Taylor Custom Grand Auditorium 12-Fret #10672 Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural

OVERVIEW


A unique, high-grade Hawaiian koa Taylor design.

This instrument is one of the stunning custom guitars Taylor displayed at its annual Custom Guitar event at the Namm show held in Anaheim, California in January, 2018. A rare 12-Fret Grand Auditorium, this guitar's unique features include: a beveled armrest; AA-grade hawaiian koa top, back, sides and backstrap; figured maple neck and binding, bone bridge pins with abalone dots; Taylor 12-fret Adirondack Performance bracing; figured maple "fishbone" rosette; maple Taylor peghead logo. The guitar comes with a Taylor deluxe hardshell case for optimal fit and protection.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 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. 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, sweeter, and even more inspiring.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 and playable necks, a vast array of tonal options, eco-conscious and ethically-sourced raw materials, and a lifetime of service and support.




FEATURES

Taylor 12-fret Adirondack Performance bracing
Figured maple "fishbone" rosette
Maple Taylor peghead logo



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SPECIFICATIONS
Body

Body type: Grand Auditorium
Cutaway: Venetian
Top wood: Solid AA Hawaiian koa
Back and sides: Solid AA Hawaiian koa
Bracing pattern: Taylor 12-Fret Adirondack Performance
Body finish: Gloss
Orientation: Right handed

Neck

Neck shape: Taylor Standard Profile
Nut width: 1.75" (44.45 mm)
Fingerboard: West African Ebony
Neck wood: Solid Figured maple
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 Antique Gold tuners (21:1 ratio) with black buttons
Bridge: West African ebony
Saddle and nut: Micarta "Wave"/TUSQ Micarta "Wave" saddle; Teflon-infused Graphite nut
Number of strings: 6
Special features: None
Case: Deluxe hardshell case
Accessories: None
Country of origin: United States




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