Taylor Custom Shop #12940 GA-9 9-String Grand Auditorium Acoustic/Electric Guitar - Hand Selected AA Koa with Hardshell Case

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The Taylor Custom Shop #12940 GA-9 represents a rare fusion of craftsmanship, excellent materials, and musical imagination. Built entirely in Taylor’s world-renowned Custom Shop in El Cajon, California, this Grand Auditorium 9-string guitar is a standout even among high-end boutique instruments. Taylor’s Custom Shop is known for its boundary-pushing creativity and master-grade construction, offering artists and collectors the chance to own instruments that simply can’t be found in standard production lines. Every detail of this guitar, from the hand-selected AA-grade Hawaiian koa top, back, and sides to the custom Sitka 9-string bracing, was chosen for sonic balance, visual beauty, and expressive range.

While 12-string guitars are more commonly associated with rich chorusing effects, a 9-string model like this offers a unique middle ground between the shimmering depth of a 12-string and the playability of a 6-string. The three-course stringing — octave pairs on the D, G, and B strings — retains clarity and articulation while adding just the right amount of natural shimmer. This makes the GA-9 ideal for fingerstyle players who want a fuller voice without overwhelming the mix, or singer-songwriters seeking a lush yet controlled backdrop for vocals.

Tonally, the all-koa construction imparts a refined, focused warmth with clear top-end sparkle and a midrange sweetness that’s especially suited for folk, acoustic pop, Americana, and even modern worship settings. The koa’s natural compression and quick response make this guitar a joy for both solo performance and ensemble work. Whether strumming or picking, the guitar maintains excellent note separation, enhanced by its custom 9-string bracing that’s voiced specifically to handle the instrument’s unique sonic load.

Plugged in, the Taylor Expression System 2 electronics faithfully capture every nuance of the GA-9’s tonewood character, making it just as inspiring on stage or in the studio as it is in an unplugged setting. From its minimalist clear pickguard (left uninstalled for an element of further customization) to the engraved mother-of-pearl diamond inlays and satin-black tuners, every detail has been thoughtfully considered to serve the player. Available now at Haggerty’s Music, this Custom Shop beauty is sure to inspire creativity and sonic tranquility for years to come.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Electronics: Expression System 2
• Bracing: Sitka 9-String Bracing
• Cutaway: Venetian

Body

• Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
• Top Material: Hawaiian Koa AA
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Top Color: Natural
• Back & Sides Material: Hawaiian Koa AA
• Back Configuration: 2-Piece, No Wedge
• Back & Sides Finish: Gloss
• Bracing: Sitka 9-String Bracing
• Binding Material: Ebony
• Rosette: Abalone

Neck

• Neck Profile: Standard Carve
• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Taper: Standard
• Neck Depth: 0.799" at 1st Fret, 0.842" at 10th Fret
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Fingerboard Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Diamonds, Large Engraved, Mother Of Pearl
• Fingerboard Binding: None
• Fingerboard Radius: 15"
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Joint: Action Control Neck
• Headstock: Solid
• Headstock Binding: None
• Headplate Inlay: Taylor Mother Of Pearl
• Headplate Finish: Gloss Top, Satin Back

Hardware

• Bridge Style: 9-String
• Bridge Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Bridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Saddle: Micarta
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1-3/4"
• Tuners: Taylor Satin Black, 9 String - Mini
• Pickguard: Clear (not installed)

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: Expression System 2
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: 1209255088
• Manufacture Date: 09/25/2025