Taylor 657ce Bajo Quinto BLK
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Taylor
657ce Bajo Quinto BLK
Product Info
Article Number:
599009
Brand:
Taylor
Model:
657ce Bajo Quinto BLK
Category:
Premium Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$4,948.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Taylor Bajo Quinto is a serious instrument built for showcasing incredible melodic textures. The Grand Pacific body shape and V-Class bracing really let it sing, and that Fishman pickup is a clean, reliable performer. It’s perfect for the experienced guitarist seeking a unique voice for Latin, flamenco, or other intricate styles.
Product Description
- Taylor 657ce Bajo Quinto BLK
- 10-String Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Mexican 10-string Bajo Quinto
- Style: Grand Pacific with Florentine cutaway
- Top: solid sitka spruce
- Bracing: V-Class
- Back and sides: solid Big Leaf maple
- Neck: Hard Rock maple
- Fingerboard: Crelicam ebony
- Grey edged Mother-of-Pearl "Mission" fingerboard inlays with veined ivoroid
- Binding: white lines
- Purfling: black / white
- Rosette: green abalone ring
- Scale: 648 mm
- Nut width: 47.6 mm
- Pickup: Fishman Rare Earth Magnet
- Pickguard: 2-ply pearloid white
- Machine heads: Gold Taylor Mini
- Tuning: A D G C F (A and D in octave intervals
- C and F in unison)
- Colour: Black
- Includes Deluxe western floral hardshell case
PROS
- • V-Class bracing delivers exceptional sustain and harmonic complexity.
- • Solid Big Leaf maple back/sides provide focused, articulate projection.
- • Crelicam ebony fingerboard offers smooth playability and rich tone.
- • Fishman Rare Earth pickup system captures the guitar's natural voice accurately.
CONS
- • The extended scale length might be challenging for players with smaller hands.
- • Bajo Quinto tuning limits versatility compared to standard guitars.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for most players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Big Leaf Maple
Neck Material
Hard Rock Maple
Fingerboard
Crelicam Ebony
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Fishman Rare Earth Magnet
Weight
2.3 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The extended range and unique voicing create a fuller, more orchestral tone, adding a layer of complexity and depth that’s unlike a standard six-string.
The neck profile is consistent with Taylor's designs, offering a comfortable and familiar feel, though the wider nut width requires some adjustment initially.
A high-quality acoustic amplifier with EQ controls will best allow you to shape the guitar’s sound and ensure clarity in live performance settings.
