Taylor Custom Sitka Spruce-Flamed Maple Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Lilac Wine

The Taylor Custom Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar provides serious musicians with a premium instrument that generates a rich, balanced tone. Its torrefied Sitka spruce top paired with flamed maple back and sides yields a warm yet articulate voice that projects clearly. Inside, V-Class bracing boosts volume and sustain while largely resolving intonation issues common in acoustic guitars. The neck, heel, backstrap and fingerboard are also maple, creating an all-maple body that produces a highly reflective, player-responsive character.

Premium, Resonant Materials

The torrefied Sitka spruce top and flamed maple back and sides give this Grand Auditorium a musical voice with shimmering highs, rich lows and sustain that seems to last forever. The lightweight spruce top freely vibrates, projecting your sound with power and clarity. Flamed maple's natural reflectiveness adds warmth and dimension, enhancing the spruce's tone. Together, these premium woods create an acoustic voice you'll love playing for hours on end.

V-Class Bracing Provides Exceptional Performance

Taylor's patented V-Class bracing is a pivotal innovation that optimizes the response of this custom Grand Auditorium. It boosts volume, enhances sustain and improves intonation for notes that ring clearly and true. Chords sound full and balanced, with fewer dissonant overtones. The guitar is highly responsive, with notes that bloom and decay gracefully. Thanks to V-Class bracing, tuning is more stable and precise. Overall, this bracing system delivers performance on par with the finest concert instruments.

Premium Electronics for Natural Amplification

Taylor's ES2 electronics capture this guitar's acoustic properties with exceptional accuracy. Featuring three uniquely positioned pickup sensors, the ES2 enables a dynamic range of tones whether playing acoustically or plugged in. The sensors are calibrated to convey nuance and depth. Since the pickup sits behind the saddle, the saddle retains full contact with the bridge, allowing the wood to vibrate freely. The result is a natural amplified tone that represents this custom instrument's voice.

Premium Materials and Appointments for an Upscale Aesthetic

As a Taylor custom build, this Grand Auditorium showcases the finest details and materials. Its flamed maple back and sides are selected for gorgeous figuring that gives each instrument a unique beauty. Black and white purfling accents the top, rosette, back and sides with artful precision. The mother-of-pearl peghead logo and bridge pins with abalone dots complement the agoya inlays. From the rich hues of its hand-rubbed finish to the gold tuners, every detail of this guitar's aesthetic reflects quality craftsmanship.