Taylor Custom #10: The Monument
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Custom #10: The Monument
Product Info
Article Number:
610466
Brand:
Taylor
Model:
Custom #10: The Monument
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$8,578.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Custom #10 Monument is a serious instrument – the combination of sinker cypress and black limba gives it a uniquely mature voice. The 12-fret design and comfortable neck make it a joy to play, and the LR Baggs pickup means it's ready for the stage. It’s ideal for discerning players seeking a refined, expressive acoustic with a boutique vibe.
Product Description
- Taylor Custom #10: C12e 12-Fret B5010
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Limited to 20 pieces
- Type: Grand Concert
- Back and sides: Black Limba
- V-class bracing
- Top: Sinker cypress
- Neck: Neo-tropical mahogany
- Fingerboard: West African Crelicam ebony
- Custom Euro Deco fingerboard inlays
- Cocobolo Binding
- Custom single ring rosette with binding
- Neck-body joint at the 12th fret
- Scale: 632 mm (24.88")
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1-3/4")
- Black TUSQ nut
- Pickup: L.R. Baggs Element VTC
- West African Crelicam ebony handle with white Micarta inlay
- Coloured bone bridge pins
- Matt black Taylor machine heads with custom buttons
- Colour: Shaded Edgeburst
- Includes brown Taylor Deluxe hard case
- Made in USA
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
PROS
- • Sinker cypress top delivers a uniquely responsive, complex, and aged tonal character.
- • Black Limba back and sides contribute warmth and sustain, balancing the cypress' brightness.
- • 12-fret design enhances resonance and provides exceptional playability with a shorter scale.
- • L.R. Baggs Element VTC pickup system offers a clean, amplified tone suitable for stage performance.
CONS
- • Sinker cypress can exhibit unpredictable grain patterns, potentially impacting long-term stability.
- • The limited production run (20 pieces) makes acquisition difficult and resale value speculative.
- • The 12-fret design, while comfortable, may feel unusual for players accustomed to 14-fret guitars.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Sinker Cypress
Back & Sides
Black Limba
Neck Material
Neo-tropical Mahogany
Fingerboard
West African Crelicam Ebony
Scale Length
632 mm (24.88")
Frets
22
Electronics
L.R. Baggs Element VTC
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs (estimated based on similar Taylor Grand Concert models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sinker cypress, having been submerged in water, often exhibits a more open grain and a slightly darker, more complex tonal profile, offering a mature resonance and enhanced overtones.
The Neo-tropical mahogany neck is Taylor’s comfortable C-shape profile, offering a balanced feel – it should be manageable for most hand sizes, but a personal fitting is always recommended.
Due to the limited run and custom nature, the guitar's value is tied to collectibility; proper care and documentation are essential for maintaining its long-term desirability.
