Taylor 2026 Catch Custom #6 C12ce Grand Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Lilac Wine

Graceful, intricate and visually captivating, the Taylor 2026 Catch Custom #6 C12ce Grand Concert acoustic-electric guitar is a stunning expression of handcrafted artistry. Part of Taylor’s ultra-exclusive Catch Custom program, this limited-edition instrument pairs a Lutz spruce top with quilted big leaf maple back and sides finished in striking Lilac Wine. A figured koa Simons wedge set into the four-piece maple back adds a dramatic focal point that ties the guitar’s tonewoods together while highlighting Taylor’s meticulous craftsmanship. The result is a guitar whose voice is as expressive as its appearance, blending warmth, clarity and rich overtone detail. Its compact Grand Concert body and short-scale 12-fret design create an intimate playing experience with effortless responsiveness. A hard rock maple neck paired with a genuine West African ebony fingerboard offers smooth playability, while Taylor’s Claria pickup system captures the guitar’s natural acoustic voice with remarkable clarity. Intricate koa and paua shell details throughout transform this Catch Custom into a work of acoustic art.

Lutz Spruce and Quilted Maple for Warmth, Clarity and Visual Depth

The top of this Catch Custom is crafted from rare Lutz spruce, combining the strength of Sitka spruce with the responsiveness of Adirondack spruce. The result is a dynamic voice that reacts quickly to the player’s touch while maintaining clarity under stronger attack. Paired with quilted big leaf maple back and sides, the guitar produces focused projection and excellent note separation that allow chords and intricate fingerstyle passages to remain articulate. The four-piece maple back features a figured koa Simons wedge that visually unites the tonewoods while adding striking contrast to the Lilac Wine finish. The compact Grand Concert body enhances balance and control, while Advanced Performance X-bracing applied with traditional hot hide glue contributes warmth, midrange richness and a cohesive tonal response.

Hard Rock Maple Neck With 12-Fret Design for Intimate, Responsive Feel

A hard rock maple neck carved to Taylor’s standard profile offers a smooth, balanced feel that supports both delicate fingerstyle work and expressive chord playing. The genuine West African ebony fingerboard provides a fast playing surface and crisp note articulation that complements the guitar’s clear, responsive voice. The short 24.875" scale and 12-fret neck configuration bring the player’s hands slightly closer together for a relaxed fretting feel, while positioning the bridge deeper in the body to produce a warmer, fuller response with enhanced resonance.

Taylor Claria Electronics for Natural Amplified Tone

The C12ce features Taylor’s Claria pickup system, designed to reproduce the guitar’s natural acoustic character with exceptional clarity and balance. A refined undersaddle piezo design paired with a proprietary preamp smooths the harshness often associated with traditional pickup systems while preserving the instrument’s dynamic response. Discreet soundhole-mounted controls allow players to adjust volume and shape the midrange contour quickly without interrupting the guitar’s clean aesthetic. Whether performing onstage or recording direct, Claria translates the guitar’s nuanced voice with impressive realism.

Artful Koa and Paua Appointments With Lilac Wine Finish

A captivating marriage of rare color and exquisite craftsmanship transforms the Catch Custom #6 C12ce into a playable work of art. Quilted big leaf maple back and sides are finished in a rich Lilac Wine hue with a shaded edgeburst that accentuates the wood’s dramatic figuring. A figured koa Simons wedge set into the four-piece maple back creates a striking focal point, echoed by koa binding and a koa-accented rosette trimmed in luminous paua shell. The ebony fingerboard is adorned with paua and koa Spiked Ovals inlays, complemented by a paua Century peghead inlay that adds a final flourish of elegance. Together, these handcrafted details transform the guitar into a visually captivating expression of Taylor’s Catch Custom artistry.

A Limited-Edition Expression of Unmatched Artistry

Limited to just 25 pieces worldwide, the Taylor 2026 Catch Custom #6 C12ce represents a rare opportunity to experience a guitar where visual artistry and tonal sophistication meet in perfect balance. Its expressive Lutz spruce voice, intimate Grand Concert design and short-scale 12-fret configuration create a playing experience that is both responsive and deeply musical. Paired with the dramatic beauty of quilted maple, a striking koa Simons wedge and intricate paua appointments, this handcrafted instrument stands as a vivid example of Taylor’s ongoing pursuit of innovation and artistry.