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A beautiful 2011 Limited Edition Koa grand auditorium!
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This Grand Auditorium's tone has grown as deep, dark, and rich as the wonderful Shaded Edgeburst that graces the entire guitar! All of the initial crisp, mid and high-heavy punch that Koa demonstrates in a new instrument has given way to a far more balanced, mature and sonorous tonality. This is just a -great- example of why we love our trade-in/consignment program--the previous owner, through careful handling and ample playing, has developed the guitar's character to a point that can only be reached with time and attention. And now we get to offer the curated results at a used price! The 12 fret design supports and maintains the hyper-present response that Koa always brings to an instrument, lending the guitar an additional boost to presence and projection. Whether you've always been a lover of Koa's unique tonal properties or if you're just now becoming interested in this special tonewood, this guitar is sure to delight longtime collectors and curious first-timers alike!
SP Luthier Notes: Setup
Koa Series
The flamey AA-grade koa earmarked for this series was so seductive we couldn't resist going all-koa (although a premium Engelmann spruce top is optional). Larry Breedlove's rosette design incorporates a serpentine swath of koa set against creamy boxwood. The koa/boxwood pairing carries over to the Engraved Twist fretboard inlay, in which the design's swirling complexity is tempered with the subtle, organic quality of thin wood lines. A shaded edgeburst around the entire guitar — including the neck — adds a touch of vintage Hawaiian charm that's complemented by rosewood binding, thin white purfling, and Gotoh tuners.
Tonally, a koa top should make koa's natural midrange sweetness even more pronounced, especially after the guitar has been played in. Koa guitars also tend to be well-suited for the stage because the initial attack is balanced and focused without being boomy.
The koa LTDs are offered in four model options: a cutaway Grand Auditorium and Grand Symphony, along with a pair of non-cutaway 12-fret models, a Grand Auditorium and Grand Concert. Players can expect a warmer, richer overall tone with the 12-frets due to the bridge’s more central placement on the lower bout.
Headquartered in El Cajon, California, Taylor Guitars was founded in 1974 by Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug, and has grown into the leading global builder of premium acoustic guitars. Taylor employs over 900 people and currently produces hundreds of guitars per day in its state-of-the-art factory complexes in both El Cajon and in Tecate, Baja California, Mexico. The company maintains an active dealer network, with Taylor guitars sold through hundreds of retail locations in North America and with international distribution to 60 countries, including a distribution warehouse and factory service center in the Netherlands.
Renowned for blending modern, innovative manufacturing techniques with a master craftsman's attention to detail, Taylor guitars are widely considered among the best-sounding and easiest to play in the world. The company was a pioneer in the use of computer mills, lasers and other high-tech tools and proprietary machinery, and today, Bob Taylor is widely recognized throughout the musical instrument industry as the visionary acoustic guitar manufacturer. Among the company’s many innovations are its patented Taylor Neck, the first major innovation in the construction of the acoustic guitar in the last 100 years; the award-winning Expression System® 2 (ES2) pickup, a groundbreaking approach to amplifying an acoustic guitar; and the T5, the first, true hybrid acoustic and electric guitar that can produce amplified acoustic tones, full-crunch electric, and everything in-between with the flip of a five-way switch.
In addition to its forward-thinking approach to guitar design and manufacturing, Taylor has applied that same approach to its wood sourcing and environmental sustainability initiatives. Taylor is dedicated to the pursuit of best practices in forest management, new models of reforestation, and bringing ethically harvested tonewoods to market. This approach, together with outstanding playability, flawless craftsmanship, and stunning aesthetics, are just a few of the reasons that many of today’s leading musicians make Taylor their guitar of choice. The company’s artist roster numbers in the thousands, and includes the likes of Taylor Swift, Jason Mraz, Zac Brown, and many other established musicians.
Model: GA-LTD Koa Limited Edition
Serial: 1108031121
Year: 2011
Body Style: Grand Auditorium
Scale Length: 24 7/8"
Top Wood: Koa
Body Wood: Koa
Bracing: CV
Pickguard: None
Tuners: Gotoh
Electronics: Expression System
Body Width:
Nut & Saddle: Bone
Truss Rod Cover: Ebony
Number of Frets: 20
Body Length:
Body Depth: 4 3/8"
Binding/Edge Treatment: Wood
Back Config: 2-piece No Wedge
Rosette Size: 3-Ring
Back/Side Finish: Gloss
Backstrap Wood: None
Stain/Sunburst: Edgeburst
Armrest: None
Top Finish: Gloss
Backstrap Finish: None
Bridge Inlay: None
Armrest Binding: None
Rosette Material: Koa/Boxwood
Wedge: None
Neck Width: 1 3/4"
Fretboard Binding: Wood
Type of Neck Joint: Scarf
Fretboard Wood: Ebony
Heel Length:
Fretboard Inlay: Engraved Twist
Heel Cap Binding: None
Neck/Heel: Mahogany
Neck Finish: Gloss
Peghead Finish: Gloss
Peghead Type: Standard
Headstock Overlay: Ebony
Peghead Logo: Taylor Mother of Pearl
Peghead Binding: Wood
Peghead Purfling: None
Peghead Inlay: None
Bridge Pins: Black
Fingerboard Ext: None
Buttons: Gold
Edge Trim: None
Case: Hardshell