Taylor Custom #34: Hot Rod 3.0

Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy

Taylor Custom #34: Hot Rod 3.0

Taylor

Custom #34: Hot Rod 3.0

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 610490
Brand: Taylor
Model: Custom #34: Hot Rod 3.0
Price: $6,598.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

This Custom #34 is a serious instrument – the Hot Rod 3.0 treatment elevates the Grand Auditorium's clarity and responsiveness. The flamed maple gives it a crisp, modern voice that’s fantastic for fingerstyle players and those seeking a refined, articulate amplified sound. It's a premium-priced guitar geared towards discerning players who appreciate meticulous craftsmanship and a uniquely striking aesthetic.

Product Description

  • Taylor Custom #34: Hot Rod 3.0
  • Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
  • Limited to 100 pieces
  • Type: Grand Auditorium with cutaway
  • Back and sides: Big Leaf flamed maple
  • V-class bracing
  • Top: Sitka spruce
  • Neck: Hard Rock maple
  • Fingerboard: West African Crelicam ebony
  • Yellow Flames with Red Purfling Hot Rod Flames fingerboard inlays and rosette
  • Black binding
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
  • Nut width: 44.5 mm (1-3/4")
  • Black TUSQ nut
  • Pickup: Expression System 2
  • West African Crelicam ebony handle with white Micarta inlay
  • West African Crelicam ebony bridge pins
  • Matt black Taylor machine heads with matt black tuning pegs
  • Colour: Black
  • Includes brown Taylor deluxe hardshell case
  • Made in USA

*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.

PROS
  • • Big Leaf maple back/sides deliver focused, articulate projection and shimmering overtones.
  • • V-Class bracing unlocks incredible sustain and responsiveness across the entire fretboard.
  • • Expression System 2 pickup provides exceptionally natural amplified tone with nuanced dynamics.
  • • Crelicam ebony fingerboard and nut offer luxurious feel and superior note clarity.
CONS
  • • The flamed maple can make the guitar feel somewhat less 'warm' than a mahogany model.
  • • Limited run of 100 pieces makes acquisition challenging and resale value speculative.
  • • The matte black finish, while visually striking, may show fingerprints more readily.

Product Video

Key Features

Top Wood Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Big Leaf Flamed Maple
Neck Material Hard Rock Maple
Fingerboard West African Crelicam Ebony
Scale Length 648 mm (25.5")
Frets 22
Electronics Expression System 2
Weight 5.7 lbs

Similar Products

Ampeg RB-112 Bundle - Solid-State Bass Combos

Ampeg RB-112 Bundle

Solid-State Bass Combos

$596
4.6 Expert Rating
Manuel Rodriguez Superior Anniversario 120 J-SB - 4/4 Size Classical Guitars

Manuel Rodriguez Superior Anniversario 120 J-SB

4/4 Size Classical Guitars

$1,099
Classical Guitar, Special model for the anniversary of Guitarras...
4.6 Expert Rating
Thomann Home Studio Bundle - Studio Packages

Thomann Home Studio Bundle

Studio Packages

$164
4.8 Expert Rating
Ampeg RB-115 Bundle - Solid-State Bass Combos

Ampeg RB-115 Bundle

Solid-State Bass Combos

$792
4.5 Expert Rating
Harley Benton SpaceShip 80 Bundle - Guitar Effect Power Supplies

Harley Benton SpaceShip 80 Bundle

Guitar Effect Power Supplies

$219
4.8 Expert Rating
Applause Jump Dark Matter - Other Acoustic Guitars

Applause Jump Dark Matter

Other Acoustic Guitars

$362
Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Type: OM with cutaway, Top: Solid European spruce, Back and...
4.5 Expert Rating
Ibanez GRG320FA-TVT - ST Style Guitars

Ibanez GRG320FA-TVT

ST Style Guitars

$439
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Top: Basswood with Art Grain in flamed maple look, Bolt-on neck:...
4.5 Expert Rating
Line6 Pod GO Bundle - Guitar Multi Effects

Line6 Pod GO Bundle

Guitar Multi Effects

$614
4.6 Expert Rating

Frequently Asked Questions

The 'Hot Rod' designation signifies a more aggressive voicing and bracing profile, resulting in increased projection and a more forward, articulate tone.
Yes, the Yellow Flames with Red Purfling inlays are a significant aesthetic feature, meticulously applied and adding to the instrument's visual appeal.
Ebony is a dense hardwood, but can be susceptible to dryness; regular humidification and occasional cleaning with a specialized ebony cleaner are recommended to maintain its integrity.

We use cookies to improve your experience. Learn more