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Taylor Leo Kottke Signature Model (No Longer Available)

12-string Acoustic Guitar, Leo Kottke Signature, with Jumbo Body Style, Tropical American Maghogany Body, Sitka Spruce Top, Tropical American Mahogany Neck, and Indian Rosewood Binding - Gloss Finish

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This 12-string Sounds and Plays Like a Dream!

Taylor's Leo Kottke Signature Model may well be the ultimate 12-string guitar. A member of Taylor's renowned 12-string line, Taylor gave the Leo Kottke Signature Model a tremendous complement of features - all to craft the masterful player's signature tone. Much of its unique voice is due to the jumbo body style, which is enriched and enlivened by this guitar's choice tonewoods. Blending a Sitka spruce top with tropical American mahogany back and sides and a specially designed bracing system, discerning players can't help but adore the Taylor Leo Kottke Signature Model.

Taylor Leo Kottke Signature Model 12-string Acoustic Guitar at a Glance:
  • Leo Kottke Signature Model - an instrument for a master fingerpicking player
  • First-rate tonewoods with a strong-voiced jumbo body
  • Taylor's prestigious 12-string family

Leo Kottke Signature Model - an instrument for a master fingerpicking player
Leo Kottke ranks among the world's best fingerpicking players - from blues to jazz to folk, Kottke has a style all his own. And, he's long relied on his Taylor 12-string guitars to produce that unmistakable sound. Here, Taylor has crafted a gorgeous 12-string - one of the most celebrated and popular 12-strings in their line, in fact - so you, too, can call upon Kottke's tone. Whether you're a passionate Kottke fan, an accomplished 12-string player seeking out a tremendous instrument, or a 6-string enthusiast looking to explore new ground - you simply can't go wrong with the Taylor Leo Kottke Signature Model.

First-rate tonewoods with a strong-voiced jumbo body
The Taylor Leo Kottke Signature Model features a jumbo body style - a departure from the rest of Taylor's 12-string line, which feature Taylor's Grand Auditorium body style. The jumbo body style provides a stronger sound - it's a great guitar for strumming, but you'll also find it provides a unique flavor and response when fingerpicking. The tonewoods in the Taylor Leo Kottke Signature Model only add to that rich tone - this instrument features a tropical American mahogany back and sides, a Sitka spruce top, Indian rosewood binding, and a special bracing system. The result? Phenomenal acoustic tone.

Taylor's prestigious 12-string family
There's no question, Taylor's 12 string guitars are an integral part of the company's history - and among the best-sounding 12-strings in the world. Since the late 1970s, Taylor has been crafting these incredible instruments - as always, with an emphasis on playability, intonation, and rich sound. And if you've ever wrapped your arms around a Taylor 12-string, you'll know exactly what we mean. Each Taylor 12-string guitar is a unique gem - and they're available with a tremendous range of tonewoods, so you're sure to find the right voice to complement your sound.

Taylor Leo Kottke Signature Model 12-string Acoustic Guitar Features:
  • Designed for renowned fingerpicking player Leo Kottke
  • Finish - Gloss
  • Type/Shape - 12-String Jumbo
  • Back & Sides - Tropical American Mahogany
  • Top - Sitka Spruce
  • Soundhole Rosette - Wood Fiber
  • Neck - Tropical American Mahogany
  • Fretboard - Ebony
  • Fretboard Inlay - None
  • Headstock Overlay - Indian Rosewood
  • Binding - Indian Rosewood
  • Bridge - Ebony
  • Nut & Saddle - Tusq
  • Tuning Machines - Gold-plated Taylor Tuners
  • Installed Strings - Elixir NANOWEB Custom
  • Scale Length - 25 1/2 Inches
  • Truss Rod - Adjustable
  • Neck Width at Nut - 1 7/8 Inches
  • Number of Frets - 20
  • Fretboard Radius - 15 Inches
  • Bracing - LKSM 12-String Bracing
  • Color Options - Natural
  • Sunburst Options - None
  • Cutaway - Venetian
  • Electronics - None
  • Left-Handed - Available; No Charge
  • Body Width - 17 Inches
  • Body Depth - 4 5/8 Inches
  • Body Length - 21 Inches
  • Overall Length - 43 Inches
  • Included Case - Taylor Deluxe Hardshell

The Taylor Leo Kottke Signature Model is a gorgeous-sounding 12-string acoustic guitar - designed to achieve the master player's ideal tone!
Specification Detail
Manufacturer Part Number LKSM

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