Taylor LKSM Leo Kottke Signature Model 12-String Preowned 1998

The Taylor Leo Kottke Signature Model is a purpose-built 12-string designed to capture the deep, rich, and articulate voice of one of the world’s most renowned fingerstyle players. Its jumbo body, Sitka spruce top, and tropical American mahogany back and sides deliver a powerful low end with a focused midrange that stays clear and musical, even when all twelve strings are ringing. The custom LKSM bracing and slightly wider nut give it the headroom, balance, and note separation serious players expect from a top-tier 12-string.

From the satin-smooth ebony fretboard to the Indian rosewood binding and gold Taylor tuners, every detail is chosen for tone, feel, and longevity. The 25 1/2" scale, 1 7/8" nut, and comfortable mahogany neck make complex fingerstyle passages surprisingly manageable, while the jumbo body rewards a strong right hand with huge dynamics and sustain. Paired with a deluxe Taylor hardshell case, this is a professional-grade 12-string built for players who want Leo Kottke’s kind of inspiration under their fingers.

This 1998-built has aged like a fine wine, with a gorgeously tanned soundboard and an open, responsive voice. There are a few small dings and light playwear, and the action is a perfect medium height. The tone is huge - one of the loudest Taylor guitars we've heard in some time, with a 'wall-of-sound' when played with gusto. These much-missed Kottke models are sought after for good reason - a huge-sounding 12-string with fantastic playability and classic looks. Includes original hardshell case.

• Type 12-string jumbo acoustic
• Top Sitka spruce
• Back and sides Tropical American mahogany
• Body finish Gloss
• Body binding Indian rosewood
• Body width 17 inches
• Body depth 4 5/8 inches
• Body length 21 inches
• Overall length 43 inches
• Neck Tropical American mahogany
• Neck shape Comfortable Taylor profile
• Scale length 25 1/2 inches
• Nut width 1 7/8 inches
• Nut material Tusq
• Fretboard Ebony
• Fretboard inlay None
• Fretboard radius 15 inches
• Number of frets 20
• Bridge Ebony
• Saddle material Tusq
• Tuning machines Gold-plated Taylor tuners
• Bracing LKSM 12-string bracing
• Cutaway None (non-cutaway jumbo)
• Electronics None (pure acoustic)
• Case Taylor deluxe hardshell case included