Taylor Custom Grand Auditorium Adirondack Spruce and Tasmanian Blackwood Natural With Case

At this year's NAMM show in Anaheim, Taylor put on an unforgettable dealer event showing a set of extremely limited and special guitars, known as the Catch Event.  Here, dozens of one-of-a-kind Taylor guitars were displayed.  We had the opportunity to participate and were fortunate to score a few guitars - this is one of them.

Truetone is proud to present this Taylor Custom Grand Auditorium.  An amazing example of what the expert luthiers at Taylor can do, this guitar features an Adirondack Spruce top (Natural) and Tasmanian Blackwood back & sides (Shaded Edgeburst).  It's further enhanced by the stunning binding and rosette, featuring Cocobolo and Paua.  Be sure to zoom in on the photos to see the exquisiteness and intricacy of this carefully handcrafted work.

Tasmanian Blackwood’s sound is close to that of koa or mahogany in its midrange focus and warmth, with the addition of top-end shimmer and richness typically found in rosewood.  That's why it's become a favorite of players recently - it's a very versatile sound, suitable for a variety of body sizes and musical styles.  Plus, it looks amazing!   The top, being Adirondack Spruce, helps to provide a strong & robust output, while retaining even balance.  Adirondack has more dynamic range than Sitka, which allows it to be for more aggressive playing, resulting in greater volume without distortion. The midrange has a rich, sweet quality.  With both the lows and highs projecting nicely and evenly.

The Neo-tropical Mahogany neck has Taylor's Standard Carve neck profile, and is topped with a West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard, with matching binding.  Again, be sure to look closely at the photos, to see the Paua 600 Series Leaf Pattern inlays.   Another nice touch that we have to point is what Taylor did for the bridge pins - they are Stained Bone with Green Australian Opal Dots.

Obviously this is a special guitar, and we are excited to have it.  Come to Truetone Music to experience it today, or order right here for it to be expertly packed and safely shipped to your home.


Part # M028002111006050134-22C17
Serial # 1209142152