Taylor - Legacy 855e - 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Indian Rosewood/Sitka - Natural - w/ Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown Case - x5028

Taylor - Legacy 855e - 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Indian Rosewood/Sitka - Natural - w/ Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown Case

Longtime Taylor players and fans are sure to find inspiration in the Legacy 855e, a 12-string acoustic-electric that honors the ultra-playable 12-strings that helped put Taylor on the map in its early days. This model returns the classic Jumbo body shape to the Taylor line, and with its generous dimensions, it's a perfect fit for the signature sound of a 12-string. Made with back and sides of solid Indian rosewood and a Sitka spruce top powered by the traditional X-bracing that Bob favored in the early days, the Legacy 855e serves up a clear, balanced voice with warm lows and chime-like trebles textured with beautiful octave sparkle. The large air chamber delivers exceptional power without losing touch sensitivity, ensuring a wide dynamic range that's responsive to the player's touch. This model features a modern, easy-playing Taylor neck to provide a contemporary feel, but also includes classic elements like the straight-ear peghead with a rosewood veneer and the stylish mustache bridge. Appointments reflect the straightforward aesthetic of Bob's early builds, including white binding, a three-ring rosette in green abalone, a faux-tortoiseshell pickguard and a gloss finish for the body and neck. It includes LR Baggs Element VTC electronics with soundhole-mounted controls and a special commemorative Legacy interior label. It ships with a deluxe hardshell case.

In House Serial: 1201245028

Features:

• 12-string Jumbo inspired by the original Bob Taylor design
• Solid rosewood back and sides for warm, clear tone
• Sitka spruce top yields balance, power and volume
• Features modern Taylor neck for comfortable fretting
• Includes LR Baggs Element VTC pickup

Specifications:

Highlights:

• Number of Strings: 12 String
• Orientation: Right Handed
• Body Shape: Jumbo
• Bracing System: X-Bracing with Relief Rout
• Cutaway: Non-cutaway
• Color: Natural
• Case/Bag: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown

Body:

• Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
• Back/Side Wood: Indian Rosewood
• Rosette: Green Abalone 3 Ring
• Back Configuration: 2-piece No Wedge
• Body Binding: White
• Armrest: None
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Back/Side Finish: Gloss

Neck:

• Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Neck Profile: Standard Carve
• Fretboard Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Large Non-Engraved Diamonds
• Fretboard Binding: White
• Neck Finish:  Gloss

Peghead:

• Nut Width: 1-7/8"
• Peghead Veneer Wood: Indian Rosewood
• Scale Length: 25-1/2"
• Peghead Inlay: None
• Peghead Type: Standard
• Peghead Binding: None
• Peghead Finish: Gloss

Other:

• Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony Mustache
• Nut & Saddle: White TUSQ Nut, White Micarta Saddle
• Bridge Pins: West African Ebony with Green Abalone Dots
• Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.010 - .047)
• Pickguard: Tortoise
• Tuners: Taylor Nickel with Nickel Buttons
• Strap Pin: Nickel
• End Pin: Nickel