Taylor American Dream AD22e SEB
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American Dream AD22e SEB
Product Info
Article Number:
564132
Brand:
Taylor
Model:
American Dream AD22e SEB
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,538.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The AD22e SEB is a beautifully crafted instrument – the mahogany top gives it a really intimate, woody tone that's fantastic for singer-songwriters and players who like a balanced, articulate sound. The Expression System 2 pickup is a real highlight, making it stage-ready without sacrificing its acoustic character. It’s a premium-priced guitar that feels and sounds like it should cost considerably more.
Product Description
- Taylor American Dream AD22e SEB
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Style: Grand Concert
- Top: solid mahogany
- V-Class bracing
- Back and sides: Sapele
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Eucalpytus
- 4 mm Dot fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 632 mm
- Nut width: 44.4 mm
- Black graphite nut
- 20 Frets
- Pickup: Taylor Expression System 2
- Micarta saddle
- Taylor nickel machine heads
- Colour: Shaded Edge Burst
- Includes Taylor Aero case
- Made in USA
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
PROS
- • Mahogany top delivers warm, focused tones ideal for fingerstyle.
- • V-Class bracing enhances sustain and projection significantly.
- • Expression System 2 pickup provides exceptionally natural amplified sound.
- • Sapele back/sides add complexity and balanced tonal response.
CONS
- • Mahogany top can limit versatility for heavily distorted or aggressive playing.
- • Eucalpytus fingerboard may feel slightly different than traditional ebony.
- • Shaded Edge Burst finish, while attractive, might not appeal to all tastes.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Mahogany
Back & Sides
Sapele
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Eucalpytus
Scale Length
632 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Taylor Expression System 2
Weight
1.75 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The mahogany offers a warmer, more mellow tone than Sitka, lacking the same bright shimmer and overt projection. It's more focused and intimate, excellent for nuanced playing.
Eucalpytus is a hard, stable wood, quite durable, but its feel is slightly different – generally a bit smoother than ebony, though some players might miss the traditional ebony snap.
The Aero case is a very well-designed gig bag, offering good protection for transport and storage, though a hard case would provide even greater security for frequent travel.
