A standout piece from a highly-regarded era of Taylor’s production. This guitar features the sought-after Fishman Prefix electronics—a professional-grade 'barn door' preamp favored by many players for its onboard 3-band EQ and semi-parametric 'Contour' sweep, offering significantly more tonal shaping than modern systems. Built with all-solid tonewoods, this model also benefits from the NT (New Technology) neck joint, which was newly standardized in 2000 to ensure perfect alignment and effortless neck resets. Whether you’re looking for that signature bright, shimmering Taylor top-end or a reliable stage workhorse that has aged gracefully for over two decades, this 'pre-ES' Taylor offers a level of character and playability that newer models simply can't replicate.