It’s a fingerstyle favorite for its balanced and focused response and makes a perfect recording guitar, as it fits well with other instruments. The revoicing of the 800 Series has brought out extra midrange warmth in this body shape, and the new custom-gauge HD Light strings add boldness to the treble notes, with impressive volume and dynamic range for a smaller guitar. A Venetian cutaway offers easy access to the upper register, while Taylor Expression System 2 electronics serve up exceptional amplified tone. Premium appointments include maple binding and back strip, rosewood top edge trim, and a rosewood pickguard.
The small-body Grand Concert debuted in 1984 to meet the needs of a new wave of adventurous acoustic fingerstyle players. In contrast to the traditionally darker, boomier voices of bigger body styles like dreadnoughts and jumbos, the GC’s compact size and tapered waist kept the overtones in check. It was also more comfortable to play while sitting down, and the guitar’s slightly wider neck gave players more room for complex fingerings. The GC’s smaller sonic footprint also fit cleanly in a mix with other instruments when tracking in the studio and with a band on stage, making it a useful tool for professional session and side players. Our current generation of GC models continues to accommodate fingerstylists with finger-friendly traits like a shorter 24 7/8-inch scale length, which makes fretting easier and adds a slightly slinkier feel on the strings due to the lighter string tension. If you feel more comfortable with a small body or favor controlled overtones, a Grand Concert is a great option.
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- Compact size and tapered waist reduce overtones for a cleaner sound and enhance playing comfort while seated
- Slightly wider neck offers additional space for complex fingerings
- Smaller sonic footprint fits cleanly in mixes during studio recordings and live performances
- Ideal for professional session and side players needing versatility in various musical settings
- Finger-friendly features include a shorter 24 7/8-inch scale length for easier fretting and lighter string tension, creating a slinkier string feel
- Designed to accommodate fingerstylists and players who prefer controlled overtones and a small-bodied guitar
- ▼Availability & Shipping
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Do you actually have the product in stock?
Yes, all products that are showing "Available" are in stock at our store in Lismore NSW.
When will my order ship?
Items will be shipped on the same day for orders received before midday on business days. Otherwise, the order will shipped on the next business day. Availabilty of products is updated on our website every 10 minutes.
Do you have free shipping?
Yes, free Shipping is provided for all orders in Australia where the total cost is above $250. For orders under $250 a flat rate shipping fee of $15 will be added at checkout. Note: Free shipping cannot be provided for some remote and rural areas of Australia. Due to TNT introducing new charges on heavy items, we now have a flat $65 shipping fee for items that exceed 30kg in cubic weight or actual weight.
Who are your shipping providers?
We use Australia Post and TNT for most of our deliveries.
Can I track my order?
Yes, you will be emailed tracking details when your order is dispatched.
