The Taylor 2026 Catch Custom C12e is an extraordinary limited-edition acoustic-electric guitar that showcases Taylor's finest craftsmanship, premium tonewoods, and cutting-edge acoustic technology. As one of the highly sought-after instruments from Taylor's exclusive 2026 Catch Custom Collection, this handcrafted masterpiece combines vintage-inspired warmth with modern playability and performance.

Built around an enhanced Grand Concert body shape, the C12e delivers exceptional comfort without sacrificing tonal depth. Its slightly deeper body design and shorter 24.875-inch scale length create a relaxed playing experience while producing a richer, more resonant voice than a traditional Grand Concert. Whether you're a fingerstyle guitarist, singer-songwriter, or professional performer, this guitar offers remarkable balance, articulation, and dynamic response.

At the heart of the instrument is a stunning old-growth Sinker Redwood top, harvested from ancient redwood logs recovered from Northern California riverbeds. Over decades of immersion, the wood developed unique mineral-rich characteristics that contribute to both its breathtaking appearance and distinctive tonal personality. Sinker Redwood responds quickly to the lightest touch, producing brilliant highs, warm overtones, and outstanding sensitivity.

The back and sides are crafted from premium Indian Rosewood, adding rich low-end warmth, lush harmonic complexity, and exceptional dynamic range. Combined with Taylor's advanced Fanned V-Class Bracing, the result is a remarkably powerful acoustic voice with enhanced sustain, increased volume, and superior note-to-note clarity across the entire fretboard.

The Neotropical Mahogany neck features Taylor's comfortable Standard Carve profile, paired with a beautifully variegated West African Crelicam Ebony fingerboard for smooth playability and elegant visual appeal. Taylor's innovative Action Control Neck Joint allows for easy future neck adjustments while maximizing stability and tonal transfer.

For live performance and studio recording, the C12e is equipped with Taylor's revolutionary Claria™ Electronics System. Developed and refined alongside major touring artists, the Claria system utilizes an advanced under-saddle transducer and studio-quality preamp to deliver exceptionally natural amplified tone with minimal adjustment required. Volume, Tone, and Mid-Contour controls provide intuitive sound shaping while preserving the guitar's authentic acoustic character.

Elegant appointments complete this heirloom-quality instrument, including tasteful Ivoroid binding, faux tortoiseshell accents, ebony trim details, and a gorgeous natural finish that showcases the beauty of its premium tonewoods. Handcrafted in Taylor's El Cajon, California facility, the 2026 Catch Custom C12e is a rare opportunity to own one of the most distinctive acoustic guitars Taylor has ever produced.

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Tech Specs

• String Type: Steel
• Number of Strings: 6
• Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
• Body Shape: Grand Concert
• Back & Sides Wood: East Indian Rosewood
• Top Wood: Sinker Redwood
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Color: Natural
• Body Bracing: Fanned V-Class
• Neck Wood: Neo-tropical Mahogany
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Shape: Standard Carve
• Radius: 15"
• Fingerboard Material: Crelicam Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: 5-dot Pattern
• Number of Frets: 20
• Scale Length: 24.87"
• Scale Length Type: Standard-scale
• Nut Width: 1.75"
• Nut Material: White Tusq
• Saddle Material: White Micarta
• Bridge Material: Crelicam Ebony
• Tuning Machines: Taylor Polished Bronze
• Electronics: Taylor Active
• Strings: D'Addario XS Phosphor Bronze Light, .012-.053
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
• Manufacturer Part Number: M028043018400470000-26C01