Taylor 858e LTD 50th Anniversary Rosewood/Sitka Acoustic Guitar

Taylor 858e LTD 50th Anniversary Rosewood/Sitka Acoustic Guitar

The first 12-string to join our 50th Anniversary Collection, the 858e LTD offers a rich, powerful "wall-of-sound" voice along with a supremely inviting handfeel--a nod to the playable 12-strings that helped put Taylor on the map back in the mid-'70s. With Indian rosewood back and sides paired with a Sitka spruce top, this big-bodied, limited-edition Grand Orchestra aligns with the ethos that defined those early models. Modern design elements like our V-Class voicing architecture enhance the volume, sustain, pitch accuracy and touch sensitivity. Our double-mounted string anchoring system uses a shared anchor point for each pair of strings to maintain a steady string break angle over the saddle and ensure optimal tonal balance. Refined visual appointments include mother-of-pearl Progressive Diamond fretboard inlays, a mother-of-pearl peghead logo, a three-ring green abalone rosette and a faux tortoise pickguard. Celebratory 50th anniversary design elements include Taylor gold mini tuners, ebony bridge pins with gold acrylic dots and a special commemorative label inside. It ships with ES2 electronics in a deluxe Western Floral hardshell case.

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Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair. 

Highlights

• Grand Orchestra body yields rich power and touch sensitivity
• Indian rosewood and Sitka spruce offer a versatile and expressive tonal palette
• V-Class bracing for enhanced projection and sustain
• Double-mounted string anchoring for more tonal consistency
• Includes ES2 electronics and deluxe Western Floral hardshell case

Specifications

• String Type:Steel
• Number of Strings:12
• Left-/Right-handed:Right-handed
• Body Shape:858e LTD Grand Orchestra
• Back & Sides Wood:Indian Rosewood
• Top Wood:Sitka Spruce
• Top Finish:Gloss
• Color:Natural
• Body Bracing:V-Class Bracing
• Binding:White
• Neck Wood:Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Neck Shape:Standard Carve
• Radius:15"
• Fingerboard Material:Crelicam Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay:Diamonds
• Number of Frets:20
• Scale Length:25.5"
• Nut Width:1.875"
• Nut/Saddle Material:Tusq/Micarta
• Bridge Material:Crelicam Ebony
• Tuning Machines:Taylor Mini
• Electronics:Taylor ES-2
• Case/Gig Bag:Hardshell Case
• Manufacturer Part Number:H09612301100007A000
• Depth at 1st Fret:.840"
  
• Depth at 12th Fret: .908"
  

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

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