Taylor Custom Grand Orchestra #11093 A-Grade Koa Acoustic-Electric Guitar Shaded Edge Burst

Custom one-off from NAMM 2019 showroom floor with beautiful appointments and great Taylor tone.

This Custom Taylor Grand Orchestra model was originally presented at the 2019 NAMM show in Anaheim, California, where Taylor displays its most ornate, exotic and unique custom instruments. The special features of this all-koa (body) instrument include: bloodwood binding, Roman Leaf rosette, Ocean Vine inlay on fingerboard, peghead and bridge, bone bridge pins and Florentine cutaway. Note this guitar is the matching companion of Custom #11094, Taylor Grand Orchestra 12-String (sold separately).Body ShapeThe Grand Orchestra is Taylor’s biggest, deepest body shape and delivers the richest, most complex voice. It's incredibly balanced for a big-bodied acoustic guitar. Specially braced to respond to a light touch, the Grand Orchestra is a good fit for players who want the richest, most powerful acoustic voice, for players who like a voluptuous, Jumbo- size guitar, and for solo performers looking for an expansive palette of sonic colors and textures.Tonewood PairingA guitar's top is the primary filter and distributor of vibrating string energy through the guitar, which means it has a huge impact on its sound. Think of the top as a speaker driver. It's also one reason why the sounboard bracing architecture is important - it helps orchestrate the movement of the top and the voice of the instrument. The back and sides help flavor the overall sound. Koa is a fairly dense tropical hardwood with a strong midrange focus similar to mahogany, with a bit of extra top-end brightness and chime. The more koa is played and has a chance to open up - especially when the back and sides are also solid koa - it promises to grow warmer and sweeter, especially in the midrange.ElectronicsTaylor's ES2 is a revolutionary pickup design that delivers the latest in Taylor’s ongoing innovation in acoustic guitar amplification. The heart of the Expression System 2 is Taylor’s patented behind-the-saddle pickup, which features three uniquely positioned and individually calibrated pickup sensors. Because the pickup doesn't sit under the saddle, the bottom of the saddle comes in full contact with the bridge, allowing all the nuance of the guitar's tone to come through clearly whether playing acousticly or plugged-in. The location of the sensors enables a more dynamic range of acoustic sound to be captured than ever before while playing plugged-in. Together with Taylor’s custom-designed “professional audio”-grade preamp, this system produces exceptional amplified tone and responsiveness. On stage through a PA, plugged into your favorite acoustic amplifier, or direct into recording software, the Expression System 2 faithfully conveys the voice of your Taylor guitar. The Taylor Expression System 2 operates through a proprietary 9-volt battery compartment and easy-to-use volume, and active bass and treble controls.The Taylor DifferenceWhat sets Taylor Guitars apart? Unmatched build quality, the most stable, playable and serviceable necks, a vast array of tonal options, eco-conscious and ethically-sourced raw materials, and a lifetime of service and support.
Features

Custom one-off from NAMM 2019 showroom floor
Bloodwood binding
Roman Leaf rosette
Ocean Vine inlay on fingerboard, peghead and bridge
Bone bridge pins
Florentine cutaway


Custom Grand Orchestra #11093 A-Grade Koa Acoustic-Electric Guitar Specifications:
Body

Body type: Grand Orchestra
Cutaway: Florentine
Top wood: Solid Grade-A koa
Back and sides: Solid Grade-A koa
Bracing pattern: Performance bracing
Body finish: Gloss
Orientation: Right handed

Neck

Neck shape: Standard carve
Nut width: 1.75" (44.45 mm)
Fingerboard: Genuine West African ebony
Neck wood: Solid mahogany
Scale length: 25.5"



Number of frets: 20
Neck finish: Satin

Electronics

Pickup/preamp: Yes
Brand: Taylor
Configuration: Behind-the-saddle transducer with Adjustable Sensors
Preamp EQ: 2-band
Feedback filter: Phase
Tuner: No

Other

Headstock overlay: West African ebony
Tuning machines: Gotoh 21:1 Antique gold with Antique gold buttons
Bridge: Genuine West African ebony
Saddle and nut: Bone /micarta
Number of strings: 6
Special features:
Case: Hardshell case
Accessories: None
Country of origin: United States

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