Taylor 818e Grand Orchestra Semi Acoustic Guitar

Presenting the 818e, a groundbreaking Grand Orchestra guitar featuring V-Class bracing—a first for this model. This guitar not only showcases the commanding resonance of a jumbo-style body, but also surprises with its delicately responsive touch and precision. Melding Indian rosewood and Sitka spruce, it harmonizes rich low tones, crystalline highs, and an expansive tapestry of overtones, creating a gentle recess in the midrange, perfect for collaborative performances. Boasting an Antique Blonde top finish, Mission inlays adorned with mother-of-pearl and abalone, and a single-ring rosette embellished with paua shell, the 818e boasts a vibrant visual allure that distinguishes it within the 800 Series. Enhanced with ES2 electronics and presented in a deluxe hardshell case featuring a Western Floral pattern.

Features:

• Body shape - Grand Orchestra - Taylor's biggest body shape blends power, detail and balance across the tonal spectrum.

• Top wood - Sitka Spruce - The soundboard choice for most guitars, Sitka spruce produces a broad dynamic range and accommodates a versatile range of playing styles.

• Body wood - Indian Rosewood - The tonewood superstar. Popular, traditional, and versatile, Bob Taylor puts Indian rosewood among the greatest tonewoods ever.

• Electronics - Expression System 2 - The Expression System® 2 captures more of a guitar’s dynamic properties using a breakthrough behind-the-saddle design.

• Non cutaway model - The clean, symmetrical look of a traditional acoustic guitar.

Specifications:

• Body Type: Grand Orchestra

• Body Length: 20 5/8""

• Body Width: 16 1/4"

• Body Depth: 5"

• Bridge Pins: Ebony with Abalone Dots

• Top Finish: Gloss

• Back/Side Wood: Indian Rosewood

• Top Wood: Sitka Spruce

• Pickguard: Tortoise

• Fretboard Wood: Ebony

• Scale Length: 25 - 1/2"

• Neck Width: 1 - 3/4"

• Inlays: 800 Series

• Number of Frets: 20

• Electronics: Expression System 2

• Nut & Saddle: Tusq

• Strings: D'addario Medium

• Number of Strings: 6

• Buttons: Gold

• Tuners: Taylor Gold

• Includes: Hard Case