Taylor 50th Anniversary 858e LTD 12-String Grand Orchestra, Sitka Spruce/Indian Rosewood w/Case
In celebration of Taylor Guitars’ 50th anniversary, this limited-edition 858e LTD 12-String Grand Orchestra is part of a run of guitars that the company has released. With its 12-string design, this acoustic-electric guitar captures the essence of Taylor’s early jumbo 12-strings.
The 858e LTD boasts a classic tonewood combination of a solid Indian rosewood back and sides coupled with a Sitka spruce top. With both woods boasting a simple but beautiful natural finish, the contrasts of the wood colors get to shine with little interruption, showcasing the lighter color of Sitka spruce against a naturally darker Indian rosewood. On its inside, the 858e LTD features Taylor’s revolutionary V-Class bracing system to aid with sustain and projection. A three-ring green abalone rosette surrounds the soundhole, adding a nice focal point on the top of this guitar.Â
The 858e LTD isn’t just about looks, however. It’s a guitar designed to be played comfortably for long periods, with its Grand Orchestra body shape, known for sitting comfortably against the body. Its sports a mahogany neck topped with a West African Crelicam ebony fingerboard that features Taylor’s Progressive Diamond inlays made of Mother-of-Pearl. The total scale length is 25.5-inches, and the nut measures at 1.875-inches wide.Â
Like the rest of the 50th Anniversary Taylor releases, this guitar comes stocked withc Taylor’s ES2 electronics system, featuring a discreetly mounted under-saddle pickup. Onboard controls allow fine-tuning of tone, featuring independent treble, bass and volume controls.
For a truly commemorative touch, the guitar features gold acrylic dots embedded in the ebony bridge pins and a special 50th-anniversary label inside the soundhole. The 858e LTD arrives in a deluxe Western Floral hardshell case.
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- Rosewood/Spruce Grand Orchestra 12-String Acoustic-Electric
- Indian Rosewood Back/Sides, Sitka Spruce Top
- V-Class Bracing System
- Double-Mounted String Anchoring System
- Commemorative 50th Anniversary Appointments
- Onboard ES2 ElectronicsÂ
- Includes Deluxe Western Floral Hardshell Case
