Taylor C14ce B3022 Grand Auditorium, Lutz Spruce/AA Figured Big Leaf Maple -  Translucent White

This showstopping 2023 Grand Auditorium is a one-off custom build made for the authorized Taylor retailer who sold it to me and is the only one of its kind ever sent to them by Taylor. It features back and sides of AA-grade flamed Big Leaf maple, a hand-selected Lutz spruce top, V-Class interior bracing, and ES2 electronics with a built-in TaylorSense unit. I’ve owned this beauty for 3 years and have cared for it very closely. The only imperfections are a very small knick on top (shown in pictures with arrow indicating) and minor buckle rash (which was attempted to be photographed, but will not show up in photos no matter what lighting and angle used). Original Taylor hard case included with the sale.

Other customizations on this Taylor include a single-ring paua rosette with a bound soundhole, Hawaiian koa body binding, West African Crelicam ebony fretboard binding, polished bronze tuners, Artist fretboard inlays in green abalone, and a full-body gloss finish with a translucent white color treatment.

Additional specs provided by the original retailer who sold me the guitar (used with their permission) include:

Highlights

• AA-grade flamed Big Leaf maple back and sides for stunning aesthetics and tonal quality
• Hand-selected Lutz spruce top and V-Class interior bracing to enhance resonance and projection
• Equipped with ES2 electronics and TaylorSense unit for versatile and convenient amplification
• Exquisite custom appointments including a single-ring paua rosette, Hawaiian koa body binding, and green abalone Artist fretboard inlays
• Polished bronze tuners and a full-body gloss finish in translucent white add a touch of elegance to this exceptional guitar

Specifications

• Number of Strings: 6 String
• Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
• Cutaway: Venetian
• Electronics: Expression System 2 with TaylorSense
• Orientation: Right Handed
• Bracing System: V-Class Bracing
• Color: Translucent White
• Case / Bag: Brown Taylor Deluxe Hard Shell Case
• Top Wood: Lutz Spruce
• Rosette: Paua Single Ring, Bound Sound Hole
• Body Binding: Non-figured Hawaiian Koa
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Back / Side Wood: Big Leaf Maple
• Back Configuration: 2-Piece, No Wedge
• Armrest: None
• Back: / Side Finish: Gloss
• Neck Wood: Hard Rock Maple
• Neck Profile: Standard Carve
• Backstrap: None
• Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Fretboard Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl / Green Abalone Artist
• Fretboard Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Neck Finish: Gloss
• Nut Width: 1-3/4"
• Scale Length: 25-1/2"
• Peghead Type: Paddle
• Peghead Veneer Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Peghead Inlay: None
• Peghead Binding: None
• Peghead Finish: Gloss
• Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Bridge Pins: Bone
• Pick Guard: None
• Strap Pin: Black
• Nut & Saddle: Black TUSO Nut. White Micarta Saddle
• Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
• Tuners: Taylor Polished Bronze with Polished Bronze Buttons
• End Pin: Black