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Taylor Benchmark Custom Gold Label Grand Concert Western Red Cedar and Hawaiian Koa #06098
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Description
Taylor Benchmark Custom Gold Label Grand Concert Western Red Cedar and Hawaiian Koa
Serial Number 1207306098 | Deep Body Grand Concert | Western Red Cedar top | Hawaiian Koa back and sides
This is an easy guitar to connect with. Western red cedar responds almost immediately under a light touch, and the Hawaiian koa back and sides add focus and a gentle sweetness through the midrange. The result is warm and colorful, but never overly soft or dark. A deeper Grand Concert body gives the notes a little more room to bloom, while the 24-7/8-inch scale keeps the feel relaxed and inviting for fingerstyle playing and expressive chord work.
Fanned V-Class bracing and the thin high-response varnish preserve the quick, intimate response that makes this wood pairing so appealing. The four-piece koa back with Simons wedge gives the guitar a visual identity all its own, complemented by Continental inlays and Gotoh 510 tuners. Hand-fitted bone components round out a build that feels thoughtful rather than showy.
About Taylor Benchmark Custom:
A Sound First Approach
Taylor Benchmark Custom is a new class of ultra-premium guitar shaped by Chief Guitar Designer Andy Powers’ experience building bespoke instruments for individual musicians. Each guitar begins with a specific musical objective rather than a list of premium features. That intended voice and feel guide the selection of the body shape, soundboard, braces and tonewoods, with every component considered as part of a complete musical system. A Custom Shop Luthier oversees the guitar throughout the build, working with Taylor’s most experienced craftspeople to preserve that original vision through final setup and inspection. Empire Music is the official launch partner with Taylor for the introduction of the Benchmark Custom program.
Materials Voiced to Work Together
The Benchmark process places as much emphasis on how materials work together as it does on the quality of the individual pieces. Soundboards are evaluated for characteristics such as stiffness, weight and grain structure, then paired with braces selected to complement the top and the natural response of the body shape. Additional hand-sanding and precision fitting create closer connections between the soundboard, braces, kerfing and body. Traditional hot hide glue is used at key structural joints, including the bracing and bridge, where its hard, thin bond helps transfer vibrational energy efficiently through the instrument.
Taylor High Response Varnish
Taylor developed a proprietary high-response varnish specifically for Benchmark Customs. This ultrasoft, low-density gloss finish is applied exceptionally thin to preserve flexibility and minimize damping, contributing to a warm, open response. The finish is then hand-leveled, polished and burnished for a sleek luster and an exceptionally smooth feel. Hand-applied, multi-color stains give each instrument additional depth and individual character.
Refined by Hand
That level of attention continues through final assembly. The nut, saddle and bridge pins are individually fitted and detailed. The fretboard edges and frets receive additional handwork for a softer feel and smoother string bending. Each completed guitar is inspected by the Custom Shop Luthier who oversaw its construction and includes a handwritten Certificate of Authenticity signed by Andy Powers. These details work together to give a Benchmark Custom its immediate response, dynamic range and distinctly refined connection between the instrument and the player.
We are proud to include a full professional setup to factory spec before delivering your new Taylor Benchmark Custom. Our world-class techs will dial in your guitar to make sure the playability is maximized!
Specifications
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Serial #1207306098
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Number of Strings6 String
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Body ShapeGrand Concert (Deep Body)
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CutawayNone
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ElectronicsNo Electronics
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Top WoodWestern Red Cedar
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RosetteHonduran Rosewood and Paua Single Ring, Bound Sound Hole
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Body Binding.080" Grained Ivoroid, Round Over Edges
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Top FinishHigh-Response Varnish
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Neck WoodNeo-Tropical Mahogany
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Neck ProfileStandard Carve
Taylor Benchmark Custom Gold Label Grand Concert Western Red Cedar and Hawaiian Koa #06098
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Serial #1207306098
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Number of Strings6 String
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Body ShapeGrand Concert (Deep Body)
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CutawayNone
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ElectronicsNo Electronics
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Top WoodWestern Red Cedar
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RosetteHonduran Rosewood and Paua Single Ring, Bound Sound Hole
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Body Binding.080" Grained Ivoroid, Round Over Edges
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Top FinishHigh-Response Varnish
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Neck WoodNeo-Tropical Mahogany
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Neck ProfileStandard Carve
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BackstrapNone
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Fretboard WoodWest African Crelicam Ebony
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Fretboard InlayMother of Pearl Continental
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Fretboard BindingWest African Crelicam Ebony
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Neck FinishHigh-Response Varnish
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BridgeHonduran Rosewood - Dark, Glued with Hot Hide Glue
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Bridge PinsBone
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Pick GuardIvoroid/Tortoise with Engraving
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Strap PinBlack
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OrientationRight Handed
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Bracing SystemFanned V-Class with Tonal Rout
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ColorNatural
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Case / BagBritish Cocoa Bronco Taylor Deluxe Hard Shell Case
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Back / Side WoodHawaiian Koa
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Back Configuration4-Piece, Simons Wedge
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ArmrestNone
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Back / Side FinishHigh-Response Varnish
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Nut Width1-3/4"
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Scale Length24-7/8"
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Peghead TypePaddle
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Peghead Veneer WoodWest African Crelicam Ebony
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Peghead InlayMother of Pearl Continental
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Peghead BindingNone
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Peghead FinishHigh-Response Varnish
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Nut & SaddleWhite Bone Nut, White Bone Saddle
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StringsD'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
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TunersGotoh 510 Antique Chrome with Ebony EN01 Buttons
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End PinBlack
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Weight4lbs 1oz
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