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Condition: Used, Excellent

SP Luthier Notes: This instrument has been carefully inspected and, if necessary, serviced by our certified luthier to ensure it is in excellent playing condition. 

The Taylor Custom Grand Symphony is a bold, articulate acoustic that delivers clear projection with a refined, hi-fi character. Its Sitka spruce top and quilted maple body create a bright, focused tone with tight lows, crisp highs, and excellent note separation. The Grand Symphony shape adds power and headroom, while the short scale keeps the feel comfortable and responsive. V-Class bracing enhances sustain and consistency across the neck. Clean, balanced, and highly detailed, this Custom build offers a clear, modern voice that sits well in a mix.

Body / Build

Body Shape: Grand Symphony

Strings: 6-string

Orientation: Right-handed

Neck Joint: NT neck

Neck to Body: 14 fret

Cutaway: None

 

Tonewoods

Top: Sitka spruce

Back & Sides: Quilted big leaf maple

Neck: Hard rock maple

Fretboard: Crelicam ebony

Bridge: Crelicam ebony

Peghead Veneer: Crelicam ebony

Backstrap: None

 

Bracing

Pattern: V-Class bracing with relief rout

Voicing: C

Bracing Wood: Sitka spruce

Pin Plate: 2-piece hard rock maple / Sitka spruce

 

Dimensions

Scale Length: 24-7/8" (short scale)

Nut Width: 1-3/4"

Fretboard Radius: 15"

Frets: 20

Neck Profile: Standard carve

 

Binding / Trim

Body Binding: Cocobolo

Fretboard Binding: Crelicam ebony

Peghead Binding: Crelicam ebony

Heel Cap: Cocobolo

Purfling: B/W/B with paua edge trim

Rosette: Single ring, bound soundhole

Rosette Material: Paua shell

 

Inlays

Fretboard Inlay: Spring vine, paua shell

Peghead Logo: Silver

Side Dots: Standard

 

Finish

Back/Sides/Neck: Amber (gloss)

Top: Aged toner (gloss)

Peghead: Gloss

 

Hardware

Tuners: Gotoh 510 antique gold (buttons: antique gold)

Nut: Tusq

Saddle: Micarta (white)

Bridge Pins: Bone, dark stain w/ Australian opal green dot

Strap Pin: Black

 

Electronics

Pickup System: ES2 (behind saddle)

Case: Hardshell
Weight: 4lbs 13oz

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

Returns

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