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It comes apart about halfway through, losing a very difficult tonal balance. Having said that, there’s more to like here than its studio burial would have you believe.
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Our Verdict The Taylor GT 811e is a versatile workhorse suitable to practically any style or situation, and it delivers plenty of bang for the buck. The Hawaiian koa GT K21e costs a lot of kala, but I can’t imagine any fingerstylist or koa enthusiast who has the cash regretting the decision to spend it on this dream machine. Both deservedly earn our Editors’ Pick Award. For Relaxed playability and casual feel. The K21E, meanwhile, is vibrant, dynamic, and articulate. Silky smooth nuanced playability on ergonomic body. Stunning exotic look. Larger players may find quarters a bit cramped.
Does your guitar fit your body? If not, you might not be getting the best out of it or your playing.