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Hand spec'd by the discerning eyes of Sweetwater Sales Engineers at Taylor's El Cajon factory, the Custom Grand Auditorium acoustic guitar is among the most characteristically unique 6-string instruments in our entire acoustic catalog. The guitar bears a blend of Taylor's prized Lutz spruce and AA quilted maple tonewoods, complete with a Grand Auditorium figure and V-Class bracing for proprietary projection and stability. Performance-topping appointments include true ebony bridge pins, a black TUSQ nut and micarta saddle combo, an abalone single-ring soundhole rosette, and a clear-loose in-case pickguard ? representative of custom taste specifically called for during the design process. Topped off with Taylor's proprietary Expression System 2 electronics system, the Custom Grand Auditorium is a formidable addition to any acoustic arsenal ? grab yours before it's too late!





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A traditional pairing with remarkable sonics





A hybrid of typical Sitka and white spruce, Lutz mirrors it's adaptability in it's growing environment to the sonic palette, ensuring an adaptive sound with plenty of volume and richness. Likewise, this handpicked guitar's uniquely finished quilted maple back and side provide an extended bottom end with top-notch clarity among all frequencies. Tone is further amplified by Taylor's Grand Auditorium body shape and V-Class Sitka spruce bracing pattern for room-filling projection with all the bite and charm discerning guitarists seek out in every Taylor instrument. The result is a semi-traditional yet unique 6-string voice that pairs well with nearly any acoustic-friendly playing style and musical genre.





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Hand spec’d by Sweetwater Sales Engineers!





In August 2023, a troupe of all-star Sweetwater Sales Engineers visited the Taylor Guitars factory in El Cajon, California, to convene with Andy Powers, the company's CEO and chief guitar designer. Leveraging Andy's expertise and masterful eye for top-tier tonewood pairings, our Sales Engineers were given the rare opportunity to spec out and customize a dozen wood set designs unique to Sweetwater ? and this guitar is one of those one-of-a-kind designs! This exclusive custom series boasts hand-selected top, back, side, and fingerboard woods, resulting in a beautifully matched organic harmony unlike any other 6-string acoustic you'll find on the planet. Sweetwater is proud to continue our longstanding partnership with Taylor, and we salute the company's exhaustive dedication to crafting fine acoustic instruments that continue to inspire and delight the eyes and ears of music makers nationwide.





ES2 electronics: accurate stage sonics for exacting performers





A standard practice across Taylor's high-performance instrument lineup, this handpicked acoustic is fitted with the proprietary ES2 Electronics System for immersive sonic projection on the stage. A precisely calibrated pickup forms the core of the ES2, resting behind the saddle for responsive, accurate tonal capture and an enhanced dynamic range. On the body, three soft-touch control knobs control volume, treble, and bass output for essential fine-tuning, while a built-in phase switch on the preamp supplies an easy fix to live frequency feedback. Between comprehensive sonic control, authentic tone, and formidable projection, the ES2 Electronics System stands ready to deliver rich response across any stage or studio environment.





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Taylor Custom Grand Auditorium Acoustic Guitar Features:


A unique maple and spruce blend acoustic-electric guitar handpicked by performance-minded Sweetwater Sales Engineers at Taylor's California-based factory


Lutz spruce top with an AA quilt maple back and sides construction supplies tight tonal control with ample sustain and balance for a range of performance and recording scenarios


Grand Auditorium body shape easily fills the room with a traditional acoustic voice


Supple mahogany neck design promotes enhanced navigation and comfort


Proprietary Taylor V-Class bracing with sturdy Sitka spruce


Meticulously-designed ebony fingerboard facilitates swift and sightly notational movement


Onboard Taylor Expression System 2 (ES2) electronics for superior onstage and in-studio sound


Venetian cutaway design with beveled armrest for superior fret reach


Black TUSQ nut and micarta saddle ensures excellent string stability and intonation support


Antique chrome Gotoh 510 tuners