Description

The Taylor Custom #10 C12e B5010 Grand Concert 12-Fret – Sinker Cypress & Black Limba, unveiled at NAMM 2025, is a stunning expression of acoustic artistry, shaped by the vision and legacy of Bob Taylor—one of the most transformative figures in modern guitar making. Bob Taylor’s relentless pursuit of sustainable innovation, player-centric design, and impeccable craftsmanship has forever changed the landscape of acoustic guitar building, and this exquisite Custom #10 model embodies those ideals with elegance and precision.

This Grand Concert 12-fret model is crafted with Black Limba back and sides, a tonewood known for its rich midrange and exotic visual appeal, paired with a rare and visually captivating Sinker Cypress top, salvaged from riverbeds and prized for its warmth, clarity, and aged resonance. The Neo-Tropical Mahogany neck adds tonal focus and stability, making this guitar a joy to play both fingerstyle and light strumming. Thanks to Taylor’s revolutionary V-Class bracing, the Custom C12e delivers increased volume, sustain, and intonation accuracy across the entire fretboard—raising the sonic bar for small-bodied acoustics.

Aesthetic elegance is woven throughout, with Cocobolo binding on the body and fretboard, adding vivid contrast and a touch of boutique refinement. The instrument features Euro Deco inlays on the fingerboard, headstock, and rosette, tying together a unified Art Deco-inspired visual theme. Details like an ebony single-ring rosette, bound soundhole, and Taylor satin black tuners with wood buttons enhance its understated sophistication.

With a short 24.875" scale length and 1 3/4" nut width, the guitar offers exceptional playability and a slinky, expressive feel. At just 4 lbs 7 oz, it’s featherlight and perfectly balanced. Equipped with ES2 electronics, it transitions effortlessly from the living room to the stage, delivering natural, high-fidelity amplified tone.

The Taylor Custom #10 C12e is more than just a limited-edition guitar—it’s a masterful blend of rare tonewoods, design finesse, and player-focused innovation. It’s a tribute to Bob Taylor’s enduring legacy and a perfect representation of what happens when nature, craft, and vision converge.

Other specifications include:
Custom GC Build Code - M028026018108290048-25C10
6 Strings
Black Limba Back & Sides
Sinker Cypress Top
Neo-Tropical Mahogany Neck
V-Class Bracing
Euro Deco Fingerboard Inlay
Euro Deco Headstock Inlay
Euro Deco Rosette
Cocobolo body and fretboard Binding
Ebony, Single Ring Rosette, with bound soundhole
Taylor Satin Black Tuners with Wood Buttons
ES-2 Electronics
24.875" Scale Length
1 3/4" Nut Width
Hard Case
4 lbs 7 oz