The Builders Edition guits are nice. But some things...
For me, the good: the bevel and rounded edges over the entire body make for a more comfortable guitar to play; certainly seated, but even standing, it's nice.
The BE also "took" the solid lining build spec from the old R.Taylor line (vs kerfed lining for
every Taylor built) to make for a stronger top/sides/back connection which allowed then allows one to build the guitar more lightly. Now I can't speak for the BE guitars, but can absolutely tell you the RTs are lighter than their Taylor brethren, and the RTs are very "lively" guits that vibrate and resonate beautifully.
For me, the bad: That finish is ugh ...
not a good burst at all, ewww! And I
like a good-looking burst, and that is not one. Yeah I know I know, IMO
And the satin is a no-go finish for me. Not just for its tactile feel, but it makes noise against one's clothing. Satin ain't no deal-breaker for me on an electric, but on an acoustic, no way, it's gotta be gloss for its smooth and unobtrusive silence.
That said, if one finds a good BE used (of which there are several diff models out there), that can be a pretty dang nice guit for what one might pay for a "regular" Taylor new.
Edward
