Combining the full-bodied sound of Indian rosewood with the responsiveness of a Western red cedar top creates this fingerstyle workhorse. Equipped with the Taylor Expression System and cutaway, it has the tools to shine in any venue. A Western Red cedar top coupled with a rosewood body provides the ultimate in responsiveness without sacrificing tone.The Grand Auditorium body design combines the width and depth of a Dreadnought with a narrower waist. Its sleek design yields a strong treble zing across the tonal spectrum and sharpens the definition of individual notes. The Grand Auditorium is a strong fingerpicking guitar that also adapts well to medium strumming.A Hawaiian koa soundhole rosette and the Indian rosewood binding and headstock overlay are warm, natural accents.Designed to faithfully reproduce your guitar's native tone, the Expression System utilizes patented Dynamic Sensors to capture top and string vibration like never before. Created in partnership with renowned audio pioneer, Mr. Rupert Neve, the Taylor ES is seamlessly integrated into the design of the guitar from the ground up. Onboard tone controls provide added flavor, or set flat for an uncolored, exceptionally clean amplified sound.The finish used to create this guitar's lustrous gloss top, back, and sides was developed at Taylor for maximum durability and resistance to cold-checking. This ultraviolet-cured finish is also more environmentally friendly than traditional lacquer finishes.
