Details
We were very excited when Taylor announced the 858e LTD, a rosewood Grand Orchestra 12-string. Big 12-string guitars have been part of Taylor's lineup from the very earliest days, and for years they were one of the only guitar companies making them with rosewood backs and sides. This guitar features V-class bracing and delivers room-filling volume without losing clarity or balance. This limited-edition model has a comfortable radius-style armrest, a Sitka spruce top, Indian rosewood back and sides, and Taylor’s ES2 pickup system. Before they actually play them, most people think that large rosewood 12-strings are going to be loud and booming but we find while they do emphasize the bass, they have a strong mid-range and a clear treble response. You can hit them hard and they deliver a rich tone, but they also respond well to light touch.
Specs
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Back sides
Indian Rosewood
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Binding
Pale Non-Figured Maple
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Bracing
V-Class
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Bridge
West African Crelicam Ebony
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Electronics
Yes
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Fingerboard
West African Crelicam Ebony
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Finish
Gloss 4.5
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Frets to body
14
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Neck material
Neo-Tropical Mahogany
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Nut width
1 7/8"
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Pickup type
Expression System® 2
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Rosette
Single Ring, Shell, Green Abalone
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Scale length
25 1/2"
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Top material
Sitka Spruce
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Total frets
20
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Tuners
Taylor Smoked Nickel, Mini
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Case type
Original Hardshell
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Serial number
1212022042
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SKU
TAY858EPROTO-1212022042
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UPC
111766
