Taylor Custom Catch C12e Deep Body Grand Concert in Stripy Sinker Redwood/Indian Rosewood

The Pinnacle of the 2026 Catch Event: Custom #1

Selected as the premier entry for Taylor’s 2026 Catch Custom collection, this C12e B6001 is a masterclass in acoustic innovation. It is among the first "Gold Label" instruments to utilize the reimagined Grand Concert body shape, which features an increased body depth at the soundhole. This architectural shift provides a "deeper" sonic footprint and greater projection than traditional Grand Concerts, effectively bridging the gap between intimate fingerstyle comfort and the "push" of a larger-bodied instrument.

Exotic Tonewood Pairing: Stripy Sinker Redwood & Indian Rosewood
The heart of this guitar is its "Stripy" Sinker Redwood top. Sourced from old-growth logs reclaimed from California’s coastal riverbeds, this wood has absorbed unique minerals over decades submerged in silt, resulting in its dramatic variegated striping and a tonal profile that combines the warmth of Cedar with the headroom of Spruce. When paired with the deep lows and shimmering highs of AA-Grade Indian Rosewood back and sides, the result is a complex, harmonically rich voice that excels in both standard and altered tunings.

Next-Gen Engineering: Action Control Neck & Claria™ Electronics
This model debuts Taylor’s most advanced hardware. The Action Control Neck uses a long-tenon design that allows for on-the-fly string height adjustments, ensuring the setup is always perfect for your specific playing style. Amplification is handled by the new Taylor Claria™ system, a refined pickup and preamp design that delivers a more natural, transparent acoustic translation with significantly improved dynamic range.

Artisan Appointments
From the "Gold Label Crown" peghead design to the highly variegated West African Crelicam Ebony backstrap and fretboard, every detail reflects its "Catch #1" status. The aesthetic is tied together with Grained Ivoroid "Round Over" binding and a Firestripe pickguard, offering a sophisticated blend of heritage and modern luxury.

Photos are of the actual guitar for sale, SN 1204086099.

• Model: Catch Custom #1 (C12e-B6001)

• Body Shape: Grand Concert (Reimagined Deep Body)

• Series: Gold Label / 2026 Catch Custom Collection

• Top Wood: Solid Stripy Sinker Redwood

• Back/Sides Wood: AA-Grade Indian Rosewood

• Bracing: Fanned V-Class with Tonal Rout

• Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany

• Neck Feature: Action Control Neck (Long-Tenon, Adjustable)

• Fretboard: West African Crelicam Ebony (Highly Variegated)

• Nut Width: 1-3/4”

• Scale Length: 24-7/8”

• Electronics: Taylor Claria™ System

• Inlays: Grained Ivoroid Five-Dot Fretboard Inlay

• Binding: Grained Ivoroid with Round-Over Edges

• Rosette: Single-Ring On-Edge Grained Ivoroid / Faux Tortoise

• Tuners: Taylor Polished Bronze

• Bridge: Crelicam Ebony "Curve Wing"

• Pins: Dark Stain Bone

• Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell (British Cocoa Bronco Vinyl)