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Here’s an acoustic-electric that has a special Sweetwater story attached to it! This Custom Grand Concert features tonewoods specifically selected by Taylor to match the original specs of a one-off masterpiece previously devised by Taylor CEO Andy Powers and a team of our very own Sweetwater Sales Engineers. This guitar’s luxurious touches continue with a Western red cedar top over black limba back and sides, a tonewood combination that sounds as special as it looks. You also get V-Class top bracing, which ensures the guitar performs to its full sonic potential. Speaking of sonics, you’ll love the natural-sounding electrified tone of the onboard Expression System 2 electronics. Finally, the guitar features a mahogany neck carved into an uber-comfortable V-shape. A guitar this good won’t be around for long. Order the Taylor Custom Grand Concert acoustic-electric guitar before it’s gone for good.





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Exceptional tonewood tribute





Originally, a team of Sweetwater Sales Engineers traveled to Taylor’s manufacturing facility in El Cajon, California, to meet up with Taylor CEO Andy Powers and mull several back and side sets for our customers. Those one-off wood specs have been expertly re-created for the guitar you see here! This gorgeous 6-string dons a Western red cedar top and black limba back and sides. The warmth of cedar and the rich midrange of limba combine to produce a stunning sound with Taylor’s signature treble sheen.





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V-Class bracing and ES-2 electronics





This Custom Grand Concert is powered by Taylor’s revolutionary V-Class bracing. V-Class top bracing supplies the perfect balance between stiffness and flexibility. It helps the guitar to produce more volume and better projection, and it even improves harmonic intonation. What’s more, the onboard ES-2 electronics enable you to perform onstage with your Custom Grand Concert. Another Taylor innovation, ES-2 electronics provide lifelike acoustic tones that no other onboard pickup system can emulate.





A luxurious playing experience





Playing the Custom Grand Concert is an absolute joy. First of all, the neck’s V-shaped carve feels great in your hand, regardless of whether you play with your thumb over the fingerboard or behind the neck. Next, you’ll appreciate the relaxed string feel supplied by the shorter 24-7/8-inch scale length. Finally, the beveled armrest offers incredible playing comfort for long playing sessions.





Serial 1202284004


Serial 1202284004


Taylor Custom Grand Concert Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:


Spec'd to reflect an original model devised by Sweetwater Sales Engineers and Taylor CEO Andy Powers


Specially selected tonewoods offer a one-of-a-kind look


Western red cedar top produces a warm, rounded attack


Black limba back and sides produce a warm, resonant tone


Mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard supply fluid playability


V-Class bracing helps the guitar respond to your lightest touch


Expression System 2 electronics give you exceptional plugged-in tone


Beveled armrest increases playing comfort


Venetian cutaway gives you access to the upper frets