Taylor Five Star Select Custom Grand Pacific with Western Hard Shell Case

 The Five Star Select Grand Pacific: Timeless Tone, Modern Styling

In April 2023, a remarkable meeting took place at the Taylor factory in El Cajon, California. Geoff and Jeep joined forces with master luthier Andy Powers to handpick exquisite wood sets for a few extraordinary, one-of-a-kind guitars. Amidst the stacks of Honduran Rosewood, a visually light set caught their attention, evoking the spirit of traditional Pre-War Dreadnought guitars. Thus, the concept was born, and every feature of this guitar pays homage to that timeless design.

A Resonant Journey Back in Time

The Taylor Grand Pacific, in a nod to its heritage, embodies the traditional characteristics of a Pre-War Dreadnought. From the bone nut material to the elegant, small diamond Mother of Pearl fretboard inlays, and the Grained Ivoroid binding with a matching rosette, every detail captures the essence of that classic design. The 5-ply Black/Cream/Black/Cream/Cream/Black perfling adds a touch of simplicity and elegance.

Craftsmanship and Country Spirit

Complete with a tooled Western covered hard shell case and an optional tortoiseshell-look pickguard, this guitar is truly one of a kind. It resonates with a rich low end and upper mid-range articulation, reminiscent of a genuine pre-war vintage acoustic dreadnought. Crafted with hand-chosen Honduran Rosewood and a Roasted (Torrefied) Sitka Spruce top, this guitar's tone pays tribute to the classics while embracing modern craftsmanship.

Specifications:

• Shape: Grand Pacific
• Strings: 6 string
• Cutaway: No Cutaway
• Armrest: No Armrest
• Back / Sides: Hand-chosen Nod to Pre-War Traditional Body Light Honduran Rosewood
• Top: Roasted (Torrefied) Sitka Spruce
• Fb / Bridge: Ebony
• Neck: Mahogany
• Bracing: Sitka V-Class Bracing
• Binding: Grained Ivoroid
• Purfling: Plastic - Black/Cream/Black/Cream/Cream/Black (B/C/B/C/C/B)
• Rosette: Grained Ivoroid, Single Ring (.255")
• Inlays: Headstock Logo - Taylor Mother of Pearl, Fretboard - Diamonds, Small, MOP
• Finish: Back/Sides/Top/Peghead - Gloss, Neck - Satin, Stain - Natural body, Shaded neck to match back/sides
• Tuners: Gotoh 510, Antique Chrome
• Nut: Bone
• Saddle: Micarta
• Strings: D'Addario XS Medium Gauge Acoustic Strings
• Bridge Pins: Ebony
• Strap Pin: Yes - Matching Tuners on heel
• End Pin: End Pin
• Pickguard: Tortoise - Loose in Case
• Truss Rod Cover: Ebony
• Electronics: Expression System 2
• Case: Western Floral Hard Shell

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