{"product_id":"taylor-benchmark-custom-gold-label-grand-pacific-port-orford-cedar-and-hawaiian-koa-76099","title":"Taylor Benchmark Custom Gold Label Grand Pacific Port Orford Cedar and Hawaiian Koa #76099","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaylor Benchmark Custom Gold Label Grand Pacific Port Orford Cedar and Hawaiian Koa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSerial Number 1207176099 | Deep Body Grand Pacific | Port Orford cedar top | Hawaiian koa back and sides\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePort Orford cedar and Hawaiian koa make this Grand Pacific one of the more unusual guitars in the group, and the combination works. The top responds quickly and has more firmness under a strong attack than many players associate with cedar. Koa adds midrange definition and a slight sweetness, while the round-shoulder body smooths the edges and gives the guitar a warm, settled character. It is equally comfortable handling fingerstyle, relaxed strumming or accompaniment.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFanned V-Class bracing and a tonal rout give the guitar an even response with plenty of sustain. The thin high-response varnish is especially important here, helping preserve the immediacy of the Port Orford cedar top. Mission inlays, a bound soundhole, Gotoh 510 tuners and hand-fitted bone components give this uncommon tonewood pairing a polished, considered finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Taylor Benchmark Custom:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Sound First Approach\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaylor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials Voiced to Work Together\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaylor High Response Varnish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaylor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefined by Hand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat 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.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial #: 1207176099\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Strings: 6 String\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody Shape: Grand Pacific (Deep Body)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCutaway: None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronics: No Electronics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop Wood: Port Orford Cedar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosette: Honduran Rosewood and Paua Single Ring, Bound Sound Hole\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody Binding: .080\" Grained Ivoroid, Round Over Edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop Finish: High-Response Varnish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Wood: Neo-tropical Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Profile: Standard Carve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBackstrap: None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFretboard Inlay: Grained Ivoroid\/Mother of Pearl Mission\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFretboard Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Finish: High-Response Varnish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge: Honduran Rosewood - Dark, Glued with Hot Hide Glue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge Pins: Bone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePick Guard: Ivoroid\/Tortoise, with Engraving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrap Pin: Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrientation: Right Handed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBracing System: Fanned V-Class with Tonal Rout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor: Custom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase \/ Bag: British Cocoa Bronco Taylor Deluxe Hard Shell Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack \/ Side Wood: Hawaiian Koa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack Configuration: 2-Piece, or 4-Piece Simons Wedge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArmrest: None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack \/ Side Finish: High-Response Varnish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut Width: 1-3\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length: 25-1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeghead Type: Paddle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeghead Veneer Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeghead Inlay: Grained Ivoroid\/Mother of Pearl Mission\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeghead Binding: None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeghead Finish: High-Response Varnish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut \u0026amp; Saddle: White Bone Nut, White Bone Saddle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuners: Gotoh 510 Antique Chrome with Ebony EN01 Buttons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEnd Pin: Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 4lbs 3oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe are proud to include a full professional setup to factory spec before delivering your new Taylor Benchmark Custom. 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