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Additionally, Taylor’s ES2 electronics provide ample tonal control and responsiveness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e900 Series Builder’s Edition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile Indian rosewood’s rich musical range makes it a favorite Taylor guitar tonewood among acoustic lovers and serves as the backbone of more than one series in the catalog, Taylor 900 series models pair Indian rosewood’s musical virtues with a Lutz spruce top, plus elegant appointments, which give these models a level of sophistication that elevates them to a class all their own. Distinctive features in 900 series models include a radius-style armrest, Gotoh 510 tuning machines, Taylor’s Ascension inlay scheme, paua\/koa edge trim, an ebony backstrap, and a pickguard free top. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrand Concert Cutaway\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith its shorter, 24 7\/8-inch scale length the Taylor Grand Concert body shape favors the fingerstyle player, as well as single-note lead and solo guitar arrangements, issuing notes with precise clarity and offering easy action even on the highest frets. The model’s smaller body makes for a comfortable feel, without skimping on rich, robust tonal resonance, or valuable volume.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ:\u003c\/b\u003e Does a cutaway diminish a guitar’s tonal output? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e Not in a discernible way. We recommend you decide based on whether you want that extra upper-fretboard range; or, if you simply have an aesthetic preference—either for a more traditional, symmetrical look of a non-cutaway, or in favor of the sleek, more modern contouring that the cutaway offers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eV-Class Bracing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Taylor Grand Concert features Taylor’s innovative new V-Class bracing, which lets the soundboard of the guitar vibrate naturally, increasing sustain and overall cohesiveness, and generating additional volume without sacrificing sustain. This design puts the body more in tune with the strings, improving articulation and harmonic alignment,  resulting in a sound that is optimally warm and seasoned, nicely blended, and full of luscious low end without being muddy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eES2 Electronics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Taylor Expression System 2 (ES2) delivers the latest technology in Taylor acoustic guitar amplification. The heart of the ES2 system is Taylor’s patented behind-the-saddle pickup, featuring three uniquely positioned and individually calibrated pickup sensors. The new positioning enables the piezo pickup’s crystals to respond more naturally to the guitar’s energy as it is transferred through the saddle, with three pickup sensors installed behind the saddle, through the bridge, with three tiny Allen screws that calibrate the position of the sensors in relation to the saddle. Together with Taylor’s custom-designed preamp, this ES2 system produces exceptional amplified tone and responsiveness. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerial #: \u003c\/b\u003e1201272057\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 4 lbs 8.3 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 24-7\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNut \u0026amp; Saddle: \u003c\/b\u003eTusq Nut\/Micarta Saddle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBracing: \u003c\/b\u003eV-Class\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTruss Rod Cover:\u003c\/b\u003e West African Crelicam Ebony\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePickguard: \u003c\/b\u003eNone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber of Frets:\u003c\/b\u003e 20\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTuners: \u003c\/b\u003eGotoh\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase: \u003c\/b\u003eTaylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 19 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Width: \u003c\/b\u003e15\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e 4 3\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding\/Edge Treatment: \u003c\/b\u003eWest African Crelicam Ebony\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop Finish: \u003c\/b\u003eSilent Satin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBack Config: \u003c\/b\u003e2-piece No Wedge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBackstrap Finish: \u003c\/b\u003eSatin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRosette Size: \u003c\/b\u003eSingle Ring\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBridge Inlay:\u003c\/b\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBack\/Side Finish: \u003c\/b\u003eSilent Satin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eArmrest Binding:\u003c\/b\u003e Beveled, Neo-Tropical\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBackstrap Wood: \u003c\/b\u003eMatch Binding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRosette Mat.: \u003c\/b\u003ePaua\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStain\/Sunburst: \u003c\/b\u003eKona Edgeburst Back\/Sides, Natural Top\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWedge:\u003c\/b\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eArmrest:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Width: \u003c\/b\u003e1-3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFretboard Inlay:\u003c\/b\u003e Belle Fleur, Mother of Pearl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFretboard Binding\/Edge Treatment:\u003c\/b\u003e West African Crelicam Ebony\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeel Cap Binding:\u003c\/b\u003e West African Crelicam Ebony\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eType of Neck Joint: \u003c\/b\u003eScarf\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck\/Heel: \u003c\/b\u003eTropical Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFretboard Wood:\u003c\/b\u003e West African Crelicam Ebony\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Satin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeel Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 3-1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeghead Finish: \u003c\/b\u003eSatin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeghead Binding:\u003c\/b\u003e West African Crelicam Ebony\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeghead Type: \u003c\/b\u003eStandard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeghead Purfling:\u003c\/b\u003e Koa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeadstock Overlay: \u003c\/b\u003eWest African Crelicam Ebony\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeghead Inlay:\u003c\/b\u003e Belle Fleur, Mother of Pearl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeghead Logo:\u003c\/b\u003e Taylor Mother of Pearl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBridge Pins: \u003c\/b\u003eWest African Crelicam Ebony\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eButtons: \u003c\/b\u003eGold\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Ext: \u003c\/b\u003eNone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdge Trim:\u003c\/b\u003e Paua","brand":"Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39774707941511,"sku":"A90200161100458S261-1201272057","price":4603.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0343\/4368\/2183\/products\/taylor-acoustic-guitars-concert-taylor-builder-s-edition-912ce-grand-concert-lutz-spruce-rosewood-wild-honey-burst-es2-a90200161100458s261-1201272057-29033861578887.jpg?v=1645643122","url":"https:\/\/www.chicagomusicexchange.com\/en-gb\/products\/taylor-builders-edition-912ce-grand-concert-lutz-sprucerosewood-1318207","provider":"Chicago Music Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}