new open box very near A+ genuine Taylor Grand Auditorium Deluxe Brown Hardshell Case (5201-55) textured dark brown vinyl over 3-ply wooden structure, Foam padding covered w/ red plush crushed velvet lining, brass plated latches, padded handle

Up for grabs is a new (open box) very near A+ genuine Taylor Grand Auditorium (GA) Deluxe Brown Hardshell Case. Model # 5201-55. Includes some paperwork. From 2020s.

NO guitar.

I'll be adding Interior & Exterior Measurements of the case soon.

From the Taylor website:

This hardshell Taylor case is covered in textured dark brown vinyl over a 3-ply wooden structure. Your guitar is protected by foam padding covered in a red plush crushed velvet lining. Double neck cradles and shape-specific body shaping provides your guitar with a snug, secure fit. Other features include a padded handle, brass-plated latches, bottom and side feet, and an accessories compartment.For Taylor Grand Auditorium guitars in all configurations‚ standard 14-fret, 12-fret, and older NS4 models‚ any Taylor model ending in 4. Model #5201-55.

Overview

• Features textured dark brown vinyl over a 3-ply wooden structure
• Foam padding covered with red plush crushed velvet lining keeps your guitar scratch-free
• Includes double neck cradles and shape-specific body contours, a padded handle, brass-plated latches (it has four latches), bottom and side feet, and accessories compartment
• For Taylor Grand Auditorium guitars in all configurations—standard 14-fret, 12-fret, and older NS4 models—any Taylor model ending in "4" (e.g, 314ce)
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• Examples: 914ce, 854ce, 814ce, 714ce, K14e, 614ce, 514ce, 454ce, 414ce, 414, 41ce324ce, 314ce, 254ce Plus, AD 24ce, 214ce, 114e, 114ce, 14ce ... It will fit a Doyle Dykes Signature model (DDSM) which has a Grand Concert depth, with a Grand Auditorium lower bout.

Here's the Taylor link for the current Grand Auditorium (GA) model guitars:

• taylorguitars.com/guitars/acoustic/features/shapes/grand-auditorium

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This is a solid - very strong case.. The outer part of the body area is curved (NOT flat) so this adds more protection for the front body area. Also part of the neck area is curved (NOT flat) so this adds more protection.

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More detail about this case are after the shipping info.

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• For some continental USA locations the shipping / packaging cost will be lower than the given price of $230. Please message me to find out what the s/p will be for your city/ state.
• If you would like signature at time of delivery it will be an additional $5 (please message me to request this service). Also there is an additional cost (about $5) if you would like this item insured (please message me to request insurance - or - make an offer with a messge).
• International customers -- please contact me to confirm the shipping / packaging cost (if the s/p cost comes up as $245 USD -- most likely the s/p cost will be a lower).  You are responsible for the duties / taxes. Unfortunately international packages cannot be insured for the full value. Only about $200 (more or less) is covered by the USPS (the shipping carrier) for each country it is different.

NOTE: Also -- International customers please contact me first to find out if there are any shipping / delivery suspensions and / or restrictions for your country.  One or more countries affected are below - but there are more:

At this time, all mail services to RUSSIA are not available.

Unfortunately size restrictions (for the package) prevents me from shipping to some countries- such as: Australia, South America, Mexico. There are more countries - but I do not know which ones - unless I research further. It will be easier for you to ask me by messaging me.

• Click on the ALERT tab in this link:  usps.com/international/
  
• Also - this link has more info: click on the blue box VIEW THE SUSPENSIONS:  about.usps.com/newsroom/service-alerts/international/welcome.htm?_gl=1*niepl7*_ga*NDk5OTMyNjg0LjE2MzU3ODIwNTA.*_ga_3NXP3C8S9V*MTYzNjE1NDYzMC4zLjEuMTYzNjE1NDczMS4w%20In%20the%20above%20link-%20click%20on%20the%20blue%20box%20VIEW%20THE%20SUSPENSIONS

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Back to the description::

This genuine Taylor Grand Auditorium Deluxe Brown Hardshell Case (Model # 5201-55) is new open box. It was rarely handled.

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MEASUREMENTS:

INTERIOR:
Full Length to Bottom Center Area 43 inches
Full Length to Bottom Padded Areas (which are to the left and to the right of the center area 42 & 1/2 inches
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InterIor BODY Section....
Length of Body Section to Bottom Center: 23 and 3/8 inches
Length of Body Section to Bottom Padded Areas (which are to the left and to the right of the center area): 22 and 7/8 inches
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Interior Lower Bout: 16 inches
Interior Waist Area: very slightly less than 10 inches
Interior Shoulder Area: 11 and 1/2 inches
Interior Depth of Body Area: 4 and 3/8 inches
Interior Depth of Neck & Headstock Areas: about 4 and 1/4 inches
The Depth of the Under-side of the Lid is about 1 inch
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EXTERIOR Measurements:
Full Length: 44 and 1/4"
BODY --
EXT Lower Bout: 17 and 1/2"
EXY Waist: 11 and 3/4"
EXY Shoulder: 13 and 1/4"
EXT Depth: 6" (not counting the body & neck areas that are raised)

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The tan leather tab for the accessories compartment has a few very light creases and it curves up little.

It has FOUR Latches. The latches have a few very tiny, very light nicks and a few extremely short, extremely light surface scratches (only visibe when you look at the latche very closely.

The metal plate on the outside of the case that is to the left of the handle does not have the protective clear plastic covering over it. This metal plate is very clean.

Even though this HS Case never had guitar in it - it was was always humidified (NO humidification product included).

The interior of the case smells fine (neutral). NO unpleasant odor. Stored in a smoke-free / pet-free home environment.

I took many pictures of the HS Case. Feel free to ask for more pictures.

NOTE:  There may be a few minor imperfections that I overlooked.   There a few very minor imperfections that can be seen in person that do not appear in the pictures (or that do not show up accurately in the pictures). And - there are some glares that show up in the pictures that are not visible in person. 

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• Will Ship World Wide (with USPS Priority Mail International).   If you do not see a shipping /packaging cost for your location (or if it is $245 USD) - please contact me me for the shipping / packaging cost - it might be lower. 
  
•  For some continental USA locations the shipping / packaging cost will be lower than the given price of $230. Please message me to find out what the s/p will be for your city/ state.
• Optional services of Signature at Time of Delivery and / or Insurance is/are additional cost(s).
• In most situations - the shipping carrier that I will be using for USA shipments (states and territories) is USPS -- but I also use UPS.  Since the s/p cost varies  (depending on location) - I put a general cost of  of $230 (which is the price for me shipping it to California, Oregon, Hawaii, Alaska using USPS Ground). But for some USA locations the s/p cost will be lower than $217. EXAMPLE - the s/p cost to ship to NJ / NY will cost about $107 /  $115.  Therefore I can edit this s/p cost.
  
• The shipping  / packaging cost is based on the location it is going to, the weight, and size of the package  --  plus the packaging cost.
• For USA locations -- I live in New Jersey - therefore - please keep in mind that the s/p cost for a coast to coast shipment will be high - that is is why I'll be using a Ground Shipping Service. But for an additional cost - I can use a faster service upon request. Feel free to message me for price(s).    
  

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