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As one of the standouts of Taylor's Custom Catch lineup unveiled at 2024's NAMM trade show, the spectacular Custom Catch #13 is a meticulously built 12-fret guitar for lovers of rich mahogany-centered sonics. The Custom Catch #13's top, back, sides, and neck are adorned with top-shelf tonewood selections and admirable Taylor appointments to boot, supplying a superior sound experience with plenty of support aimed at intonation, tone authenticity, and appearance. Tackling onstage performances is an easy feat, thanks to Taylor's onboard ES2 electronics and TaylorSense system. Rounded off with admirable assets, including responsibly sourced Crelicam ebony binding, polished bronze hardware, and brilliant split diamond decor, the Custom Catch #13 makes an ample display in both sound and sights. However, this limited-edition opportunity won't last long ? grab yours before it's too late!





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Meritable tonewood construction





Known for its superior resonant response, controlled sonics, and warm tone, mahogany forms the centerpiece of the Custom Catch #13's dutiful design. Strict adherence to the use of this tonewood in the top, back, sides, and neck gives the Custom Catch #13 a unique sonic personality of balanced frequencies and classic acoustic comfort. Additionally, the guitar's Grand Concert shape and proprietary Taylor V-Class bracing ensure you'll further be met with powerful, controlled voicing and effortless handling. It all equates to an instrument ripe for stage performances, studio recording sessions, and impromptu porch jams alike.





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Crowned with elite Taylor adornments





Discerning Sweetwater guitarists place a high value on performance and appearance when selecting an instrument. To put it simply: the Custom Catch #13 is at the top of the class with regard to both. Polished bronze Taylor hardware, proprietary tuning machines, and a black TUSQ nut ensure solid stability and tonal authenticity ? all while complementing the guitar's supreme natural finish. A deluxe, single-ring split diamond rosette and Crelicam binding line the Custom Catch #13 in exotic panache, while boxed wood shell inlays and silver dot side markers advise seamless navigation and a charming finish. Whether your focus is onstage or in the studio, you can rest assured the Custom Catch #13 will be the most prepared ? and visually appealing ? addition within eyeshot.





Even more extras: Taylor ES2 electronics and the TaylorSense system





From the first pluck to the final touch of sustain, the Custom Catch #13 oozes supplemental acoustic tone. As a result, Taylor equipped it with its proprietary Expression System 2 (ES2) for maximum instrumental authenticity. At the core of the ES2 is a precisely calibrated pickup, resting behind the saddle for responsive, accurate capture and an enhanced dynamic range. On the body, three soft-touch control knobs ensure simple management over volume, treble, and bass output for essential fine-tuning, and a built-in phase switch on the preamp supplies an easy fix to live frequency feedback. It's all topped off with the company's renowned TaylorSense system, providing the status of your instrument's humidity, battery life, temperature, and impact for immediate maintenance and performance feedback.





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Taylor Custom Catch Grand Concert 12-fret #13 Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:


A marvelous 6-string addition to Taylor’s Custom Catch collection


Comfortable Grand Concert body shape boasts tight sonic control and clarity


Potent mahogany top, back, and sides produce significant tonal warmth with plenty of balance and a prolonged acoustic voice


V-Class bracing with relief rout boosts volume and sustain


Smooth satin mahogany neck with standard carve profile ensures easy movements and maximum notational flexibility


Supple Crelicam ebony fretboard with boxed wave shell inlays provides fluid access to all 18 frets


Single ring split diamond rosette


Taylor tuning machines, micarta bridge saddle, and black TUSQ nut for impressive intonation stability


Proprietary Expression System 2 electronics faithfully captures the voice of your instrument for powerful, authentic projection


Taylor polished bronze hardware beams in performance and charming looks