FACTOIDS & TRIVIA
The Model 555 12-string guitar shown differs slightly from the 1991 model. It was given fancy fret markers in 1992, different material for the nut and saddle in 1993, a deeper body, and a different finish in 1995. And don't forget the change to an abalone rosette! The cured polyester finish is thinner, more flexible, and more durable than either polyester or the catalyzed varnish previously used by Taylor. Tusq is a synthetic ivory that Bob Taylor claims to have improved the sustain and clarity of Taylor guitars. These changes certainly seemed to have improved the model and this 555 is better sounding (to my ears) than the 1991 model.
TAYLOR 555 (2000)
Body: Hollow; solid 2-piece Sitka spruce top, solid 2-piece mahogany back, and solid mahogany sides; triple bound top, single bound back
Finish: Natural, UV-cured polyester
Neck: 1-piece mahogany, bolt-on; rosewood headstock overlay with pearloid logo
Fingerboard: Ebony, mother-of-pearl notched diamond markers
Number of Frets: 20
Pickguard: Tortoise, plastic
Bridge: Ebony with Tusq saddle
Nut: Tusq
Tuners: Schaller Mini, chrome
Pickups: None
Controls: None
Scale Length: 25 1/2 inches
Neck Width at Nut: 1 7/8 inches
Body Width at Lower Bout: 17 inches
Body Depth: 4 5/8 inches
Weight:
n/a