The Taylor Custom Sweetwater Hand-selected Grand Auditorium in Charcoal Sunburst is a premium acoustic-electric guitar that combines exceptional craftsmanship with visually striking aesthetics. Handpicked by Sweetwater's guitar experts at the Taylor Custom Shop, this instrument features a bearclaw Sitka spruce top, known for its sweet, balanced, and responsive voice, complemented by Macassar ebony back and sides that provide deep low-end drawl and rosewood-like treble clarity. The guitar is equipped with Taylor's Expression System 2 (ES2) electronics, delivering natural amplified tone with a built-in tuner and 3-band EQ. Additional features include a beveled armrest, Venetian cutaway, and bloodwood binding, all contributing to both the visual appeal and playability of the instrument.