for an up and coming luthier with extraordinary talent. At the Newport/Miami Guitar Festival we were thrilled to discover the work of David Taylor, DT Guitars. Al Petteway and I both played his instruments repeatedly and were moved by the gorgeous tone and remarkable craftsmenship. I always look for the voice of a young builder and all 4 of his guitars on display had it, a sign to me that he is for real. What I sense is a powerful modern bass that is round and punctuated along with articulate trebles that willingly sing out the melody notes. These David Taylor Guitars also strum very well and the full sound is suitable for many styles from Fingerstyle to Jazz to Singer/Songwriter and everything in between. David happens to be the son of a wordclass knife maker, Gray Taylor, and carries on his families craftsmenship skills as evidenced by the lovely inlay work and fine details in his guitars. If you've been looking for a young builder to believe in you owe to yourself to learn more about David Taylor and his DT Guitars. This De La Rosa is crafted from rare African Blackwood and Carpathian Spruce and features an armrest Bevel, Soundport, Cutaway, Carved Heel and gorgeous inlay work throughout. This instrument features:

DT Guitars, David Taylor
Artists Who Play DT Guitars: Muriel Anderson
Model: De La Rosa
Type: Grand Concert
Hear this guitar played by Al Petteway
[recorded naturally, close pair of ADK A6, no EQ]
View a movie of this guitar. Requires Windows Media Player 10
Year: 2008
Serial #: 035
Back/Sides Wood: African Blackwood
Top Wood: Carpathian Spruce
Neck Wood: Mahogany, 7-piece
Headplate: African Blackwood
Backplate: Ebony
Headstock Inlay: Builder Logo and Abalone Purfling
Headstock Bindings: Ebony
Fingerboard: Ebony
Fingerboard Bindings: Ebony
Fret Markers: Custom Vine Inlay
Frets to body: 14
Cutaway: Venetian
Bridge: Ebony
Pickguard: None
Body Bindings: Ebony
Top Trim: Abalone
Backstrip: None
Rosette: Abalone and Ebony
Tuners: Gotoh 510, gold with Black Buttons
Case: Ameritage
Pickup: None
Condition: New
Body Length: 20 in.
Upper Bout: 10 5/8 in.
Lower Bout: 15 1/2 in.
Body Depth @ Heel: 3 3/8 in.
Body Depth @ Tail: 4 1/2 in.
Scale Length: 25.5 in.
Nut Width: 1 3/4 in.
Strings Spacing: 2 1/4 in.
Comments: "I just recently played my first David Taylor instrument at the Newport/Miami Guitar Festival. I'm very impressed. Not only are they beautifully crafted, but the sound is balanced and rich. " - Al Petteway

"After years of working with the very best luthiers on the planet we are not easily impressed but David Taylors guitars really stood out at the Newport/Miami Beach Guitar Festival. Several builders that I respect suggested that I look at his guitars and I'm glad I did. David is the son of Gray Taylor, a worldclass knife maker, and has superb skills for working with wood and inlay. His guitars are stunning and beautifully crafted. But it's all about tone for us and Al and I were both hooked as soon as we played these DT Guitars. There is a warm, rich bass that reminds me of Kathy Wingert's amazing guitars and clear and present trebles. This De La Rosa features a wonderful set of rare African Blackwood which gives it a rich, deep sound that is very resonant and warm as well as being very unique. African Blackwood is even more rare than Brazilian and fast approaching it in value. The top is exquisite Carpathian Spruce with tight, consistent grain. It's always thrilling to find a new builder for Dream Guitars and we are very proud to present David Taylor and his DT Guitars. By the way Muriel Anderson bought one at Miami as well..." - Paul Heumiller