Taylor 618e Grand Orchestra Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case)

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Taylor 618e Grand Orchestra Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case), Main
Taylor 618e Grand Orchestra Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case), Main
Rethink how you approach a maple guitar. With big leaf maple back and sides, the 618e's inherent brightness is mellowed by its torrefied Sitka spruce top.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Torrefied spruce top Aged tonal character with increased response
Big leaf maple back and sides Smooth highs with a focused midrange
Ebony fretboard Dark color, tight grain; premium fretboard wood
Taylor Expression System 2 Captures dynamic range of acoustic sound

Maple's bright, focused tone gives the Taylor 618ce a powerful voice with impressive sustain and a splash of extra warmth. An array of color and burst options embellish maple's striking figure. Featured appointments include ebony binding with ivoroid body, as well as a new ivoroid fretboard inlay motif. The guitar is equipped with Taylor nickel tuners and Expression System 2 pickups for a great-sounding amplified tone.

Andy Powers on the New Taylor 600 Series:


Features:

- Hard rock maple neck
- Maple back/sides
- Striped ebony pickguard
- Sitka spruce top
- 600 Series advanced performance bracing with protein glue
- Hand-rubbed brown sugar back/sides
- Deluxe hardshell case included
- Expression System 2 pickup

- Back/Sides: Maple
- Top: Sitka spruce
- Neck: Hard rock maple
- Binding: Ebony with ivoroid
- Inlay: Ivoroid fretboard motif
- Backstrap: Inlaid ebony
- Finish: Gloss 3.5 full body
- Pickguard: Striped ebony
- Tuners: Taylor nickel
- Pickups: Expression System 2

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-943-6782

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (4 ratings)
Submitted December 12, 2015 by Mitch J in Hoquiam, WA

"Arguably the best!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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The 2nd gen may very well be among the best sounding and playing guitars ever made. Far better feel and playability than my Gibson Songwriter. In fact I just sold my songwriter. The action on the 618e is set nicely for my style which is fold rock and acoustic blues, mostly with a pick and some finger style picking. I've been playing for almost 50 years & have tried or owned countless acoustic guitars but only very few have I been sentimental over. This guitar will stay in the family when I bite it. The Es2 is far better than many electronic systems but my old Taylor with the Fishman EQ system from back in 2001 projects better and offers more control. That's not to say the Es2 is not sweet to the ear. I plug it in to a Marshall acoustic amp and line out to the PA with just a touch of chorus. The brown hard shell case is made in Mx that I would give a 7 out of 10. I actually thought it would be of better quality. Overall the sound is well balanced and one of those guitars that makes me loose track of time when I play it. Almost forgot, get a sound hole cover to help control low end feedback when plugged in.

Musical Background:

Almost 50 yrs playing pro/semi-pro

Musical Style:

Mostly Folk rock & acoustic blues with this guitar.
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