Taylor Custom #30 C28ce B5030 Grand Orchestra All Koa - NAMM 2025

The Taylor Custom #30 C28ce B5030 Grand Orchestra All Koa – NAMM 2025 is an extraordinary work of lutherie that merges sonic grandeur with visual splendor. Crafted exclusively for the 2025 NAMM Show, this rare and masterfully built Grand Orchestra model highlights Taylor’s commitment to innovation, tonewood excellence, and artistic expression. From its resonant voice to its museum-worthy detailing, the C28ce B5030 is an instrument of both power and refinement.

Built entirely from AA-grade figured Hawaiian koa, this guitar commands attention with its striking grain patterns and warm, honeyed hues. The koa top, back, and sides radiate natural beauty under a flawless gloss finish, accentuated by the subtle depth of flame and curl that dances with the light. More than eye candy, this all-koa body produces a voice that’s equally rich and responsive—bright and focused at first, but increasingly warm and harmonically complex the more it's played, aging gracefully with time and touch.

The Grand Orchestra body shape, Taylor’s largest and most powerful design, offers deep bass, rich midrange, and expansive volume without sacrificing balance or clarity. It’s a tone machine built for expressive players—lush for fingerstyle, thunderous for strumming, and articulate for melodic playing. Taylor’s revolutionary V-Class bracing system further elevates the experience, enhancing sustain, improving intonation, and unlocking the full tonal spectrum of the instrument.

Visually, the guitar is adorned with thoughtful custom detailing. A custom single-ring bound rosette adds subtle elegance to the soundhole, while figured koa binding around the body creates a seamless visual connection with the top and sides. Delicate koa pinstripes on the fingerboard and headstock offer a thread of continuity that ties the instrument’s design together. The fingerboard, carved from responsibly sourced West African Crelicam ebony, is bordered by ebony binding and showcases stunning Hawaiian koa wings inlays, echoed by matching koa inlays on the headstock and bridge—each detail cut and placed with impeccable craftsmanship.

The neck is carved from neo-tropical mahogany, topped with a satin finish for a fast, natural feel. The familiar 1 3/4" nut width and 25.5" scale length make for a highly playable and expressive neck, ideal for intricate fingerings or bold, open tunings. At just 4 lbs 14 oz, this guitar balances physical presence with surprising lightness, offering comfort even during long sessions.

Function meets form with the Taylor ES-2 Expression System, Taylor’s cutting-edge pickup design that faithfully reproduces the guitar’s acoustic character in amplified settings. Whether you’re playing in the studio or on stage, the ES-2 ensures that every nuance—every shimmering overtone and subtle dynamic—is captured with clarity and depth.

Additional touches like the West African Crelicam ebony bridge and headstock veneer, black Taylor tuners with custom wood buttons, and the classic Taylor headstock shape bring an air of understated elegance and confidence. It’s a guitar that’s as inspiring to behold as it is to play.

The Taylor Custom #30 C28ce B5030 Grand Orchestra All Koa – NAMM 2025 is not just a custom shop marvel—it’s a celebration of tonewood artistry, cutting-edge design, and acoustic excellence. For the discerning player or collector seeking a one-of-a-kind instrument with deep tonal resonance and aesthetic brilliance, this guitar stands as a shining example of Taylor’s highest ideals.

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