Yamaha AEX1500 Signed by Martin Taylor, USED

Price drop due to blend knob not functioning, needs PCB Replacement 

The Yamaha AEX1500, signed by jazz guitar virtuoso Martin Taylor, is a remarkable and rare instrument that blends Yamaha’s craftsmanship with the input of one of jazz guitar’s most respected players. Designed with jazz and fingerstyle players in mind, the AEX1500 offers a perfect balance of traditional archtop tone and modern versatility. The signature from Martin Taylor not only adds to its collector's value but also reflects the guitar’s precision and jazz-specific design features, tailored for professional performance.

The guitar boasts a hollow-body design with a spruce top and maple back and sides, offering a warm, resonant sound with a strong acoustic presence. The spruce top contributes to a balanced tonal response with crisp articulation, while the maple adds brightness and clarity, making it ideal for jazz, blues, and fusion styles. The AEX1500’s body is smaller and thinner than traditional archtop guitars, which makes it more comfortable to play, particularly during long performances, without sacrificing tonal depth.

Equipped with a single floating humbucker, the AEX1500 delivers rich, warm jazz tones with minimal feedback, even at higher volumes. These pickups are specifically designed to capture the guitar’s natural acoustic resonance while providing the smooth, mellow sounds favoured by jazz guitarists. Additionally, the guitar includes an onboard piezo pickup, allowing players to blend acoustic-like tones with electric warmth, offering a vast range of tonal possibilities from classic jazz tones to more contemporary sounds. This blend of piezo and magnetic pickups can be easily adjusted through a comprehensive control system on the guitar's top panel.

The guitar’s mahogany neck with an ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, fast-playing experience with excellent response for intricate fingerstyle work. The craftsmanship is evident in the high-quality materials and attention to detail throughout the guitar. Martin Taylor's signature elevates this model to a collectible status, making it not only a superb instrument for performing but also a piece of musical history. The Yamaha AEX1500, signed by Martin Taylor, is a versatile, high-end archtop guitar that offers a luxurious playing experience and professional-grade tonal options, ideal for serious jazz players and collectors alike.