Taylor 856ce Grand Symphony Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar, 12-String

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The Grand Symphony body, constructed from spruce and rosewood, creates a rich, bell-like tone that accentuates each note played on this shimmering 12-string.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
East Indian rosewood back and sides Rich low end; smooth mids; articulate highs
Sitka spruce top Projects rich, crisp and responsive tone
Striped ebony fretboard Beautiful looks; strong midrange and top end
Taylor Expression System 2 Captures dynamic range of acoustic sound

Taylor's 12-string 856ce blends power, balance and crystal-clear articulation, harnessing rosewood's full-spectrum tonal range to give players an expressive 12-string. An ultra-playable Taylor neck and Venetian cutaway make for easy fretting into the upper register, and proprietary Expression System 2 acoustic electronics translate all the sonic detail into a rich amplified sound. Premium appointments include maple binding and back strip, rosewood top edge trim, rosewood pickguard, mother-of-pearl Element fretboard inlay, and smoky ebony fretboard.

Features:

- Indian rosewood back and sides
- Sitka spruce top
- 3.5-mil gloss-finish body
- Pale maple binding and back strip
- Rosewood top edge trim
- Abalone rosette outlined with rosewood
- Rosewood pickguard
- Light marbled ebony Fretboard
- Mother-of-pearl Element Fretboard inlay
- Revoiced bracing
- Taylor nickel tuners
- Taylor Expression System 2 electronics
- Taylor deluxe hardshell case

- Shape: Grand Symphony
- Number of Strings: 12
- Back/Side Wood: Indian Rosewood
- Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
- Electronics: Expression System 2
- Cutaway: Venetian
- Nut & Saddle: Tusq Nut/Micarta Saddle
- Neck/Heel: Tropical Mahogany
- Fretboard Wood: Ebony
- Headstock Overlay: Ebony
- Tuners: Taylor Nickel
- Neck Finish: Satin
- Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown
- Brand of Strings: Elixir Phosphor Bronze Light
- Edge Trim: Indian Rosewood
- Fretboard Binding: Maple
- Rosette Mat.: Abalone
- Scale length: 25-1/2"
- Body Length: 20"
- Body Width: 16 1/4"
- Body Depth: 4 5/8"
- Neck Width: 1-7/8"
- Bracing: Advanced Performance with Relief Rout
- Fretboard Inlay: Element
- Binding: Maple .080"
- Bridge Pins: Ebony with Abalone Dots
- Truss Rod Cover: Ebony
- Top Finish: Gloss 3.5
- Pickguard: Rosewood
- Number of Frets: 20
- Back Config: 2-piece No Wedge
- Buttons: Nickel
- Heel Cap Binding: Maple
- Peghead Binding: Maple

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

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