{"product_id":"864132","title":"TAYLOR Taylor Custom Gace Hand Select All Quilt Maple (Transparent Dark Brown) [Ikebe Musical Instruments 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Model]","description":"Ultimate in both looks and specifications!\u003cbr\u003e A special custom model commemorating the 50th anniversary of Ikebe Musical Instruments!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This truly monumental guitar was created through direct dialogue with President and Chief Guitar Designer Andy Powers at Taylor's headquarters in California, USA, from wood selection to production.\u003cbr\u003e From the top, sides, back, and neck, this guitar is crafted with the finest materials hand-picked by Taylor's woodworking team, and even the coloring was custom-ordered specifically for this model, making it a one-of-a-kind instrument in the world!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ■ The body is made of the finest quilted maple. Rare maple with a beautiful, three-dimensional quilted grain is used for the entire body (top, sides, and back).\u003cbr\u003e The deep wood grain, which changes its appearance depending on the angle, exudes an overwhelming presence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Furthermore, the black ebony used for the fretboard and bridge is a special material that Andy himself provided when the order was placed, saying, \"I have some good black ebony, so leave it to me!\" It is truly a masterpiece born from a relationship of trust.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ■ The sound is clear and vibrant, yet has a solid core.\u003cbr\u003e In addition to the sparkling and tight bass response characteristic of a maple body, it also features Taylor's proprietary Sitka Performance Bracing.\u003cbr\u003e It brings out every nuance, from volume and sound pressure to the most subtle details.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Sitka Performance Bracing is Taylor's proprietary design, an improvement over traditional X-bracing, resulting in a fast attack and rich vibration throughout the entire top, achieving both a warm tone and delicate nuances.\u003cbr\u003e Unlike V-Class bracing, it offers a traditional and cohesive sound.\u003cbr\u003e The nuances of your picking technique are faithfully reflected in the sound, resulting in exceptional expressiveness both on stage and in recordings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ■ Overwhelming looks and presence The \"Transparent Dark Brown\" color, specially formulated for this model, is a deep, chic color that exudes a sense of luxury.\u003cbr\u003e It maximizes the beautiful texture of the wood while also exuding a striking presence that stands out on stage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Experience the ultimate custom model, born from the strong trust between Taylor and Ikebe, a model that will be extremely difficult to recreate with the same specifications in the future!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCover: Grand Auditorium\u003cbr\u003e Top: AA Quilt Maple (Maple Top Approved by Andy Powers)\u003cbr\u003e Side \u0026amp; Back: AA Quilt Maple\u003cbr\u003e Neck: Maple\u003cbr\u003e Fretboard: Black Ebony (Approved by Andy Powers at Laser Room)\u003cbr\u003e Bridge: Black Ebony (Approved by Andy Powers at Laser Room)\u003cbr\u003e Nut \u0026amp; Saddle: Black Tusq Nut\/ Micarta Saddle\u003cbr\u003e Nut Width: 1-3\/4 inches (approximately 44.5 mm)\u003cbr\u003e Scale Length: 25-1\/2 (approx. 647.7 mm)\u003cbr\u003e Armrest: Beveled Armrest\u003cbr\u003e Rosette: Abalone, Paua Single Ring Bound Soundhole\u003cbr\u003e Body Binding: Cocobolo\u003cbr\u003e Peghead Veneer Wood: Ebony\u003cbr\u003e Bracing: Sitka Performance Bracing\u003cbr\u003e Bridge Pins: Ebony with Ab Dots\u003cbr\u003e Tuners: Gotoh 510 Antique Gold\u003cbr\u003e Electronics: Expression System 2 (ES2)\u003cbr\u003e Color: Transparent dark brown with stained black\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Case: Hard case","brand":"TAYLOR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43764578123889,"sku":"864132","price":8837.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/4173\/0673\/files\/864132_01.jpg?v=1785393815","url":"https:\/\/global.ikebe-gakki.com\/products\/864132","provider":"Ikebe Musical Instruments Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}