Taylor Custom Shop #C0966 Spruce Hand-Picked by Bob Taylor/Brazilian Rosewood Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar with Hardshell Case

-YOU ARE VIEWING PHOTOS OF THE ACTUAL GUITAR BEING SOLD!

This brand new 4.6 lb Taylor will ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD. Please note that this instrument contains Brazilian rosewood, a species listed under Appendix I of the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) and shipping or traveling with this guitar internationally requires CITES documentation.

Buy risk free with our 14 day - full refund, less shipping, return policy. Check out our shop policies for more details.

The Taylor Custom Shop #C0966 Dreadnought represents the absolute peak of Taylor craftsmanship, blending rare tonewoods, master-level hand selection, and intricate aesthetic detailing into a truly elite instrument. Built in a powerful tapered dreadnought body, it carries the kind of commanding presence and depth that defines flagship-level acoustic guitars, while still retaining the clarity and balance Taylor is known for. This is a no-compromise build, designed for players who want both breathtaking tone and heirloom-level artistry.

At its core, the Adirondack spruce top—hand-picked by Bob Taylor himself—sits atop a set of Haggerty's-chosen Brazilian rosewood back and sides, a pairing that delivers exceptional dynamic range, shimmering highs, and deep, authoritative lows. It’s a tonewood combination that feels alive under the fingers, responding with both power and nuance depending on touch. The Gallam bracing pattern enhances this further, giving the guitar a wide, open voice with incredible projection and sustain.

The craftsmanship detail is just as striking as the tone, with flame maple binding, paua shell purfling, and intricate Byzantine inlays running across the body, fingerboard, and headstock. Every angle reveals layered visual depth, from the gloss finish to the subtle contrast of natural woods and shell accents, creating a sense of luxury without overwhelming the instrument’s organic beauty. Even the bridge, pins, and rosette carry matching decorative elements that tie the entire design together seamlessly.

With its neo-tropical mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard, the feel is smooth, stable, and instantly responsive, balancing elegance with serious playing comfort. Signed by Bob Taylor on the interior label and housed in a premium hardshell case, this is a top-tier Custom Shop dreadnought where every detail—from the hand-selected spruce to the Brazilian rosewood set—reflects the highest level of acoustic guitar building available at Haggerty’s Music.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Electronics: None
• Bracing: Gallam Bracing Pattern
• Cutaway: None

Body

• Body Shape: Tapered Dreadnought
• Top Material: Adirondack Spruce, Hand-Picked by Bob Taylor
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Top Color: Natural
• Top Purfling: Black / White / Black and Paua Edge Trim
• Back & Sides Material: Brazilian Rosewood, Hand-Picked Set #11 by Haggerty's
• Back Configuration: 2-Piece, No Wedge
• Back & Sides Finish: Gloss
• Back & Sides Purfling: Paua Shell
• Bracing: Gallam Bracing Pattern
• Binding Material: Flame Maple
• Rosette: Flame Maple and Paua Shell

Neck

• Neck Profile: Legacy Standard Carve
• Neck Material: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Neck Taper: Standard
• Neck Depth: 0.847" at 1st Fret, 0.879" at 10th Fret
• Scale Length: 24-7/8"
• Nut Width: 1-3/4"
• Fingerboard Material: Crelicam Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Paua Shell Byzantine
• Fingerboard Binding: Flame Maple with Black Underlay
• Fingerboard Purfling: Paua Shell
• Fingerboard Radius: 15"
• Fingerboard Spacing: 2-7/32"
• Neck Finish: Gloss
• Neck Joint: NT Neck
• Headstock Veneer: Crelicam Ebony
• Headstock Binding: Flame Maple with Black Underlay
• Headplate Purfling: Paua Shell
• Headplate Inlay: Paua Shell Byzantine
• Headplate Finish: Gloss

Hardware

• Bridge Style: Standard Taylor
• Bridge Material: Crelicam Ebony
• Bridge Inlays: Paua Shell Byzantine
• Pin Plate: 1-Piece Hard Rock Maple
• Bridge Pins: Dark Stain Bone with Australian Opal Green Dots
• Saddle: White Bone
• Nut Material: White Bone
• Tuners: Taylor Nickel Standard
• Pickguard: None
• Back Label: Signed by Bob Taylor

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: None
• Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Medium
• Case/Gig Bag: Taylor Brown Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: 1202036090
• Manufacture Date: 02/03/2026