Taylor Custom Grand Auditorium 12-Fret #11090 Sinker Redwood and Cocobolo Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

Highly appointed 12-fret Taylor original with special tonewood combination, Taylor original electronics.
This Custom Taylor 12-Fret Grand Auditorium 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 sinker redwood/cocobolo (body) instrument include: flamed koa binding, uniquely-figured African ebony fingerboard, koa rosette, Ocean Vine peghead inlay made of koa and boxwood, koa peghead logo, and bone bridge pins with abalone dots. Body ShapeA Taylor original, the Grand Auditorium helped establish the Taylor acoustic sound. The popular body style makes for a versatile guitar that yields ample volume in response to light fingerpicking, and reacts to medium strumming and flatpicking with a clear, balanced sound across the tonal spectrum. If you want a great all-purpose guitar, the GA is an excellent choice.Tonewood PairingA player favorite for its origins, sinker redwood soundboards are sliced from huge old-growth redwood logs reclaimed from the depths of Northern California rivers, where they’ve rested in many cases for more than a century. The tops typically display a rich spectrum of variegation, the result of colors uniquely imparted from silt and the mineral-rich water. The age and size of these trees translate into a tight grain with nice cross-grain stiffness, so it will tend to have a fairly bold response, with a brilliance complemented by warm overtones similar to cedar. In fact, it’s often characterized around the Taylor factory as "cedar on steroids." It's great for players who like the warm overtones of cedar with a little extra brightness and headroom. A Mexican rosewood, cocobolo is a dense, stiff tropical hardwood that produces a fairly bright overall tone emphasized by sparkling treble notes. Sonically it resembles koa but resonates a little deeper on the low end, although not quite as deep as Indian rosewood. Fast and responsive, cocobolo’s note distinction gives it an articulate voice that responds well to a variety of playing styles, depending on the body shape.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 acoustically 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

One-off custom guitar purchased straight off the NAMM show floor
Flamed koa binding
Uniquely-figured "Cheetah" African ebony fingerboard
Koa rosette
Ocean Vine peghead inlay made of koa and boxwood
Koa peghead logo
Bone bridge pins with abalone dots



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SPECIFICATIONS
Body

Body type: 12-fret Grand Auditorium
Cutaway: Venetian
Top wood: Solid sinker redwood
Back and sides: Solid cocobolo
Bracing pattern: Adirondack GA-12-Fret
Body finish: Gloss
Orientation: Right handed

Neck

Neck shape: Taylor Standard Profile
Nut width: 1.75" (44.45 mm)
Fingerboard: Solid mahogany
Neck wood: Solid mahogany
Scale length: 24.87"
Number of frets: 18
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 chrome tuners with chrome buttons
Bridge: Genuine West African ebony
Saddle and nut: Bone /Micarta saddle
Number of strings: 6
Special features:
Case: Deluxe hardshell case
Accessories: None
Country of origin: United States


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