Taylor Custom Bearclaw Sitka Spruce-Tiger Myrtle Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

With its beautifully figured tonewoods and premium craftsmanship, the Taylor Custom Bearclaw Sitka Spruce-Tiger Myrtle Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar offers an exquisite blend of inspired artistry and rich, articulate tone. It's an ultra-limited addition to Taylor's exclusive Catch Custom series—only 25 of these guitars are in existence worldwide. This Grand Auditorium guitar is crafted from hand-selected bearclaw Sitka spruce and tiger myrtle back and sides, delivering a bold, dynamic voice with remarkable clarity. The V-Class bracing enhances volume, sustain and harmonic agreement, ensuring that every note rings with depth and precision. A stunning array of Hawaiian koa appointments, including a capstone motif rosette and fretboard inlays, further elevates the refined aesthetic of this premium instsrument. With Taylor's ES2 electronics providing pristine amplified sound, this limited-edition masterpiece is a versatile companion for stage, studio and home.

Hand-Selected Bearclaw Sitka Spruce and Tiger Myrtle

The combination of bearclaw Sitka spruce and tiger myrtle makes this Taylor Catch Custom a standout in both tone and appearance. Boasting a striking cross-grain curl, the bearclaw Sitka spruce top offers the perfect balance of warmth, clarity and dynamic range. It delivers an ultra-responsive tone that's ideal for everything from soft fingerpicking to expressive strumming. Tiger myrtle, an exceptionally rare tonewood, adds a unique sonic profile with shimmering highs, focused mids and a defined low end. Its harmonic complexity and quick response make it ideal for intricate playing styles, while its highly figured grain enhances the guitar's visual allure. Together, these tonewoods create a voice that is articulate, resonant and rich in gorgeous overtones.

V-Class Bracing and Grand Auditorium Design

Designed to push the boundaries of acoustic performance, Taylor's revolutionary V-Class bracing enhances volume and sustain while improving intonation across the fretboard. This innovative bracing system optimizes the top's flexibility and rigidity, allowing the guitar to produce a fuller, more powerful sound with improved note separation. Paired with the Grand Auditorium body shape, the result is an instrument that offers exceptional tone and wide-ranging versatility. Unlike a dreadnought, which emphasizes bass, or a smaller body, which focuses on treble, the Grand Auditorium delivers a balanced tonal spectrum—perfect for a diverse range of genres and playing styles. From intricate fingerstyle passages to aggressive strumming, this Taylor Catch Custom ensures a responsive, well-rounded sound with remarkable projection.

Elegant Hawaiian Koa Appointments

Refined aesthetics meet masterful craftsmanship in the Taylor Custom Bearclaw Sitka Spruce-Tiger Myrtle Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar. A breathtaking array of Hawaiian koa accents, including figured koa binding and koa purfling, enhance the guitar's visual sophistication. The rosette and fretboard inlays feature a capstone motif crafted from mother of pearl and koa. Gold tuning machines with ebony buttons inlaid with koa provide a seamless blend of form and function, ensuring precise tuning stability with a luxurious touch. From the light shaded edgeburst finish to the dark-stained sycamore pickguard, every detail has been thoughtfully curated to create an instrument that looks as exquisite as it sounds.

Expression System 2 Electronics

For players who demand pristine amplified tone, the Taylor Expression System 2 (ES2) delivers a natural and dynamic plugged-in sound. This innovative behind-the-saddle pickup design captures the guitar's true acoustic character with remarkable clarity and responsiveness. With an active preamp featuring volume, bass and treble controls, the ES2 system ensures your sound remains balanced and expressive in any performance setting. The onboard electronics also include the advanced TaylorSense guitar monitoring system, which tracks humidity, temperature and more to help protect your Taylor Custom Bearclaw Sitka Spruce-Tiger Myrtle Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar for years to come.