Taylor C26ce Grand Symphony Custom

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Taylor C26ce Grand Symphony Custom

Taylor

C26ce Grand Symphony Custom

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Product Info

Article Number: 585647
Brand: Taylor
Model: C26ce Grand Symphony Custom
Price: $7,258.90

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This C26ce is a serious statement piece. The all-blackwood construction yields a rich, resonant tone with surprising projection, while the Expression System 2 keeps things sounding natural when plugged in. It's perfect for the discerning player who values exceptional craftsmanship and a truly unique voice—someone who appreciates a darker, warmer acoustic tone and is willing to invest in a premium instrument.

Product Description

  • Taylor C26ce Grand Symphony Custom
  • Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
  • NAMM 2024 Custom Shop model
  • Style: Grand Symphony with cutaway
  • Top: Solid Tasmanian blackwood
  • Back and sides: Tasmanian blackwood
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Ebony (Diospyros Crassiflora)
  • fingerboard inlays: Hard Rock maple / Bloodwood Bouquet
  • V-Class Bracing
  • Body and soundhole surround made of bloodwood
  • Rosette binding made of maple
  • Maple binding
  • Scale: 630 mm (24.8")
  • Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
  • Black TUSQ nut
  • 20 Frets
  • Pickup: Expression System 2
  • Ebony bridge
  • Micarta saddle
  • Gotoh 510 Antique Gold machine heads
  • Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
  • Colour: Satin Natura;
  • Includes brown Taylor Deluxe hard shell case
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Tasmanian blackwood provides exceptional warmth and complex overtones.
  • • Expression System 2 offers remarkably natural amplified tone and feedback resistance.
  • • V-Class bracing delivers impressive volume and sustain with balanced response.
  • • Bloodwood accents add stunning visual appeal and contribute to a refined aesthetic.
CONS
  • • The all-blackwood construction can result in a slightly darker, less bright tone profile.
  • • The Grand Symphony body makes it a larger guitar, potentially less comfortable for smaller players.
  • • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility for many players despite its exceptional quality.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Tasmanian Blackwood
Back & Sides Tasmanian Blackwood
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Ebony (Diospyros Crassiflora)
Scale Length 630 mm (24.8")
Frets 20
Electronics Expression System 2
Weight 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Blackwood generally offers a darker, more complex tone with a more prominent midrange compared to the brighter, more fundamental Sitka spruce. It's a matter of preference, but blackwood lends itself well to fingerstyle and more nuanced playing.
The V-Class bracing offers increased stiffness and projection, but the neck profile remains comfortable and familiar. You might notice slightly more vibration through the body, contributing to the overall resonance.
The ES2 is a significant upgrade, offering a more natural acoustic response and reduced feedback compared to earlier systems. It's designed to faithfully reproduce the guitar’s natural tone when amplified.

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