Taylor 816CE Grand Symphony Acoustic Guitar (with Case)

Taylor's second offering in Indian rosewood, the 800 Series traces its roots to the earliest Taylors. Bob Taylor’s latest design changes speak of traditional lutherie in the form of hand-set, figured maple binding. It’s a gorgeous upgrade that complements the beautiful hues of rosewood and sparkling inlay work. For many, the 800 Series is a true Taylor icon.

The Taylor 816CE is a classic Sitka/rosewood combo that casts a commanding presence as a Grand Syphony guitar. It's cutaway makes the Taylor ES prime for every type of playing.

Technical Info

Type/Shape: 6-String GS

Back & Sides: Indian Rosewood

Top: Sitka Spruce

Soundhole Rosette: Abalone

Neck: Tropical American Mahogany

Fretboard: Ebony

Fretboard Inlay: Pearl 800 Series

Headstock Overlay: Indian Rosewood

Binding: Maple

Bridge: Ebony

Nut & Saddle: Tusq

Tuning Machines: Gold-plated Taylor Tuners

Strings: Elixir Medium Gauge Strings with NANOWEB Coating

Scale Length: 25 1/2 Inches

Truss Rod: Adjustable

Neck Width at Nut: 1 3/4 Inches

Number of Frets: 20

Fretboard Radius: 15 Inches

Bracing: Standard II (Forward Shifted Pattern W/Relief Rout)

Finish: Gloss

Cutaway: Venetian

Electronics: Taylor Expression System

Body Width: 17 Inches

Body Depth: 4 5/8 Inches

Body Length: 21 Inches

Overall Length: 42 Inches

Big sound and elegant style! Grand Symphony body with Venetian cutaway, solid sitka spruce top, rosewood back/sides produce warm tone with distinct definition. Onboard Expression electronics for natural, amplified clarity. Pearl inlay, figured-maple binding. Includes case.