The Taylor 816ce Builder's Edition showcases Taylor's forward-thinking approach to guitar design under the helm of Andy Powers. Featuring a solid Lutz spruce top, solid Indian Rosewood back and sides, West African Ebony fretboard and bridge, a unique beveled cutaway capped in West African Ebony with a sound port, Taylor ES2 electronics, Gotoh 510 tuners, and subtle cosmetic appointments that give this guitar an understated class, pleasing to players of all tastes. This particular guitar is loud with a bold, rich voice, a very fast note response, excellent sustain/decay, and an extremely balanced range across all 6 strings.

Specs:

• Body Shape: Grand Symphony
• Top Wood: Solid Lutz Spruce
• Back and Sides Wood: Solid Indian Rosewood
• Fretboard Wood: West African Ebony
• Bridge Wood: West African Ebony
• Binding: Figured Maple, chamfered edges w/ Rosewood edge purfling
• Neck Wood: Mahogany
• Electronics: Taylor ES2
• Tuners: Gotoh 510z Antique Gold
• Bracing: V-Class, Sitka Spruce
• Rosette: Single Ring, Green Abalone
• Inlays: Windansea, shell and mother of pearl
• Scale Length: 24 7/8"
• Nut: Tusq
• Saddle: Micarta
• Case: Deluxe Taylor Brown Case