818e
The Grand Orchestra has long stood at the top of the Taylor range of body shapes in terms of size and big, powerful sound. Now, the jumbo-esque shape takes on new life thanks to new revoicings by Andy Powers, launching with this 818e.
Built with solid Indian rosewood for the back and sides with a solid Sitka spruce top, the 818e is among the first Grand Orchestra guitars to feature V-Class bracing. Rosewood and spruce interplay here to produce rich low-end warmth, slightly scooped mids, and clear, articulate treble notes, while the new bracing allows rosewoods natural overtones to bloom and resonate as notes sustain.
The large body shape provides serious headroom and projection for bold strummers, but the new enhancements also make the 818e incredibly soft-touch-sensitive, making it an ideal choice for fingerstyle players and flatpickers as well.
The 818es memorable musical character is complemented by a set of luxurious appointments, including maple binding, a single-ring rosette in shell and paua, nickel tuners, Mission inlays in mother-of-pearl and abalone, and a new Antique Blonde top finish treatment that adds a charming glow.
There’s no cutaway on this one, to preserve a more traditional look and feel, and includes built-in ES2 electronics to provide clean amplified tone. It also includes a deluxe hardshell case with a Western Floral pattern.
Specifications
Highlights
Scale Length:25-1/2″Nut & Saddle: Black Tusq Nut, Micarta SaddleBracing: V-ClassTruss Rod Cover:West African Crelicam EbonyPickguard: RosewoodNumber of Frets:20Tuners:Taylor NickelCase:Taylor Deluxe Hardshell-Western FloralBody Length:20 5/8″Body Width:16 3/4″Body Depth:5″
BodyBinding/Edge Treatment:Pale Non-Figured MapleTop Finish:GlossBody Shape:Grand OrchestraTop Wood:Sitka SpruceBody Wood:Indian RosewoodBack Config:2-piece No WedgeBackstrap Finish:NoneRosette Size:Single RingBack/Side Finish: Sitka SpruceArmrest Binding: Sitka SpruceBackstrap Wood:NoneRosette Material:PauaStain/Sunburst:Antique Blond
NeckNeck Width:1-3/4″Fretboard Inlay:MissionHeel Cap Binding:Fri Mar 07 2008 00:00:00 GMT-0800 (Pacific Standard Time)Type of Neck Joint:ScarfNeck/Heel:Tropical MahoganyFretboard Wood:West African Crelicam EbonyNeck Finish:SatinHeel Length:Fri Mar 07 2008 00:00:00 GMT-0800 (Pacific Standard Time)
PegheadPeghead Finish:GlossPeghead Binding:West African Crelicam EbonyPeghead Type:StandardPeghead Purfling:KoaHeadstock Overlay:West African Crelicam EbonyPeghead Logo:Taylor Mother of Pearl
OtherBridge Pins:West African Ebony with Green Abalone DotsButtons:Nickel**The guitar pictured is the one you will receive.
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