Taylor Custom Shop C14ce B6008 2026 Catch Event #8 Builder's Edition Grand Auditorium Acoustic/Electric Guitar with Hardshell Case

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The Taylor C14ce B6008 2026 Catch Custom #8 Builder’s Edition is a standout from Taylor’s 2026 Catch Custom Event, built to showcase what happens when design, tone, and visual artistry are pushed just a little further. As a Builder’s Edition model, it carries a more refined, player-focused approach—blending comfort, responsiveness, and a striking aesthetic into something that feels truly special the moment you pick it up.

The Grand Auditorium body offers that familiar Taylor balance, but with an added sense of depth and control thanks to the V-Class bracing. It delivers a clear, focused low end, a rich and present midrange, and a top end that stays smooth and articulate even when pushed. The beveled armrest and chamfered edges make it feel broken-in and comfortable right away, while the Lutz spruce and Indian rosewood pairing brings together warmth, clarity, and a wide dynamic range that adapts easily to different playing styles.

Visually, this guitar leans into a bold, modern look with its Charcoal top and Kona edgeburst back and sides, creating a deep, moody contrast that feels both sleek and unique. The paua accents add flashes of color throughout, but the real centerpiece is the floral Cindy inlay work across the fingerboard and headstock, tying into the bridge detailing for a cohesive, artistic feel that stands out without overpowering the instrument.

Equipped with the LR Baggs Element VTC system, it translates that natural acoustic voice with clarity and warmth when amplified, making it just as reliable on stage as it is inspiring in a quieter setting. Available at Haggerty’s Music, this Catch Custom build is a rare blend of modern design, expressive tone, and thoughtful detail—built for players who want something visually distinct and musically versatile.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Electronics: L.R. Baggs Element VTC
• Bracing: Scalloped V-Class Bracing with Relief Rout
• Cutaway: Beveled Venetian

Body

• Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
• Top Material: Lutz Spruce
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Top Color: Charcoal
• Top Purfling: Paua
• Back & Sides Material: Indian Rosewood
• Back Configuration: 2-Piece, No Wedge
• Backstrap: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Back & Sides Finish: Gloss
• Back & Sides Color: Kona Edgeburst
• Bracing: Scalloped V-Class Bracing with Relief Rout
• Binding Material: No Binding; Chamfered Edges
• Rosette: Paua Single Ring, Bound Sound Hole
• Armrest: Beveled Neo-Tropical Mahogany

Neck

• Neck Profile: Standard Carve
• Neck Material: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Neck Taper: Standard
• Neck Depth: 0.847" at 1st Fret, 0.881" at 10th Fret
• Scale Length: 25-1/2"
• Nut Width: 1-3/4"
• Fingerboard Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Paua Cindy
• Fingerboard Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony with Rolled Edges
• Fingerboard Radius: 15"
• Fingerboard Spacing: 2-3/16"
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Joint: Action Control Neck
• Headstock Veneer: West African Crelicam Ebony 
• Headplate Inlay: Paua / Mother of Pearl Cindy
• Headplate Finish: Gloss

Hardware

• Bridge Style: Curve Wing
• Bridge Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Bridge Inlay: Paua
• Bridge Pins: Dark with Mother of Pearl Dot
• Saddle: White Micarta
• Nut Material: Black TUSQ
• Tuners: Gotoh 510 Antique Gold with Antique Gold Buttons 

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: L.R. Baggs Element VTC
• Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
• Case/Gig Bag: Brown Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: 1202246089
• Manufacture Date: 02/24/2026