I've had trouble finding an acoustic bass guitar that is ergonomically comfortable to play. Too often the body depth makes playing an entire set or gig uncomfortable, putting great strain on the plucking wrist and arm.
Low and behold, I've discovered the now discontinued series of Taylor AB acoustic bass guitars using the "Manzer wedge" concept where the bass side of the body is narrower than the treble side. Small bits of information on the AB series are scattered in a few TalkBass posts. Very little is found with a Google search. So I'm starting this thread as a repository of information and experiences using this unusual and practical design.
I recently acquired a 2001 Taylor AB-1. A few photos to kick this off:
Low and behold, I've discovered the now discontinued series of Taylor AB acoustic bass guitars using the "Manzer wedge" concept where the bass side of the body is narrower than the treble side. Small bits of information on the AB series are scattered in a few TalkBass posts. Very little is found with a Google search. So I'm starting this thread as a repository of information and experiences using this unusual and practical design.
I recently acquired a 2001 Taylor AB-1. A few photos to kick this off:
Last edited: