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The neck is wider than a steel strung acoustic - but narrower than a classical guitar. The carve is brilliant, with lovely rolled fingerboard edges.
It isn’t the greatest sounding nylon string - but as a really playable ‘crossover’ - it’s superb.
They are rare in the used market - but if you can find one, highly recommended.
https://www.taylorguitars.com/artists/sam-beam
If not then do yourself a massive favour and find an acoustic electric nylon with a narrow nut width.
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If you don't then fit a piezo to a used nylon string that you like playing and use an external preamp pedal with EQ.
I've been using an API Tranzformer lately.
My nylon is a mid price Antonio Lorca that I've had for about 25 years.
I fitted a piezo back in '98 and it has been my main nylon string since then.
I mostly use it for teaching but I've done recording sessions with it, the odd bit of live.
I've never found acoustic electric nylon strings to be that great unless you are prepared to spend quite a bit.
YMMV.
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stunning machine including the sound port highly recommended
There's also the Art and Lutherie (again Godin) Roadhouse Nylon parlour if you want a cool vintage look. It is basically the same as the Motif but has a stained bourbon-coloured solid cedar top.
https://www.peachguitars.com/faith-lyra-nylon-string-higloss-cutaway-electro.htm
Edited to change merchant, in case you order one and it arrives covered in "QC passed swirls"
The Godins are excellent for plugging in, and there's a lot of choice. That would be my choice for a jazz setting.
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