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This gorgeous Custom Grand Concert acoustic-electric from Taylor comes with a backstory just as incredible as its sound. Its stunning amalgamation of a Lutz spruce top, AA quilted maple back and sides, and a dark ebony fingerboard was hand-selected out at Taylor’s California factory by our very own Sweetwater Sales Engineers. Creating a sound that projects with warm V-braced power, resonates with liveliness, and sustains each note and chord with lush richness, the Custom Grand Concert becomes an unbeatable basis for artistic expression. Its Grand Concert body shape promises clarity and balance in a more streamlined package, complete with a wide Venetian cutaway and comfortable beveled armrest at the lower bout. Factoring in a TUSQ and micarta nut and saddle combo, Gotoh 510 tuning machines, and subtly charming stylistic accents throughout to top it off, it’s easy to see why this Custom Grand Concert is truly a one-of-a-kind player.





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Marvelously matched tonewoods





Seasoned guitarists and tone connoisseurs know that a spruce-topped 6-string is truly A-1 when it comes to supplying that traditional blend of power and balanced sound ? and this Lutz spruce top certainly fits the bill! Accompanied by a back and sides of AA quilted maple, the Custom Grand Concert not only resonates with a lively spirit, but its natural grain looks absolutely superb while doing so. A matching V-carved maple neck comes topped with dark and dependable ebony to instill a flawless foundational feel for roaming the fingerboard with well-sustaining confidence. Plus, with its slightly more compact body style, the Custom Grand Concert offers a more comfortable feel for players when sitting and standing, not to mention a lovely boost in articulate clarity. But don’t be fooled ? its revered V-Class bracing pattern of Sitka spruce more than accounts for any lost presence due to its smaller size.





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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.





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.





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Taylor Custom Grand Concert Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:


One-of-a-kind acoustic-electric guitar handpicked by performance-minded Sweetwater Sales Engineers at Taylor's El Cajon factory


Grand Concert body style creates a slightly more compact playability with exceptional clarity and balance


Lutz spruce top delivers plenty of warmth and power


AA quilted maple back and sides provide a lively resonance


Proprietary Taylor V-Class bracing with sturdy Sitka spruce


Gorgeous ebony fingerboard with V-carved maple neck caters 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 gold Gotoh 510 tuners