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2012 Taylor BTO GA Sinker/Macassar/Koa - tons of options
« on: April 14, 2015, 11:01:36 AM »
Hey guys and gals,

Back in 2012, I had my dream guitar built. I never thought I would even consider parting with it, I honestly planned on handing it down to my children. However, life has a funny way of changing things. With that in mind, I present to you this gorgeous and nearly flawless example of why Taylor builds some of the best guitars out there. On to the details!

2012 BTO Custom GA:
Grand Auditorium
Sinker Redwood top
Macassar Striped Ebony back/sides
natural finish
florentine cutaway
Adirondack CV bracing w/relief rout
Hawaiian Koa, figured binding
Abalone, Paua single ring bound soundhole
Macassar Striped Ebony peghead veneer
Taylor mother of pearl peg head logo
Koa Island vine fretboard inlay
Koa Island vine peghead inlay
Byzantine Presentation bridge inlay
bone nut/saddles
clear pick guard
Expression System
original Macassar Ebony truss rod cover will be included, not custom cover in photos

Except when the guitar was being played, it has always been kept in a humidity and temperature controlled studio, in the case, with D'Addario Planet Waves two-way humidification system

Remember when I said, "...nearly flawless..."? Well, that's because there is a very small nick in the headstock. Careless stage hands caused that one. >:(

Want to know what it sounds like? Here is a video:  https://vimeo.com/57555936

Detailed photos:



Ok, so now the price....This is a very well cared for guitar. Not to mention the fact that you can no longer harvest sinker redwood.
The guitar will come with the original case and paperwork, including the build sheet with an MSRP of $8,342.

I'm asking $5,100 shipped anywhere in the CONUS. I have it listed other places for more, this is a forum price only.

NOTE:  I’m not interested in trades of any kind, I have another guitar on hold already.
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Re: 2012 Taylor BTO GS Sinker/Macassar/Koa - tons of options
« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2015, 12:46:26 PM »
Price reduced to $6,000 shipped. Feel free to make reasonable offers as well.
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Re: 2012 Taylor BTO GS Sinker/Macassar/Koa - tons of options
« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2015, 04:22:44 PM »
Nobody likes Sinker Redwood around here?  ;)

Price drop to $5,500 SHIPPED in the CONUS...but only because I know you guys (and gals) would actually appreciate an instrument like this and I know it would be taken care of and played and enjoyed.

FEEL FREE TO MAKE AN OFFER...I don't have to sell, but I have an itch for a dreadnought...so let's make this happen.
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Re: 2012 Taylor BTO GS Sinker/Macassar/Koa - tons of options
« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2015, 05:35:14 PM »
I like Sinker and that top is great. In the top line on your list it says "custom BTO GS" Next line says it's a GA. I'm more of a GC player, buy nice guitar.
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Re: 2012 Taylor BTO GS Sinker/Macassar/Koa - tons of options
« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2015, 08:16:50 PM »
One of the most beautiful sinker Taylors I've seen. Too rich for my blood, but I wish you the best of luck with your sale.
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Re: 2012 Taylor BTO GA Sinker/Macassar/Koa - tons of options
« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2015, 02:18:14 PM »
Thanks for the comments. I corrected the "GA" vs "GS" issue. Not sure how I got that mixed up. It's definitely a GA.

Somebody make an offer!
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Re: 2012 Taylor BTO GA Sinker/Macassar/Koa - tons of options
« Reply #6 on: April 29, 2015, 09:58:36 AM »
Bump it up. There's literally no other guitar like this anywhere. Make me an offer, the worst I can say is "no".
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Re: 2012 Taylor BTO GA Sinker/Macassar/Koa - tons of options
« Reply #7 on: April 29, 2015, 07:01:22 PM »
Why would you even consider selling it?
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Re: 2012 Taylor BTO GA Sinker/Macassar/Koa - tons of options
« Reply #8 on: April 30, 2015, 11:53:12 AM »
Well, I'm more than considering selling it. The reason is because I have another Sinker BTO and I don't really need two. I don't really NEED even one, honestly, lol.

The wife and I are talking about having kids, buying a bigger house, and so on...I'm not touring like I used to be, and for the playing I do now, this guitar just isn't necessary. I'm moving into a part of my life where different things are important than, say, several years ago. Let's just say I'm not under any illusions about how rare and spectacular this guitar is, but on my list of priorities "owning two spectacular guitars" is pretty far down.
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Re: 2012 Taylor BTO GA Sinker/Macassar/Koa - tons of options
« Reply #9 on: April 30, 2015, 01:47:37 PM »
Aside from the cutaway (which I dislike under any circumstances along with bevels, which both create a lack of symmetry on a guitar for me), it's a gorgeous, tasteful instrument. But like you, I already own a spectacular sinker BTO, and one is really enough. Best of luck with your sale - someone will buy it, I'm sure....
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Re: 2012 Taylor BTO GA Sinker/Macassar/Koa - tons of options
« Reply #10 on: May 01, 2015, 03:48:12 PM »
I appreciate the kind words. To be totally honest, I do wish I had ordered it without a cutaway.

Bump it up, reasonable offers are welcome.
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Re: 2012 Taylor BTO GA Sinker/Macassar/Koa - tons of options
« Reply #11 on: May 04, 2015, 11:24:17 AM »
Still for sale, reasonable offers welcome.
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Re: 2012 Taylor BTO GA Sinker/Macassar/Koa - tons of options
« Reply #12 on: May 05, 2015, 07:59:07 AM »
It is a spectacular guitar, and I prefer the cutaway.  I just can't justify (to my wife) spending the amount of money you would want for that guitar. 
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Re: 2012 Taylor BTO GA Sinker/Macassar/Koa - tons of options
« Reply #13 on: May 06, 2015, 04:54:02 PM »
Price reduced to $5,100 shipped in the CONUS. Make an offer, the worst I can say is "no".
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Re: 2012 Taylor BTO GA Sinker/Macassar/Koa - tons of options
« Reply #14 on: May 19, 2015, 09:08:09 PM »
Price reduced to $4,800 shipped in the CONUS plus 3% PayPal fee

Not going any lower, this is my bottom dollar price.
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