When Bob Taylor declares the 12-Fret to be his “new favorite guitar,” you can believe him. Outwardly, the 12-fret differences may be subtle. But in one’s hands, the distinctions are instantly apparent. By joining the neck to the body at the 12th fret rather than the 14th and re-positioning the bridge farther back on the top, the resulting tone sounds wonderfully aged, like this has been your favorite guitar for years. Warm, crisp and surprisingly loud, this Grand Concert boasts beautifully figured Hawaiian koa all around, offset by ebony binding and a slotted peghead with an ebony overlay. Check out this short YouTube video showcasing this wonderful little guitar @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTeZ52Il6ZM .