Custom Taylor 12-string with Body and Volume
This one-of-a-kind Grand Symphony from Taylor is a powerful and playable 12-string with a rich palette to color your riffs and flesh out your arrangements. Taylor wrote the book on the modern 12-string acoustic, and this striking instrument is the fruit of 40 years of innovation and craftsmanship. The GSce's full-sounding Grand Symphony body is handmade entirely out of master grade koa for a sonic signature and playing response that are totally unique. Mother-of-pearl and abalone "Cindy" inlays adorn the whole length of the guitar, from the ebony headstock veneer and fingerboard down to the matching bridge. This custom GSce comes loaded with Taylor Expression System 2 electronics to capture the full detail of your playing whether you're plugged in onstage or tracking at the studio.
Taylor Limited-edition Grand Symphony Master Grade Koa 12-string Guitar at a Glance:- A 40-year heritage of great 12-string acoustics
- Koa Grand Symphony body is sweet-sounding and versatile
- Taylor Expression System 2 electronics deliver superior sound onstage
Bob Taylor and partner Kurt Listug earned a following in the early 1970s for their great-playing 12-string acoustics, eventually finding their instruments in the hands of greats Leo Kottke and Neil Young. Other guitars from this era had unplayably high actions and inconsistent necks. But Taylor changed the game with their slim, low-tension necks, and today is working to usher in a new golden age of 12-strings.
Koa Grand Symphony body is sweet-sounding and versatileKoa is a dense hardwood that's known for its silky highs and sensuous midrange. Instruments made with koa tops and bodies have a tendency to "open up" through aging, handling, and playing. The GSce's all-koa Grand Symphony body is an update to Taylor's sleek Grand Auditorium style with a higher waist and larger lower bout for better power and projection. The master grade koa gives the GSce piano-like bass, a three-dimensional midrange, a clear top end, and responsive dynamics that are up for whatever style you play: from folksy fingerpicking to full-on strumming.
Taylor Expression System 2 electronics deliver superior sound onstageArtists who play plugged in will appreciate the natural-sounding Taylor Expression System 2 (ES2) electronics onboard the GSce. This system features a three-section proprietary pickup located behind the guitar's saddle for clear and accurate sound reproduction. A master volume control and a pair of tone controls let you tweak your sound and output from the stage, and a discreet phase switch helps you squelch feedback before it starts. For a natural plugged-in tone you can count on, Sweetwater guitarists are happy to recommend Taylor ES2 electronics.
Taylor Limited-edition Grand Symphony Master Grade Koa 12-string Guitar Features:- One-of-a-kind custom Taylor 12-string acoustic-electric
- Powerful 12-string sound for folk, classic rock, blues, and psychedelia
- Master grade koa top, back, and sides provide a sweet top end and striking look
- Tropical mahogany neck glides through the hand
- Venetian cutaway provides access to upper frets
- Ebony fretboard responds accurately to nuanced playing styles
- Matching ebony headstock veneer and bridge
- Mother-of-pearl and abalone Cindy inlays on the headstock, fingerboard, and bridge
- Behind-saddle pickup with balanced output for clean and natural amplification
- ES2 electronics lets you control volume, tone, and feedback from the stage