Taylor string compensation at the nut.

[Jimbo123]

I've heard that the reason Taylor guitars tune so well is because of string compensation at the "nut".

I don't mean individual string compensation, but instead merely the marginal forward shifting of the entire nut (to be closer to the 1st fret) from where it would normally be. The idea being that this makes intonation more accurate on the first 3 or 4 frets, without adversely affecting intonation higher up the neck.

Does anyone know if Taylor guitars does this with the nut placement?

[tedtan]

I haven't actually measured to verify that they are in fact doing so, but many builders are doing this on their guitars these days to achieve better intonation, so it wouldn't surprise me if Taylor is as well. Perhaps someone who has actually measured can confirm whether or not Taylor is doing this on their current lineup.