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You’re gaining the experience, dedication, and expertise of true guitar enthusiasts! As passionate players ourselves, we understand what musicians expect, and we’re committed to exceeding those expectations. Every guitar undergoes a thorough inspection upon arrival and a second detailed check before being carefully packed and shipped to you. Our #1 priority, is to give you the best online OR In-store purchasing experience!
Taylor Custom Grand Concert 12-Fret Master Grade Koa Top Catch #20
Serial: 1203060116 Top Wood: Master Grade Koa Back & Side Wood: AA-Koa
What is a “Catch” Guitar?
Each year at the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show in Anaheim, CA, Taylor Guitars hosts its top dealers to unveil a select group of exceptionally crafted, limited-edition guitars. The initial meeting place was the Catch Restaurant, however that location closed a few years ago, so they moved to the Rooftop of The VIV, however the Catch name stuck - hence these rare instruments, continue to be known as "Catch" guitars, and they showcase Taylor’s finest craftsmanship and innovation.
Catch #20
The Hawaiian KOA has amazing depth and flame in the grain as you can see in the photos. The “rule of The Catch” is that they only build “this many” for the show, and they won’t build any more. This is your chance to get a truly amazing instrument that will become a family legacy guitar – you’ll just want to keep this one in the family and hand it down to the next generation! This guitar is a "new old stock" - if we were to recreate this guitar at 2025 pricing, it would be closer to $12,455! What a great opportunity!
Specifications alone aren’t enough to get you to “hear” this guitar, but here are some that you would want to know:
- The top, back, and sides are what is known as Master Grade KOA. Koa comes in standard, AA, AAA, and then Master Grade. This is the “top-of-the-top” and looks at the woods depth, grain, and density. The light color in the center book match is the sapwood, and there is just enough to draw your eye to the guitar and want to stare at it like a piece of art.
- The whole guitar has a “shaded-edgeburst” finish to enhance the grain of the wood and give the whole instrument a very rich look.
- The fretboard inlay is the Taylor Nouveau design that is striking to look at….even while you are playing the guitar, and it is also on the peghead and the bridge to tie the whole guitar together.
- The binding is non figured hard rock maple to outline the guitar and “picture frame” the master koa, and the body edges are chamfered for your playing comfort.
- Like most all Taylor Guitars, the fretboard and bridge are also West African Ebony. Many people ask why ebony on fretboards is so important, and the best answer is the hardness of the wood helps hold the frets in place better which eliminates lots of potential issues from intonation to buzzing); plus it provides a smoothness to the touch.
- The peghead has a slotted head stock design which gives the strings a different break angle over the nut to provide a slightly different tension and feel.
- The rosette is a custom Boxwood; koa; boxwood design
- V-Class Design – where this is now a “given” on all USA made Taylor guitars, we can’t stress enough about how this design breakthrough has revolutionized the guitar as a musical instrument. Guitars have never had better sustain, and played with better intonation (“in-tune-ness”) than ever before. This alone is the most revolutionary design change to the guitar industry in over 100 years!
Body Shape - Grand Concert 12-Fret
The Grand Concert body shape is Taylor’s smallest full-size guitar, and the 12-fret design makes it an even more enticing addition to any collection. There simply isn’t a more comfortable full-size guitar to play than a Taylor Grand Concert 12-Fret! This is the guitar you’ll want to keep close—whether you’re relaxing on your favorite couch, crafting your next hit song, fronting a band, or performing in an intimate acoustic setting.
With a scale length of 24 7/8”, this model offers a noticeably different string tension compared to the standard 25 ½” scale length found on most acoustic guitars. In simpler terms: if you're an electric player, it’s like the difference between an “F” brand solid-body guitar and a solid or hollow “G” brand guitar—a completely distinct feel.
Unlike many manufacturers, Taylor doesn’t simply modify a standard 14-fret guitar to create a 12-fret version. Instead, they redesign the entire chassis, resulting in a unique instrument with a repositioned bridge and custom bracing. This engineering choice enhances bass response and playability, making even the lightest touch on the strings resonate beautifully. Thanks to the carefully calibrated top thickness, bracing, and bridge placement, this guitar delivers an exceptional tone—whether you're fingerpicking or strumming with a pick. It’s no wonder Taylor calls these their “secret weapon” guitars!
Have a guitar to trade? We are always looking for great used guitars! Please call us at 888-794-8482!
Key reasons why your next instrument should come from Moore Guitars:
- NAMM Top 100 Music Retailer AND a Top 300 Seller by Reverb! Our top priority is providing the best purchasing experience possible!
- We love trade-ins! Have a guitar that’s collecting dust? Let’s talk! Tell us what you have, and we’ll explore trade-in possibilities. We can even assist with shipping!
- Flexible financing options! We offer 0% financing through Affirm and other flexible payment plans. Contact us to find the best option for you!
- 72-Hour Risk-Free Trial! Certain models qualify for a no-risk, 72-hour trial period—ask us for details!
- Free UPS Ground Shipping! Need it faster? Expedited shipping options are available!
- Custom setup! Our experienced guitar techs set up and intonate every guitar and bass to the manufacturer's specifications before shipping. But what if you want something specific to your taste? No problem. If you want to provide measurements for neck relief and string height, we’ll nail it. Or you can give more general manufacturer's specs, like, “Neck is pretty flat. Low action. No buzz.” Our techs are professional guitarists. They understand you.
- In business since 1976! Moore Music has been a premier brick-and-mortar guitar shop in Evansville, Indiana since shortly after opening in 1976. Founder, Pat Moore, instilled in his business the concept of old-school service that we build upon today. When the current owner, Brett Mulzer, took the store online as Moore Guitars in 2013, we quickly developed a reputation for honesty and integrity in all our interactions with our customers. That’s a prime reason why we’re the fastest-growing online guitar shop.
- Old School Customer Service! Nothing is more important than helping a customer even if we don’t make a sale. We believe that if we’re honest with you, and treat you right, you’ll be back. Call us, or chat with us online. We love talking about guitars, and we want to help you find your perfect instrument. Even if it’s not from us.... but we think it will be!
- Our sales staff are all musicians! What’s more important than communication? We speak your language. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional player, we’ve been in your shoes. A lot of aspects of the guitar are intangible, and a non-player just can’t understand. It’s a guitar thing. But we can talk about tone and feel in the same language you use. We know what it means to love an instrument, and we want to help you find your new love.
You should have NO disappointments when you see this guitar and hold it for its first strum.
Please call the staff at Moore Guitars if you would like to have a personal on the phone description of this guitar. Thank you!
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Body Shape |
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Custom GC 12-Fret |
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Description |
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Custom GC 12-Fret,Koa-AA/Master Koa,Catch #20 |
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Number Of Strings |
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6 String |
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Cutaway |
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No Cutaway |
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Guitar Wood Combo |
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Koa (AA), Koa Master Top |
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Guitar Color |
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Shaded Edgeburst, Entire Guitar/Neck/TRC |
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Fretboard Inlay |
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Nouveau |
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Peghead Inlay |
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Nouveau |
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Bridge Inlay |
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Nouveau |
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Binding |
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Pale Non-figured hard Rock Maple .085" Chamfered Edges |
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Rosette |
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Single Ring, Bound Sound Hole |
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Rosette2 |
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See Special Instructions |
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Armrest |
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None |
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Tuners |
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Slot-Head Nickel |
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