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Otis Taylor

Otis Taylor

Otis Taylor is a fellow of the Sundance Film Composers Laboratory and a multi-instrumentalist who has shared the stage with artists as varied as Gary Moore, Buddy Guy and Keb Mo. He is among the most innovative "Trance Blues" artists of our time. With that in mind, it was important that the Otis Taylor Signature Model be a very special guitar. It is a nod to vintage instruments with a taste of the modern. This collaboration has produced a musical instrument that truly reflects the artistry of both Otis Taylor and Santa Cruz Guitar Company.

Constructed of Indian Rosewood and an Italian Spruce top complimented by Adirondack Spruce bracing using Hot Hide Glue finished in Otis' custom color. The OT's compound radius fret board is an innovation that enhances playability and accurate intonation. The master grade Ebony fretboard is personalized with Otis Taylor's initials. This is a bold and beautiful instrument, as timeless as Otis Taylor's music.

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Otis Taylor Specifications

NECK: Peghead Solid
  Peghead Binding ivoroid
  Overlay Material ebony
  Headstock Inlay SCGC
  Width at Nut 1-11/16"
  Shape round neck profile
BODY: Wood Type Indian Rosewood
  Back Stripe S29 sideways
  Binding Ivoroid
FINISH: Top custom tint
  Back & Sides clear/buffed
  Neck clear/buffed
FINGERBOARD: Side Dots black
  Inlay OT inlay on fingerboard extension
  Width at 14th Fret 2-3/16"
  Binding ivoroid
  Scale Length 25.375
TOP: Wood Type Italian
  Rosette iv/b/iv custom rosette
  Purfling FF combo
  Bracing/Voicing Adirondack braces w/ Hot Hide Glue
SETUP: Pickguard tortoise
  Tuners/gears SCGC Nickel w/ ivoroid buttons
  Pickup none
  Action low
  Bridge & Saddle Pyramid













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