Taylor 2026 Catch Custom #23 C14ce Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Koi Blue

Bold artistry and inspired innovation converge in the Taylor 2026 Catch Custom #23 C14ce Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar. Part of Taylor’s exclusive Catch Custom program, this ultra-limited instrument pairs striking visual design with a highly responsive tonal platform. A Lutz spruce top and figured big leaf maple back and sides produce a vibrant voice, enhanced by Taylor’s V-Class bracing for exceptional clarity, dynamic range and focused projection. Smooth playability and articulate response come courtesy of a hard rock maple neck and West African ebony fingerboard, providing a performance-ready feel to match its elite acoustics. Most striking is the captivating Koi Blue finish, which highlights the spruce grain while adding dramatic depth to the maple body—creating a vivid backdrop for the shimmering paua California Vine inlays. The result is a singular work of art that reflects both Taylor’s craftsmanship and its spirit of creative exploration.

Lutz Spruce and Figured Big Leaf Maple for Clarity and Dynamic Expression

A Lutz spruce top forms the tonal heart of this Catch Custom, prized for its exceptional responsiveness and wide dynamic range. Combining the strength of Sitka spruce with the sensitivity of Adirondack spruce, Lutz spruce reacts quickly to subtle touch while maintaining clarity under stronger attack. Paired with figured big leaf maple back and sides, the guitar produces remarkable note separation and projection, allowing complex chords and intricate fingerstyle passages to remain distinct and balanced. Inside, Taylor’s V-Class bracing helps organize the guitar’s resonance, extending sustain and improving pitch accuracy so notes remain clear and harmonically aligned across the fretboard.

Hard Rock Maple Neck and Ebony Fingerboard for Precision Playability

A hard rock maple neck carved to Taylor’s standard profile offers a smooth, balanced feel that supports both intricate fingerstyle passages and confident strumming. The genuine West African ebony fingerboard provides a fast playing surface and crisp note articulation that complements the guitar’s clear, responsive voice. Taylor’s long-tenon Action Control neck design strengthens the neck-to-body connection for enhanced resonance while allowing players to adjust string height quickly and precisely without removing the neck or loosening the strings.

Expression System 2 Electronics for Natural Amplified Tone

Taylor’s Expression System 2 captures the C14ce’s acoustic voice with remarkable clarity and dynamic sensitivity. Its patented behind-the-saddle pickup design uses three individually calibrated sensors that allow the saddle to maintain full contact with the bridge, preserving the guitar’s natural resonance. Paired with Taylor’s professional audio-grade preamp and onboard controls for volume, bass and treble, the ES2 delivers a balanced amplified tone that faithfully translates the guitar’s nuanced character on stage or in the studio.

Paua California Vine Inlays and Honduran Rosewood Accents for Elevated Artistry

Distinctive visual details elevate the Catch Custom #23 C14ce’s artistic presentation. The intricate paua California Vine inlay suite winds across the ebony fingerboard and headstock, adding vibrant color and elegant movement that complements the guitar’s striking finish. Honduran rosewood accents—including a mini back wedge, body binding and soundhole trim—create a cohesive design that echoes the warmth of the maple body. Gotoh 510 antique chrome tuners provide smooth, precise tuning stability while reinforcing the guitar’s refined aesthetic.

An Ultra-Limited Blend of Vivid Artistry and Vibrant Tone

As part of Taylor’s ultra-limited Catch Custom program, the 2026 Catch Custom #23 C14ce represents a rare opportunity to experience a guitar where innovative design and visual artistry come together in a truly distinctive instrument. Its Lutz spruce and figured maple construction delivers exceptional clarity and dynamic responsiveness, while V-Class bracing refines the voice with remarkable balance and sustain. Paired with elegant paua vine inlays, Honduran rosewood accents and Taylor’s meticulous craftsmanship, this Catch Custom stands as a striking expression of tone, creativity and modern acoustic design.