Author Topic: **SOLD** 2012 Taylor BTO Custom GA - Sinker/Macassar/Koa **SOLD**  (Read 2419 times)

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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 SOLD shipped anywhere in the CONUS. Feel free to make an offer, though.

NOTE:  I’m not interested in trades of any kind, I have another guitar on hold already.
« Last Edit: January 17, 2019, 11:23:47 PM by briguysm »
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Re: 2012 Taylor BTO Custom GA - Sinker/Macassar/Koa
« Reply #1 on: December 12, 2018, 11:27:42 PM »
Beautiful!

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Re: 2012 Taylor BTO Custom GA - Sinker/Macassar/Koa
« Reply #2 on: December 15, 2018, 09:37:26 PM »
If anyone is actually interested, shoot me a message and let’s talk. I’m motivated to sell.
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Re: 2012 Taylor BTO Custom GA - Sinker/Macassar/Koa **Final Price Drop**
« Reply #3 on: December 22, 2018, 11:48:00 AM »
I’m trading the guitar into Guitar Center on Wednesday, Dec 26, 2018 if it doesn’t sell before then. I have dropped the price to $4,000 shipped. This is the bottom dollar price.
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Re: 2012 Taylor BTO Custom GA - Sinker/Macassar/Koa **Final Price Drop**
« Reply #4 on: December 22, 2018, 12:09:09 PM »
I'm not in a position to buy this lovely guitar, but I shudder at the haircut you are going to take by trading in to GC.  Good luck either way.
Taylors:  424-LTD (all koa) and a 114ce that lives with friends in Alaska.  Low maintenance carbon fiber guitars are my "thing" these days, but I will always keep the koa 424.  Several ukulele and bass guitars too. 
*Gone but not forgotten:  a 2001 414ce, 410, 354-LTD twelve string, 314-N, 416-LTD baritone, T5 Classic, 615ce, 2006 GS-K, 1996 (first year) Baby

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Re: 2012 Taylor BTO Custom GA - Sinker/Macassar/Koa **Final Price Drop**
« Reply #5 on: December 22, 2018, 03:46:38 PM »
The trade amount is actually pretty close to what I’m asking here. They value the guitar at the same amount I originally posted it for sale. I’m in a position where I’m ok with getting less than what I think it’s really worth just to make a quick deal.
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Re: 2012 Taylor BTO Custom GA - Sinker/Macassar/Koa **Final Price Drop**
« Reply #6 on: December 29, 2018, 07:12:01 PM »
That's a real beauty!!
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Re: 2012 Taylor BTO Custom GA - Sinker/Macassar/Koa **Final Price Drop**
« Reply #8 on: December 31, 2018, 10:18:52 PM »
Open to offers, worst I can say is “no thank you.”
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Re: 2012 Taylor BTO Custom GA - Sinker/Macassar/Koa **Final Price Drop**
« Reply #9 on: January 11, 2019, 09:17:11 AM »
Price lowered again.

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Re: **SOLD** 2012 Taylor BTO Custom GA - Sinker/Macassar/Koa **SOLD**
« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2019, 11:24:08 PM »
Guitar is sold
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