Taylor Custom GT C21e Blackwood/Blackwood #44

€4,999.00 incl. VAT

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Product number: 10030731

The Taylor Custom GT C21e #44 in detail

The day before the annual NAMM Show, Taylor Guitars traditionally presents a series of custom guitars that are only available at the event at The Catch restaurant in Anaheim, California. Called "Catch Customs," these guitars are built to offer finishes, design options, tonewoods and specifications not normally available through Taylor 's custom order program. Each guitar is handcrafted from the highest quality materials in the Taylor custom shop in the USA.

Tonewoods

The Grand Theater, or GT for short, is Taylor's newest body shape. The Custom GT C21e #44 consists of a solid body made of Tasmanian Blackwood. Tasmanian Blackwood is a subspecies of the Acacia family, which also includes the Hawaiian Koa. The tonal profile of Tasmanian Blackwood is similar to that of Hawaiian Koa or Mahogany in the midrange - a little drier and clearer, but also warm - with an added touch of shimmer and brilliance in the high end, typical of Indian Rosewood. Its musicality suits a variety of body sizes and musical styles. Thanks to its exotic grain, it also looks great. It goes well with various playing styles, especially fingerstyle players who have a less powerful touch will appreciate the pleasantly clear sound of Tasmanian Blackwood

neck and fretboard

A classic ebony fingerboard rests on a slim, comfortable, patented Taylor neck made of neo-tropical mahogany, as you would expect from a Taylor guitar. The ebony for the fretboard comes from sustainable cultivation on Taylor's own plantation in Cameroon. The Belle Fleur inlays made from Paua give the guitar an exclusive look. The mahogany neck merges into a headstock with ebony veneer, and here too there is a Belle Fleur inlay made of Paua. Taylor's proven tuning machines in Satin Black ensure the right tuning .

Design highlights

The entire body of the Custom GT C21e #44 has a high-gloss finish, which takes the elegant optics of the guitar to a new level. The binding is made of black ABS plastic. The Custom Single Ring rosette is also made of Paua. A special design feature is the "Bound sound hole": The sound hole has been elaborately framed with a slim second ring made of black ABS.

Perhaps the biggest highlight, however, is the TaylorSense system : It monitors humidity, temperature, battery life and the stress on the guitar caused by external influences, such as shocks. In addition to monitoring the guitar's condition, TaylorSense also sends the data via bluetooth to the free TaylorSense mobile app, available for both iOS and Android devices, which sends push notifications when the guitar needs care.

Features

Back / sides: Blackwood
Clear, balanced sound with warm bass and clear highs, as well as good sustain.
Fretboard: Ebony
Hard, clear sound quality and long durability.
Top: Blackwood
Bright, balanced tone with strong resonance.
Nut width: Medium (43 - 46 mm)
Medium to wide nut width for comfortable gripping and plucking.
Neck: Mahogany
Warmer sound, less brightness/treble, more sustain.

Product information

NAMM Customs 2023
Body shape: Grand Theater
Construction / acoustic: Fully solid
Cutaway: No
Top: Tasmanian Blackwood
Back / sides: Tasmanian Blackwood
Neck: Neo-tropical mahogany
Fretboard: Ebony
Fretboard inlays: Belle Fleur Inlays In Paua
Headstock: Belle Fleur Inlays In Paua
Tuning machines: Taylor Satin Black
Rosette: Single-ring paua rosette with a bound soundhole
Binding: Black
Bridge: Ebony
Saddle/cross piece inlay: Black Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle
Color / finish: Charcoal Black
Finish: Frosted
Scale length: 24.1" (612mm)
Nut width: 43.65mm (1 23/32")
Strings: 6-string
Strings thickness ex factory: D'Addario Nickel Bronze (.012-.053)
Pickup: Taylor Expression system 2
Pre-amp system: Taylor Expression system 2
Controls: Volume, treble, bass
Built-in TaylorSense
Bone bridge Pins w/Awabi Dot
Including: Soft case
Country of origin: USA

About Taylor

Taylor Guitars stands for top-class acoustic guitars . High-quality materials and the best workmanship ensure the legendary Taylor sound, which also inspires stars like Taylor Swift , Prince and Jason Mraz and is just as at home on every stage in the world as it is in your own living room. We have over 60 Taylor models ready to play in our Taylor flagship stores at any time in our branches in Walldorf and Frankfurt. A broad cross-section of Taylor's guitar building art awaits you here: starting with the simple entry-level models such as the Taylor GS Mini and Baby Taylor travel guitars or the Taylor Swift Signature , through the various mid-range models such as the 100 series acoustic guitars , to the very high-quality instruments in the high-end range. Class area . You can find our entire Taylor range with almost 100 items online. Here you can find out about specifications and availability in advance. In addition, you can contact us at any time via taylor(at) session.de with your concerns and questions about Taylor . The Taylor Flagship Store is particularly dedicated to guitars from the exclusive range, as well as handcrafted custom shop models, one-off custom-made products and premium instruments - all in all, high-quality and individual instruments that you can't get everywhere.